Welcome to Besser Elementary
Besser Elementary School is located in the City of Alpena in northeastern Michigan. We are one of six elementary schools currently operated by the Alpena Public School District. Besser serves a population of approximately 455 K-5 students from the City and Township of Alpena.
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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
Bid Request: Asbestos Abatement at Alpena High School
Alpena Public Schools will receive sealed bid proposals until 2:00 p.m., on February 17, 2025.
Main Office Personnel
Schedule
- 8:20 - Doors Open/Breakfast
- 8:33 - Instruction Begins
- 3:42 - Dismissal
Half Day Dismissal is 11:45 am
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24 Febthru Feb 28
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Book Fair WeekDate: Feb 24 - Feb 28Calendar: Besser Elementary Calendar
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13 Mar
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AM Students- PM Staff Records Day/Evening Parent Teacher ConferencesDate: Mar 13Calendar: District Calendar
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14 Mar
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No Students - AM Staff Professional DevelopmentDate: Mar 14Calendar: District Calendar
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17 Marthru Mar 23
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NO SCHOOL - Spring Break!Date: Mar 17 - Mar 23Calendar: District Calendar
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24 Mar
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APS Classes ResumeDate: Mar 24Calendar: District Calendar
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History
Located on twenty acres of land donated by local philanthropist Jesse Besser, the school opened in 1958 as an elementary school of the K-8 Thunder Bay School District. Besser became part of Alpena Public Schools as a junior high school in 1963. Due to declining enrollment, Besser was closed from 1983 until it reopened in 1986 as an elementary school.
