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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
William Bushey and the AHS Band helped to pep up the student section Thursday and bring school spirit to support the team. GO CATS!
Creative: Appreciative - Value and celebrate creativity in all forms; Innovative- Connect existing and original ideas and methods to novel conditions; Resourceful - Able to identify and apply all available tools to tackle challenges.
~ Open House is Tuesday from 6:00-7:30pm ~
Please plan to start in the Auditorium for a brief introduction
The doors in front of the Auditorium will be open
Campus Closet will also be open during this time. Stop by and see their new merchandise!
Counselor Corner:
!!!!!SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS!!!!!!! It is time to schedule the most important counseling appointment of your high school career. Schedule an appointment soon to discuss what's next.... what is after high school.... how do I get ready for life after high school.... how to apply for college, etc. Make your appointment via this link: Counselor Appointment Form
The above link can be used by any student at any time to make an appointment to see a counselor.
SENIOR PICTURES
If you are struggling to get your picture done professionally ~ please alert your counselor, Mrs. Haugerud, and/or Mr. Bourdage before the deadline November 23rd.
Yearbook Order Form
Alpena '23 order form back.pdfImportant dates to highlight:
All Yearbook orders will be due January 28th, 2023
Yearbook costs will also go up periodically
$65 until October 1st
$70 until December 1st
$75 until January 28th
~A Very Warm Alpena Welcome to our Fabulous Exchange Students~
This school year, we are welcoming seven students from all around the globe. Please take time to say hello and welcome the following students to our AHS family:
Nare Alumyan, Armenia
Anaelle Fortin, France
Ion Miron, Moldova
Carmen Muller Frias, Spain
Luis Rahe, Germany
Sava Todovic, Serbia
Anton Bytner, Sweden
We congratulate these students for taking on the challenges of a year in the United States, and we hope they will each have a wonderful time during their Alpena adventures! Interested in learning more? Contact Lori Vought, Counselor, at (989) 358-5214.
Cell Phones ~ photos and videotaping
As we review policies, please be reminded that it is NOT PERMITTED to take photos or video of any person in the building without permission.
If you do so, you may face suspension, the loss of phone privileges and or be placed on a cell phone plan.
Code of Conduct:
“...capturing, recording or transmitting words and/or images and/or videos of any student, staff member or other person in the school or while attending a school-related activity without express prior notice and explicit consent.”
KAPUT Meeting
Please consider helping make AHS a great place for all students by creating fun and exciting events to support our students. KAPUT is a parent-led group that creates opportunities for students in a drug-free alternative environment. Please join the group in its first meeting on Monday @ 6pm in the Large Commons. You will enter through three doors in front of the Auditorium. I look forward to seeing you all there. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Stephanie Couture at 989-464-7220 or email tscooch@hotmail.com.
CAMPUS CLOSET OPENS
Campus Closet officially opens on Monday during all three lunches. They will also be open for the AHS Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
HOMECOMING UPDATES:
This year the hall cleanup and class floats will be judged and used for points for the spirit jug. This means that the winners of the jug will not be announced until the football game. The parade will be on Friday, September 30th at 4:45 pm. We will send each class sponsor their classes place in the parade. If you have any questions concerning the parade, please email Avery Herman.
Guest passes must be picked up in the Main Office or in the Restorative Center (E103). They must get a signature from the principals of both schools and submit it to the office by the Thursday before the dance.
Homecoming song requests must be submitted using this Google form or drop off suggestions in the Song Request bin at lunch by September 22.
If you are interested in representing your class in the Homecoming Court and/or taking home the title of King and Queen, grab your applications in the Main Office! Applicants must:
have at least a 2.0 GPA,
must participate in Spirit Week and hallway decorating
must be positive role models for their peers.
Applications are due in the Main Office no later than September 16th. Speak to Mr. Thatcher in Leadership for more information.
Submit your spirit week ideas to the bins in either the Main Office or the Large Commons. We will accept suggestions until September 16th. Speak to Mr. Thatcher or any Leadership student for more information.
Kick-off Homecoming with a Kickoff Bash
Join us after the September 23rd game at the south end of the football field in the stadium parking lot. The Alpena Fire Department will provide a bonfire to celebrate a victory, time to hang out with friends, and bring in homecoming week with a bang.
Special thanks go to Northland Area Federal Credit Union for providing hot dogs, pop, and chips for all students. Thank you Michigan Brown Trout Festival for the use of their bleachers around the fire, and thank you to Mr. Matt Poli for providing music on the stadium sound system. More surprises will be announced at the event, we hope to see you there!
AHS Student Climate Team
AHS Student Climate Team
This month's climate team mural celebrates Hispanic Heritage month. Read below for more information.
Hispanic Heritage month is a celebration of the history, culture and influences of Hispanic culture across the world. It is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. The date September 15 was chosen due to its cultural importance and impact marking the day of independence for Latin American countries. While we recognize Hispanic heritage culture, we can also recognize that this directly correlates to American Heritage. Hispanic heritage has influenced American culture tremendously. You can see it in the food we enjoy, the music we dance to, and those who help serve our country.
Some Latinx figures that have had tremendous influence in society are:
Lin Manuel Miranda - He is most known for writing Hamilton the musical. He has won several oscar and tony awards
Dolores Huerta - She is a Hispanic American civil rights activist, known for leading successful worker strikes and was awarded an Elenor Roosevelt award for Human Rights in 1989.
Ellen Ochoa - She is the first Hispanic-American woman to go to space.
Roberto Clemente- He is a Puerto Rican professional right fielder, who was the first Latinx player to be inducted into the hall of fame. He was an amazing representation for Latinx players all over the world.
Attendance
Attendance calls will begin on Monday; please plan to review any absences with your students on a daily basis and alert the Attendance Office with any concerns. Please remember ~ You can use ParentVue to report absences rather than calling.
The Attendance Office wants to remind students to check their Google Calendar regularly as passes for appointments are sent via calendar to be excused from class. Students should be checking email and calendar multiple times a day.
Students leaving and returning school for appointments need to make sure and sign in and out.
Welcome
Advise Mi AHS College Advisory ~ Jennifer Taratuta
College Applications ● Fee Waivers ● Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ● Comparing Financial Aid Letters ● College Visits● Career Exploration ● Trade School
taratutaj@alpenaschools.com 989-358-5243 Getting to Know You
My name is Jenny Taratuta and I am excited to serve APS as the new Advise MI- college adviser. I grew up in NE Michigan and returned to the area to raise my four children. My husband Tom is a proud 1989 graduate of Alpena, and I am from Hillman, where we currently reside and have children active in Hillman Schools. I have been a teacher over 30 years in various grades K-12, coached softball and basketball and these past 3 years worked as a Career Navigator for Hillman and Atlanta Schools. I recently retired from public schools and am excited to continue working with students in college/career readiness to help students understand their plus 1. I currently have a daughter, Andrea, in grad school for PT and a son, Nic, finishing his BA in education for HS Math. Both attend Central Michigan University, which is also my alma mater. Fire up Chips! My other two children are Julia, a HS senior and Trenton, HS junior. All these aspects help me realize the experiences and struggles students have in choosing their next path and I am excited to help the students of APS.
Wildcat Branch
Wildcat Branch
The Wildcat Branch - an extension of Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union is open for the 2022-2023 school year!
We are a student-run branch overseen by AAACU employee Alison Jakubcin
The branch is available to students and staff to withdraw or deposit money, open accounts, or perform other financial transactions just like you would at any of our office locations.
We are connected with other credit unions through a network called share branching. This means you don't have to be an AAACU member to use our branch to access your account.
We offer multiple cash member reward opportunities like a new membership reward, direct deposit reward, remote deposit capture rewards, and a graduation reward.
Stop by the Wildcat Branch to learn how we can help you or to open your account today or if you have questions feel free to email ajakubcin@aaacu.com for more information.
AHS Excel Club
Meeting ~ Thursday, September 22
HOW TO REPORT THREATS/CONCERNS
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.
Upcoming Events:
9/12/22 KAPUT Parent Meeting @ 6:00 pm in the Large Commons
9/13/22 AHS Open House 6:00 - 7:30pm; we will begin with an introduction in AHS Auditorium
9/17/22 Constitution Day ~ will do an activity on Friday
9/19/22 1/2 day for students am only; DPPD for staff in the afternoon
9/26/22 Homecoming Week
9/30/22 Homecoming Parade
10/1/22 Homecoming Dance
10/4/22 College Night 6:00-7:30pm in the AHS Gym
10/12/22 Picture Retake Day
10/13/22 Early College Parent/Student Meeting 7:00-8:30pm
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