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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
Critical Thinker: Analytical- Able to perceive connections and divisions within a problem situation; Logical- Recognize and maintain a sense of coherence in problem solving contexts; Problem Solver- Implement strategies to successfully and efficiently create solutions.
This week's Wildcat Way is Hayden Bacchus! Hayden has taken every AP course AHS has to offer, and has done extremely well in each of them. Hayden is a natural problem solver, using logic in almost everything he does. Hayden works hard in and out of school, and is a great example of a Wildcat!
The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
Congratulations Hayden Bacchus on your selection!
Counseling
2025/26 Scheduling Process Continued
The past two weeks, students have had opportunities to hear from Teachers from different departments about course offerings at AHS. Students have been given their scheduling sheets with the expectations that conversations are occurring at home as we get closer to the scheduling deadlines for Fall 2025-206.
For more information please visit the AHS Scheduling webpage. Parents, it is very important to review the Course Selection Guide and discuss with your student. There have been and will be a few more opportunities for students to ask our counselors scheduling questions (see dates below), students with an in-person English class should not be requesting Counselor Appointments for general scheduling questions. Students with only an On-line English class should visit the Counseling Center.
Important Dates:
3/11-12: Counselors will be available in the Commons during all lunches to answer questions.
3/11-3/13: Students should be turning in their completed forms to their English Teacher.
3/14: Deadline for requesting classes in Synergy
Specific Class Directions
Students who select Dual Enrollment on their schedule for next year: You will need to request an appointment for after spring break with your counselor to select the specific class(es).
Students who select Online on their schedule for next year: Circle 'Virtual Learning' on your course request sheet and choose the same in synergy. On your sheet, write what class you are hoping to have online. You will then get information about an online form and due date for those before this year ends.
Testing
Do you need to attend school on testing day?
(Wednesday, April 9th)
Students and Parents,
In preparation for the upcoming state tests, please read this letter. It answers the question above and explains which students should attend on specific testing days during the second week in April.
AHS Upcoming Events
Juniors -- Reminder!!!
Exam Experts ~ Session 2 Is Monday & Tuesday
KAPUT Monthly Meeting
Meeting Changed due to District Basketball
Tuesday, March 11th in the Wildcat Den @ 6pm
The meeting will focus on spring activities for After Prom, Senior Sunrise, and Senior Experience ~ we need parent support to make this all happen.
Please attend and/or email ideas to Terry Manning stlsmanning@gmail.com
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 .
It will be canceled if there are not enough teams by Monday @ 2pm
Parent/Teacher Conferences -- Thursday, March 13th - 3:00-6:00pm
Thursday - Half day for students
Friday - No School for students
We are excited to welcome all parents to visit with our teaching staff, counselors, administration, School Success, and Dean. I hope that you all take full advantage of this opportunity to meet face-to-face with staff. The teachers will be in the Gym 1 & 2. We will have information at the greeting table for parents.
We will NOT be printing schedules.
Please review ParentVUE to access your student schedule. Our team will be located at the entrance at the Wildcat in front of the Auditorium when you arrive if you need anything or have questions.
Items To Review
Welcome Our New CTE Director
Dr. Jessie Gillard returns to Alpena High School (AHS) as an AHS alumna bringing both expertise and an avid learner’s humility to her new role as the Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) with Alpena Public Schools. Over the past three decades, Dr. Gillard has had the opportunity to serve as a teacher, principal, district school improvement coordinator, non-profit director, and state and federal policy leader. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Michigan, completed graduate studies in early education and social work at Wayne State University, and holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Michigan State University. Jessie is thrilled to be back home in Alpena with her husband Matt and the two of their four kids that are still school aged. “I am incredibly excited to learn from our talented CTE staff and work together to ensure we continue to build on the legacy of strong leadership provided by Joyce McCoy and Ron Worth. Together, we will ensure high-wage, in demand and engaging career pathways continue to be available for the next generation of CTE students”, said Dr. Gillard.
SLS Event Winners
Kyler Peterson 43" TV
Eason Wood
Leah Schefke
Athletics
Final Four Baby!
Let’s cheer on the Cats in Plymouth Friday for the first time since 2007. Athletics has secured a fan bus and has committed donors to help offset costs right now and make it affordable for families. The bus will hold 52 students, and it will be first-come-first serve Monday morning. The tickets are on GoFan and student cost is $13. If you want to travel and support the Cats, please go to the Athletic Office, sign up for your seat, pay your $20 dollars when you sign up, and you must have your online ticket to get on the bus Friday. The Blueline Club will have pizza and water for the trip home. Right now we have committed sponsors from all our Credit Unions (AAACU, Alpena Community Credit Union, Wolverine State Credit Union, HPC Credit Union, Northland Area Federal Credit Union) and the Blue Line Club, these leaders stepped up on Sunday with one text from me to support AHS students! Great businesses! Blue Line is working on more donation opportunities as this Weekly Update is sent today.
We just drew the 4th seed, so game time is 11am. The bus will leave AHS @ 6am on Friday ~ promptly, to ensure a stop along the way and time to enter the arena.
More on Winter Sports news, please see the AHS & Athletic Facebooks for all the updates on the amazing things happening in sports as we wind up Winter season: Haley Stenz takes 4th at States for Girl’s Wrestling (1st time ever), Boy’s Swimming ended their season with a 3rd in the conference & 3rd in the ISC Championship; the Girl’s Basketball has Districts Monday at 6pm let's fill the house in green and white.
Upcoming Events:
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
3/6/25 KAPUT Activity Night 3:00 - 7:00 pm
3/13/25 1/2 Day For Students - AM Students/PM Evening Conferences
3/14/24 No School for Students
3/17/25 - 3/21/25 No School - Spring Break
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.
Student Climate Team will be trained to conduct peer mediation for students who are in conflict with one another. The goal of having peer mediation at AHS is to help create a more positive culture in our school where both sides win and one party doesn't feel as if they are being treated unfairly. Please see Mr. Robarge in E110 (School Success) if you need help resolving an issue. Peer mediators don't take sides or place blame on anyone!
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