
Education and Nutrition Benefits Form for meals and more!
Although families won’t have to pay for meals, they must still complete qualification forms for their local school. Completed forms allow schools to qualify for meal REIMBURSEMENT from the state as well as funding for;
Instructional specialist staff (ex. Reading Interventionists, Math Tutors, Academic & Behavior Aids)
Teaching supplies and materials
Counselors and Social Workers
School Nurses
Professional Learning for staff
Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities
Technology for students
Please take a moment to complete the Education and Nutrition Benefits form and return it to your student’s school or to APS Food Service at 2373 Gordon Road; Alpena, MI 49707.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FHDg7vC2jhYeGHI6biH8YSy7UHDgWcnR/view
You can also fill the form online at https://alpena.familyportal.cloud/ under apply for benefits
Although families won’t have to pay for meals, they must still complete qualification forms for their local school. Completed forms allow schools to qualify for meal REIMBURSEMENT from the state as well as funding for;
Instructional specialist staff (ex. Reading Interventionists, Math Tutors, Academic & Behavior Aids)
Teaching supplies and materials
Counselors and Social Workers
School Nurses
Professional Learning for staff
Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities
Technology for students
Please take a moment to complete the Education and Nutrition Benefits form and return it to your student’s school or to APS Food Service at 2373 Gordon Road; Alpena, MI 49707.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FHDg7vC2jhYeGHI6biH8YSy7UHDgWcnR/view
You can also fill the form online at https://alpena.familyportal.cloud/ under apply for benefits

Transportation Requests for 2026 2027 School year (FOR ANY CHANGES OR NEW REQUESTS)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWYYYEz2Zfmy1rDFxuFUSDYFDQk5yPo458wSTH-fMN0FBrvw/viewform?usp=header
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWYYYEz2Zfmy1rDFxuFUSDYFDQk5yPo458wSTH-fMN0FBrvw/viewform?usp=header

Alpena High School and Thunder Bay Junior High Bus Loading Maps for PM Pick ups
PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ApZbBjzelZNCpBLs5tBIUFJtEvpIQfJ/view?usp=sharing
PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ApZbBjzelZNCpBLs5tBIUFJtEvpIQfJ/view?usp=sharing


APS Athletics is using Final Forms which allows you to complete and sign athletic participation forms for your students. You may review your data at any time to verify it is current. You will be required to sign your forms once per year and after any update. Click on the Parent Playbook Link if you need help getting started. We are asking the parents/guardians of all students planning to play sports to create accounts in Final Forms and register your student(s).https://alpena-mi.finalforms.com/
PDF Final Forms Instructions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SFrxMge7PezNkCNj9-TM6u3m8Iu89SBR/view?usp=sharing
You can access these links as well as facility use forms at Wildcat Athletics page on https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics
PDF Final Forms Instructions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SFrxMge7PezNkCNj9-TM6u3m8Iu89SBR/view?usp=sharing
You can access these links as well as facility use forms at Wildcat Athletics page on https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics

This Week at Alpena Public Schools (Click athletic page links below for athletic calendars)
Monday-Welcome back! First day of school!
Friday- No School (Monday also off)
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics
http://www.alpenaschools.com/
Monday-Welcome back! First day of school!
Friday- No School (Monday also off)
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics
http://www.alpenaschools.com/

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!

School Health Information and Resource Links
Find answers to your school health questions by clicking on the links below. This information is provided by Alpena Public Schools and is meant to be a resource. It is not intended to replace the need for your health care provider's attention. If you need assistance contact APS District Nurse Lisa Thayer (989) 358-5946 or thayerl@alpenaschools.com
https://www.alpenaschools.com/parents-students/school-health-info/
Find answers to your school health questions by clicking on the links below. This information is provided by Alpena Public Schools and is meant to be a resource. It is not intended to replace the need for your health care provider's attention. If you need assistance contact APS District Nurse Lisa Thayer (989) 358-5946 or thayerl@alpenaschools.com
https://www.alpenaschools.com/parents-students/school-health-info/

APS Employment- Instructional Assistant
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities

APS Employment- Bus Driver/ Relief Driver
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities

Bus Routes, Drivers and Service Areas

Although families won’t have to pay for meals, they must still complete qualification forms for their local school. Completed forms allow schools to qualify for meal reimbursement from the state as well as funding for;
Instructional specialist staff (ex. Reading Interventionists, Math Tutors, Academic & Behavior Aids)
Teaching supplies and materials
Counselors and Social Workers
School Nurses
Professional Learning for staff
Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities
Technology for students
Please take a moment to complete the Education and Nutrition Benefits form and return it to your student’s school or to APS Food Service at 2373 Gordon Road; Alpena, MI 49707.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FHDg7vC2jhYeGHI6biH8YSy7UHDgWcnR/view
You can also fill the form online at https://alpena.familyportal.cloud/ under apply for benefits
Instructional specialist staff (ex. Reading Interventionists, Math Tutors, Academic & Behavior Aids)
Teaching supplies and materials
Counselors and Social Workers
School Nurses
Professional Learning for staff
Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities
Technology for students
Please take a moment to complete the Education and Nutrition Benefits form and return it to your student’s school or to APS Food Service at 2373 Gordon Road; Alpena, MI 49707.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FHDg7vC2jhYeGHI6biH8YSy7UHDgWcnR/view
You can also fill the form online at https://alpena.familyportal.cloud/ under apply for benefits

Parents and students, please be aware that bus route times and stops are still being adjusted. Please check ParentVUE or StudentVUE on Sunday to confirm your stops and times.
For information on activating see the link below and do it today! New users need an activation key, returning users can use their old login information after downloading the new version of the app!
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/synergy-info
You can find your bus information by clicking on student info in the app and scrolling to the bottom
For information on activating see the link below and do it today! New users need an activation key, returning users can use their old login information after downloading the new version of the app!
https://www.alpenaschools.com/page/synergy-info
You can find your bus information by clicking on student info in the app and scrolling to the bottom


APS Employment- Instructional Coach
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities

Open enrollment for the voluntary (parent-paid) coverage began on 8/1/2026.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Because medical costs can be expensive, Alpena Public Schools does provide families the opportunity to purchase student accident insurance on their student through Student Assurance Servies, Inc.
This supplemental policy would assist with your out-of-pocket medical expenses (i.e. deductible) should your student sustain an accidental injury while coverage is in effect. Also, if you do not have any insurance on your student, this would be primary for accidental injuries. There is a variety of coverage options and premiums are a one-time payment for the school year.
Please review the short video link below as well as the attached forms regarding student accident insurance.
Student Accident Insurance - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yJJc4Ls1cY
For forms on alpenaschools.com https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yva1b9FSedb9Oq73pj0ipImvWEt1RwhT?usp=sharing
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Because medical costs can be expensive, Alpena Public Schools does provide families the opportunity to purchase student accident insurance on their student through Student Assurance Servies, Inc.
This supplemental policy would assist with your out-of-pocket medical expenses (i.e. deductible) should your student sustain an accidental injury while coverage is in effect. Also, if you do not have any insurance on your student, this would be primary for accidental injuries. There is a variety of coverage options and premiums are a one-time payment for the school year.
Please review the short video link below as well as the attached forms regarding student accident insurance.
Student Accident Insurance - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yJJc4Ls1cY
For forms on alpenaschools.com https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yva1b9FSedb9Oq73pj0ipImvWEt1RwhT?usp=sharing

Alpena High School and Thunder Bay Junior High Bus Loading Maps for PM Pick ups
PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ApZbBjzelZNCpBLs5tBIUFJtEvpIQfJ/view?usp=sharing
PDF version https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ApZbBjzelZNCpBLs5tBIUFJtEvpIQfJ/view?usp=sharing


APS Employment- Special Education Teacher
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is playing an important role in an expedition happening in the Pacific Ocean!
Exploration of Wake Island's Deep Sea and Maritime Heritage
The sanctuary will serve as a pop-up expedition command center from September 1 to 10 while the Expedition Vessel Nautilus searches for Hayate, the first Japanese warship sunk during the Battle of Wake. Maritime Archaeologists located at TBNMS will help identify these cultural sites.
This expedition offers a great deal of learning, and you can view the entire journey via livestream from anywhere. It's happening now. This event page provides more detail and links to a press release and media kit from NOAA Ocean Exploration.
Any help getting the word out is appreciated.
There is also a Facebook event.
If you'd like to do a bigger feature, have questions, or need additional media please reach out.
Also coming up, a livestream will happen at the Middle Island Sinkhole in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary on September 16. Learn more at this event page.
Exploration of Wake Island's Deep Sea and Maritime Heritage
The sanctuary will serve as a pop-up expedition command center from September 1 to 10 while the Expedition Vessel Nautilus searches for Hayate, the first Japanese warship sunk during the Battle of Wake. Maritime Archaeologists located at TBNMS will help identify these cultural sites.
This expedition offers a great deal of learning, and you can view the entire journey via livestream from anywhere. It's happening now. This event page provides more detail and links to a press release and media kit from NOAA Ocean Exploration.
Any help getting the word out is appreciated.
There is also a Facebook event.
If you'd like to do a bigger feature, have questions, or need additional media please reach out.
Also coming up, a livestream will happen at the Middle Island Sinkhole in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary on September 16. Learn more at this event page.

Transportation Requests for 2026 2027 School year (FOR ANY CHANGES OR NEW REQUESTS)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWYYYEz2Zfmy1rDFxuFUSDYFDQk5yPo458wSTH-fMN0FBrvw/viewform?usp=header
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWYYYEz2Zfmy1rDFxuFUSDYFDQk5yPo458wSTH-fMN0FBrvw/viewform?usp=header


