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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
Contributor: Citizenship- Recognize the importance of their role in our connected world; Involvement- Willing to actively engage to make a positive difference; Community Oriented- Able to balance self-interest with the needs of society.
This week's Wildcat Way is Thurston Imhoff! Thurston did a great job emceeing the Winter Fest assembly, bringing life and energy to the entire student body. He is heavily involved in the school and his senior class, and is a true leader. Additionally, Thurston is extremely hard worker both in and out of school. He uses almost every minute of every day in a productive way, and is a great example of a Wildact!
The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
Congratulations Thurston Imhoff on your selection!
There is NO SCHOOL on February 17, 2025 for President's Day.
Celebrations
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Counseling
SENIORS -
Complete the FAFSA - this has to be done if you plan on taking advantage of the Community College Guarantee. If you need help completing the FAFSA, see your counselor or Mrs. Smith in the Wildcat Den.
Apply for scholarships - even if you are using the Community College Guarantee and staying at ACC, you can use scholarship money for other expenses like transportation, books, fees, etc. Community Foundation and ACCs website would be good places to start.
Make sure your final schedule includes all the classes you need for graduation. If you are unsure, make an appointment to see your counselor. If you failed something in first semester, make sure it will not interfere with graduation.
Testing
Do you want to practice taking the PSAT/SAT?
Use the Bluebook app on your school Chromebook.
Full length practice tests are available now! For more info, follow these instructions!
Athletics
AHS Upcoming Events
College 101 MORNING Event
College 101 MORNING Event
Evening events don't always work for busy bees.
So buzz on by one morning next week!
We would like to offer families, seniors, and juniors an opportunity to gain resources to help families with college planning, funding, FAFSA, campus resources, and you can meet the Plus 1 Team here at AHS!
We are offering FREE Coffee and Donuts both days thanks to Gear Up coordinator Jenny Taratuta. Jennifer Dingman will be in attendance to help with Community Foundation Scholarship applications. Mitchel Dipzinski will come from Michigan Works to help families learn about College Campus Resources. Alison Jakubcin from AAACU will be there to promote Financial Readiness and their AAACU scholarship. Melisa Smith will be available to help families with FAFSA. Last but not least your favorite AHS Counselors will be available to answer questions.
^^^ Parking and Entry ^^^
Park behind the school and enter the gym.
Families are welcome to join us either
Thursday, February 20th or Friday, February 21st
between 7:00 a.m. and 8:15 a.m.
Students who have 1st hour need to RSVP for attendance purposes to smithme@alpenaschool.com
Michigan College Access Network
Contact Information
Email: smithme@alpenaschools.com
Office Number: 989-358-5319
Text Number: 989-372-0101
ATTENTION Students & Families
You are invited to attend the 4th Annual CTE Industry Expo
@ Alpena High School on Feb. 25 from 5:00-7:00pm.
Visit Career & Technical Education classrooms & lab areas
Check out the state-of-the art tools, equipment & educational areas
Food with refreshments provided by Pepsi
YEARBOOK ~ Do Not Miss Your Chance
Dear Families,
Don’t miss out! The deadline to purchase a yearbook is quickly approaching—February 21st. This is the ONLY way to guarantee that your student will have a yearbook when they arrive, as we will not order extra books.
If you're interested, please click here to order: http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A03599900
Think you ordered and this is a mistake? Click here to check
Apply Now! Your Plus 1 team can help if you have questions.
Jennifer Dingman is your point of contact for CFNEM. Melisa Smith can help students in the high school or at ACC. Please reach out if you have questions.
Email: smithme@alpenaschools.com or Text: 989-372-0101
Make an account, upload student transcript, answer questions, complete short answer essay prompts, and turn in letter of recommendation. These things take a little time and may depend on others, so it's important not to act now.
DEADLINE is MARCH 1st!
KAPUT EVENT
March 6th ~ Thursday
3-6 pm in the Gym and Auditorium Area
Get your Team Registered if you want to play
~ Use the QR Code on the flyer or Google form
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams and the best uniform win prizes
Thank you to the BBC for running the Volleyball Event
There are many more activities for ALL students: Cornhole, Board Games, activities, Arts & Crafts, or just show up to hang out and enjoy the atmosphere.
Did I mention ~ FOOD! It will be served from 3-5pm only.
Parents ~ we will need volunteers --> watch your email for more information .
Items To Review
Important Information From the Bus Garage
APS is introducing two new buses to our fleet which means some of the bus numbers will be changing. Please be aware!
The driver will remain the same
The area will remain the same
Animals will remain the same
The transfer bus will not be affected if your student rides a transfer bus
Route numbers are an identifier of the specific vehicle being used, these changes will take place. For the next couple days if there is a late bus I will say for example "24C the former 13A"
These changes should show in ParentVue/StudentVue no later than tomorrow.
Here are the route number changes
13A is now 24C
14B is now 16C
15B is now 13A
15C is now 14B
18C is now 09B
21A is now 25A
Thank you to all of our ONLINE Students for their hard work getting their assessments done for Count Day! This is greatly appreciated.
Great Job!
MI-Gear up
MI-Gear up
is excited to take Juniors to this leadership summit in Traverse City. Along with support of MCAN we are taking 9 students to enjoy this leadership experience with
MI-CAPP
IFLY- 15 spots still available for March 26th trip!
LSSU
LSSU
Overnight Campus Tour
April 4th & 5th
See Mrs. Taratuta if interested
Upcoming Events:
2/17/25 No School ~ President's Day
2/19/25 CTE 8th Grade Visits @ AHS
Early College Informational meeting 7pm at Granum Theatre
2/20/25 & 2/21/25 College 101- all 11th/12th & parents invited 7 am-8:15 am
2/21/25 Jostens Class Ring Delivery During Lunches
2/24/25 Exam Experts Session #1
2/25/25 Exam Experts Session #2
2/25/25 CTE Expo Event at AHS 5:00 - 7:00 pm
2/25/25 8th Grade Scheduling Parent Meeting @ 6:30 pm in the Auditorium
3/3/25 Exam Experts Session #3
3/3/25 KAPUT Monthly Meeting @ 6:00 pm
3/4/25 Exam Experts Session #4
3/4/25 Secretary of State Mobile Unit at AHS 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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