Week of ...
January 14, 2024
EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
NEW ~ check out these buttons, as they contain information stated on the button ~ hope to streamline the information in the Weekly to help make the reading easier.
The Wildcat Way...
Congrats on your selection...
Madelynn Coffman!
Continuous Learner: Ownership- Take personal responsibility to drive their own learning; Resilient- Approach problems with a growth mindset; Passionate- Pursue and expand areas of academic and personal interest.
Madelynn works hard and is always eager to learn. She helps other students and is full of great questions and ideas. Thanks for making AHS a better place Madelynn!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is recognized on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. While the holiday is always celebrated on the third Monday of January, this year it will fall on King's birthday.
Legislation to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day was initially introduced a mere four days after his April 4, 1968 assassination, but it wasn't until Nov. 2, 1983 that President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law. Since then, the third Monday in January has been a federal holiday to commemorate the civil rights leader. The holiday has been recognized in all 50 states since early 2000.
The holiday honors the life and work of Dr. King, and allows time for Americans to reflect on the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change which he espoused.
It is also the only federal holiday set aside as a national day of service, meant to be "a day on, not a day off," according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Testing Corner
Attention Juniors
ACT WorkKeys is part of the MME graduation requirement.
Students can review free practice test questions here to get a better idea of what the ACT covers.
Students can create a user account and take free full-length online practice tests.
Counseling Corner:
Final Exam Tips: Get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast to prepare for finals. Think positive thoughts and believe in yourself. Remember, you've (hopefully) been preparing for this all semester and will give it your very best!
Tips for Beating the January Blues:
Make the most of the daylight. Try to get outside at least once a day.
Exercise.
Eat Properly.
Get enough sleep.
Identify your worries.
Get lost in a good book.
Be kind to yourself. Don't overload yourself with negative self-talk and self-defeating messages.
Application deadline is feb. 1, 2024
Schedule with Mrs. attwell for application assistance
One application - dozens of scholarships available!
DON'T DELAY - APPLY TODAY!
Stop into the Wildcat Den to say Hello...
My office is located in area near the doors to the lunch lines.
Direct AHS Phone
~ 989-358-5319
Seniors ~ you will see me in the Senior Lounge and can't wait to help you with scholarships, college applications, Financial Aid and much more...
KAPUT Activity night ~ Get your team picked!
Winning teams will get prizes
Prizes awarded for best Uniform
Door prizes will be Awesome and must be present to win
And of course...there will be FOOD
Corn hole will be available in Gym 1
Board Games to be played and arts & crafts
Senior Salutes are DUE February 1st
Purchase a dedicated space in the yearbook to celebrate your senior.
ALL Senior Salute designs will be created, paid for, and submitted through Jostens.
USE THIS LINK. SCROLL DOWN TO "Yearbook Recognition ADS"
https://www.yearbooknerds.com/alpena-high-school
Full page $275, Half page $200, Quarter page $125, Eighth page $100
Please let us know if you have any questions ahsyearbook@alpenaschools.com
DID YOU ORDER A YEARBOOK YET?
If you want to customize your yearbook those orders are due January 26th!
https://www.yearbooknerds.com/alpena-high-school
There is a limited number of books available at a discounted price while supplies last!
February 8th
Visit campus, enjoy Winter Carnival activities
ice skating on hockey rink
outdoor fire & live music
s'mores & hot cocoa
games
crafts and much more!
Summer Camp
See Mrs. Taratuta to apply
Only 5 spots available for
9-11th grade girls.
DUE March 1st!
Virtual Reality
10th grade advisory classes have opportunity for 10 students during their assigned spot to experience Engage virtual trips with U of M staff.
During February VR headsets will also be available T/Th during lunch!
Upcoming Events:
1/15/24 No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Student schedules open to Students for semester 2
1/17/23 Final Exams begin
1/18/24 1/2 Day - AM Students/PM Records Day
1/19/24 1/2 Day - AM Students/PM Records Day
1/22/24 Second Semester Begins
1/26/24 APS Online students - deadline to login to classes
2/1/24 Yearbook Senior Salutes Due
2/5/24 Winterfest Week Begins
2/5/24 KAPUT PAC Meeting 6pm in the Wildcat Den
Planning for the March 1st Activity Night
2/6/24 FAFSA Lab @ Alpena Community College (BTC 115 & 117) ~ 6:00-7:30pm
2/9/24 Josten's Class Ring Delivery at lunches
2/10/24 Winterfest Dance
2/15/24 AHS Early College Pre-Application Meeting
2/19/24 No School President's Day
3/1/24 KAPUT Activity Night 3-6pm