Student Entry in the Morning ~ These are the only doors unlocked 

• The Large Commons between D & E

• The new Student Entry to Attendance (the first sidewalk past D-House Alcona Health Center

• The Alumni Hall of Fame Door ~ nearest the Wildcat Den

• The Doors under the Wildcat (4 total sets of doors)

• The Main Office Entrance (Back Oval -- Drop off/Pick up zone)

These entries allow staff to ensure that there is an adult staff member at every entry point to greet students in the morning.

At the end of the day, AHS Staff will be outside to ensure that the buses do not leave before we ensure all students are OK and on a bus.

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.

ACC Classes must be dropped by September 5th to get a full refund

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!

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

Parentvue & studentvue

Students

• Access your schedule and grades.

• You can visit the website below or download the StudentVUE App on a mobile devices.

• All students that were enrolled in APS last school year should have a StudentVUE account.  If you forgot your password, visit the website and click "forgot password."

• New to APS students can get their activation code at the Main Office with Mrs. Manning.

Parents:

• Please log into your ParentVUE Account (all information will be available Monday morning in ParentVUE) to make sure your phone number, address, and emergency contact information are correct.

• You can visit ParentVUE by clicking the link below, downloading the app on a mobile device (ParentVUE) or going to the alpenaschools.com

• Did you know you can submit your child's absence using the ParentVUE app?  This is the most efficient way to let the school know your child will be absent.

• Link for Parentvue & Studentvue

Dress Code ~ Parents, We Need Your Help!

• The letter attached was the message that we have used for a few years to help when we start school and in the spring as the weather gets warm again.

• Admin found great support in reaching out to parents focusing on personal perspective "as to what they believe to be acceptable dress in school."

• As we start the school year out, it is a great opportunity to discuss the letter and dress code with your student.  Please take time this weekend to review our letter and determine what you see as "appropriate for school" and what you can do to help support the "dress that is geared toward what students should wear in the workforce."

• In no way do we want any student to feel humiliated or uncomfortable; students are also welcome to call home for a change of clothes.

• Principals/Dean will be calling home when necessary and hope to find support at home.  We look forward to teaming up to make the school dress code a collaborative effort.

APS Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch Program Fall 2025 

State funding that provided free lunch and breakfast for all students will continue until September 30th. The State has not passed a new budget at this time, so we don’t know if meals will be funded starting October 1st. Nearly 60% of families in the Alpena Public Schools service area can qualify for free and reduced breakfast and lunch at school. Adequate nutrition is absolutely vital to the daily success of our students. It is shown to improve concentration, mood and behavior for students. Although families won’t have to pay for meals at this time, they must still complete qualification forms for their local school. Completed forms allow schools to qualify to receive state funding to pay for the meals as well as funds 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

Please help your child to have their best opportunity to succeed academically and socially this school year. It is very important for families to complete and return the paperwork needed to continue this option for their students. You can complete it online by clicking HERE . Downloadable PDF  Any family that needs assistance completing the application can contact their child’s school. If you have questions please contact Food Service Director Rachel James (989) 358-5021 or jamesr@alpenaschools.com.

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fastfood deliveries to campus

• Secure Campus Enhancements ~ We can't have deliveries, please discuss it with your students

• From the Student/Parent Handbook:

DELIVERIES

Non-school related personal deliveries for students from commercial businesses such as flower shops, fast food, and bakeries are strongly discouraged. All such deliveries are kept at the Main Office and not given to the student until the conclusion of the school day. 

Upcoming Events:

• 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 

• 10/5/25 Powderfuff events and Kickoff to Homecoming

• 10/9/25 College Night in the AHS Gym 5:30pm

• 10/10/25 Homecoming Assembly, Homecoming Parade, and Homecoming Football Game

• 10/11/25 Homecoming Dance at AHS

• 10/13/25 No School Staff PD

• 10/20/25 Gearup Day at AHS

• 10/21/25 Picture Retake Day

• 10/23/25 NMSQT Test Day

• 10/30/25 1/2 Day for student PM Parent/Teacher Conferences

• 10/31/25 AM Parent/Teacher Conferences

• 11/3/25 KAPUT Meeting 6pm in the Wildcat Den

• 11/6/25 ASVAB Testing 

  • Parent Information Forum - Choosing and Paying For College 6pm AHS Auditorium

• 11/11/25 Veteran's Day

• 11/19/25 NCAA Parent Information Forum 6pm in the Wildcat Den

• 11/26/25 No School Thanksgiving Break

• 11/27/25 No School Thanksgiving Break

• 11/28/25 No School Thanksgiving Break

• 12/1/25 KAPUT Meeting 6pm in the Wildcat Den