Week of...
January 7, 2024
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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
Congrats on your selection...
Kelly Trombley!
Collaborative: Team Player- Willing to fulfill a variety of roles in group settings; Communicator- Able to effectively share, receive and interpret information; Flexible- Willing to adjust, adapt and compromise to address varying circumstances.
Dr. Trombley pitches in anywhere that she is needed. Her communication skills with the office are impeccable, while always having a great sense of humor. It is difficult to be around Dr. Trombley and not smile. Her sub plans are well prepared and organized, and she is quick to adapt when needed. Thank you for all you do!
Congratulations on your selections!
And this staff member of the week had a Birthday celebration yesterday ~ Happy Birthday Mrs. Manning ~ you offer sense of happiness when anyone comes into the Main Office ~ thanks for being YOU!
Student Name: Anthony Thompson
Grade: 12
Career pathway: Undecided
Parents: Tony & Laura Thompson
Hobbies and interests:
Hockey, golf, disc golf, video games and hanging out with friends
Postgraduate plans:
To attend Alpena Community College and undecided after that
If you could make the world a better place by changing one thing, what would
it be and why?
For everyone to have respect for others. Respect is something lacking everywhere and we need to spread kindness and respect always.
Local hero or mentor:
My parents, because they have helped me with everything and they’ve always been there for me. They’ve set me up for success.
Best part of living in N.E. Michigan:
The summers! You can do whatever you want in the summer…not so much in the winter.
Counseling Corner: Final exams and the end of the semester are just around the corner! Take time to get plenty of rest and eat good food so that you can do your best on your exams! If you find that you have a low grade in a class, take time to talk to your instructor to find out what you might do to improve. Perhaps there is missing work that can be turned in or extra credit that you can do.
Mid-winter mental health tip: Keep Active! Getting outside for even a short walk or run around the block can do wonders for boosting your endorphin level and keeping your mood positive.
2nd Semester Student Schedules
2nd Semester student schedules will be available in StudentVue starting Monday January 15th at 5:00pm
Any student requesting a schedule change should use the Class Change Request Form. Please note that schedules will only be change in extenuating circumstances. Please see the Class Change Request Form for additional information regarding schedule changes.
Parent Information Forum Applying for Scholarships and Choosing a College
Alpena High School Auditorium 6:30 PM on Thursday, January 11, 2024
This event is intended for juniors, seniors and their parents, but all who are interested are welcome to attend. AHS Counselor Lori Vought will discuss options to help families pay for higher education and how to choose a college that is a good match for your student. "Scholarships give our families’ access to education and training that can lead to quality careers for students, without the burden of future repayment", said Vought, “Finding the right institution and environment to learn at is also a very important factor in having a successful post-secondary experience.” This event will last about 45 minutes to an hour.
For more information on this press release please contact APS Communications Director Lee Fitzpatrick at fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com or 989 464 6447
Clarification for the Wednesday, January 10, 2024, @ 9:15 a.m. APS Online meeting:
Full-time APS Online students may choose to attend the meeting but it is not a requirement. If a student would like to attend, they will need to enter AHS via the Main Entrance off of Garden Street and sign in at the Main Office and they will be directed to the Auditorium. The meeting should take about 30 minutes and Information shared at the meeting will be emailed to students/families the following day.
If you have any questions, please email Matt Poli @ polim@alpenaschools.com or call 358-5170.
Thank you
Testing Corner: SAT/PSAT Calculators
The Bluebook app will have a Desmos calculator available for students to use when testing. Use the Desmos graphing and scientific calculators at home to become familiar.
Or students can bring their own calculator from this approved list.
Have you talked to your teachers about your Exams? Do you know what expected? Be ready and ask questions; don't wait until the day before!
Do you need help?
See tutoring help below!
Are you getting all the APS Communication? ~ Bus Cancellations, School Day Closures, AHS Informational News, etc.
The School Messenger Automated Contact System is used by the district to help keep families informed. Contact your child's school if you need assistance or you aren't receiving messages. It includes customizable options for phone, email or text messaging. If you would like to receive texts from APS instead of calls you will need to manually opt-in by texting Y or the word Yes to the shortcode 67587. You can email fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com or ask the secretary at your child's school to turn off calls to you once that is done.
Families can manage their own contact information by removing or adding information using Synergy ParentVue which is available at alpenaschools.com. Families can use the free School Messenger Info center App for IOS or Android to control their own contact preferences or review missed messages. There is also a web portal https://infocenter.schoolmessenger.com/#/home where they can do the same. You must have an email address in your Synergy account to use the mobile apps or web portal. Requests for changes or removal can be made to any school building, to the main switchboard (358-5200), or by using the “Press 5” function and confirming by pressing 1 at the start of any call.
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
Student Parking Lot
Winter is Here
Be Careful
Please take time to discuss student parking and winter driving at home and review good driving habbits with your student driver.
Extra stopping distances, slippery conditions, taking extra time, etc.!
As snow plowing takes place, Mr. Irwin is getting the parking cones out starting at 5:30 am, so start the rows from the cones to maintain straight rows as students come in to park; and, it is dark.
The overflow parking is closed as it is not needed ~ see the picture below.
Seniors ~ find that land mark for your parking spots and do your best.
If AHS Security or Officer JC comes to your car in the morning about a driving violation, please be respectful. They will take your parking pass to meet with me once the school day starts.
Parking violations may lead to a police citation.
Towing is at the student's expense.
The student entrances and exits are clearly marked and explained to students and must be used. If you look at the pictures below off of Bagley Street and wonder why there are two sets of barricades and now caution tape? Students must use the proper entrances/exits and/or face the consequences ~ I so appreciate the support at home with this matter, please discuss it.
This week we are shining a light on the Teacher Academy program.
If you are interested in learning more or touring CTE classrooms please reach out to Mrs. Attwell, CTE Career Navigator by email, attwella@alpenaschools.com, or visit her office located upstairs in the Wildcat Den.
WInter Fun
WInter Fun
40 spots available on charter bus!
Experience U of M- Dearborn and also enjoy the Winter Carnival!
Lunch & Dinner included
See Mrs. Taratuta for permission slips.
Permission slips due February 6th!
HOW TO REPORT THREATS/CONCERNS
HOW TO REPORT THREATS/CONCERNS
OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools. It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment.
PEER MEDIATION
AHS now has trained student peer mediators to help solve conflicts between students! If you are in conflict with another student, please see me in Room E110 or you can e-mail me at robargeb@alpenaschools.com Remember, peer mediators are trained not to take sides or place blame on anyone.
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