At this point, classes are balanced and schedule's have been fixed. If there is still an hour that needs to be addressed, please visit the E house office and speak to Mr. Buchinger or your counselor (do not count on email). As a reminder, the deadline for taking an online class has passed.

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

Homecoming is fast approaching.  The Class Advisors will be reaching via email and through Announcements, so continue to watch for the class sponsor information.  As a class team, you will choose your themes and prep for spirit week leading Homecoming.  AHS Leadership Class will be getting informaiton out on all the events as well.  

~ Check your email frequently in the upcoming days for further instructions.  

~ Powderpuff events Sunday, October 5th

~ Homecoming Hall of Fame week is October 6th

~ Homecoming Assembly, Parade, Northland Area Federal Credit Union Tailgate and Hall of Fame, and the Football game on Oct 10th

~ Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 11th

Parents Great Work on Drop Off and Pick UP This Week!!!

• The Back Oval drop off was outstanding and traffic moved well with the New Roundabout and traffic procedures.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.

• Note:  the Back Oval drop off closes at 7:35am when the building is secured.  Parents, if you are later than 7:35am, you will have to drive around to the Front Oval and drop off at the Student Entrance where the student must check in at the Attendance Office and likely will be marked Tardy by the teacher.  

• If a student does not have a 1st hour, you will drop your student off at the Front Oval Student Entrance where they will check in at the Attendance Office.

• Any pick up for appointments during the school day will be in the Front Oval, and the student must check out at the Attendance Office before leaving.  When you call or email Attendance, the student will get a pass to report to the New Attendance Office and exit to the Front Oval to meet you.

• Back Oval Pick Up worked well and moved well and remember to stay away from the Front Oval because all buses use that area from 2:20pm - 2:40pm

Tutoring will begin Wednesday, September 3rd in the Wildcat Den

Staffed by AHS Teachers

Tutoring will be every Monday and Wednesday 2:45-3:45 pm

No need to sign up, just show up. Contact Mr. Buchinger (buchingerm@alpenaschools.com) with questions

A Message from Dr. Rabbideau

Dear APS Families, Students, and Staff,

Any day now, the state of Michigan will release assessment results for the MSTEP and SAT. News headlines will highlight the percentage of students who are “proficient” in each grade and subject. While these numbers often draw quick judgments about schools and districts, it is important to remember that they reflect only a fraction of a much bigger story.

State assessments are valuable tools that show how well students have mastered specific content at a point in time. But a single test score does not capture everything we know about student learning or school quality. Many factors play a role, some outside the district’s control, like whether a student was rested or engaged on test day, and others within our control, like the quality of daily instruction and how we respond to ongoing classroom assessments. True student growth and achievement are best measured through a combination of evidence over time, not just one test session.

Ultimately, the purpose of K–12 education is to prepare students for success after graduation, whether in college, career, military, or the trades. One test score does not define a student’s potential, nor does it fully reflect the strength of our schools.

APS will be sharing a more in-depth look at student achievement data at our September Board of Education workshop. We invite all who want a deeper understanding of what these results mean to join us.

Thank you for supporting our students and schools as we continue to focus on what matters most—their growth, their learning, and their future success.

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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. 

Student Athletes ⇒ bags go upstairs in the Athletic Office in the Wildcat Den.  You may drop them off in the morning.  Remember, you should not be in the locker room in the morning or unsupervised.

Upcoming Events:

• 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

• 9/16/25 National Voter Registration Day

• 9/19/25 Senior Planning Team Application Due

• 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

• 10/5/25 Homecoming Kick Off -- Powderpuff game and Junior/Senior Volleyball Game; times: TBA

• 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