Alma Public Schools

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!!

APS is hiring an Elementary Resource Room Teacher! *Please see our website for posting.

APS is hiring! -Middle School Cheer Head Coach -Assistant Coach Specialist for Track & Field *Please see our website for postings.

What an amazing partnership and opportunity for our students!! https://www.alma.edu/news/science-program-returns-and-expands-to-benefit-local-middle-schoolers/

Superintendent, Stacey Criner, kicking off our Professional Development for K-5 teachers this morning and setting the tone for our work on curriculum today.

Alma High School's Late Start Schedule.

Our 2nd and 3rd graders were treated to an author visit today from Susan Collins Thoms as she talked about her book, The Twelve Days of Christmas in Michigan! What a great experience for our students!!

Mrs. Clark’s 8th Grade ELA students celebrated a Sub Squad victory on Kahoot while studying for their vocab test!

*Reminder* APS will have a LATE START day on Wednesday, 12/13/2023. The building start times for late start days are as follows: Luce Rd - 11:33 AM; Hillcrest - 11:38 AM; Pine Ave - 11:43 AM; Middle School and High School - 12 PM.

Parents and Guardians, please know the City of Alma will close Pine Avenue next week (Dec. 11-15) for utility work. ALL Pine Ave. Elementary traffic must come from the SOUTH and EXIT to the SOUTH. All drives will be accessible at Pine Ave. To ensure parents have ample time for traffic, playground supervision for students will begin at 7:35 a.m.

A little caroling today at Hillcrest during lunch to get in the Holiday spirit! https://youtu.be/2CT0z35eiHE

Choir Concert! Tickets are being sold by donation to choir families first. You may donate any amount, or just let Ms. Rowley know how many tickets you need. The primary goal of ticketing is to ensure that all families have a seat to watch their student perform. Any tickets not being used by choir families will be sold at the door and may be purchased for any donation amount. All funds donated will help to pay for choir related events like: the end of the year party, day trips, bonding activities, etc.

The City of Alma will be closing Pine Avenue next week (Dec. 11-15) for utility work. Please be advised that BOTH drives will be accessible into and out of the student lot at Alma High School. ALL traffic will need to come from the North and EXIT to the North. ALL Pine Ave. Elementary traffic will need to come from the SOUTH and EXIT to the SOUTH. All drives will be accessible at Pine Ave.

APS is hiring: -High School Assistant Principal -Paraprofessional *Please see our website for postings.*

National Honor Society is helping with Toys For Tots. Bring your donations to the basketball games this Friday.

Pine Avenue and PTO are looking forward to our Family Book Fair Night! The Book Fair will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. this evening.

Today our staff is wearing their "comfy clothes" and competing in a Rock, Paper, Scissors game... the top 3 winners will get a free lunch!! More to follow!