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.

Cole Herman is an ambassador for our athletic program: a positive role model as one of our Football Team Captains and

Hockey Equipment Manager, who is always looking out for others. An overall great person and a great athlete who

assists in promoting our Alpena High School sports program, always willing to make a positive contribution!

Testing Out Update: The deadline has passed for signing up for the testing out opportunity.

Spring Testing out will occur on several occasions. The first session will occur after school on May 5th, 2025 at 2:40 pm. Tests that will be offered that day include Algebra 1A, Health, English 10 A, and Economics. Students who followed the process will receive an email outlining where exactly to report and what to bring.

Stay tuned on the testing session details for Interactions of Matter/Energy, Spanish, Algebra II, US History A, and Government.

On Monday, April 28th, the Sunset Project with our AHS Counselors will be meeting with all of the Health Classes to discuss mental health and Ending the Silence program. The presentations will occur during student's scheduled Health class during 1st, 2nd, or 3rd hour in the F209. Students who have an online health class during 1st, 2nd, or 3rd hour should also report to the F209 to hear the presentation. 

Progress Reports 

~ please watch for teacher phone calls after Tuesday, and definitely ask your students to see their progress reports.  It will be a great post dinner discussion.

Prom Update

Prom is quickly approaching, and Leadership wants to make sure everyone is eligible to buy a ticket if they can, so please be watching your grades! Upperclassmen must not be on academic probation if they want to buy a ticket. If you want to take anyone to the dance that isn’t an eligible upperclassmen, please start working on getting a guest pass filled out; you can pick these up E 103 or the Main Office. Tickets will go on sale for $20 starting May 1st in the Leadership room during all three lunches, and we will not be selling at the door. Reach out to Mr. Thatcher if you have any questions!

Pre Prom Assembly, May 7th, Wednesday

Upperclassmen 11th - 12th graders, please be prepared to attend this year’s Pre-Prom Assembly on May 7th at the start of 2nd hour. We will be covering important information and want to ensure everyone has it during that busy week. Stay tuned for more info!

• Dual Enrolled students, take advantage of the Alternate exam schedule for your ACC courses if your exam is on Wednesday during the assembly.  You need will not want to miss this activity.

• Do you want your student to Opt Out, please submit your name through the Google Form

Student Graduation Speakers

• One male and one female selected 

• Guidelines with Rubric

• Auditions to be held after school May 14th & 15th (Alternate Date(s) Available if necessary)

• Sign-up sheets will be located in the Main Office 

• Deadline to sign up: May 12th

• Watch the announcements for more information

Senior Sunrise 

• Breakwall ~ weather driven

• KAPUT will serve breakfast

• Week of May 19th ~ It will be sent via Facebook/Email

• Wednesday is best with Sports

• If you wish to donate any food items, please contact Crystal Bebout at (248) 249-3152.

Graduation Elementary Walk-Throughs 

Mark your calendars and don't miss this opportunity.  Parents are welcome to join.

• Week of June 2nd 

• Location & Times To Be Announced Soon

• It was so well received last year that you don't want to miss it

Need Help? 

Just a reminder that if you have any lingering needs from the ice storm such as food, clothing, or utility assistance, please Mr Robarge in School Success or your counselor in Ehouse know! There are multiple resources to help you. 

Seniors: Please see Mrs Smith in the Wildcat Den if you have not completed your FAFSA. There are also some scholarships open for application! She has information on those as well. 

Upcoming Events:

• 4/27/25 Besser Top 10% Dinner 6pm at the Aplex

• 4/28/25 Sunset Project presenting to students in Health classes 

  • Zoom meeting for the community at 7pm (see the flyer)

• 4/29/25 Progress Reports handed out in all 2nd hours

• 4/29/25 CTE National Signing Day

• 5/2/25 FFA Banquet 6pm @ AHS

• 5/5/25 ACC Final Exam Week

  • GearUP Day for Juniors - alternate schedule but report to 1st hour

  • KAPUT Meeting 6pm in the Wildcat Den

• 5/5/25 Teacher Appreciation Week

  • KAPUT Meeting 6pm Wildcat Den

• 5/6/25 Secretary of State at AHS 10am - 2:00pm

• 5/7/25 Pre Pom Assembly 2nd hour in the front oval

  • CTE Award's Night 6pm in the Commons @ AHS

• 5/9/25 Early College Graduation at Granum Theater 6pm

• 5/10/25 Prom at the Depot 8pm

  • KAPUT After Prom Party Midnight - 2:30am Thunder Bowl Lanes

• 5/11/25 Mother's Day

• 5/12/25 Graduation Speaker Deadline

• 5/13/25 Spring Band Showcase 6:30pm AHS Gym

• 5/14/25 Baccalaureate 7pm AHS Auditorium

  • Graduation Speaker Auditions

• 5/15/25 Graduation Speaker Auditions

• 5/16/25 Shortened Day for students/P.M. Professional Development for Staff

  • NHS & SPT Adopt-A-Campus activity

• 5/19/25 Rotary Luncheon for Top 10% -- Time TBA

  • Week for Senior Sunrise - Specific Day TBA

• 5/21/25 Senior Honor's Night 7pm in the Auditorium; wear your Graduation Gown and all honors (ie. cords, medals, etc.)

• 5/23/25 Senior Online Classes Due at Midnight

• 5/26/25 Memorial Day No School

• 5/27/25 Senior Exams

• 5/28/25 Senior Exams

• 5/29/25 AHS Choir Concert 7pm in the AHS Auditorium

• 5/30/25 Last Day for Seniors

  • Decision Day Schedule and event

• 6/2/25 Graduation Elementary Walk Throughs - Specific Days TBA

• 6/6/25 Senior Celebration

  • Senior Parade 6pm Leaving from AHS

  • Senior Celebration Starting at 7pm

• 6/8/25 Graduation 1:30pm at Park Family Field

• 6/10/25 Day One of Final Exams

• 6/11/25 Day Two of Final Exams -- 1/2 Day for Students

• 6/12/25 Day Three of Final Exams -- 1/2 Day for Students

  • Last Day for Students 1/2 Day