Alma Public Schools

🐾We are currently accepting School of Choice applications. Here are some key details you should know if you are interested in sending your child to APS through the School of Choice program:

⭐The application window opens May 4, 2026 and will close on June 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
⭐If needed, a random selection process will be conducted on June 3, 2026.
⭐Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
⭐Letters of acceptance, denials and waitlists will be mailed within 15 days of the deadline.
⭐First day of school: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⭐Students accepted through Schools of Choice must be fully enrolled and in attendance by the end of the first week of school Friday, August 28, 2026. Failure to meet this requirement may result in forfeiture of placement.

🐾For the APS School of Choice application, Gratiot/Isabella Counties Schools of Choice brochure and additional info, follow this link:
https://www.almaschools.net/page/school-of-choice-for-26-27-school-year

🐾Our CTE classes here at Alma High School are ALWAYS doing something interesting!🐾 Visit our Pre-Engineering students who had their Sea Perch Race in the Alma High School pool on Tuesday! ⭐

https://youtu.be/zaC0CLn6H-w

🐾Visit some of our awesome Alma High School Agriscience students as they prepare for the FFA Plant Sale!🐾

🌟Don't forget to "like" this video & subscribe to the APS YouTube channel, so you never miss great Panther content!🌟
https://youtu.be/m3OJvaFKD4o

🌟This week, our firefighting students got hands-on experience with one of the most critical skills in emergency response: vehicle extrication.

Extrication training focuses on safely and efficiently removing victims from vehicles involved in accidents. Students are learning how to assess a scene, stabilize damaged vehicles and use specialized tools like hydraulic cutters, spreaders and rams to gain access to patients. Every step is performed with precision and teamwork, ensuring the safety of both the victim and the rescuers. This process teaches our students skills like critical thinking under pressure, communication and delivering patient care in high stress environments.

🐾We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Gratiot Towing for generously donating vehicles for our students to train on.🐾

🐾Here at APS, we know the importance of connecting with the greater community. Strong connections benefit students and their families so much. We are very proud to partner with local colleges and universities to welcome their education students into our classrooms and spaces. There is so much our APS students can learn from these future educators and so much they can learn from our students.🐾

APS really is the place to be! Check out these fast facts about our top-notch buildings and grounds! 🐾🌟