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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
AHS Upcoming Events
Freshman Orientation
Thursday, August 27th
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Student only event
Drop Off
Students will be dropped off in the front oval
📣 ALPENA HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE! 📣
📣 ALPENA HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE! 📣
Welcome AHS Parents and Families! Join us for a wonderful evening as we welcome you to our campus. This is a fantastic opportunity to get a sense of what your student's day is like and connect with our school community!
🗓️ DATE & TIME
🗓️ DATE & TIME
Thursday, August 27, 2026 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Classroom Visits)
✨ WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ WHAT TO EXPECT
Take a walk in your student's shoes! During the Open House, you will have the opportunity to:
Meet the Teachers: Put a face to the name and say hello to your student's teachers!
Discover the Curriculum: Learn about class expectations, course syllabi, and what your student will be learning this year.
Understand Policies: Hear about classroom management, grading expectations, and reassessment policies.
Stay Connected: Learn the best ways to contact teachers, including their email addresses and conference availability.
Share Information: Have an opportunity to communicate any of your student's special needs.
📍 IMPORTANT DETAILS
📍 IMPORTANT DETAILS
Counselors: All school counselors will be stationed in the Large Commons to answer any questions you may have.
Please Note: Open House is designed as a brief meet-and-greet to introduce you to the classroom. While it is not intended for private parent-teacher conferences, our teachers are more than happy to schedule a personal appointment with you for a later date!
We are so excited to partner with you this year. See you there!
Alpena High School is Committed to Producing 21st Century Graduates
Homecoming Kickoff will be here before you know it-- Are you ready!
Sunday, September 20th
Items To Review
We Need Your Help!
The State of Michigan budget provides funds to reimburse meal costs to school districts for breakfasts and lunches served to Michigan’s public school students this upcoming school year. Please complete the Education and Nutrition qualification form online HERE, download a copy HERE, or complete it at your child’s school open house or complete and return the one arriving to you by mail next week.
Although families won’t have to pay for meals, they must still complete qualification forms for their local school. Completed forms allow schools to qualify for meal reimbursement from the state as well as funding for;
Instructional specialist staff (ex. Reading Interventionists, Math Tutors, Academic & Behavior Aids)
Teaching supplies and materials
Counselors and Social Workers
School Nurses
Professional Learning for staff
Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities
Technology for students
There will be Kitchen Staff at Open House to help process any forms or questions you might have.
APS Chromebook Insurance - Purchase Agreement.pdfAPS Chromebook Insurance - Information and Pricing Guide.pdf
Use this LINK to order your yearbook!
This is the LOWEST PRICE OF THE YEAR! Guaranteed at this Price until September 11, 2026
SAVE UP TO $20 WHEN ORDERING PERSONALIZATION AND ICONS. USE PROMO CODE YBKICONS BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Follow AHS YEARBOOK on INSTAGRAM for FUN and IMPORTANT UPDATES
Senior Information
Senior Sunsrise -- The First Senior Activity!
Monday, October 6th (inclement weather makeup, October 7th) at Preque Isle Lighthouse starting at 6pm until sunset
Sponsored by KAPUT & Northland Area Federal Credit Union
Yearbook Senior Info 25-26.pdfSenior Yearbook Deadlines:
NOVEMBER 1st - Senior Pictures and Senior Quotes
DECEMBER 1st - Senior Baby Pictures and PAYMENT
DECEMBER 1st - Senior Recognition ADs Lower Price
FEBRUARY 1st - Senior Recognition ADS Last Chance
All Photos and Quotes are submitted through Jostens PhotoShare
** If you submit ALL DEADLINES (Senior Portrait, Quote, Baby Pictures, and Payment) by NOVEMBER 1st, you will get ONE baby Picture FREE!!
Seniors! This year, there are some very important deadlines to remember.
Portrait: You are responsible for submitting a Senior Portrait to the yearbook. If you do not wish to submit a portrait picture, we can use your school ID picture. If you need assistance getting senior portraits taken, please email ahsyearbook@alpenaschools.com, and we will be happy to help.
Quote: You can send in a quote to be featured with your senior portrait. This must be VERY SCHOOL APPROPRIATE.
Baby Pictures: You can send in up to THREE pictures. Each picture costs $5. PAYMENT IS DUE DECEMBER 1st. These can be pictures of you as a baby, toddler, and up through elementary school. It is also fun to submit pictures of you with your classmates!
Senior Recognition ADs: This is a place for parents to purchase space to celebrate their senior. You can include more pictures and a dedicated message. All Recognition ADs are purchased and designed through the JOSTENS website. Please purchase those before December 1st for the lowest cost.
Please do not wait until the last minute to submit to these deadlines. You can submit them at any time, and it is so helpful and appreciated by our staff to have them turned in before the deadline.
Athletics
Testing Information
Upcoming Events:
8/27/26 Freshman Orientation 1-2:30pm Starting in the Auditorium
AHS Open House 3:30 - 6pm
Freshman/New Student Meeting 6 - 7pm in the Auditorium
8/31/26 First Day of School for Students
9/4/26 No School Labor Day Friday
9/7/26 No School Labor Day Monday
9/8/26 School Picture Day
KAPUT Meeting 6 - 7pm in the Wildcat Den -- Please enter in the Back Oval; park in the Green House Parkinng Lot
Deadline to complete Senior Parking Spot Fundraiser
Senior Parent/Student Meeting 7pm in the Auditorium
9/16/26 Freshman Bash 3 - 7pm (KAPUT Sponsored Event)
9/18/26 Varsity Football Valor Event 6 - 9pm at Wildcat Stadium at Park Family Field
9/20/26 Homecoming Kickoff -- Volleyball & Powderpuff Football Times TBA
9/21/26 Homecoming Week Starts
9/25/26 Homecoming Assembly and Hall of Fame 2026
9/29/26 First of many PBIS -- Lunch the Principal
10/5/26 AHS College Night 5:30 - 7pm
KAPUT Monthly Meeting 6 - 7pm in the Main Office Conference Room -- Please enter in the Back Oval; park in the Green House Parkinng Lot
10/6/26 Senior Sunset More information to come
10/7/26 Senior Sunset Backup weather date
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 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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