Welcome to ACES Academy
Alternative Choices for Educational Success
ACES Academy is a learning community focused on preparing students for individual success.
ACES Academy provides students the opportunity to work with our staff and personalize their learning allowing for greater opportunities for success. Using an Online based instructional format, teachers infuse technology into daily classroom lessons providing greater flexibility in connecting students to our digitally-wired world. Additionally, students have a variety of options to earn credit outside of the classroom including: work based learning, Career and Technical Education options, credit recovery, volunteering, and dual enrollment with Alpena Community College.
To help support students in their learning journey, each student is connected with a staff member who will become their mentor and “go to” person as they plan their roadmap towards graduation. Mentors connect with parents and families using a variety of communication tools to help build a solid bridge between home and the ACES community. From our orientation program to graduation, our support team works closely with the students and their families to help overcome the barriers that often interfere with student success.
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March 2025 APS Superintendent Update
3.5.25
APS Strategic Plan
At its August 26, 2025, Regular Meeting, the Alpena Public Schools Board of Education officially adopted a 3-5-year Strategic Plan—a roadmap created to guide our district’s growth and success.
This process officially began on February 24, 2024, when more than 50 students, staff, administrators, Board of Education members, and community stakeholders came together to identify the district’s strengths and areas for improvement. From there, the Board, administration, and district leadership teams worked collaboratively to refine a plan that addresses the current and future needs of our students, schools, and community.
Since the plan’s adoption, we have been focused on defining, assessing, and strengthening our systems, language, protocols, and practices to ensure they are aligned with the needs of our students and staff. Every step forward is intentional and measurable.
The Strategic Plan is built around five key goal areas, all supporting the district’s mission:
Academics & Programs – Delivering high-quality instruction to maximize student achievement.
Whole-Child Development – Providing supports that foster student engagement, growth, and well-being.
Personnel – Attracting, recruiting, retaining, and developing highly qualified staff.
Family & Community Partnership – Strengthening relationships with families and community partners.
Stewardship – Advancing and maintaining a long-term sustainability plan.
The plan is structured using the Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP), ensuring that each goal area includes strategies and implementation activities that are monitored and measured for ongoing progress.
The foundation of this plan is continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, communication, monitoring, and support. Together, these principles will help us create the best possible learning environment for all APS students.
We are excited to move forward with this plan and will continue to share updates as we implement meaningful changes for our schools and community.
Location change APS Board Meeting 2/24/25 to AHS
Location change to Alpena High School Wildcat Den (Library) for the 5:30 PM 2/24/25 APS Board Meeting. Strategic Planning Summit to follow at 6 PM.
APS BOARD OF EDUCATION Strategic Planning Meeting
BOARD OF EDUCATION Strategic Planning Meeting Monday, February 24, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. AHS Wildcat Den 3303 S. Third Ave. Alpena, MI 49707
APS School Board Meeting January 27 2025 5:30 PM (Streaming Link)
Click Here to stream the January 2025 APS School Board Meeting
Office Personnel
ACES Academy Benefits
- Diversity of Credit Earning Options
- Mentoring
- All Students Provided a Chromebook
- Unique Schedule and School Year Calendar
- Career-Based Learning Experiences
- Co-Enrollment with Alpena High School
- Dual Enrollment with Alpena Community College
- Smaller Class Sizes
- Career Exploration Experiences
- Personalized Learning
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24 Mar
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APS Classes ResumeDate: Mar 24Calendar: District Calendar
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31 Mar
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Pre ID and Computer ChecksDate: Mar 31Calendar: ACES Academy Calendar
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1 Apr
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Pre ID and Computer ChecksDate: Apr 1Calendar: ACES Academy Calendar
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2 Apr
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Pre ID and Computer ChecksDate: Apr 2Calendar: ACES Academy Calendar
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3 Apr
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Pre ID and Computer ChecksDate: Apr 3Calendar: ACES Academy Calendar
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