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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
Dear AHS Families,
With school starting next Monday, we are thrilled to welcome your students back to Alpena High School. The entire staff is looking forward to a great school year full of opportunities for every student.
Please be on the lookout for our Weekly Update, which will be sent every Sunday at 5 p.m. We encourage you to review this information with your student(s). While this first update includes the Welcome Back Letter and more, future communications will be concise and focused on essential details.
You can always access past updates by navigating through the dates at the top of the page. Your support is greatly appreciated, and we are excited for a successful school year ahead.
Go Cats!
The AHS Administration
Romeo Bourdge, Principal
Eric Mitchell & Mike Buchinger, Assistant Principals
Dr. Jessie Gillard, Director of CTE
Lindsay Sheppard, Dean of Student Supports
Ben Henry, Athletic Director
All important and timesenstive information is in the Welcome Back Letter
APS CB Ins - Purchase Agreement (PDF).pdfAPS CB Ins - Information and Pricing Guide (PDF).pdfAHS Upcoming Events
Freshman Orientation Drop Off and Pick Up Due to Construction
Open House Parking for AHS
A huge thanks to the Clark and Goodrich Paving crew for getting the student parking lot first coat ready to use for Wednesday
National Merit Scholarship
The National Merit Scholarship PSAT/NMSQT is scheduled for October 23rd. Students who perform well on this test may be eligible for excellent scholarships! Please encourage your student (9th -11th grade) to sign up for the test using the link below:
PSAT/NMSQT October 23rd 2025 - Sign Up
Alpena Fall 25 Flyer.pdfCounseling
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! Over the weekend, classes have continued to be balanced to ensure that students are put in the best scenario for learning. If you have an issue with your schedule you should send a class change request via this form: Class Change Form (Changes are only possible the first week of the semester.) If you are waiting for a class change, you must continue to attend the current class until/if the change is approved. If you have an open hour or duplicated hours, during that hour, please come down to E house to resolve the issue. Mr. Buchinger gives more details on changes below.
The E House Office break down is: Office Assistant: Mrs. Ayers, Counselors: Mrs. Studley last names = A-E, Ms. Riedlinger = F-L, Mrs. Linton = M-R, and Mrs. Miller = S-Z
You can make an appointment to see us at any time after the first week using this link: Counselor Appointment Form
We hope your first week is awesome! WE are confident you will have a great year. Let us know how we can help!
Everything Senior Related
Class of 2026 STUDENTS and PARENTS
Kick off senior year with a Senior SUNDAE!
Date: Sunday, August 24th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Wildcat Stadium parking lot
Please bring a quart of ice cream with a scoop or your favorite topping.
Come enjoy some sweet treats and get to know other parents and students.
The social will be held before the senior Powderpuff practice.
Bowls and spoons will be provided.
For more information contact:
Jenny Poli 989-464-3689
Senior Parking Spot Fundraiser Update
The first layer of pavement is down in the student parking lot and Goodrich anticipates the final layer being applied this week. The line painting could be completed as soon as the weekend-- again, this is all pending weather.
Students will be notified via email and social media that the parking lot is ready to paint. You MAYNOT paint or prep any earlier because I have to number the spots and make sure that parking lot is ready.
Students must have paid by the deadline, Friday August 22nd to participate.
I am not sure how students will enter the building to get to Mrs. Manning until after Monday's Professional Development Day. I will send an email to all participating students on Monday night.
Mrs. Manning is located in G116 until the Main Office is ready.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate the construction.
Can you volunteer at the event? Please register here -- we can't do it without your help:)))
Items To Review
Important Update: Free Breakfast and Lunch will be available to ALL AHS student up until September 30th. Stay tuned for further information. We will let you know as the Fed's update us.
Looking for Candidates for this Fall! Let me know if you know someone that would be interested. Check the website below for more information or contact me. AdviseMI offers the opportunity to serve directly at Alpena High School and ACES to help our students navigate the college-going process. It’s a chance to make a difference, and get paid for it, during a time when college enrollment for our students is more critical than ever. Take charge of your future by becoming an AdviseMI college adviser at AHS and ACES for the 2025/2026 school year. To learn more or apply servewithmcan.com
Athletics
Upcoming Events:
8/18/25 Teachers return for Professional Development
Student schedules released at 4pm on Student & Parent Vue
8/18/25 Students can start paying for Senior Parking
8/20/25 Freshman Orientation 1:00 - 2:30pm
Open House 3:30 - 6:00pm
8/22/25 Deadline to pay for Senior Parking
8/24/25 Senior Sundae Event-- Watch Social Media for more information
8/27/25 APS Online Parent & Student Meeting, 6:00pm AHS Auditorium
8/29/25 No School Labor Day
9/1/25 No School Labor Day
9/8/25 Senior Parent Meeting 5:30pm in the Auditorium
6:45pm KAPUT Meeting in the Wildcat Den
9/9/25 School Picture Day
9/26/25 KAPUT Freshman Bash 3:00 - 7:00pm
9/30/25 Progress Reports go home
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 will be 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!
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