Culturally Minded: Globally Aware- Sensitive to the variety of cultural expressions; Compassionate- Able to empathize with the feelings and priorities of others; Embrace Diversity- Willing to welcome and respect all differences. 

Cam has shown such promise at being open minded in situations where it would have been easy to jump on the band wagon with his peers; rather, he took a minute to think through and join in a positive way at interacting with a tense situation.  He read the vibes and was willing to think before reacting.  I have witnessed this in him previously at school and only mentally noted what good choices he makes and is willing to listen to understand verse reacting; congrats to you, Cam, on thinking beyond your own needs and looking at the bigger picture.  Just this week, he had heard about a group of students who were meeting to review AHS School Culture and asked to participate.  Again, he is constantly looking at the bigger picture and wanting to do what is right to make the world a better place for all people regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, or national origin.  He is a holistic thinker who wants to make AHS and the Alpena community a place that respects all differences.  I am excited to see all he has to offer as the year progresses.

#teamlexi 

 Wear Gray on Tuesday!

One of our seniors, Alexis Liske, is undergoing a very serious surgery next Tuesday, March 8th, and we encourage all staff and students to wear gray (the color of her ribbon) that day to show our support for her and her family.  

A  nice break in the weather allowed for a few of our seniors to paint the rock as well!  

Your AHS family is cheering for you, Lexi! 

AHS Robotics Preparing for Competition and Prepares a New Home 

Bob Thomson, a teacher at Thunder Bay Junior High, is also a first year head coach of Alpena High School Robotics. The AHS program emerged over the last decade as a powerhouse at the state level while led by Melissa Doubek. APS invested this year in an expanded space and upgraded equipment to help the new teams led by Coach Thomson to continue the tradition of excellence for AHS Robotics. Thompson has 10+ years with Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV) coaching. Coach Thomson said, “We combined ROV and FIRST Robotics and are looking forward to adding drones in the future. We will continue and honor what the previous coaches have built while combining resources,”. He currently has 30 students on the roster between FIRST and ROV competitors. 

The team competes soon in FIRST Robotics competition, their website describes the competition this way, “Under strict rules, limited time and resources, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team.”

AHS Robotics will have two upcoming area competitions in Escanaba on March 18th and Walled Lake High School on April 8. Then they hope to qualify for State competition on Easter weekend. 

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 Media Center from 2:45 to 3:45pm every Monday and Thursday 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.

Upcoming Events:

• 3/24/22 1/2 Day Students; Parent Teacher Conferences

• 3/25/22 No School Spring Break

• 4/4/22 School Resumes