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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
Congrats on your selection...
Mr. Stoppa & Mrs. Daoust
Confident: Self Aware- Able to identify their own strengths and weaknesses; Growth Mindset- Embrace their ability to grow through dedication and hard work; Grit- Willing to expend sustained effort to complete a task with excellence.
Mr. Stoppa and Mrs. Daoust were both chosen as the Wildcat Way for April. They are both dedicated to excellence at AHS and put students at the top of their lists. Mrs. Daoust has been instrumental in the Counseling Center in leading and seeing the work from a historic lens making processes better for staff and students. She works one-on-one with students in a therapeutic manner to work through issues and make their lives better in many ways. Thank you for your service to making AHS better every day.
Mr. Stoppa makes the classroom come to life for our students in an engaging and meaningful manner. His teaching style is one that makes students think and dig deeper all the time regardless of the lesson or time period. He is constantly striving to make lessons fresh and new for his students. He is a Master Teacher that sets the bar high at Alpena High School. Mr. Stoppa, thank you for all you do.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTIONS MR. LOYER & KIERA PRUE
Assistant Principal & Dean Appreciation Week
AHS and TBJH are lucky to have these extraordinary Leaders in the each building. As you see one of AHS Admin in the halls, give them a good shoutout on the great job that they do to make AHS a better place. I am lucky to have teammates as good as they are and am thankful everyday. Thanks for all you do Mr. Pattison, Mr. Buchinger, and Mrs. Piper ~ you guys Rock!
COUNSELOR CORNER:
SENIORS--Please turn in your scholarship letters to Mrs. Vought in the downstairs E House office if you would like to be recognized by your counselor in our Virtual Senior Awards Program. If we don't know about your scholarship, we will not be able to announce it. (You do not have to turn in scholarship letters for ACC, since the college will let us know.) Please turn in copies of letters just for the college you plan to attend.
SENIORS---Most of you will not be here for the testing day next week. Here are some ideas regarding things you could accomplish on that day:
If you are interested in attending college locally, apply to ACC, if you haven't already done so.
Contact ACC at (989) 356-9021 to find out who your college advisor will be. (You will be assigned an advisor based upon your intended major). You can make an appointment now to meet with your advisor at ACC to register for the fall. Fall registration for ACC is open now, so it would be best to schedule early to take advantage of all opportunities before classes fill up.
Job Shadow in your chosen career field.
Take the ACCUPLACER exam at ACC, if needed.
Check Synergy for your current grades. Catch up on missing assignments for classes here at AHS.
Work on your online class(es) to get caught up, or ahead .... you could even finish it so it is off of your plate.
Finish your FAFSA---free application for federal student aid. Go to www.fafsa.gov and let Jennifer Taratuta in the library know if you need assistance. Remember, the new Michigan Achievement Scholarship is available only to those who fill out their FAFSA!
Relax and enjoy your time off!
Student Graduation Speakers
One male and one female selected
Auditions to be held after school the week of May 15th
Deadline to apply: May 12th
Sign-up sheets will be located in the Main Office
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and encourage anyone interested to please consider.
Josten's Graduation Material: If you missed the Senior Meeting yesterday and have ordered a cap and gown or any other merchandise, your order is in the Main Office. Please see Mrs. Manning, Mrs. Porrett, or Mrs. Haugerud to pick it up.
Once you have it, please take it out of the package and hang it up to reduce the wrinkles.
DO NOT DECORATE YOUR CAP! The graduation ceremony must remain traditional.
Please see Mrs. Haugerud if you have any questions.
Raffle
Raffle
MAY 1st-
Just visit the APS High School website and explore the Career Exploration with Xello anytime during month of April. You will be entered in raffle of these prizes by just exploring that link one time in April!
What are all these signs?
What are all these signs?
Mrs. Taratuta is sharing in each Advisory class throughout April
VISIT APS- HS WEBSITE
VISIT APS- HS WEBSITE
So many resources at your fingertips
*scholarships
*FAFSA help
*career/college exploration
Assessment Corner:
IT'S TESTING WEEK!!!!
Here are some helpful hints to get ready for testing this week
Testing day ~ Wednesday (9-11 grades)
Thursday ~ Juniors Testing ACT WorkKeys
Get a good night's sleep the days prior to testing, not just the night before.
Eat a healthy breakfast and hydrate well.
Don't cram for the test the night before, regular reviews are better.
Visualize doing well on the test, keeping a positive attitude will improve your scores.
Try your best.
When the last 5 minutes are announced get the blanks filled in. A guess at that point is often better than no answer at all.
Juniors, list ACC as one of the schools to receive your test scores, just in case.
On the breaks get up and move.... movement / exercise will help energize you and get the oxygen flowing better.
Stress before tests is normal and to be expected.... but DON'T over-stress.... you can always retest.
Did You Miss Pre-ID for Testing?
Due to your absence at this week's Pre-ID session, you are expected to attend the Make-Up session
on Monday 4/10/23. Getting this done ahead of the actual test will save you valuable time and stress on
testing days.
WHEN: Monday 4/10 @ 8:30 (immediately after 1st hour)
WHERE: AHS Auditorium
BRING: A form of ID with you - this can be a drivers license, student ID, Synergy Student Vue or personal recognition by a staff member. We will supply the #2 pencils.
We look forward to seeing you there.
9th, 10th, & 11th Grade Students
PSAT & SAT Student Guides are in the Wildcat Den ~ please walk through on Monday and pick one up!
Great work last week on the Tornado Drill. As we all know, practice makes perfect, and we hope that practice is all we ever have to do. Teachers will be reviewing protocols in each class on Monday.
CAREER WE GO TRIVIA WINNERS
Addison Cooke
Addison Cooke
Rayven Miller
Rayven Miller
New question every Monday!
2 winners every week!
Upcoming Events:
4/10/23 SAT Pre-Identification for Juniors (Makeup)
4/12/23 Testing Day at AHS ~ Seniors don't report
4/21/23 Masquer's Performance 5:30pm AHS Auditorium
4/22/23 Masquer's Performance 1:30pm & 5:30pm AHS Auditorium
4/23/23 Masquer's Performance 1:30pm AHS Auditorium
4/26/23 1/2 Day for Students ~ PM Professional Development
CTE/ACC Signing Day
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
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
6/2/23 Senior Experience Day & Senior Celebration
6/4/23 Class of 2023 Graduation @ 1:30 pm ~ Park Family Field @ Wildcat Stadium
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.
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.
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