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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
Congratulations on your selection... Colt Walter
Collaborative: Team Player- Willing to fulfill a variety of roles in group settings; Communicator- Able to effectively share, receive and interpret information; Flexible- Willing to adjust, adapt and compromise to address varying circumstances.
AHS Custodian, Mrs. Hanna was delivering packages and had a handful. Colt saw her at the stairs with multiple boxes and immediately jumped in and asked if any went upstairs, he grabbed them and delivered them to the teacher. He could have easily walked by and done his own thing, but he proved the Wildcat way is the culture that we are building by jumping in to help. Colt is new to the district from out of state and we are glad to have him as Wildcat.
Congratulations On Your Selection
Counseling Corner
FRESHMEN - We look forward to checking in on your transition to the high school, discussing your 4-year plan, and more.
Use this link to schedule an appointment during a time that works for you: Make Counseling Appointments Here
Don't forget: College Night will be held on 10/3 at 6 p.m. Mark your calendar and plan to be there!
ATTENTION, SENIORS:
Please make appointments to see us! We are looking forward to talking everything "senior." We will review your transcript, credits, grad status, Plus1, Parchment and more! Bring any questions you might have so we can help you set up great plans for after high school!
Let's get 3 college applications in by October 15! Remember, October is Michigan College Month. To recognize this, several Michigan colleges are planning to waive application fees for the month of October. Apply Oct. 1-31, unless otherwise noted.These are:
Calvin University: Waiver code, 1876
Central Michigan University: No waiver code necessary on CMU app. FireUp2024 on Common App.
Eastern Michigan University: MCAM
Lawrence Technological University: OCTOBER1932
Michigan State University: Spartan1855; apply Oct. 1-21
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
Western Michigan University
Several other colleges are planning to have no application fees for the month of October, including many private colleges, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Kettering University, Lake Superior State University, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, Northwood University, Oakland University, Saginaw Valley State University, University of Detroit Mercy.
You can also use the Common Application to apply to many colleges. Go to commonapp.org. The Common Application will require writing essays as part of the application process. The advantage to applying on the Common Application is that you can use this one application to apply to several different colleges; however, remember you will need to write essays. (Many of the individual colleges do not require an essay.)
See your counselor if you have any further questions!
AHS Testing Corner
Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery
AHS will be offering the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery on November 1st, 2023. Students interested in taking the test should sign up with this link.
Deadline to sign up is October 3rd, 2023.
Prepare today, Succeed Tomorrow!
Prepare for the NMSQT and the SAT by checking out College Board and Kahn Academy. Use this link to find out more information.
HOUSES ARE CLOSED DURING LUNCH
Students must stay out of the houses during lunch. You may go to your locker at the start and end but must be quiet and respect the classes in session.
Wildcat Den
Chromebook headquarters ~ start here for all your needs
No food or drink in the Den; only clear water, please
Remember, this is a location where students work online during the school day, study, and meet in small groups ~ Please be respectful by watching your volume and behavior
Parents this is a great time to review your student's classes and see if they are needing any help in all areas. AHS teachers staff this program and they are ready and willing to help all students. As you review grades in week 3, remember that it is early in the semester to be behind with failing grades. It is a great opportunity to seek help before falling behind, getting frustrated, etc.
You may also reach out to your student's counselor for clarification.
Call or email your student's teacher directly and ask for focus areas to target on in tutoring. The teacher may reach out and offer suggestions to the teacher.
AHS staff is always willing to help and want to partner with families and communication is a must both ways. We are excited for a great 2023-2024 school year.
~ALL THINGS HOMECOMING ~
Get your Green and White Homecoming Gear
Campus Closet Evening Hours
Wednesday, Sept. 20: 5-6 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 3: 5-6 pm
Friday, Oct. 6: 4-6 pm
This is a time to get your green and white for the homecoming parade and all things school spirit.
Homecoming Spirit Days! Let's see your best AHS!
Monday, October 2nd- Hawaiian Day
Tuesday, October 3rd- Anything But A Backpack Day
Wednesday, October 4th- Barbie vs. Ken Day
Thursday, October 5th- Twin Day
Friday, October 6th- Class Color Day
Students will receive spirit tickets from their Advisory teachers that week when they show dressed in theme. Deposit your tickets in the Main Office to have a chance to be drawn for prizes at the Homecoming Assembly.
Classes are meeting with their sponsors to start working on their hallways and murals! Your sponsors are:
Freshmen- Ms. Dietz & Ms. Metas
Sophomores- Mrs. Brownridge & Ms. Dec
Juniors- Mr. Thomas, Mr. Skiba, & Mr. Kieliszewski
Seniors- Mrs. Jarema & Mrs. Dubey
If you want to get involved and help out with hallway decorating (Thursday, October 5th, @ 2:45), start attending class meetings if you can!
Sponsors, you will receive $50 gift cards for supplies on Monday.
Homecoming is quickly approaching! From the assembly, hallway decorating, parade, and dance, there is so much to prepare for!
If you have any questions, please let Mr. Thatcher know.
Northland_Tailgate_party_flyer_2023.pdfNew This Year
Homecoming Kickoff
Brought to You By AHS Student Council
and food provided after volleyball at the stadium entrance by:
Northland Federal Area Credit Union
Powderpuff Volleyball to lead off HOMECOMING KICKOFF
Volleyball Starts on Sunday, October 1st at 4pm in the AHS Gym
Junior & Senior Boys
Coached by the Varsity Girl's Volleyball Players
You can register in the Main Office
Second Annual AHS Powderpuff Football following Volleyball at 6:30pm @ Wildcat Stadium at Park Family Field
Junior & Senior Girls
Coached by Varsity Football Players
You can register in the Main Office
Let's fill the stands ~ everyone is welcome
Game time will depend upon the completion of the Tailgate and Volleyball Game
Approximately 6:30pm
Student Council ~ The Hannah's Want You!
Meet your President & Vice President
Be part of something bigger and be involved in making the AHS culture better each day
NHS Email From Mrs. Spomer:
An email was sent from Mrs. Spomer on 9/11/23 to all juniors and seniors who have a cumulative 3.5 or greater GPA inviting you to an NHS candidate meeting. Please check your email!
Welcome to all of our 2023-24 Exchange Students!!
Pictured are:
Front row, from left: Sara Couto Vazquez and Lola Pereira Zargoza, both from Spain
Back Row, from left: Hugo Loras--Spain; Frederick Holm--Denmark; Raphael Hautecouverture--France; Camille Pages--France; and Santiago Diaz Mier y teran--Mexico.
Missing: Irene Moreno Carrasco from Spain
We are so glad that you're here, Exchange Students! Enjoy your stay in Alpena!
Meet the AHS ~ AMA/esd staff
Meet the AHS ~ AMA/esd staff
We are lucky to have a great team for AHS.
Danielle Hoggard, Teacher Consultant;
Nora Pizzino, School Psychologist;
Sarah Griffore, Social Worker;
Mary Morris, Teacher Consultant ~ Technical Assistant;
Lisa Siegert, Transition Assistant
Alpena High School Students Recognized for Academic Excellence by College Board
Eleven students at Alpena High School were recognized for their academic excellence with the National Rural and Small Town Award (NRSTA) from College Board, which is the company best known for creating college access products like the SAT test and Advanced Placement courses. The program celebrates rural students who excel academically in school with a 3.5+ Grade Point Average as well as scoring in the top 10% in their state on College Board assessments, including PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, and AP® exams. Congratulations to these NRSTA Award winners!
Abigail Zaborney: NRSTA
Austin Reinhardt: NRSTA
Avery Spicer: NRSTA
Avery Galen McConnell: NRSTA
Ella McKenney: NRSTA
Finn Williams: NRSTA
Flora Patterson: NRSTA
Hannah McConnell: NIA, NRSTA
Jack Grulke: NRSTA
Lilly Gembel: NRSTA
Myles Williams: NRSTA
On September 17, we honor the anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution by delegates at the Constitutional Convention. This is a national day of observation of the birth of our government. In Social Studies classes you will reflect upon our nation’s rich history & development as a constitutional democracy. The Constitution is the greatest governing document & at some 7,000 words, it is one of the shortest governing documents in the world. The Constitution has guided our history by providing the American people with what they can reasonably expect from their government and by outlining the rights by which all Americans live in this great nation.
Safety/Security Reminders
Together we can do our best to ensure that our students and fellow staff members are safe and secure when they are in our schools.
Alpena Public Schools holds the safety of our students and staff as our highest priority. From the passage of the Safe, Warm, Dry Bond to additional investments in school safety, APS is continuously improving our ability to provide a safe and welcoming environment at each of our buildings.
APS has been working closely with law enforcement, first responders, emergency management personnel, and school safety experts, as well as utilizing feedback from our staff and community, to develop our safety and security protocols.
Here is a list of some reminders:
Doors
All exterior doors will be locked and closed at all times.
All doors used for entry and exit will be monitored by a staff member.
Exterior doors may never be propped open.
Students and staff may not open an exterior door to let anyone into the building.
Classroom doors will be locked at all times.
Classroom doors, when locked, may be open to the hallway.
The district will provide a mechanism to allow the door to be locked, yet not latch if in the closed position.
All glass in and around classroom doors must be covered so the interior of classrooms is not visible from hallways.
Entering a Building
All visitors and students entering a building during the school day must do so only at designated secure entries.
Badges and Guest Passes
All APS staff must wear identification badges while at work. Badges must be prominently displayed (not hidden by clothing).
All visitors must have a guest pass on while in an APS school building.
Please report any adult that does not have a badge or pass visible to the building administration.
You can expect regular communication throughout the year updating you on our efforts to continuously improve the safety and security of our buildings.
practice makes perfect
practice makes perfect
At AHS this week, we had two safety drills ~ Tornado and Fire Drills. Please talk over the importance of practicing these drills in the even that we have a real one. The classes were outstanding and did well. We have a few more to do and after the initial drills, they are not announced. Today's fire drill was 2.5 minutes after we discussed the instructions~ record setting to be honest!
Upcoming Events:
10/2/23 AHS Homecoming Week
10/2/23 KAPUT Meeting 6pm in Wildcat Den
10/3/23 College Night 6pm - 7:30 pm in the AHS Gym
10/5/23 Homecoming Hall Decorating 2:45pm ~ 5:00pm
10/6/23 Homecoming Assembly and Hall of Fame
Homecoming Parade followed by the Northland Area Federal Credit Union Tailgate for Hall of Fame
Homecoming Football Game
10/7/23 Homecoming Dance 8:30pm - 11pm @ AHS
10/12/23 AHS Early College Meeting 13th Year 7pm AHS Auditorium
10/13/23 Student Council Applications Due to Main Office
10/17/23 Picture Retake Day
10/23/23 National Society Induction 5:15pm in the AHS Auditorium
10/26/23 Parent/Teacher Conferences 1/2 day for students
10/27/23 No School for Students ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences 7:30-10:30AM
11/1/23 Senior Pictures due to Jostens for Yearbook
ASVAB Testing
11/3/23 Josten Freshman (9:30am)/Senior Parent Meeting (10:05am)
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.
PEER MEDIATION
AHS now has trained student peer mediators to help solve conflicts between students! If you are in conflict with another student, please see me in Room E110 or you can e-mail me at robargeb@alpenaschools.com Remember, peer mediators are trained not to take sides or place blame on anyone.
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