Alma Public Schools

Today was a great day of learning and reflection for our staff! This morning, Building Implementation Teams (BIT) met with our Corwin presenters to plan and provide feedback, and in the afternoon, our teachers were able to continue their learning and work together with their teams!

At APS, we know attendance matters. We encourage students to keep showing up and staying engaged by celebrating every day they join us in the classroom. Celebrate the achievements -- big or small!

APS is hiring a K -12 School Social Worker!
*Please see our website for posting or contact Yvonne Neyer at yneyer@almaschools.net with any questions.*

Our Elementary Math Team has been working all year to help with successful implementation of our new math curriculum, Bridges. They have been vital to the process of adopting a new curriculum!

Friendly reminder: All APS students will have an early release tomorrow, Friday, April 10.

BIG things are happening in our Alma Campus Agriscience class! We have broken ground on the new barn! This new building will offer students a space that is up to the industry standard with more room for animals and supplies. Plus it gives our students the opportunity to be part of an awesome project!🌾🚜🐓🌽

The Alma Campus Criminal Justice class visited the Gratiot County Courthouse. They were able to sit in on a civil case and several district cases. Students had the chance to ask both judges questions and heard from the clerk, bailiff and prosecutors. This field trip provided students with a look into some of the unique career opportunities that may align with their interests and goals!

Our Alma Elementary PTO is hard at work preparing for their big fundraiser, the annual Fun Run scheduled for May 1! This event is our PTO's only fundraiser. Nearly 100% of the proceeds go directly back into the school.


Here's where these funds go specifically:
⭐Field trips (transportation and admission)
⭐ PBIS incentives and student rewards
⭐Teacher appreciation (including gift cards for classroom supplies and team support)
⭐Classroom supplies and enrichment materials
⭐Family events like Donuts with Grownups and the school Carnival
⭐Student Council support
⭐Book Fair assistance (free books and supplies for students)
⭐Reading Month and other literacy initiatives


So, how can YOU get involved with this great fundraiser? Here are a few ways:
⭐REGISTER students (FREE):
Registration is quick and free, and students earn a wristband just for signing up.
👉 https://www.getmovinfundhub.com, School identifier: 5c741755e6ca4
⭐SHARE Fundraising Pages:
Once registered, families can easily share their student’s Fund Hub page with family and friends to collect donations.
⭐VOLUNTEER for the Event:
We need volunteers throughout the day to help ensure the event runs smoothly.
👉 https://x.gldn.io/e/MjEW5TlsA1b

Follow along for more info and updates. The Fun Run is right around the corner -- we can't wait! 🐾🧡🖤

Congratulations to the Alma Campus CTE Student of the Month for April, Emma Verhaar! Emma is a senior in our Health Science Careers Medical Assisting class. Emma is a strong and compassionate leader, and she plans to become an ER nurse after she graduates. Awesome job, Emma!

Tomorrow is Preschool and Kindergarten Enrollment night!

When: April 8, 2026
Time: 4:30-7:00
Where: Luce Road ECLC

No need to pre-register, this is a drop in event!

Be sure to bring all necessary documents! If you have any questions call Mary Pratt at 989-463-1012 or Kimberly Hamad 989-466-7593

Reading Month may have come to an end, but April is School Library Month! Encourage your student to celebrate by checking out a great book at the library!

This Friday is an early release. If you need care for your student(s) please fill out one from for each child needing care.

Click here for the form --> https://forms.gle/GHW8D3RwBXYxKxU9A

Attending school every day is the goal, but we know unexpected illness can keep students away from the classroom. Practice healthy habits to prevent sickness. But if your child does get sick and cannot attend school, have a plan! Your child's teacher(s) and other dedicated school staff are here to help.

Today was the LAST day of Spring Break Camp! We had so much fun! Today was Color Wars day!

We made bracelets with colored beads, painted, finished building our robot Legos. In the afternoon we made oobleck, and other colored experiments and finished the day's activities with tie dying cinch sacs!

Day 3 of Spring Break Camp: Pajama Day

Campers came dressed in their comfortable clothes and enjoyed a fun, relaxed day together. They worked on word puzzles, built beds out of Legos, enjoyed popcorn and a movie, and even got outside to play in between the rain. They also started working on their robot car kits.

Today was all about S'mores!

We had fun doing an s'more assembly relay race, melt vs not melt trivia, worked as a group to tell how to make a s'more, and painted with marshmallows!

As a bonus, with the weather being so nice, we spent extra time outside doing sidewalk chalk and eating our snack.

A special thank you to Miss Tristen for bringing in brownie s'mores bars for an extra special treat!

Tomorrow is Pajama Day!!