Week of ...
May 28, 2023
EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
The Wildcat Way...
Congrats on your selection...
Matthew Lash
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.
Matt has come a long way this school year, and it has been enjoyable to watch him become the respectful young man he is. Matt is very self-aware and takes ownership of his actions, both good and bad, and is a great leader within his friend group. He continues to see improvements in all he does because of his grit and ability to take coaching.
Congratulations on your selection
I hope you enjoyed time with Family & Friends remembering all those that sacrificed.
Thank you to all those that served!
Seniors ~ Please Review All This Information As It Is All About YOU
Thank you to all who made the Senior Sunrise
a success and to the volunteers setting up and serving the breakfast. We may have had a little haze but the Class of 23 wasn't about to let it ruin their event!
Dronie of Class of 23.MP4Elementary Graduation Walk Through
Arrive 15 minutes early. I will be in the parking lot and will gather everyone.
Remember your Caps and Gowns:))) It will only take 15 minutes to do and there may be teachers and principals you want pictures with after or beforehand. I will gladly do that for you all.
You can attend more than just your school if you so choose.
I would like a group picture as well at each site.
Tuesday, May 30: Hink 10am, All Saints noon, & Lincoln 1pm
Wednesday, May 31: Sanborn 10am, Immanual Lutheran noon, & Besser 1pm
Thursday, June 1: Ella White 10am & Wilson 1pm
It is imperative that you all make it this day.
You get your graduation tickets following the Walk Through
Honor Cords and NHS Sash will be given out
Graduation Ticket Information:
Guests must have a ticket to enter the stadium. Students will be given 6 tickets on Friday during Senior Experience Day. If students need additional tickets, they need to ask their friends for extras, and if they aren’t successful, there will be a table at the stadium on Friday following the walkthrough with additional tickets. Please contact the Main Office (358-5200) for urgent ticket issues after Friday afternoon. Please, tickets will only be given to students.
It is imperative that your student attend June 2nd for Senior Experience Day
SENIOR GRADUATION PARADE
~ Friday, June 2nd from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Route: AHS Parking lot ~ down Third St. to Campbell (right) up 2nd Ave to Ripley back to Third St and ending in the AHS Parking Lot
Start in the AHS Student Parking Lot; you should be early to decorate vehicles
All decorations must be in Graduation Theme
Parent/adult driver
Trucks-- you may be in the back but may not exceed 15mph
Bring candy to throw
Seniors ~ the KAPUT Senior Celebration will begin following the parade at AHS until 2:30am.
SENIOR CELEBRATION JUNE 2ND
7:30pm ~ 2:30am
KAPUT NEEDS YOU ~ YOUR GRADUATE NEEDS YOU!
Please review the document to help in any way that you can...thanks in advance!
Open and read ~
Important Graduation Information
Graduation Inclement Weather Notification ~ 10am
Rain makeup day is Monday @ 7pm Gates open at 5:30pm.
Josten's Senior April Meeting ~ Review the Slide Show for Information regarding your senior and graduation
If you plan on decorating your Graduation Cap ~ please see the guidelines. If your decoration is NOT APPROVED, you will not be allowed wear your CAP with the decorations.
Seniors ~ you KEEP your Chromebooks!! and will be getting important information from Technology with information regarding what to do and your APS Email/google account
Counselor Corner: Any missing assignments, projects and online classes need to be wrapped up this week. You should know which of your classes are having final exams and when those are. If you are unsure, ask your teachers. As the year wraps up and you are able to see final grades in your classes, consider our Summer Rebound Program to receive credit in any core classes you may have failed. If you are unsure of what to take, reach out to your counselor. Summer Rebound Registration
Contact your AHS Counselor for more information
Dual Enrollment Orientation 9:30am in the Auditorium
ATTENTION STAFF PARENTS & STUDENTS!!!
Please complete this short survey and share your thoughts on how things are going at AHS.
ROV Aiming to Worlds
Alpena Public Schools Press Release- AHS ROV team Prepares for International Competition
For Immediate Release
May 25th 2023
The Alpena High School (AHS) Remotely Operated Vehicle Team (ROV) won 1st place in the Great Lakes Regional Competition for Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE). This has qualified our team for the Annual MATE International ROV Competition held at the Innovation Center in Longmont, Colorado on June 21-24 to evaluate our engineering and design capabilities. This is an amazing opportunity for Alpena students to compete against other U.S. teams and teams from Egypt, Turkey, Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and more. In past competitions, our team has placed in the top 5 in the world and earned distinguished awards including the Marty Klein Award for Excellence in Underwater Research and the Spirit Award. The mission this year requires teams to innovate for inshore ROV operations in lakes, rivers, and dams. For more information, visit marinetech.org/international-competition.
The team will hold a duct tape fundraiser this Friday, May 26th during lunch at AHS from 11 AM-12:30 PM. AHS Principal Mr. Bourdage and 5 other staff will be duct taped to the wall. Students can purchase 3 feet of tape for $5.
The team is seeking community support for their trip to the International MATE competition. Donors can send a check or click HERE Please make checks payable to: AHS ROV Club they can be dropped off at AHS or mailed to 3303 S. Third Ave Alpena MI 49707 ℅ Bob Thomson.
For more information please contact Lee Fitzpatrick, Director of Communications, for Alpena Public Schools at 989 464 6447 or fitzpatrickl@alpenaschools.com
ROV did a great Fundraiser on Friday ~ it was a little sticky but raised $350+ dollars for their world competition donation to make it to Colorado in the upcoming weeks.
Friday has an Altered Schedule for all students due to Senior Experience day with only two lunches ~
Schedules will be posted and emailed
Blair Centala
Keller Skiba
Upcoming Events:
5/29/23 Memorial Day - No School
5/30/23 Senior Elementary Walk Through
5/31/23 Senior Elementary Walk Through
ACES Graduation @ 6:00 pm
6/1/23 Senior Elementary Walk Through
6/1/23 Dual Enrollment Orientation Meeting for AHS students ~ 9:30-10am (Advisory) Auditorium
6/2/23 Senior Experience Day & Senior Celebration; Senior Graduation Parade 6:30pm - 7:30pm
6/4/23 Class of 2023 Graduation @ 1:30 pm ~ Park Family Field @ Wildcat Stadium
6/7/23 Exams full day
6/8/23 Exams half-day schedule
6/9/23 Exams half-day schedule ~ Last Day Of School
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.
