APS really is the place to be! Check out these fast facts about our top-notch buildings and grounds! 🐾🌟
Register students (FREE):
Registration is quick and free and students earn a wristband just for signing up.
👉 https://www.getmovinfundhub.com, School identifier: 5c741755e6ca4
🐾Earn AWESOME Prizes🐾
All students who register receive a wristband!
⭐Level Prizes
• $20 – Yellow
• $30 – Pink
• $45 – Green
• $60 – Red
• $75 – Blue
• $100 – Purple
⭐Classroom Incentive:
The class that raises the most will win a pizza or ice cream party
⭐Grade-Level Incentive:
The grade that raises the most will earn extra recess + popsicles
⭐Raffle Prizes Include: (*For every $25 raised over $100, students will receive a raffle ticket to be entered into one of the following prize draws.*)
• Impression 5 tickets
• Mid Michigan Children’s Museum passes
• Detroit Tigers tickets (with parking!)
• Whitecaps tickets (with parking!)
• NCG Cinema movie passes
• Launch Family Entertainment passes
• Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum passes
Looking for another great way to get involved?
We need volunteers throughout the day to help ensure the event runs smoothly.
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⭐Registration is now open for current 6-8th graders in Gratiot or Isabella Counties! Students can explore hands on career pathways at TWO campus locations this summer, June 8-11!⭐
⭐Register here for Mt Pleasant campus:
https://forms.gle/Y3WBUmjbFoP99MhD9
📍 GI-TEC Mt. Pleasant Campus
1155 S. Elizabeth St., Mt. Pleasant
Programs Offered:
• Automotive
• Culinary Arts
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Media
• Health Science Careers
• Machine Trades / Mechanical Drafting
• Marketing
• Small Engines
⭐Register here for Alma campus:
https://forms.gle/ZQJT4fPDESrjDKTn7
📍 GI-TEC Alma Campus
1500 Pine Ave., Alma
Programs Offered:
• Agriscience
• Automotive
• Criminal Justice / Firefighting
• Health Science Careers
• Pre-Engineering
• Welding
*Please see our website for posting or contact Yvonne Neyer at yneyer@almaschools.net. with any questions.*
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⭐Aled Adkins
⭐Landon Huntoon
⭐Norah Kemler
⭐Julia Palmer
🐾We are so proud of these students' hard work! Go Panthers!🐾
Let's learn a little bit more about Mrs. Ferguson in her own words:
🐾Grade/Subject:
I have been teaching fourth grade at Pine Avenue Elementary for four years.
🐾Favorite part of teaching at APS:
I am grateful for the opportunities I have as an educator to build strong relationships and connections with students and staff. I refer to my students as "Fergie's Fourthies" and they know "Once a Fergie Fourthie, always a Fergie Fourthie!" I am extremely fortunate to work with a top-notch school staff.
🐾Hobbies & Interests:
When I am not at school I can usually be found at an activity for one of my children or niece and nephews. I also enjoy traveling (especially chasing waterfalls), reading, thrifting, jigsaw puzzles and attending concerts/ sporting events.
🐾When it comes to choosing your child’s school, we know there are infinite factors to consider. With some schools, you might feel like you are sacrificing one great thing for another. Not at APS. We are awesome across the board – and we have the data to support that. Here are a handful of quick facts about just a few of our awesome programs here at APS:
⭐The AHS Concert Band has earned 22 straight Division 1 Ratings at the MSBOA District level. (And we offer Marching and Jazz Band as well!)
⭐The Middle School Choir earned Division 1 Ratings at District and will be performing at State in May. (Can’t wait to support our Middle School Panthers!)
⭐The AHS Choir will be performing at Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park at the end of May. (Counting down the days until this fun trip!)
⭐The Alma High School Drama class performs three productions throughout the school year, including a musical. (Their last show, The Crucible, was amazing!)
⭐There are multiple opportunities for AHS students to take AP and Dual Enrollment Classes to earn college credit, as well as get on the job training as a Co-Op student. (These experiences set our students up for success after high school!)
⭐All our K-5 students have five different Encore classes each week, including Art, Music, PE, Social/ Emotional Learning and STEM. (Talk about well-rounded students!)
⭐The LINKS program allows AHS students to partner with a German student for opportunities for an exchange program. (What an amazing travel opportunity!)
⭐Our 3rd Grade takes a trip to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes to learn more about Michigan geography and history. (Beautiful destination and incredible history!)
⭐Spanish students have the opportunity to travel to a Spanish speaking country to be immersed in the language. (What a fantastic way to apply classroom skills in the real world!)
Here at APS, we know how important it is to be well-rounded, so we make sure our students have every opportunity to explore a variety of unique subjects. We foster creativity and curiosity at every stage. From performing arts to STEM to language, your student is sure to find something they are passionate about here at Alma! The School of Choice window is right around the corner. See why APS is the perfect choice for your student: https://www.almaschools.net/ 🐾
Alma High School senior Canyon Godfrey earned first place at the regional competition, advancing him to the state level. His expertise was put to the test through a series of challenges involving automotive systems diagnostics, working across multiple vehicle platforms and demonstrating industry standard repair techniques. He was also selected to be featured in a promotional video, highlighting his skill and professionalism!
Mount Pleasant High School junior Alyssa Tokarz and St. Louis Public Schools senior Aidan Sprague competed in the Criminal Justice division, where they were evaluated through realistic law enforcement scenarios. Their tasks included conducting traffic stops, demonstrating proper apprehension procedures and applying their knowledge of legal protocols in fast paced situations.
Firefighting students also faced demanding, hands on assessments that tested their emergency response skills, teamwork and understanding of fire science. Fulton Middle and High School junior Breanna Clewley delivered an exceptional performance, earning a third place finish in the state! What an impressive accomplishment that places her among Michigan’s top competitors!
🐾We are proud of the hard work that our students put into this competition! 🐾
That's what we asked Mrs. Wickes' 3rd graders here at Alma's Hillcrest Elementary. Visit Mrs. Wickes' class and learn why APS is such a special place to go to school! Don't forget to "like" this video and subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss great Panther content!
https://youtu.be/j-1h3d6uHH0?si=1kDpNz-FNt5d7wiA
In May 2025, voters approved a $29,945,000 bond to fund district improvements here at Alma Public Schools. This funding is crucial in keeping our schools up-to-date and secure for years to come. One of the many renovations underway here at APS involves significant updates to the playgrounds at our Hillcrest and Pine Avenue elementary schools. 🐾
Today, we welcomed a visitor from Sinclair Recreation to talk to members of our Hillcrest and Pine Avenue Student Council. These students (one from each Hillcrest classroom and two from each Pine Avenue classroom) were selected by their peers to represent our elementary schools -- and they did a fantastic job. The council discussed and voted on playground renovations; they chose equipment styles and color schemes. Together, these students reflected on the reality that they were not only selecting elements of their own playground, but designing a recreational space that Alma elementary students will enjoy for up to 30 years! 🐾
Renovations are scheduled to begin this summer and will be completed by the 2026-27 schoolyear. We are so excited to see our students' vision become our schools' new playgrounds! 🐾
🐾Wonder how APS stacks up against other area schools? Let’s talk test scores…🐾
⭐On the 2025 M-Step tests, APS 5th-grade students scored the highest in the RESD in all tests: Math, ELA, Social Studies and Science, and higher than the state average in three of the four.
⭐On the 2025 PSAT tests, our 8th grade average was higher than the state average in Reading, Science and Social Studies.
⭐The 3rd-grade scores for APS students were higher than the RESD average on both the Math and ELA M-Step tests in 2025.
⭐On average, our ELA M-Step proficiency improved 5% in 2025 compared to the 2024 scores.
⭐On the NWEA Winter 2026 ELA test, seven of the nine grades that took the NWEA (K-8) scored higher than the norm, which is the most we have ever had.
⭐In the four core subject areas on the State Assessments; Math, ELA, Socials, and Science, APS students have scored consistently higher than schools that have similar socioeconomic status for the last 5 years.
📖✏️📝🖍️
APS is the place to be – and we’re just getting better! This year’s School of Choice window is right around the corner. See what Alma has to offer for your student...
https://www.almaschools.net/
⭐Trinity Palmer - 2nd place in Pathophysiology Test
⭐Addy Adams - 3rd place in Nursing Assisting Test
⭐Keirstyn & Kai - 3rd place in CPR/1st Aid Test
⭐Brooklyn & Hannah - 1st place in Health Career Display
⭐Emma & Lexi - 2nd place in Health Career Display
⭐Shelby & Khloe - 1st place in Health Disease Display
⭐Kaitlyn & Maya - 2nd place in Health Disease Display
⭐Alex Haswell - 1st place in Resume & Interview Skills
⭐Aaliyah Velazco - 3rd place in Resume & Interview Skills
Congrats to all of our fantastic Health Science students!🐾👏🩺
Students can explore hands-on career pathways at TWO campus locations this summer: June 8-11. Check out the programs available at each site and register today!
📍 GI-TEC Mt. Pleasant Campus
1155 S. Elizabeth St., Mt. Pleasant
Programs Offered:
• Automotive
• Culinary Arts
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Media
• Health Science Careers
• Machine Trades / Mechanical Drafting
• Marketing
• Small Engines
Register here for Mt Pleasant campus:
https://forms.gle/Y3WBUmjbFoP99MhD9
📍 GI-TEC Alma Campus
1500 Pine Ave., Alma
Programs Offered:
• Agriscience
• Automotive
• Criminal Justice / Firefighting
• Health Science Careers
• Pre-Engineering
• Welding
Register here for Alma campus:
https://forms.gle/ZQJT4fPDESrjDKTn7
Spots fill quickly—secure yours today! ✅
We're having a great morning cheering on our Panthers and other area Health Science students at the Rx Health Science Alliance Conference! We have students presenting and putting their knowledge and skills to the test! We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!🐾🩺
