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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
Congrats on your selection...Josiah Handrich!
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.
Josiah is kind and positive in all interactions around AHS. He was especially appreciative of the hard work that our Assistant Principals and Registrar were doing before the start of the year and cheered them on. Thank you for your attitude, leadership, and overall happy demeanor Josiah!
Congratulations on your selection
~ You are an outstanding Director for Early College and advocate for your kids ensuring they are taken care of!
CONGRATULATIONS AHS ~ STAFF & STUDENTS
U.S. News and World Report ranked Alpena High School in the top 13% of high schools
in the State of Michigan and in the top 18% Nationally. Schools are ranked based on 6
factors; College Readiness, College Curriculum Breadth, State Assessment Proficiency,
State Assessment Performance, Graduation Rate and Underserved Student
Performance. You can read more about the rankings and report on Alpena High School
here. U.S News has named Alpena High School to the list several times in the past and
also awarded AHS for the volume of opportunities to earn college credit while in high
school.
Counseling Corner:
Attention, Seniors: Go to StriveFair.com to register for our exciting College Night Experience on Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Over 50 different college and military representatives will be on hand to talk personally with you! By going to Strive Fair, you can set a time to talk to a representative and personalize your experience! Be among the first to take advantage of this great opportunity!
Senior Parent Meeting
Wednesday, September 6 in the Auditorium from 5:30 - 6:30pm
It will also be broadcast virtually and can be found on Youtube@AlpenaPublicSchoolsMichigan.
We hope to have you all in person!
FREE After-school tutoring
FREE After-school tutoring
Tutoring will begin Monday, September 11.
Testing Corner
22-23 ACT Work Keys Results Available
22-23 ACT Work Keys Results Available
Individual ACT Work Keys results are available for students to pick up in the Restorative Center in E House.
See Mrs. Johnson for a copy of your Work Key results today!
22-23 MME Results available
22-23 MME Results available
Individual Michigan Merit Exam results are available for students to pick up in the Restorative Center in E House.
See Mrs. Johnson for a copy of your MME results today!
Advisory Paperwork
~ Parents ~ Please help
Your students received four documents on Tuesday that needed parental attention and need to be returned to the Advisory teacher in a timely manner.
Please review these documents with your student and return them Tuesday. If you have any questions, please contact us.
You may choose to use ParentVue to correct directory information that may need editing.
Dress Code pdf form.pdfDress Code ~ Parents, We Need Your Help!
The letter attached was the message that we used last spring to help, as dress code was an issue as the weather warmed up.
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 started out with warm weather and this week is looking warm, 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."
We do have clothing that students can access in the AHS Clothing Closet located in E House; students are sent there when necessary. 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 school dress code a collaborative effort.
WATCH FOR YOUR PERSONAL EMAIL FROM LAKESHORE PHOTOGRAPHY
Picture day is September 6-7
6th is student alpha
7th is make-up
Parent Info- Fall Pictures.pdfPic Day 2023 Student Flyer.pdfUP NORTH PREVENTION WOULD LIKE TO SAY WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER GREAT SCHOOL YEAR. This year, Up North Prevention is teaming up with Alpena Public Schools to usher in an exciting student leadership group called "Students Leading Students" If you would like an opportunity to help other students and work together in a positive student coalition, see Prevention Specialist Chet Spencer or ask about it in the main office: GO CATS!
Advisory Attendance Expectations:
All students are expected to attend Advisory class if they have a 2nd or 4th hour, or are in the building during Advisory. This includes dual-enrolled and Early College students. If you are in the building during Advisory, you are expected to be present. If your college class meets during advisory, please email Mrs. Tessmer in the attendance office. (tessmerk@alpenaschools.com) so that she can work with you on the proper code for the days that your class meets.
Welcome Thane Whitscell to the wildcat den
Welcome Thane Whitscell to the wildcat den
He is the Media Specialist to assist with all your library needs
Chromebook concerns all need to go through Mr. Whicscell in the Wildcat Den
He is excited to join the AHS Team
SENIORS! Mark Your Calendars! Here are your deadlines for Senior Portraits, Senior Quotes, Baby Pictures, and Senior Salutes. The link to the Document is HERE
There are changes from previous years...
Senior Pictures will ALL be submitted online.
Baby Pictures will be submitted to a GOOGLE FORM
Senior Quotes will be submitted to a GOOGLE FORM
Senior ADs will all be submitted through the Jostens Website
All Links are provided on the Document
Student Parking Permit ~
All students must have a Parking Permit on their review mirrow before the end of next week.
Passes are free until September 8th
Please get the paperwork in the Main Office
After the 8th, passes are $20
SENIOR PARKING FUNDRAISER
The students who painted their spot are entitled to that parking spot for the year.
Students parking in these parking spots will be warned one time and then towed at the owner's expense.
The students did an AMAZING job with this fundraiser and want to congratulate them on their creativity.
Tornado, lockdown, &fire Drills ~ always be prepared
Tornado, lockdown, &fire Drills ~ always be prepared
Activated fire alarm:
TEACHERS AND OFFICE STAFF
Notify students in classroom to line up accordingly. Teacher first does a hallway safety check before leading the students to the nearest safe area.
Follow the evacuation procedures.
Reassemble students at the designated area outside.
Await further instructions from the principal/administrator.
Re-occupy the building when an "All Clear" is announced.
Anyone witnessing the fire WILL CALL 9-1-1, identify the name and address of the school, describe the emergency, and indicate that the school is being evacuated. Direct staff is to remain on the phone to provide updates, location within the building of the fire, and additional information.
no
no
fastfood deliveries to campus
fastfood deliveries to campus
Secure Campus Enhancements ~ We can't have deliveries, please discuss it with your students
From the Student/Parent Handbook:
DELIVERIES
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.
Alpena High School Honor Guard
What will they do?
The AHS Honor Guard will perform ceremonial duties such as presenting the flag at football games, and sporting events for the high school. It will lead parades and be part of school assemblies to teach students the importance of the flag and how to treat it with respect and honor.
Why?
In the 21st century, students have seen a decrease in understanding the importance of respecting the tradition of the American Flag. The Honor Guard will work to instill the long-standing tradition of respecting the flag and its importance in ceremonial events.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOING AND BEING PART OF THIS NEW PROGRAM, CONTACT: JOE MCEWEN 304981@student.alpenaschools.com
ahs door greeter
ahs door greeter
new this year to enhance secure entry
new this year to enhance secure entry
As you arrive, you will find that our Door Greeter will confirm your reason and identiey before entering the building.
Students will be directed to the Attendance Office if they ar tardy.
Adult visitors will be directed to the Main Office, to sign in and get a name badge.
Thank you for your assistance in helping keep AHS safe.
We are accepting applications for this position; if you are interested, please go to the APS Webstite to apply.
Employment Opportunities @ AHS
Are you interested in working for Alpena Public Schools?
We have immediate openings for Building Float Instructional Assistant - Secondary to work in a one-to-one capacity with students.
Please call if you are interested and need more information 989-358-5200 for Human Resources.
You can apply by going to APS Website.
Upcoming Events:
9/4/23 No School Labor Day
9/6/23 School Pictures
Senior Parent Meeting @ 5:30pm AHS Auditorium
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
11/1/23 Senior Pictures due to Jostens for Yearbook
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.
constitution day on the 17th
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