Thank you to our great Kitchen Staff led by Deb Ballor putting on a fantastic Holiday Lunch last week for students and staff.  Our Admin team along Mr. Poli and Mr. Fitzpatrick, were fortunate to serve them during all three lunches.

Happy Holiday to you all 

Vision Screening For All 9th Graders

District Health Department No. 4 will be at AHS on Monday and Tuesday, December 16th and 17th, for vision screening for all 9th graders. This screening provides the testing required by Act. No. 368 of the Public Health Code of 1978. 

Rescheduled due to Snowday

Winter Band Concert ~ Monday, December 16th  @ 7 AHS Auditorium

Counselors will be meeting with each 10th grade student on Monday, December 16th, throughout the day. During their English course for the day, students will have a brief check in with counselors to review current grades, semester two schedules, and the opportunity to discuss the status of their sophomore year.

GRADES:    You still have some time to get your grades up before the end of the semester which ends on January 17th (Jan 10th for online classes).  Now is a good time to talk to your teachers about what you can do over the holiday break to improve your grade(s).  Find out what assignments you can still do for credit so that you don't end up needing to repeat a class.

Emails ~ Are you checking it multiple times in day?

In today’s fast-paced world, staying informed and connected is essential for success in education. Email is one of our primary tools for communication, and checking it regularly is crucial. Here’s why we encourage you to check your email daily, and ideally multiple times a day:

1. Timely Updates: Important announcements, schedule changes, or updates about assignments or events are often shared via email. Checking frequently ensures you don’t miss anything critical.

2. Opportunities: Many opportunities, such as scholarships, extracurricular activities, or community events, are time-sensitive. Promptly seeing and acting on these can make all the difference.

3. Teacher Communication: Teachers frequently send reminders, feedback, or additional resources. Staying on top of these communications helps students stay organized and prepared.

4. Avoiding Overwhelm: By checking regularly, you can handle messages in smaller, manageable chunks instead of letting them pile up and risk missing something important.

5. Emergency Notices: In the rare event of urgent school updates (like weather closures or safety alerts), email is often the first place to look.

We appreciate your partnership in ensuring open and effective communication. By making it a habit to check emails regularly, you’ll help foster a smoother and more successful school year.

SENIORS CHECK YOUR SENIOR PORTRAIT AND SENIOR QUOTE!! 

Check your senior picture and quote to make sure they are correct by December 20th, 2024. They have been posted in the AHS Senior Lounge. Please be respectful of these Jostens Proof Documents. These are what will be in the yearbook unless corrections are brought to our attention. If something is wrong with your picture and/or quote contact: ahsyearbook@alpenaschools.com

Upcoming Events:

• 12/16/24 & 12/17/24 Vision Screening for all 9th Graders 

• 12/17/24 Choir Holiday Concert @ 7:00 pm AHS Auditorium

• 12/20/24 Leadership Christmas Movie Day 1-2 & 5-6

• 12/23/24 - 1/5/25 No School - Winter Break

• 1/6/25 School Resumes

• 1/7/25 Secretary of State Mobile Office in the Wildcat Den 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

• 1/15/25 Day One of Final Exams

• 1/16/25 Day Two of Final Exams; half day for students (10:36 am dismissal)

• 1/17/25 Day Three of Final Exams; half day for students (10:36 am dismissal)