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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
Critical Thinker: Analytical- Able to perceive connections and divisions within a problem situation; Logical- Recognize and maintain a sense of coherence in problem solving contexts; Problem Solver- Implement strategies to successfully and efficiently create solutions.
This week's Wildcat Way is our Behavior Tech Mrs. Heikkuri! Mrs. Heikkuri is located in the Restorative Center, and promptly addresses student concerns and works with staff regarding matters with students. She has been an integral asset to our team, and makes AHS a better place!
The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
Celebrations
Homecoming Information
Powderpuff Volleyball to lead off HOMECOMING KICKOFF
Second Annual Volleyball Starts on Sunday, September 29th at 4pm in the AHS Gym
Junior & Senior Boys
Coached by the Varsity Girl's Volleyball Players
You can register in the Main Office
Third 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 Volleyball Game
Approximately 6:30pm
Spirit days are decided! The week of Homecoming, dress in theme for a spirit ticket and a chance to win some fun prizes!
Monday: USA Day
Had a cool outfit for the football game? Want more people to see it? Monday will be your day!
Tuesday: Vine Day
Time to bring back all those six-second references and jokes!
Wednesday: Kindergarten vs Senior Citizens
Either grab the first day of school look from ten years ago or grab your daily get up eighty years from now! Battle of the generations!
Thursday: Despicable Me Day
By popular response! Dress as your favorite characters from the movies!
Friday: Class Color Day
Freshmen are orange, sophomores are yellow, juniors are blue, and seniors are red. Deck out in your colors and take home the Spirit Jug!
Each class is responsible for decorating a hallway and a mural the day before the assembly; start getting your supplies and ideas together now! Your sponsors are:
Freshmen: Ms. Poli, Ms. Corwin, and Mrs. Kurowski
Sophomores: Ms. Dietz and Mrs. Johnson
Juniors: Mrs. Brownridge and Ms. Dec
Seniors: Mr. Kieliszewski and Mr. Skiba
Sponsors will receive copies of the rubrics and your gift cards at the beginning of next week; the priority now is to get your theme set in stone!
As always, if there are any questions, reach out to Mr. Thatcher.
Attendance Office Information
Call to excuse your students!
Please remember Parents ~ You can call and excuse a students' absence or late arrival to school and avoid the Robo call home. If your student needs to be picked up early, you can do the same procedure. To make sure that your student gets the message, please call early. If it is preplanned, it would be great to have your student alert the teacher in advance, so he/she will watch for the email from Attendance. Students can sign out in the Attendance Office when they leave.
Please remember you can excuse absences through:
o ParentVUE, Make sure to leave a note.
o Calling the Attendance Office 989-358-5289
o Or email Mrs. Amanda Clark clarka@alpenaschools.com
Doctor's notes can also be submitted through email.
School ID’s Are in.
Picture samples and School ID’s will be handed out to students during their 2nd hour on Monday. If you are an online student or got your pictures taken and did not receive your ID, please stop in to the Attendance Office to pick up your materials during passing time or your lunch.
Get your school pictures ~
open the document
Counseling
Counseling Corner: October is Michigan College Month! Seniors should apply to at least 3 colleges by mid-October.
Don't forget: College Night will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bring family and friends to talk to over 50 college representatives, military reps, banking reps, and more!
Attention Seniors and Freshmen! Remember to make an appointment with your counselor to go over a few key areas. We are looking forward to meeting with you. Student Counseling Appointment Form
Student Culture and Climate
Due date to apply is
October 1st
Don't miss you chance to join
Student Climate Team
The Student Climate team at AHS is all about spreading kindness throughout the APS district. If you are someone who cares about kindness and acceptance, this is a club for you! We do lots of outreach to the elementary schools and the middle school, it’s lots of fun and it makes our school a better place to be!!!
Athletics
Items To Review
Testing Updates
Testing Updates
Results from the spring testing (MME) are available in the Restorative Center! See Mrs. Johnson for your test results!
Sign up for the ASVAB if you are interested in exploring career options, including jobs serving in the United States military. AHS will be offering the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) on Tuesday, November 5th! There will not be a makeup session for this test. The deadline to register is Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Payment is past due for the NMSQT/PSAT National Merit Scholarship Test. Please see Mrs. Manning in the Main Office to turn in the $20 fee.
New Procedure this year for all students
All staff want to connect and make AHS a great experience for your student educationally, and we feel this new process is a great step in a positive direction.
I can't wait to hear your feedback after the first round in October.
Drop off and Pickup at AHS
~ Please be respectful of our local neighbors when picking up and dropping off your students.
~ Do not block driveways and drive respectfully
~ You can dropoff & pickup on the west side of Garden Street which will not make students have to cross the street and face traffic
AHS Upcoming Events
National Honor Society Update
Students with a 3.5 or higher G.P.A., please check your emails for an invitation to our AHS National Honor Society informational meeting.
-Ms. Dietz, NHS Advisor
OCTOBER 16th
OCTOBER 22nd
OCTOBER 24th
OCTOBER 29th
MI-GEAR UP program- See Mrs. Taratuta for more details Wildcat Den
Jenny Taratuta
MI GEAR up Coordinator/ Career & College Readiness Advisor
taratutaj@alpenaschools.com
(989)358-5243
https://calendly.com/aps-mi-gearup-coordinator
"You don't have to know everything about the mountain in front of you to take the next step" Louie Giglio
Upcoming Events:
9/30/24-10/4/24 Homecoming Week
10/1/24 College Night 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the AHS Gym
10/5/24 Homecoming Dance @ 8:30 pm
10/10/24 Senior Sunset at the Presque Isle Lighthouse 4-7pm
10/22/24 Picture Retake Day
10/25/24 1/2 Day - AM Students
1029/24 PSAT/NMSQT Testing date for students normally in 10th & 11th
10/30/24 1/2 Day - AM Students/PM Records Day - Evening Conferences
10/31/24 No School - AM Conferences
11/1/24 Senior Pictures & Senior Quotes Due to Yearbook
11/15/24 No School - Fall Family Day
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.
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