EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
Abby is culturally-minded and accepting of those around her. She is also a critical thinker and digs into information to understand it at a higher level. Abby is also a great contributor to positive energy in the classroom! Abby really exemplifies the Wildcat Way!
Abbie Misiak
Senior Information
Student Graduation Speakers
One male and one female selected
Auditions to be held after school May 14th & 15th (Alternate Date(s) Available if necessary)
Sign-up sheets will be located in the Wildcat Den
Deadline to sign up: May 11th
Watch the announcements for more information
Baccalaureate
May 13th @ 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
Senior Sunrise
Breakwall ~ weather driven
KAPUT will serve breakfast
May 18th or 19th ~ It will be sent via Facebook/Email
If you wish to donate any food items, please contact Terry Manning 989-590-2031
Senior Exams are fast approaching!
Seniors,
Be sure you know what to expect and are prepared to do well on your final exams.
Parents,
Use these next weeks to help your Senior stay focused, be prepared, and be ready for success. These are their last High School exams! Let's help them make it great.
Graduation Elementary Walk-Throughs
Mark your calendars and don't miss this opportunity. Parents are welcome to join.
Week of June 1st
It was so well received last year that you don't want to miss it!
Week of June 1st
It was so well received last year that you don't want to miss it
Monday, June 1: Besser 10am & Ella White @ 1:30pm
Tuesday, June 2: Immanuel Lutheran 10am & Lincoln @ 1pm
Wednesday, June 3: Wilson 10am & All Saints 1:00pm
Thursday, June 4: Hinks 10am & Sanborn @ 1:30pm
SENIOR Graduation Parade
June 5th at 6:00 pm to begin the Senior Celebration
Counseling
Online Classes for 2026/2027
All students requesting an online class: if you signed up to take an online class semester 1 or 2 for the 26/27 school year, you must meet with your counselor before Friday, May 15th, to complete the necessary paperwork. The signed paperwork must be signed and turned in by May 15th. Failure to turn in a signed APS Online form will result in a removal from APS Online courses.
Summer Credit Recovery
Summer rebound for Credit Recovery is NOW open for registration. Registration deadline is June 12th. If you have any questions, please see your counselor. This is your chance to make up a class that you failed during high school and it's free.
Senior Awards
Seniors, please let us know any scholarships or awards you have received this year! We want to include you in Senior Awards Night to highlight your success and celebrate your accomplishments. Please email Ms. R and Mrs. Ayers with the details of your awards ASAP. If you receive an invitation, it means you are receiving an award and we would love to see you there! Awards Night is May 20 at 7 p.m. Wear your graduation gown, and please be there by 6:45 pm!
AHS Upcoming Events
Parents,
Please ask your student for their progress report and take time to review it with them. Celebrate their success and share in their challenges. The key to academic success starts at home!
Be aware that teachers may be calling you throughout the week to disccuss concerns.
All students and staff that participate are entered in a $50 Amazon gift card raffle!
Ticket sales begin Monday May 11th:
Cost: $20 each
Where: Leadership Room
Restrictions: Juniors and Seniors may purchase, NO sales at the dance, all guests MUST be approved by administration
With Prom Approaching, Student Council has arranged for an exceptional Pre-Prom Assembly for May 13th which will feature guest speakers with timely topics. There is also going to be interactive activity for juniors and seniors → you can sign up in the Wildcat Den. Thank you Student Council for doing this.
Pre-Prom Assembly Overview
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 13, from 8:55 AM to 9:40 AM
Location: AHS Auditorium
Student Instructions: Juniors and Seniors will first check into their 2nd hour and then make their way down to the auditorium.
Acknowledgment: Please join me in thanking our Student Council for all their hard work in organizing this important event for the benefit of our students!
Guest Speakers & Topics (Note: Each speaker will give a 10-minute talk, draw on their professional experience, and make their presentation interactive with the audience.)
Andy Marceau – Drug Abuse
Monica Dziesinski – Alcohol Abuse
Eric Hamp – Drunk Driving
Yearbook Distribution will be on May 19th through the 21st.
We will distribute yearbooks out of E206 during 4th hour. (This is a change in location from last year.)
Students may come and pick up their PRE-ORDERED yearbooks during their lunch period.
On May 18th, you will receive a ticket from your 2nd Hour teacher. Only students with a ticket will be allowed to pick up a book on the 19th.
There will be different colored tickets for those who got personalization on their yearbook.
After May 21st, we will handle the rest of the distribution out of E206.
There are fewer than 65 yearbooks available for purchase, and they will be $85. IF YOU HAVEN'T ORDERED YET, PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO ORDER YOUR BOOK TODAY!!
After May 21st, students may come to E206 to see Ms. O’Neil during 2nd hour or 4th hour to pick up pre-orders or to purchase a book.
As we distribute this year’s yearbooks, we want to take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of our student-led yearbook team. These students have invested countless hours designing, editing, and organizing the content to create a special keepsake that captures the spirit of our school year.
We kindly ask for your support in encouraging kindness and understanding as these students share the final product. Like any creative endeavor, the yearbook is a labor of love—not perfection—and a valuable learning experience for all involved.
Thank you for celebrating their efforts with us and for helping to foster a positive and respectful environment for our young creators.
While the last day of school is still undecided, Final Exams are coming and you need to be prepared! Take time to talk to your teachers and understand what to expect with your finals. The dates are based off of the planned calendar and are pending on Legistlation which we are awaiting at this time.
This is a tentative plan for a summer camp with ACC.
Explorations in Nursing, Criminal Justice, Concrete, Manufacturing and Computer Science.
This is an awesome opportunity see Mrs. Taratuta for scholarships to this camp. It includes transportation. Summer is a great time to experience this campus and the Houghton area.
Today is the day to earn free money and start saving. Stop in any AAACU from May 4th thru May 15th. Alison, with AAACU, will be available to assist Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Wildcat Den during all lunches. She will also set up a table on Decision Day in the hallway from 10:30 to 12:30. All new accounts gives the GEAR up program $25 for summer camps and events. Anyone over 18 earns $250 CD with 6% interest and under 18 $100 instantly...all membership fees have been waived so it costs you nothing and earns you free money. Stop in and start earning today!
*Need your photo ID and SS#
Items To Review
Parents,
Students need your support to be successful. The best way you can do that is to regularly check in with them, communicate daily about challenges and celebrations at school, and to monitor their grades on a regular basis. ALL parents/guardians have access to ParentVue to monitor grades, view documents, communicate with teachers, and more. Teachers report challenges as best they can but the access to information about your student's academics is as close as your phone or computer 24/7.
If you need assistance please call the main office at 989-358-5200
Athletics
Testing Information
This is for students who have already registered
May 12 | 8 AM–12 PM | Pre-Calculus | NOAA
May 18 | 8 AM–12 PM | European History | Sunset School (Partnership)
May 19 | 8 AM–12 PM | U.S. Gov & Politics | Sunset School (Partnership)
May 20 | 12–4 PM | Biology | Sunset School (Partnership)
May 21 | 8 AM–12 PM | English Language & Comp | Sunset School (Partnership)
May 22 | 8 AM–12 PM | Physics | AHS Classroom D105
May 22 |12 -4 PM | Psychology | AHS Gym
📍 Locations:
Sunset School (Partnership) – 1421 Hobbs Dr.
NOAA – 500 W. Fletcher St
AHS – Alpena High School
Upcoming Events:
5/12/26 Progress Reports sent home
5/13/26 Baccalaureate at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
5/13/26 - 5/14/26 Graduation Speaker Auditions
5/15/26 Decision Day
5/16/26 Prom at The Depot on Fletcher Street - 8:00 pm - midnight
5/18/26 Senior Sunrise @ 6:00 am - Alpena Boat Harbor
5/18/26 Rotary Luncheon for the Top 10% Students @ 11:45 am - APlex
5/19/26 Weather Date for Senior Sunrise
5/19/26 Spring Band Showcase in the Gym - 6:00-9:00 pm
5/20/26 Senior Awards Night @ 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
5/21/26 Deadline for Senior Video Submissions
5/25/26 No School ~ Memorial Day
Seniors must be done with online at midnight
5/26/26- 5/27/26 Senior Exams
5/28/26 Choir Concert at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
5/29/26 Last Day for Seniors
All 9-11th graders must be complete
6/1/26 Elementary Graduation Walks begin - schedule will be posted
6/5/26 Senior Experience Day, Senior Parade (6:00pm) & Senior Celebration
6/7/26 Graduation Class of 2026 @ 1:30 pm - Wildcat Stadium at Park Family Field
6/826 Graduation Class of 2026 Rain Date @ 7:00 pm - Wildcat Stadium at Park Family Field
Day One of Final Exams
6/9/26 Day Two Final Exams 1/2 Day for Students
6/10/26 Day Three Final Exams 1/2 Day for Students (Last day of school)
6/12/26 Deadline for Summer School
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.
Student Climate Team have been trained to conduct peer mediation for students who are in conflict with one another. The goal of having peer mediation at AHS is to help create a more positive culture in our school where both sides win and one party doesn't feel as if they are being treated unfairly. Please see Mr. Robarge in the Restorative Center (School Success) if you need help resolving an issue. Peer mediators don't take sides or place blame on anyone!