Week of ... September 4, 2022
EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
The Wildcat Way...
AHS Fans ~ Contributor ~You could have seen them in action at Park Family Field Friday when they helped create the momentum to push our team to win.
ATTENTION ONLINE STUDENTS:
If you have an online class anytime during the school day, you must have an orange laminated pass visible to our building staff. This can be attached to your Chromebook or sitting next to it. Mrs. Piper will be passing these out on Tuesday.
Stop in at the Restorative Center (E103) or find her in the halls to get yours.
Since Mr. Barrett is NOT in the building this semester, you will need to find a place to work. You are welcome to sit anywhere visible such as the commons, hallway tables, & Media Center.
You MAY NOT go to a classroom where there is a face-to-face class taking place. The teachers have been directed to not allow it. They are responsible for the class that they are teaching.
If you have 1st or 7th hour, you do NOT need to stay in the building and can work from home. If you are in the building, you must be in one of the areas listed above.
You may not leave any other hours as AHS is a closed campus.
Counselor Corner: Congratulations to the following students who received recognition from the College Board for their recent scores on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 or AP Exams! The following students received recognition for high achievement from the National Rural and Small Town Recognition Award Program. They are: Cassia Marchinski, Eden Gray, Elisabeth Lawson, Lanie Morgan, Ash Kowalewsky, and Samuel Cook. Great job, Students! It's always a great idea to do your best on these exams, since it can lead to some wonderful scholarship opportunities. However, just as importantly, we recognize these students for their strong commitment to educational excellence! (Any student can study for exams on the www.khanacademy.org website.) If any student has questions about their performance on one of these exams, feel free to call your student's counselor.
Current Juniors ~ it is your chance to qualify as well. Registration is available for the October 12th NMSQT. You can register by completing the google form. Counselors will be visiting classrooms to explain more in the upcoming weeks. You may also make an appointment to dicuss your options as well.
Sophomores may choose to participate as well as practice for next year. It is recommended for strong students that have higher level math and advanced courses.
NEW ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - We are excited to welcome Ms. Seguin to our office! She will be greeting you when you come for appointments or have questions. When you use this link to make appointments: Make Appointments Here she will be the one to schedule you and get your request. Please help us welcome her as you come in to E-House this year!
ATHLETICS
HOMECOMING
Homecoming is quickly approaching! If you want to bring a guest that is not an AHS student, you must pick up a guest pass 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. This is the only way to bring a guest, so do not wait on getting the paperwork! Speak to Mr. Thatcher in Leadership for more information.
Would you like a certain song to be played at the dance? Now’s your chance! Fill out suggestions in this Google form or drop off suggestions in the Song Request bin at lunch to have your songs possibly added to the playlist! There are no song requests during the dance, so get your ideas in early! Speak to Mr. Thatcher or any Leadership student for more information.
It’s time to start running for Homecoming court! If you are interested in representing your class 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, and must be positive role models for their peers. Get these completed applications turned back into the Main Office no later than September 16th. Speak to Mr. Thatcher in Leadership for more information.
Spirit Week is almost upon us! Have a great idea for a spirit day? Submit your ideas to the bins in either the Main Office or the Large Commons and you may have your suggestion used this Homecoming! We will accept suggestions until September 16th. Speak to Mr. Thatcher or any Leadership student for more information.
Senior Parent Meeting
Wednesday, September 7 in the Auditorium from 5:30 - 6:30pm
It will also be broadcast virtually and the email link will be sent out Wednesday Via Email.
I hope to have you all in person!
YEARBOOK
Senior Quotes
The Quote that goes underneath your senior picture.
For example: Lyrics from a song, quotes from a TV show or movie, something funny you said once that people remember you by, quotes from famous people (do your research)
Keep it appropriate for school. Keep it short and sweet. After you're done, put it in the box in the main office. If it's inappropriate we’ll ask you to change it, if it's the same as someone else's we’ll ask both of you to change it. KEEP IT NEAT!
DUE DECEMBER 20 to the box in the Main Office
Up North Prevention
Up North Prevention would like to welcome Alpena High School students back for a wonderful new school year! Up North Prevention has an office at the school this year and its located off the Large Commons. Please feel free to stop by and chat with Chet Spencer, the Prevention Speacialist, assigned to Alpena High School. He will be working with students throughout the year and will be communicating with families as he starts sessions with students. Welcome back everybody!!!!!!
Parent Pickup on Garden St.
Please remember when picking your student up at the end of the day on Garden Street that there are "NO PARKING ~ Standing" signs on the East & West side of the street. The Alpena City Police Department have had calls this week from residents asking to alert drivers that parking/standing is not allowed. I will be working with Officer Collegnon to come up with a better plan for pickup at the end of the day ~ please watch for an email early in the week to address the concern of Garden Street residents. It is also dangerous for students to cross this street with busy traffic when school lets out. It is advised to pick up only on the West side of Garden street. You can also make a plan with your student to wait 5 minutes until traffic subsides and meet you at a pre-planned location on the other streets adjacent to Garden Street to avoid congestion to an already busy location.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We are very excited to welcome new and former members at our first meeting on September 12th @ 2:30! Meeting will be held at the YVC office in the media center.
Upcoming Events:
9/2/22 No School Labor Day
9/5/22 No School Labor Day
9/7/22 School Picture Day
9/7/22 Senior Parent Meeting 5:30pm in the Auditorium
9/12/22 KAPUT Parent Meeting 6pm in the Large Commons
9/13/22 AHS Open House 6 - 7:30pm; we will begin with an introduction in AHS Auditorium
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 6-7:30pm in the AHS Gym
10/13/22 Early College Parent/student Meeting 7-8:30pm
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.
