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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
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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.
Tori Eller, Blair Aldrich, & Clover Bailey you stepped up and did a great thing with the Denim Day to promote Sexual Assault Awareness on Wednesday school wide. You took it upon yourself to be part of a team to spread awareness and make the world a better place. I am proud to highlight you three along with everyone at AHS that is stepping up to spread the word to prevent sexual assault.
Teachers Thank You For All You Do As We Celebrate the Great Work You Do For Students
KAPUT AFTER PROM ACTIVITY
KAPUT AFTER PROM ACTIVITY
All juniors & seniors are invited-- you need to have your ID. It is going to be a great event and can't wait to see all that KAPUT has planned.
Parents, we need your help! All parents interested in helping with KAPUT After Prom and/or the KAPUT Senior Celebration (formerly Senior Lock-In) are invited to attend a meeting tomorrow evening, Monday, May 2nd, at 5:30 p.m. at The Depot on Fletcher Street. Our students are so excited for these events - we hope to see you there!
After Prom
After Prom
KAPUT needS PARENTS TO help!
KAPUT needS PARENTS TO help!
KAPUT is in need of parents for After Prom for desserts and volunteers . The event is being held at the Bowling Alley from 11-3am and setup will be necessary before that time.
Please reach out to the After Prom Chairperson, Lisa Thayer @ 989-255-0139
Over the next four weeks, videos and recordings will be shared during Advisory that are intended to raise awareness about sexual assault. If you are concerned that this could have a negative impact on you, please contact your counselor.
Counselor Corner: Sexual Assault Awareness Month continues....
There are so many ways a person can be involved in Sexual Assault, either as a victim or as a perpetrator. You do not want to be involved on either side of the issue. Sometimes people do not realize what is happening at the moment it is happening, pause and think for a moment. Sometimes a person is feeling "pressured" into doing something related to sex or intimacy.. do not give in to the pressure.
A person may ask you for "spicy," Nude" or "sexy" photos.... DO NOT EVER send photos you do not want the world to see of you. These photos very often do not stay private! Just don't send them!!
If someone threatens to hurt you or hurt their self if you do not comply with their wishes or if you break up with them.... it is not a good relationship. It is their problem that they need help with. Do not give in to that kind of control.
If someone confides in you that they have been assaulted, you should advise them to tell an adult. Be supportive! Believe them! Validate their feelings! And get them some help.
Do not falsely accuse someone of assaulting you. It can wreck a person's life. It is not a joking matter.
We all need to protect ourselves from being assaulted. Regardless of age, gender, race, religion or any other variable. It can happen to anyone!
We also need to protect ourselves from getting in a situation where we can be falsely accused.
Avoid victim shaming! What a person is wearing doesn't matter. What a person has had to drink doesn't matter. (In fact, it is illegal to have sexual contact with a person who has had a mind-altering substance.) Where a person agrees to meet you doesn't matter. The position you are in doesn't matter. A victim is a victim if that person did not clearly say yes.
If you or a friend has been a victim of Sexual Assault, please talk to an adult about it. The counseling staff is here to support you!
Attention Seniors! Don't forget to turn in a copy of your Scholarship Award letters to Mrs. Vought in E House Counseling. You can also scan and email them to her at voughtl@alpenaschools.com. We won't know about your scholarship unless you tell us, and we would like to recognize you at our Virtual Senior Awards Night on May 19!
Summer Rebound 2022 Final Copy (1).pdfsummer rebound
summer rebound
Click here for summer credit recovery information.
Job Shadowing Flyer.pdfJob shadowing
Job shadowing
It is a great time to make an appointment with your counselor to discuss job exploration and careers.
good attendance keeps paying!
good attendance keeps paying!
Congrats to Jimmy Henski, Aubrey Dahn, and Madison Shearer (not pictured). Enjoy those Campus Closet gift cards!
congrats juniors!
congrats juniors!
The Junior class was invited to enjoy ice cream today to celebrate the end of testing. They took MSTEP, SAT, and ACT. Thank you for working hard, being respectful, and trying your best.
Excellence in Education Celebration
Excellence in Education Celebration
Congratulations to our Top 10% for the Class of 2022. We are excited to meet and celebrate your success over the past 12 years highlighting your educational success. We look forward to hearing your teacher selection and celebrating.
Assessment Corner
Assessment Corner
AP STUDENTS PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR DETAILS ON LOCATION, TIME, & DIRECTIONS FOR YOUR TEST.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LIST OF AP EXAMS
Congratulations AHS
Congratulations AHS
U.S. News and World Report ranked Alpena High School in the top 25% of high schools in the State of Michigan and in the top 28% Nationally. Schools are ranked based on 6 factors; College Readiness, College Curriculum Breadth, State Assessment Proficiency, State Assessment Performance, Graduation Rate and Underserved Student Performance. You can read more about the rankings and report on Alpena High School here. U.S News has named Alpena High School to the list several times in the past and also awarded AHS for the volume of opportunities to earn college credit while in high school.
For more information please contact Lee Fitzpatrick, Director of Communications for Alpena Public Schools at 989 464 6447 or fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com
Celebrating our Art Students
Celebrating our Art Students
The Art in the Loft Young Artist Exhibit is back! This multi-district show will be up until May 7th. Be sure to stop by and see what our AHS artists have on exhibit. The following students have artwork in the Spring show: Makayla Armstead, Justine Bartreau, Cadence Kasubowski, Poppy Haskins, Breanne Smolinski, Melody LaCross and Elise Roper. Congratulations, AHS artists!
CTE Highlight
On Thursday, April 28, 2022, Michigan’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) students will be at the State Capitol showcasing their programs. These CTE programs are real examples of what is taking place in high schools and technology centers throughout Michigan. This Showcase provides legislators and the public an opportunity to see first-hand how Career & Technical Education is meeting Michigan’s new higher expectations for students and preparing Michigan’s workforce.
15 CTE programs representing programs around Michigan will be on site to tell of skills and certifications earned in their classes. Alpena Public Schools will showcase the Business Management and Digital Media program with CTE teacher Amanda Pilarski and students Aiden Cardwell, Lanie Morgan, Abigail Rabbideau and Colt Gray. Also accompanying the students is CTE Director, Joyce McCoy, Superintendent, David Rabbideau and Communications Director, Lee Fitzpatrick. APS CTE programs have received strong legislative support in recent years allowing refreshing and updating of their 11 CTE programs.
Career & Technical Education provides the pipeline for a skilled workforce and focuses on technical skills, as well as integrated core subjects such as math and science. Career & Technical Education students in a program may earn industry certificates, college credits, or advanced placement when enrolling in postsecondary education. Over 125,000 students a year participate in CTE programs and follow-up surveys indicate that 95% of the CTE students are enrolled in college, working or serving in the military within a year of graduation. Programs work with local business advisory committees to ensure students keep up with industry practices and standards.
Career & Technical Education is learning that works for Michigan!
Advise MI Announcements
50 for FAFSA- reminder that we received a grant that allows anyone who has not yet submitted their FAFSA to receive a $50 amazon gift card once they complete their FAFSA; Schedule an Appointment Here
Scholarship of the Week- Knights of Columbus of Alpena, open to Catholic graduating seniors/EC 13th year students; due May 20th, Apply Here
Seniors keep your eyes peeled for an exciting announcement soon that will celebrate and reward your hard work!
YVC brings more youth out into the open within the community and helps them see the real world, job opportunities, and meet new people! For YVC this week we are working on finishing the youth literacy project. Sign-up today at bgcalpena.org or email yvcalpena@gmail.com.
IF YOU ARE A SENIOR AND HAVE VOLUNTEER HOURS TO TURN IN, NOW IS THE TIME!
Turn in documented volunteer hours to the main office or stop by the YVC office in the media center.
2022 Senior Athletic Banquet Invitation.pdfSenior Varsity Athletes-- mark your calendars
Senior Varsity Athletes-- mark your calendars
Formal Invitation will be e-mailed to you this weekend. Please check your e-mail.
This Week in Athletics
Sunday, May 1st
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Monday, May 2nd
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Tuesday, May 3rd
Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Traverse City West at 4pm at Home
Boys JV Baseball at Traverse City West at 4;15pm
Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Traverse City West at 4:15pm at Home
Girls JV Softball at Traverse City West at 4:15pm
Girls Varsity Softball vs. Traverse City West at 4:15pm at Home
Girls JV Soccer vs. Traverse City West at 5pm at Home
Girls Varsity Soccer vs.Traverse City West at 6:45pm at Home
Wednesday, May 4th
Boys and Girls Track vs. Cadillac High School at 4pm at TBJH
Thursday, May 5th
Boys JV and Varsity Golf at Ogemaw Invite at 9am
Boys JV Baseball vs. Ogemaw at 4:30pm at Home
Boys Varsity Baseball at Ogemaw at 4:30pm
Girls JV Softball vs. Rogers City at 4pm at Home
Girls Varsity Softball at Ogemaw at 4:30pm
Girls JV Soccer vs. Traverse City Central at 5pm at Home
Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Traverse City Central at 6:45pm at Home
Friday, May 6th
Boys Varsity Golf at Traverse City Tee Off Classic at Crystal Mountain
Girls Varsity Tennis at Boyne City Invite at 9am
Boys and Girls Varsity Track at Bay City Western Invite at 3pm
Boys JV Baseball at Alma High School at 4pm
Boys Varsity Baseball - Mackenzie Invite at 4pm at Home
Girls JV Softball vs. Garden City at 4:30pm at Home
Saturday, May 7th
Boys Varsity Golf at Traverse City Tee Off Classic at Crystal Mountain
Boys Varsity Baseball - Mackenzie Invite at 9am at Home
Boys JV Baseball at Lansing Catholic High School at 9am
Girls Varsity Softball - Wildcat Invite at 9am
Girls Varsity Soccer - SSSCC at 10am at Home
Mini Commons
Due to the necessary remodeling in the Media Center/AAACU Student Union for the fall of 2022-2023, it is necessary to move texts and materials, so Mrs. Samp is needing to close the Mini Commons through the remainder of the school year to accommodate her materials. I ask for your grace in this endeavor as it is vital to bettering AHS for all students-- stay tuned as we launch the project. It is an exciting endeavor partnering with AAACU.
After School Tutoring!
We are continuing to offer tutoring assistance after school for all AHS students! This will be staffed by AHS teachers and assistance can be provided in any subject. Tutoring sessions will be held in the Media Center from 2:45 to 3:45pm every Monday and Thursday that students have a full-day. Specific information for each week will be posted in student announcements. Students do not need to sign up in advance and students are responsible for their own transportation. Please contact Mr. Pattison @ (pattisonj@alpenaschools.com) if you have any questions.
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.
Upcoming Events:
5/2/22 Mini Commons is closed through the end of the year for Media Center needs
5/4/22 Senior Graduation Speaker Deadline in the Main Office
5/6/22 FFA Banquet in the AHS Commons @ 5:30 p.m.
5/9/22 Senior Graduation Speaker Audition
5/9/22 CTE Excellence Event @ 6:00 p.m.
5/10/22 Top 10% Celebration for Top 10% Students @ 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium
5/11/22 Baccalaureate @ 7:00 p.m.
5/12/22 Senior Graduation Speaker Audition
5/14/22 Prom @ The Depot on Fletcher Street @ 8:00 p.m.
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