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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
Congrats on your selection...
Christian Shunk
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.
Christian was nominated by Mrs. ONeil. She said, in class he is a joy to see every day. He collaborates and participates and does his best to bring a smile to others. He is also an active member of the robotics team and was passionate about helping his team go to Nationals this year. Thanks for being you Christian!
Thank you all for ALL you do to make AHS a great place for students, staff, and visitors.
COUNSELING CORNER: Did you know that you can talk to your family doctor about your child's emotional well-being. Sometimes, parents do not know where to turn when their child is showing signs of depression. The family doctor might be a good place to start. Talk to your child about making an appointment and maybe consider letting them talk to their doctor in private.
Are you taking any online classes for next year? You need to meet with your counselor to select your classes and fill out the paperwork prior to May 12.
Have you met with your counselor to select you semester 1 Dual Enrollment classes for next year....... classes are filling up, don't delay!
ACC Dual Enrollment Student Orientation Session – June 1st
ALL students registered for Dual Enrollment courses at Alpena Community College this fall should attend an Orientation Session on Thursday, June 1st during Advisory Period at 9:30am in the AHS Auditorium. This is a MANDATORY Orientation Session for ALL Dual Enrollment students (new and returning) that will be presented by Director of Admissions Mike Kollien and Dual Enrollment Liaison Darrin Lightner. Early Middle College students will have a separate Orientation Session at a later date and should not attend this session. All students who are NEW Dual Enrollment students for Fall 2023 courses should have received an Acceptance Letter in the mail from the college. Also contained in this envelope would be a Registration receipt confirming the courses for which you are registered along with any balance due, as well as an instruction guide showing you how to access your myACC accounts. Please log into your myACC accounts BEFORE the Orientation Session on June 1st, following the instruction guide. Returning students will receive only the Registration confirmation in the mail. We will cover a lot of information in this short meeting to help you be prepared to be successful in your college classes this fall. See you on Thursday, June 1st at 9:30am in the Auditorium!
Summer Opportunity!
Summer Opportunity!
It's almost time to start registering for Summer Rebound (summer school). Details will roll out next week so watch your email, listen to the announcements, read the Weekly Update, and following if you have questions, connect with your counselor.
This is a FREE credit recovery opportunity, don't let it pass you by!
Counseling Corner: Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Recently, AHS Student Ellisyn Olson decided to do some research about mental health issues for high school students. Here is what Ellisyn learned: Many AHS students recognize the importance of actively working on their mental health in order to foster a state of well-being and balance. One student metioned the importance of being creative through projects such as crafts. Another student mentioned how exercise increases her sense of stability and relieves stress by increasing endorphin levels in the brain. Research shows that music can help regulate stress and calm the mind and spirit. Furthermore, an involvement with music can promote emotional intelligence. Other ideas to boost mental health wellness include: "staring at the ceiling while listening to music", having a music & housekeeping cleaning marathon (your parents would love this!), journaling, meditating, getting off of social media, seeking assistance through a professional or just through your personal support system. What are you doing this month to recognize Mental Health Awareness and to promote a sense of well-being for yourself and for your friends and family?
Virtual Senior Awards Night Coming Up--Thurs., May 18: Attention Seniors!!!
Please turn in a copy of your scholarship letters to Mrs. Vought in Counseling in E House. You can scan and email her at voughtl@alpenaschools.com if that is easiest for you, or just drop them off in E House. (ACC Scholarships will be recognized through ACC, so you don't need to turn in those letters.) Please turn in scholarship letters only for those colleges which you plan to attend. Everything is due by April 30 if you would like to be recognized in our upcoming Virtual Senior Awards Night that will be released on YouTube on May 18. Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter!
JUNIORS AND SENIORS: PLANNING TO BRING A NON-AHS STUDENT TO PROM?
Check List: To be completed by 8:00 am Thursday 5/11/23
✅ Pick up a Guest Dance Permission Form (Main & E House Counselor’s Offices)
✅ Approval of your guest’s school principal
✅ Signatures of guest’s parent(s)
✅ Return to Main Office or Mrs. Johnson in E-103 for final approval by your Assistant Principal
Once your form has been returned, you will receive an email letting you know if your guest has been approved.
D O N ‘ T D E L A Y -
Prom.pdfDo You Need An Outfit for Prom?
The Dress Closet will be open and willing to help kids who need dresses and suits. If a student needs an appointment for a dress or suit, students should email ~ 13083@student.alpenaschools.com or 99731@student.alpenaschols.com.
Our appointments can be during Advisory and 4th hour.
Prom Spirit Week
Junior Senior Games Assembly
~ Friday ~ May 12th During Advisory
Game sign-ups will be in the Main Office starting Monday, May 8th.
Spirit Week Themes:
Monday: Wild West Day
Tuesday: Frat Boy vs. Sorority Girl
Wednesday: Babies vs. Senior Citizens
Thursday: Throwback Day (you from the past)
Friday: Class colors
KAPUT Meeting (AHS PAC)
Monday, May 1st @ 6pm
~ Wildcat Den
Student Graduation Speakers
One male and one female are selected
Auditions will be held after school the week of May 15th
Deadline to apply: May 12th
Sign-up sheets are located in the Main Office
Marah and Lanie
Need Your Help!
Please do not wait until the last minute to get photos/video into them!
You don't want to be left out and part of the video. Anyone not submitting something, will only have their senior picture in the video.
This is a highlight that lasts forever!
Senior Sunrise
Breakwall ~ weather driven
KAPUT will serve breakfast
Week of May 22nd (Mon, Tues, Wed) ~ It will be sent via Facebook/Email
Please get those forms in to Mrs. Taratuta so you can be added to the celebration.
Decision Day
Decision Day
College bound...Military...Workforce
May 26th (during Advisory)
School-wide assembly will include acknowledgement of your decision and transitioning student body into their new designated spots for a stepping down ceremony.
This day is to celebrate you and your Plus1 decision!
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
Career Corner
On Wednesday, April 26, in partnership with Alpena Community College, Alpena High School Career & Technical Education (CTE) hosted their first Annual CTE National Signing Day. CTE National Signing Day was created by NC3 (National Coalition of Certification Centers) and began at Washburn University Institute of Technology in 2014. AHS CTE is an educational partner of NC3 through the Precision Measurement Certification. Since 2014 there have been hundreds of letters of intent signed by students all across the nation. The intention of National Signing Day is to show the value of students that are entering a technical field and to emphasize the importance of their career choice. Technical education will prepare them for a strong career to build families, sustain communities, and grow a highly skilled workforce.
12 senior students participated on Wednesday as they signed their letters of intent to further their education in a Tech field at ACC in the Fall of 2023. Each of these students are currently enrolled in at least 1 of 11 CTE programs offered at AHS and they all have chosen to continue within their program field at the collegiate level. We commend these students for taking an important first step on their path to a rewarding future in a high demand field.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
From left to right:
Wesley Decker - AHS Health Occupations to ACC Nursing, Macy Schram - AHS Health Occupations to ACC Pre-Dentistry, Pranali Chhapamohan - AHS Health Occupations to ACC Pre-Med, Lindsey King - AHS Health Occupations to ACC Nursing, Olivia Burdinie - AHS Health Occupations to ACC Nursing, Nevaeh Tarsney - AHS Health Occupations to ACC Nursing, Sophia Prevost - AHS Health Occupations to ACC Nursing, Mya Klimczak - AHS Health Occupations to ACC Nursing, Tyler Stepaniak - AHS Mechatronics to ACC Mechanical Engineering, Brady Pagels - AHS Adv. Drafting/CAD to ACC Machine Tool Technology, Nicholas Schalkofske - AHS Mechatronics to ACC Aviation, and Zacariah Loveless - AHS Mechatronics to ACC Machine Tool Technology.
Congrats to our Student Teacher James Kieliszewski as he finished up his teaching assignment with Mr. Pintar on Friday. By all the work your students put in to celebrate your last day, it is easy to see you did a great job!
Good Luck as you Graduate
Picnic Pops Performance
Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30pm at the Alpena High School gymnasium
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
7:00am-3:30pm
989-358-3935
Forms
Resources
We care about the health of our youth in Alpena and the surrounding counties – and access to medical insurance is part of that! All Alpena High Health Center services are available to patients regardless of insurance coverage or ability to pay; however, we want to ensure students can access medical care elsewhere if needed!
We are here to help you and your family get medical insurance. We have trained staff to assist you in completing the MI Bridges application. This application allows you to apply for multiple resources, including food, medical, childcare, utility, and cash assistance at the same time. If you have internet access, you can apply online here or call our office for assistance completing this application.
YEARBOOK BOTTLE DRIVE
YEARBOOK BOTTLE DRIVE
Please donate bottles to our bins in the cafeteria all next week.
Please consider bringing your collected bottles and cans from home to the yearbook staff in the AHS PARKING LOT on Saturday, May 6th
If you need to make other arrangements or have questions please contact the yearbook staff:
Upcoming Events:
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
5/12/23 Early College Graduation @ 6:00 pm @ ACC
Prom Assembly for Juniors and Seniors during Advisory
Graduation Speaker Deadline to apply
5/13/23 Prom @ The Depot on Fletcher Street
5/15/23 Senior Athletic Banquet @ 6:00 pm @ the APlex
Auditions for Graduation Speaker
Senior Video photo's due by midnight
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 Seniors Last Day
APS Decision Day (Advise Michigan)
5/29/23 Memorial Day - No School
5/31/23 ACES Graduation @ 6:00 pm
6/1/23 Dual Enrollment Orientation Meeting for AHS students ~ 9:30-10am (Advisory) Auditorium
6/2/23 Senior Experience Day & Senior Celebration
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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