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

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.


Final Exam Daily Schedule_Jan 2024

Remember 

 Thursday and Friday are an Early Release and students will be leaving after their exams at 10:36 am.


Final Exam Lunch Schedule for Jan 17, 2024

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!

Dance Permission Form - update event date as needed

winterfest Guest dance pass

If you plan to bring a non-AHS student to Winterfest, they must have approval and a guest dance pass. 

Forms are in the Main Office and E-103.

Forms are due Thursday 2/8/24

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

Summer Camp

MTech summer camps video


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!

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