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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
Congrats on your selection Kris Cooper!
Confident: Self Aware- Able to identify their own strengths and weaknesses; Growth Mindset- Embrace their ability to grow through dedication and hard work; Grit- Willing to expend sustained effort to complete a task with excellence.
Kris exudes confidence in the halls at AHS. He addresses staff by name, is always positive, and is often heard counting down days until the next exciting event. His responsibility and kindness shines through. Kris, thank you for brightening the halls of AHS!
Congratulations on your selections
COUNSELING CORNER:
Underclassmen-- The scheduling process for next year is starting. Please discuss your plans and choices with your parents. Take the selection of classes seriously, your classes have an affect on your future. Parents are invited to attend the Parent Scheduling meeting on Feb 9 at 6:00 in the AHS Auditorium. While this is geared toward 8th grade parents, all parents are invited.
Scheduling information, including departmental videos and the Course Selection Guide, can be found at: Scheduling information link
All students must have their schedule requests entered in Synergy and paper scheduling worksheets turned into their Advisory teacher by Monday February 16th.
Counseling Corner:
Seniors---don't forget!!! FAFSA Night will be held on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Besser Tech Center at Alpena Community College. PLEASE NOTE: This is a change of venue to ACC. Park in the lot B Parking Lot and make your way to BTC 115, which is behind the BTC Commons. Campus Map: https://container.alpenacc.edu/document_center/about/alpena_campus_map_2021.pdf.
This is a great opportunity to get help on the FAFSA, which is the document you need to complete to possibly qualify for the Pell Grant, the new Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Work-Study, and more.
Bring with you: your parents and your Social Security numbers. Also, bring with you your W-2 forms and tax forms from last year (if you don't want to use the IRS Retrieval Tool or if you can't use the retrieval tool for some reason).
See you there, Seniors!
Scholarships! Scholarships! Scholarships! Seniors---Don't forget to apply for the Community Foundation of Northeast Michigan Scholarships. There is only 1 month left to apply, and there are many different scholarships available. Apply for Scholarships : Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (cfnem.org) Use this link to apply, and check our website for other scholarship information. Most of our scholarships have an early spring deadline, so now is the time to get active and apply! More scholarship information can be found on the AHS website under the heading "Scholarship Information" (just enter this in the search bar). Seniors, make it your goal to appy for at least 3 scholarships this month!
KAPUT ~ Monday, February 6th @ 6 pm
~In the New Wildcat Den
Discuss the Winter Activity Night
Set up committees for Senior Activities
Do you want to chaperone Winterfest:)
~More information go to KAPUT Facebook page and/or contact Stephanie Couture 989-464-7220 or tschooch@hotmail.com
ASSESSMENT CORNER
Students & Parents:
As we prepare for spring 2023 standardized assessments, please know that our staff and administration are supporting students with several opportunities to learn about each test and practice test-taking strategies for success including:
Test prep will occur in students' core classes before testing day.
Additional test prep opportunities are planned for Advisory.
Dates/times will be announced for grades 9-11 Evening Test Prep Sessions for English and Math.
Date/time will be announced for a grades 9-11 Saturday Test Prep Session.
2023 Overall Spring Testing Schedule:
All Freshmen and Sophomores will take the PSAT on Wednesday, April 12. Make up dates: April 25, PSAT 10 and April 26, PSAT 9.
All Juniors will take the SAT on Wednesday, April 12 and the ACT on Thursday, April 13. The M-STEP will be administered to all Juniors whose last name begins with A-L on Wednesday, April 19 and M-Z on Thursday, April 20.
Seniors do not report to school on Wednesday, April 12. This is a good day to visit colleges, fill out college applications, apply for scholarships or job shadow.
Stay tuned for more information
The SAT is more than just a test. It's a tool that helps unlock opportunity.
Did you know that SAT scores:
Are still accepted and encouraged by most colleges?
Can open the door to scholarship opportunities and help with college course placement?
Could confirm or exceed your high school GPA to help you stand out?
And if you took the PSAT/NMSQT®, you're already familiar with—and prepared for—the SAT.
Winterfest is upon us!
Spirit days begin this week! Each day you participate, your advisory teachers will give out spirit coupons. Entering those into the Spirit Bin in the main office will give you a chance to win some prizes during the assembly.
Tickets will go on sale starting Monday during all three lunches for only $10! To get a ticket, you need to have less than 7 unexcused absences and less than 3 failing grades. Talk to your teachers and principals if you have any questions! We will sell at the door, but buying ahead of time is the best way to get in fast and easy. If you are trying to take a guest to the dance, you must get a guest pass (found in house offices) and have it filled out by Thursday. Do not procrastinate this!
Each class is working on their hallways and murals! If you want your class to take home the spirit jug, stop by after school and help out. This Thursday, from 2:30 to 5, each class will be decorating and wrapping up their hallways. We’ll have free food and drinks, so offer a hand if you’re free! Spirit Week is a great opportunity to meet some new faces and do some great things, so don’t delay!
As one last way to get some extra points, we will also be putting out a donation bin in the commons for donations to the Alpena Animal Control. Things like food, cleaning supplies, accessories, blankets, etc. would be fantastic. The class who can bring in the most will get a hefty amount of points added to their score!
If there are any questions on anything Winterfest, please reach out to Mr. Thatcher in E205 or C132 at any time. Make it a great week, Wildcats!
Spirit days!
Monday: Celebrity Day
Dress as a well-known celebrity!
Tuesday: Rhyme Without Reason Day
Find a buddy and each dress as something that rhymes with each other!
Wednesday: Pink Day
Just like Mean Girls, on Wednesdays, we wear pink!
Thursday: Glitter vs. Gray Day
Either dress as flashy or as boring as you possibly can!
You are NOT to use GLITTER!
Friday: Class Color Day
Rep your class's colors as you battle for the Spirit Jug!
Let's see the School Spirit even more than Homecoming ~ Go Cats!
~ WinterFest Schedules ~
The lunch schedule may change please review later in the week
ATHLETIC EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6, 2023 to FEBRAURY 11, 2023 Click Here
My name is Max Benedict, and I am the coach for Adrian College’s new Varsity Cornhole Team. With this being the first collegiate cornhole team in Michigan (and the rest of the country), I would like to spread the word about this new program. I have visited 10+ schools this past year spending the day in PE classes teaching the game of cornhole. Let me know when your school would like me to visit!
Office No: (517) 265-5161 ext. 4157
Cell: (517) 204-8807
If there are any students who are interested in collegiate cornhole, or want to learn more, please have them reach out to me directly via email or phone.
I look forward to hearing back from you!
Thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
Max Benedict
P.S. Check us out on ESPN2—> https://youtu.be/jTgs3wvVYx0
Students ~ Join the AHS Staff wearing Orange anthe d Black on Monday to show support for the Escanaba Weaver family
Congrats to our attendance winners!
Congrats to our attendance winners!
Thank you to everyone who entered our first weekly drawing. Our winners this week were:
Parking Space - Nicholas Schalkofske
Campus Closet Gift Card - Landen Gagnon
Campus Closet Gift Card - Olivia Miller
Winterfest Ticket - Zachary Kunath
Sports Pass to One Game - Julia Kochanski
Your next opportunity will be during Advisory on Monday, check the AHS Advisory Brightspace course for the link to register.
Exploring Career Pathways
Mrs. Attwell, Career Navigator
Ready, set, EXPLORE!
See what is right here at AHS:
Click here: Explore CTE
Find a poster with the QR code
Locate a CTE guide booklet (pictured above)
Need Assistance?
Mrs. Attwell
(upstairs in the Wildcat Den)
February is national
February is national
cte month!
cte month!
Career & Technical Education
Career We Go Trivia Winners
FEBRUARY EVENTS
FEBRUARY EVENTS
*Senior Raffle
*CTE/TRADES exploration:
MI WORKS presentation
2-15-23
Sign up with Mrs. Taratuta or stop in 12:30-2
*Kirtland Community College Visit
2-17-23
If you need help with FAFSA, Scholarships or other post secondary questions see
Mrs. Taratuta
Upcoming Events:
2/4/23 FAFSA and food- Cops and Doughnuts 7am-11am (donuts and coffee provided)
2/6/23 Winterfest Week
2/6/23 KAPUT Monthly Meeting @ 6:00 pm Wildcat Den (Media Center)
2/9/23 AHS Scheduling Presentation 6 - 7 pm in the AHS Auditorium
FAFSA Lab Time @ 6:00 pm - PBL Room
2/11/23 Winterfest Dance
2/13/23 Full Day PD - no school
2/16/23 Early College Pre-Application Meeting 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
2/21/23 Jostens Ring Meeting for Freshman during Advisory 9:30 am in the Auditorium
2/28/23 Jostens Class Ring order pickup during all lunches
3/10/23 Early College Application ~ hard deadline
After School Tutoring!
We are continuing to offer tutoring assistance after school for all AHS students! This will be staffed by AHS teachers and assistance can be provided in any subject. Tutoring sessions will be held in the Wildcat Den (former Media Center) from 2:45 to 3:45pm every Monday and Wednesday that students have a full-day. Specific information for each week will be posted in student announcements. Students do not need to sign up in advance and students are responsible for their own transportation. Please contact Mr. Pattison @ (pattisonj@alpenaschools.com) if you have any questions.
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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