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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
Congrats on your selection...
Sarina Mahalak
Continuous Learner: Ownership- Take personal responsibility to drive their own learning; Resilient- Approach problems with a growth mindset; Passionate- Pursue and expand areas of academic and personal interest.
Mrs. Sharp's comments about Sarina were that she has worked really hard to improve her academic skills. She always has a positive attitude and is always respectful to her peers. Every day when she comes into class, she has a smile on her face and is pleasant. Keep working hard Sarina, it is students like you that make the halls of AHS great!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION
SENIORS- Important Time Sensitive Meeting
Hope you had a wonderful spring break! Savor each day until the end of the year, as it will go by so quickly.
Do everything you can do to make this meeting with your Early College and Dual Enrollment classes. I will post the information on FB and email to you all.
Your Senior Meeting with Jostens will take place next Wednesday, April 5th, at 12:30 p.m. in the auditorium. It's VERY important that you be there! We know your schedules are hectic, but please do your best to be present. Mr. Bourdage will deliver some important information and you will receive your cap and gown and any graduation items you may have ordered at that time.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, all orders will be in the Main Office (after the meeting) for you to pick up at another time.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
Reminder - seniors do not report to school next Wednesday, April 12th!
We can't wait to see you on Wednesday!
Mrs. H and Mr. Bourdage
SENIORS:
Are you planning on going to college next year? Are you feeling you could use a boost in your English and Math skills? This program offered by ACC this summer may be for you. See your counselor if you have questions or feel free to register on your own.
lumberjack flier rotated.pdf
Decisions about your PLUS1
Decisions about your PLUS1
Parents and Students-
Making decisions on your post secondary plans can be very exciting but yet nerve racking. If you need help with Fafsa, Financial Aid, Scholarships or any part of that decision, REACH out and schedule an appointment.
Trip to Kirtland
Trip to Kirtland
Excellent campus with many opportunities!
College visits still available.
College visits still available.
Come check it out!
Juniors: Important Testing Information
Please open the following two documents. They will give you information on SAT testing and instructions to get your Chromebook ready for M-STEP.
Testing Information ~ Check out the AHS Facebook Page
Testing Day is April 12th ~ Review good testing practices with your student(s)
PSATSAT.pdfLast Chance to get HELP!
Take advantage ~ Wednesday, April 5th
Counselor Corner:
It is Dual Enrollment Time! If you are planning on taking any ACC classes first semester of next year through the Dual Enrollment Program, it is time to get the paperwork going. You should make an appointment with your counselor soon to select your class(es) and get the paperwork completed. Classes at ACC fill quickly so do not delay. (We schedule ACC semester 2 classes in November).
Credit Recovery Options:
The Registrar placed credit recovery letters for 9th-11th grade advisory students in teachers' mailboxes on Tuesday. These letters are for students who may be deficient in Math or ELA credits and this letter explains how credit can be recovered based on scores.
If you have any questions regarding the letter(s), please connect with your student's counselor.
NEMYAC~ Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council
YACs are groups of young philanthropists-in-training who are connected to their community through grantmaking.
1. Young people learn the impact giving has for their fellow youth and for the betterment of their own community.
2. Local nonprofits receive much-needed funding for important youth-related projects that would not be likely to occur without these grants.
Some of the groups we have contributed to are:
The Boys and Girls Club
Alpena Gymnastics Inc.
Alpena Civic Theater
Inspiration Alcona
Mikado Township
Hillman United Methodist Church
United Way
Alcona, Alpena, Atlanta, Hillman, Onaway, Rogers City, and Posen Public Schools
And so many more
To find out more about YAC:
Youth Advisory Councils: Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan
The NEMYAC Mental Health Committee is a subcommittee of the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council working on advocating for mental health and bringing awareness to events that are happening in our local community. Each month, we plan on having a project to highlight and bring awareness to different topics surrounding mental health. Stay tuned for more!
Affirmation Posters - Presentation (3).pdfYAC April Task
Positive Affirmations Throughout the School ~ Thank you for doing something special for AHS Students.
Attendance ~ Attention Parents & Students
When you call your student in to leave school before 2:30 pm for an appointment, the pass is sent as a Calendar Invite through Google Calendar to the student; please show the Google Invite to your teacher to be excused.
Secure Mode on Friday ~ A huge thank you to the staff, students, Central Office Administration, and local enforcement agencies for their attention to the events on Friday. Your attention to the seriousness and following all the protocols was outstanding. We practice our drills to ensure that we do them correctly when an event happens ~ today was a prime example of this practice. It is why we do what we do!
WE NEED YOUR HELP
KAPUT (AHS form of PAC)
KAPUT will be planning and executing these upcoming events:
After Prom
Senior Sunrise (hopefully breakfast also)
Senior Celebration
Our next meeting will be Monday, April, 3 at 6PM
in The Wildcat Den
We need ideas, help with securing prizes, set up/clean up, chaperoning, donating food item.
If you can help in any way please contact me
Stephanie Couture
tscooch@hotmail.com
989-464-7220
Student Parking ~ Get your parking pass if you don't have one in the Main Office
There is no cost
It helps identify vehicles in the event there is a need
Please park in student parking, do NOT use pool parking or the ends beyond the lines. We need to keep those clear for traffic to pass.
No student parking in the Teacher lot by F House, the Teacher/visitor parking lot by the Green House, back oval by the gym, ACES Parking, or along the Construction Tech building.
Thank you for being respectful and abiding by the parking guidelines.
2023 Graduates
2023 Graduates
If you are an AAACU member text 2023 to 989-356-3577 to get your $50.00 graduation reward.
Just be an AAACU member, have an active debit card, and be a graduating senior this year to be eligible.
BE PREPARED DAILY
Bring your chromebook and charger to school every day so you are prepared for class. If you have lost or damaged your charger see Mrs. Samp to replace it.
Chargers are $20.00.
Robotics Needs You!
Are You Able to Help?
After another strong season, Alpena High School FIRST Robotics Team 5505 is hoping to reach the FIRST Robotics World Championships held in Houston, Texas. They will participate in the District Qualifying Matches this weekend in Standish. The next steps would be the State Championships in a few weeks at Saginaw Valley State University (April 6-8th). They have qualified 5 out of 6 years for the FIRST Robotics World Championships and hope to replicate that success. World Championships are in Houston, April 19th to 23rd. Team 5505 is trying to build a war chest to be prepared for the very quick transition from State competition to the World Championships.
The entrance fees for FIRST Robotics State Competition and World Championships are $10,000. Food, travel and lodging costs for 20 people is about $30,000 more. If you would like to support Team 5505 as they represent Alpena in the upcoming competitions you can donate here. Donors can also stop into the Main Office at Alpena High School and make a donation directly to the AHS Bookkeeper, Mrs. Barb Porrett. She will issue you a receipt for your records.
For more information please contact Lee Fitzpatrick, Director of Communications for Alpena Public Schools at 989 464 6447 or fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com
Art in the Loft is hosting its annual Young Artist Exhibit from April 6th - May 6th.
The gallery will be open Tuesday - Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM.
The following AHS students have had work accepted for this exhibition:
Seniors: Elijah Allen, Justine Bartreau, Lauren Collegnon, Pranali Chhapamohan, Madison Ellis, Lily Freese and Elisabeth Lawson
Juniors: Chloe Burch, Lauren Kinsel, Cecelia Magdaleno and Hannah Tracey
Sophomores: Olivia Bloom, Scarlette MacArthur, Kameryn Rouse, Elsa Schultz and Cassandra VanHorn
Freshmen: Jayla Brown, Hailey Diemond and Levi Pelto
as well as the following Exchange Students: Nare Alumyan, Anton Bytner and Sava Todovic
Congratulations, artists!!
Upcoming Events:
4/1/23 (Saturday) PSAT/SAT Prep for 9-11 grades in Wildcat Den 8:00-11:00 am
4/3/23 KAPUT Meeting 6pm Wildcat Den (formerly Media Center)
4/5/23 PSAT/SAT Prep for 9-11 grades in Wildcat Den 3:00 - 5:00 pm
SAT Pre-Identification for Juniors A-L
4/5/23 Jostens Senior Delivery @ 12:30 pm in the Auditorium
4/6/23 SAT Pre-Identification for Juniors M-Z
4/7/23 No School- Good Friday
4/10/23 SAT Pre-Identification for Juniors (Makeup)
4/12/23 Testing Day at AHS ~ Seniors don't report
4/26/23 1/2 Day for Students ~ PM Professional Development
4/30/23 Besser Foundation Dinner for the Top 10% Students @ 6:00 pm at the APlex
5/1/23 KAPUT Meeting 6pm Wildcat Den (formerly Media Center)
5/2/23 Picnic Pops ~ Gyms 1-4 ~ 5:30 - 8:30 pm
5/3/23 AHS Testing Out
5/8/23 Prom Spirit Week
5/11/23 Spring Band Concert @ 7:00 pm ~ Auditorium
5/12/23 Early College Graduation @ 6:00 pm @ ACC
Prom Assembly for Juniors and Seniors during Advisory
5/13/23 Prom @ The Depot on Fletcher Street
5/15/23 Senior Athletic Banquet @ 6:00 pm @ the APlex
5/17/23 Baccalaureate @ 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
5/18/23 1/2 Day for Students ~ PM Professional Development
5/18/23 Senior Honors Night @ 7:00 pm - VIRTUAL
5/22/23 Rotary Luncheon for the Top 10% students @ the APlex
5/24 & 25 Senior Exams
5/25/23 Choir Concert @ 7:00 pm ~ Auditorium
5/26/23 Senior Experience Day & Seniors Last Day
5/29/23 Memorial Day - No School
5/31/23 ACES Graduation @ 6:00 pm
6/4/23 Class of 2023 Graduation @ 1:30 pm ~ Park Family Field @ Wildcat Stadium
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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