Alma Public Schools

Hillcrest is so excited for our 2nd Parent Teacher Connection night! Although this is different from previous Parent Teacher Conferences, this is a great way for parents to get into our schools and connect with our teachers!! I would like to personally invite you to our Winter Fest Night from 5-7 pm, where we will be having fun "winter-themed" activities all throughout the building! Anyone who attends will get: -Free Student Ticket to Home Basketball Games that Night vs Frankenmuth -Free Adult Ticket to Home Basketball Games that Night vs Frankenmuth -Two Free Popcorns -Enter a drawing to win a $50 gift card at halftime of boys' basketball game After mid-year testing is complete in the next few weeks, teachers will be sending home scores and progress reports about your child. Please remember that all of our teachers are available during their daily planning time, by email, and by Rooms on the district app for any families that would like to communicate with staff.

Alma Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 due to road conditions. Luce Road Childcare will open at 7:00 AM for previously scheduled children.

Correction (including the flyer): Reminder about our Parent Teacher Connection Night, coming up THIS Friday, January 12th. Here is the Middle School Flyer:

🎶Do you wanna build a snowman🎶 #frozen

This morning, Alma High School, put the school into secure mode as we were dealing with a medical emergency. Everything is clear now and we're resuming normal operations.

Please make time to attend the High School Parent/Teacher Connection Night this Friday, January 12th. See images for details.

January marks Board of Education recognition month! Please join us in thanking the Alma Public Schools Board of Education members for their commitment and service to our community and district!

We are very excited to host our second Parent Teacher Connection Night on Friday, January 12, 2024.

APS is hiring! -Instructional Paraprofessional - (3 positions) -Special Education Paraprofessional - (2 positions) -Math Interventionist *Please see our website for postings.*

APS is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Bus Driver job fair in conjunction with Michigan Educational Transportation Services (METS). The event will take place on Thursday, January 11, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Alma High School. We are seeking dependable and qualified drivers and offer competitive wages, with Substitute positions starting at $18.00 and Daily Route at $20.00 per hour, as well as paid time off, a $500.00 sign-on bonus, attendance incentives, and 401k retirement savings options. Our team will be conducting on-the-spot interviews and hiring.

Be sure to mark your calendars for Friday, January 12th for this school year's second Parent Teacher Connection Night! Each building will be offering their own unique take on this event with the goal of enhancing connection and involvement in your student’s educational experience. Following these events, join us in supporting the Alma Panthers as they face off against the Eagles of Frankenmuth in the varsity boys basketball game at the Alma High School gymnasium. Each building will provide vouchers for free entry to this game for students and one accompanying adult as well as, one bag of popcorn each. Below you will find the informational flyers for each building, which contain event details and times. Should you want or need a one-on-one conversation with your student’s teacher, please feel free to reach out to them anytime utilizing the APS App, email, or phone to schedule a meeting at your convenience.

Welcome back from Winter Break, Panthers! School resumes tomorrow, Wednesday, January 3rd. We wish you all a successful start to the new year!

Wishing you and your family peace, health, happiness, and prosperity in the coming New Year. Season's Greetings! We will see everyone back on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Happy Holidays, Superintendent Stacey L- Criner

One of our favorite days of the year at Hillcrest, a visit from the HS Jazz Band for some Holiday tunes!! Have a GREAT break!! https://youtu.be/K4Ad7d5HWSg?si=yNEI7mkODUhe4pl7

Our elves enjoying a winter resort! ❄️

Spirit Week THIS Week for DLPMS:

A reminder of our festive days this week at Luce Road ECLC. I can't wait to see all of the read and green today for Merry Monday!

DLPMS Spirit Week 12/18-12/20:

A great night of music from our MS bands!!

First grade classes went to Dalis to the Rescue and delivered supplies that were donated. What a great way to get in the spirit of giving!!