EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
Congrats on your selection...
Noah Hanner
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.
Noah has really stepped up his game this semester. He is working hard in his classes and helping others as needed. His attitude is infectious and is overall doing great things this year. His most notable contribution is the leadership he is exuding in his academic support class. We are proud of you Noah, keep up the excellent work!
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AHS Student Council
Student council is a student led group of individuals who are dedicated to the improvement of AHS. We operate as a student body to help improve the learning environment, better the campus life, improve spirit, and work closely with students to make sure they're happy and comfortable in their high school. We will have many opportunities where students can reach out to us about concerts, comments, or suggestions to improve AHS. Look for us in the commons during lunch in the upcoming weeks and our flyers that will be up shortly.
You can connect with President Alicia Carroll by email 303204@student.alpenaschools.com or cell 989-657-4465 with questions or needs. The rest of the board can also be reached by email:
President: Aliccia Carroll
Vice President: Kalan McConnell 13076@student.alpenaschools.com
Secretary: Olivia Burdinie 11484@student.alpenaschools.com
Vice Secretary: Grace Samp 24887@student.alpenaschools.com
Historian: Hannah Tracy 24891@student.alpenaschools.com
Parliamentarian: Hannah McConnell 97629@student.alpenaschools.com
Treasurer: Taryn McConnell 24854@student.alpenaschools.com
Aliccia Carroll
Kalan McConnell
Olivia Burdinie
Grace Samp
Hannah McConnell
Hannah Tracy
Taryn McConnell
Alpena High School and The Besser Foundation are recognizing this group of outstanding AHS seniors with the 39th annual Excellence in Education Award. These students represent the top 10% of grade point averages for the 12th grade class, based on the enrollment numbers at the end of the first semester. They will be honored with a scholarship and a celebratory dinner on Sunday April 30th at the APLEX. We salute their commitment and sustained academic excellence at Alpena High School!
Top 10%~ Class of 2023
Blair C. Aldrich
Jacob G. Beaubien
William D. Bushey
Connor J. Caplis
Aliccia M. Carroll
Samuel J. Cook
Logan J. DenBleyker
Eve M. Dragiewicz
Hunter J. Hitzelberger
Natalie A. Koproski
Elisabeth H. Lawson
Sophie M. Lockhart
Nicholas T. Lusardi
Justin R. McEwen
Anna K. Misiak
Lanie F. Morgan
Cameron M. Stevens
Eva M. Suchey
Tiffany L. Tessmer
Kiera K. Werth
Marah K. Wisniewski
To better prepare for Testing Day on April 12th visit these sites for help. You can talk to ELA and Math teachers for guidance. We are offering three opportunities to help students with the primary for the SAT test.
Take this Survey to share which event(s) you will attend.
This is a great opportunity for all students ~ do NOT miss the chance to help increase your score and feel better prepared on Testing Day.
~ I want to personally thank our entire teaching staff for putting our Test Prep plan front and center to help our students with what you do in your classes everyday.
Students ~please submit the survey so we can plan for the 3 sessions.
KAPUT (Kids And Parents United Together) Monthly Meeting
We need PARENTS to make Student Activities a Success!
Freshman Bash
Fall/winter Activity Night
Winter/spring Activity Night ~ this is WEDNESDAY!!!!!
After Prom Activity
Senior Sunrise
Senior Celebration
The activities are mainly sponsored through the Alpena Youth and Recreation Millage and suppported by local businesses. The parents are the springboard to making all of these events a success. You can help with all of them or pick and choose your event that works best for you.
We meet monthly on the first Monday of the month at 6pm in the Wildcat Den (formerly the Media Center).
Contact President Stephanie Couture for any information:
989-464-7220
Monday's Meeting is at 5:30 pm due to District Boy's Basketball
Students
Wednesday, March 8th
3- 6:30pm
We Need you to register to plan accordingly ~ let's get 20+ teams for dodgeball! Yes, I will be hounding you all tomorrow if you are not registered on a team.
Before I move all the snow for snow sculptures ~ email me that you have a team a five so I know how many I need by Monday night.
The cornhole tournament ~ signup when you arrive. The brackets will be built once we have teams set up. It is OK to do both dodgeball and cornhole. We will have 5 stations set up and bracket once we know how many.
I need to know how much food to get ~ REGISTER!
You can come to cheer a team on too and just hangout!
Congrats and thank you for being in every class on time last week. Our weekly winners were:
Brook Schroeder - sports pass
Kaelyn Roznowski - Campus Closet gift card
Madelyn Mills - Campus Closet gift card
Our next drawing will be on Monday!
Mrs. Piper loves giving prizes. When we reach 250 followers on Insta, she will randomly select one of our AHS student followers to win some Campus Closet swag. Make sure to follow us @alpena_high_school.
49 of the seniors filled this out for chance in the raffle!
Many more scholarships approaching deadlines...Exchange Club, "Youth of the Year" due WED 3-8-23, Education Association...many more check out on APS website. I add to this daily with new scholarships
Jenny Taratuta
Advise MI- APS College Adviser
taratutaj@alpenaschools.com
(989)358-5243
https://calendly.com/aps-mcan-adviser/30min
"You don't have to know everything about the mountain in front of you to take the next step" Louie Giglio
Schedule an appointment or call anytime!
I can be available March 9th @ PTC set up an appointment!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
PARENTS, JR HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS,
⬇⬇ ALPENA & AREA COMMUNITIES ⬇⬇
Do you know a staff member or student who deserves a little extra recognition? Fill out this form to give them a little love on our announcements!
Alpena High Health Center Patients
If you have an upcoming appointment at the health center, please be sure to check your student email.
Your pass will come through as a calendar appointment named: "Your First Name/Alcona Health Center."
The email for your appointment will be coming from: alconahealthcenterahs@alpenaschools.com
A signed parental/guardian consent must be on file in order for a student to receive services at the health center.
Upcoming Events:
3/6/23 KAPUT Parent Meeting @ 5:30 pm in the Wildcat Den (final plans for Wed Activity)
3/8/23 KAPUT Activity Night 3:00 - 6:30 pm
3/9/23 Early Release Day ~ Evening Parent Teacher Conferences - 3:00 - 6:00 pm
3/10/23 No Students ~ Teacher PD Day
3/10/23 Early College Application ~ hard deadline
3/15/23 PSAT/SAT Prep for 9-11 grades in Wildcat Den 3:00 - 5:00 pm
3/20/23 Spring Break - No School
3/27/23 School Resumes
4/1/23 (Saturday) PSAT/SAT Prep for 9-11 grades in Wildcat Den 8:00-11:00 am
4/5/23 PSAT/SAT Prep for 9-11 grades in Wildcat Den 3:00 - 5:00 pm
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.
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.