Thank you for taking a moment to read this week’s newsletter and stay connected to all the wonderful learning happening at our school. Your partnership and encouragement make a tremendous difference in your child’s growth each day. We’re grateful to share these celebrations with you and appreciate all you do to support our Panthers.
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We’re excited to invite you to explore our Career & Technical Education programs! Join us for the CTE Open Houses at both Alma and Mount Pleasant campuses.
Mount Pleasant Campus Open House
Date: Thursday, February 5 | Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Alma Campus Open House
Date: Wednesday, February 12 | Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Feel free to share this with anyone who might be interested!
⏰ Friendly Reminder: All APS students will have an early release tomorrow, Friday, January 9.
Join us next Thursday for our Parent/Teacher Connection night ~ 4:00 - 7:30pm.
Today is the last day to sign up for Early Release Child Care at Luce Road.
Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/4XxxcEiR4g9YoRDU8
Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/4XxxcEiR4g9YoRDU8
Alma Public Schools will be delayed today, Wednesday, January 7th due to icy backroad conditions and fog. Luce Road Childcare will be open to pre-registered children.
As we welcome everyone back in 2026, we want to ensure our school community stays safe and healthy. This is a helpful reminder about when a student is too sick to attend school.
Apologies! The previous link for the Early Release Child Care did not work. Here is the corrected one!
https://forms.gle/Nh4KenUmPaJ1PbHh9
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Friday January 9th is an Early Release day! Need child care for your preschool through 5th grade student? Luce Road offers it!
Students will be transported from their home school to Luce Road.
New to the program?
Reach out to almachildcare@almaschools.net to get the forms required.
Fill out a form for EACH student https://forms.gle/MM46pTS6PMGQETFD8t you need to have signed up:
Students will be transported from their home school to Luce Road.
New to the program?
Reach out to almachildcare@almaschools.net to get the forms required.
Fill out a form for EACH student https://forms.gle/MM46pTS6PMGQETFD8t you need to have signed up:
Thank you to the basketball officials that gave up their time to mentor 11 basketball athletes from Alma High School. Special shout out to Kiley Kockensparger, Mike Myers, John Helinski, and our varsity coaches for supporting this and organizing the event.
As a Reminder to sign up if you need; Before & After School Childcare for K-5th Grade Students
If you need Before and After Care - Remember to sign up . Drop off begins at 6am for before school care and pick up for after school care is until 6pm.
$15 a day for before or after Care. $20 a day for both!
Transportation is available in the morning to bus students from Luce Road to their appropriate schools and from their schools to Luce Road for after care.
We still have 20 spots open for our after care program. We have 10 spaces for before care.
To sign up please visit: https://forms.gle/jvrUeWdYu1wC4xMV9 To pay the deposit visit: https://almaschools.revtrak.net/
If you have any questions reach out to Kimberly Hamad at almachildcare@almaschools.net
APS is hiring:
-MTSS Assistant - (2 positions)
-Day Care Lead Teacher
*Please see our website for postings or contact Yvonne Neyer at yneyer@almaschools.net with any questions.*
-MTSS Assistant - (2 positions)
-Day Care Lead Teacher
*Please see our website for postings or contact Yvonne Neyer at yneyer@almaschools.net with any questions.*
We’re excited to share that we are getting ready to open a new child care room at Luce Road designed for children 18–30 months! While we don’t have an official opening date just yet, preparations are underway and we are now accepting pre-registrations.
Tuition Rates:
• $45 per day for 4 days or fewer
• $40 per day for all 5 days
Spots will be limited, so we encourage families to pre-register early. More details, including the opening date, will be shared soon!
Pre-register here: https://forms.gle/89UFKj5ohQWAc1zq8
Tuition Rates:
• $45 per day for 4 days or fewer
• $40 per day for all 5 days
Spots will be limited, so we encourage families to pre-register early. More details, including the opening date, will be shared soon!
Pre-register here: https://forms.gle/89UFKj5ohQWAc1zq8
Tonight we are in "The Spirit of Giving" for the Alma Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball games.
The Alma Varsity Boys Basketball team and the AHS Student Council collected over 130 food and hygiene items, along with $70, to help restock the AHS Panther Den. A huge thank you to 104.9 WQBX for five years of donating student section t-shirts. This year's "Shake Down the Thunder" shirt helped encourage and kick off the donations. A portion of the shirts were also donated by Mid-State Screen Printing and Embroidery.
The Alma Varsity Girls Basketball team will also be collecting items at the game to donate to the Community Cabinet, sponsored by State Farm - Katie Tobias.
Items for the Panther Den will also continue to be collected at the concessions stand this evening, as Sports Boosters will exchange a free popcorn for full sized hygiene items or non perishable food items.
Thank you for giving back to our community!
Pictured with donation items are Gavin Sexton (Panther Den), Ethan Helinski and Jackson Hemker (Varsity Boys Basketball Captains), Sevarah Markham and Grace Hancoack (Student Council).
The Alma Varsity Boys Basketball team and the AHS Student Council collected over 130 food and hygiene items, along with $70, to help restock the AHS Panther Den. A huge thank you to 104.9 WQBX for five years of donating student section t-shirts. This year's "Shake Down the Thunder" shirt helped encourage and kick off the donations. A portion of the shirts were also donated by Mid-State Screen Printing and Embroidery.
The Alma Varsity Girls Basketball team will also be collecting items at the game to donate to the Community Cabinet, sponsored by State Farm - Katie Tobias.
Items for the Panther Den will also continue to be collected at the concessions stand this evening, as Sports Boosters will exchange a free popcorn for full sized hygiene items or non perishable food items.
Thank you for giving back to our community!
Pictured with donation items are Gavin Sexton (Panther Den), Ethan Helinski and Jackson Hemker (Varsity Boys Basketball Captains), Sevarah Markham and Grace Hancoack (Student Council).
APS is hiring GSRP/Childcare Assistant Position - (part-time) - 2 positions
*Please see our website for posting or contact Yvonne Neyer at yneyer@almaschools.net with any questions.*
*Please see our website for posting or contact Yvonne Neyer at yneyer@almaschools.net with any questions.*
The Holiday Concert put on by the AHS choirs was outstanding.
Students are building strong connections as they share meals together, practicing kindness and respect in the lunchroom. These moments of friendship highlight the joy of community and the Panther Pride that shines even during lunchtime.
Students are building strong friendships as they enjoy winter play and create a cheerful snowman together. These moments of joy highlight the power of teamwork, imagination, and Panther Pride in every season.
Winter break is just around the corner, but our students are still giving their best effort each day. They continue working hard to achieve their grade-level standards, showing determination and Panther Pride. Their focus and perseverance make this season of learning truly shine.
Students at Hillcrest Elementary have been enjoying a special experience this December by practicing lunchroom etiquette in the Hancock Café. Through these lessons, they are learning their lunchroom ROARS and building important life skills. The café setting makes the learning fun and memorable, helping students grow in both respect and responsibility.
