Open House Information
We are excited to welcome our families back to Alpena Public Schools for the 2022/2023 school year! Our goal is to help all students and their families to have a great start to the new school year.
We are excited to welcome our families back to Alpena Public Schools for the 2022/2023 school year! Our goal is to help all students and their families to have a great start to the new school year. We place extra emphasis on assisting those that will be attending a new school this fall,including Kindergarteners, 6th and 9th grade students and students that are new to APS. Classes begin on Monday August 29th! The following events will help students and families to get acclimated to their school buildings and staff.
6th Grade Chromebook Pick-Up August 22 @ TBJH from 12-6:00 PM
TBJH Open House - August 24 from 4-6 PM
Elementary Open Houses - August 24 from 5-7 PM
9th Grade Orientation - August 24 1-3 PM @ AHS
6th Orientation - August 24 12:30-2:30 PM @ TBJH
9th Grade Parent Meeting - August 25 @ 6:00 PM @ AHS (virtual offered)
6th Grade Parent Meeting - August 23 @ 6:00 PM @ TBJH (virtual offered)
AHS Open House - September 13 6-7:30 PM
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January 7, 2025
Welcome Back!
Happy 2025! I hope everyone is well-rested and ready to finish the first semester strong! Yes, it is hard to believe, but we are rapidly approaching the halfway point of the school year!
NWEA Testing
NWEA Winter testing begins this week for our elementary school students. These assessments help us track student progress in math and reading.
Our teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators analyze the data in several ways:
Individual student level: To tailor instruction to meet specific needs.
Grade level, building, and district levels: To identify trends and areas for improvement.
We use this information to adjust and improve instruction, make curriculum updates, and plan for necessary changes in instruction, curriculum, and resources for the next school year.
2025-26 School Calendar (Click for downloadable PDF)
We are pleased to share the 2025-26 School Calendar with you. You can view the calendar here or on our website at www.alpenaschools.com. You can also read below about how our calendars are created in partnership with our Alpena Education Association HERE.
I may as well get this out there now, so you have time to prepare. Next year’s Winter break will be 10 business days (two weeks), but the following year, 2026-27 Winter break will be 7 business days (one and a half weeks). These changes occur because of the shifting days of the week upon which a holiday falls.
Strategic Plan Summit in February
This February marks one year since we began reviewing our Strategic Plan. Last year, a diverse group of 54 people—students, parents, staff, community members, and board members—came together to discuss the district’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
At the end of February, we will come back together to share our progress and, most importantly, to gather your input on our next steps.
We want you to be part of this important summit. Your voice and perspective are essential as we shape the future of our district. Stay tuned for more details and an invitation to join us!
Applications are due by 12/31/24
The APS School Board is seeking nominees to serve on the Sex Education Advisory Board (SEAB) as required by state law. Interested parties can apply directly using this Link, download and print a PDF version HERE or pick up a paper copy at any APS school building.
The composition of the Alpena Public School Sex Education Advisory Board (SEAB) is defined by applicable State Law. This volunteer board is made up of parents who have a child attending a district school, students of the district, educators, local clergy, and community health representatives.
The goals of this advisory board are to:
Establish program goals and objectives for student knowledge and skills that are likely to reduce the rates of sex, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. Additional program goals and objectives may be established by the sex education advisory board that are not contrary to Michigan law.
Review the materials and methods of instruction used and make recommendations to the Board for implementation. The advisory board shall take into consideration the District's needs, demographics, and trends, including, but not limited to, teenage pregnancy rates, sexually transmitted disease rates, and incidents of student sexual violence and harassment.
At least once every two (2) years, evaluate, measure, and report the attainment of program goals and objectives established by the advisory board. The Board shall make the resulting report available to parents in the District.
Those interested in being considered to serve on this advisory board should contact the Secretary to the Board of Education at 989.358.5042 to request an application. Seats are filled on an "as-needed" basis and applications are accepted anytime. Seats are filled through appointments made by the Board of Education. Appointments are made to maintain a balanced committee including representation from parents/guardians of APS students enrolled at elementary, middle, and high school levels, health officials, clergy, students, and school personnel. Applications are stamped with a date upon receipt and are kept on file for two years.
Join the Alpena Public Schools Sex Education Advisory Board
The Alpena Public Schools Board of Education seeks dedicated individuals to serve a two-year term on the Sex Education Advisory Board (SEAB). The SEAB is expected to meet 3-5 times per year typically.
Who Can Serve?
The SEAB is a volunteer committee composed of a diverse group, including parents of district students, students, educators, local clergy, and community health representatives, as defined by state law. This broad representation ensures that multiple perspectives are considered in shaping the district’s sex education programs.
Board Goals and Responsibilities:
The SEAB plays a vital role in shaping sex education within the district. Its primary objectives include:
Setting program goals and objectives designed to reduce the rates of sexual activity, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases among students.
Reviewing instructional materials and methods, and recommending improvements to the Board of Education. The SEAB considers local data and trends, such as teenage pregnancy rates, sexually transmitted diseases, and incidents of sexual violence and harassment when making decisions.
Every two years, the SEAB will evaluate the program’s effectiveness and report its findings to the Board, which will share the results with district parents.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in contributing to the SEAB, please contact the Board of Education Secretary at 989.358.5042 to request an application. A hard copy of the application can be printed from our website or picked up at any school office. Applicants can also go to our website www.alpenaschools.com and fill out an application online by choosing the District page then Board of Education and scrolling down to the link or submit an application using this link.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and positions are filled as needed to maintain a balanced representation from parents of students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, along with health professionals, clergy, law enforcement, and school staff. Applications remain on file for two years from the date received. The current window for applications is 12/10/24 through 12/31/24.
All Alpena Public Schools are closed on Thursday December 12th due current winter weather conditions which are projected to get worse throughout the day.