Today, Hillcrest Student Council members began their Safety Patrol duties to help make sure students are being safe and following their ROARS.




Many of our classes at Hillcrest were able to experience all different types of learning activities today, thanks to REMC (Regional Educational Media Center). These are materials that teachers can check out for student use.




Can a solid change into a gas without becoming a liquid first? Can we speed that process up? Check out the sixth graders investigating the process of Sublimation. SCIENCE RULES!!










Alma Public Schools will be closed today, Thursday, December 5, 2024. Childcare will open at 7:00 AM for those registered to attend.

Third graders learning division in many ways, including representing equal groups with models.




It's December!! That means our Elves are up to mischief! The Floor is LAVA !!
Wow!! Our students at Hillcrest did a great job brining in change for Coins for a Cause! We are so happy to partner with United Way to help raise awareness for homelessness in Gratiot County.


Students at Hillcrest are back at it working hard this morning!!





The application window for the Sex Education Advisory Board (SEAB) has been extended! We're still seeking passionate individuals to join us for the December 2024 – December 2025 term.
New Deadline: Applications will now be accepted through December 5th, 2024.
The SEAB plays a vital role in ensuring our comprehensive sexual health program is effective and meets the needs of our students. We're looking for a diverse group of individuals representing various viewpoints within the community.
Available Positions:
Non-staff representatives from:
Hillcrest Elementary (2 positions); Pine Avenue Elementary (2 positions);Donald L. Pavlik Middle School (2 positions), Alma High School (9th/10th grade - 2 positions, 11th/12th grade - 2 positions)
Clergy (2 positions)
Community Health Department Representative (1 position)
Family Practice Provider (1 position)
High School Student Representative (1 position)
To learn more about the SEAB and apply, please visit: https://www.almaschools.net/page/sex-education-advisory-board
Once you've completed your application, you can submit it electronically to:
Superintendent Criner: scriner@almaschools.net
or
Nikky Holton: nholton@almaschools.net
The Alma Public Schools Board of Education will vote on new members during their December 9th, 2024 meeting.
The first graders had an eventful afternoon with their take on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and a Friendsgiving!!










We ended our Spirit Days with Pajama Day! Getting comfy before the LOOOONG weekend!! 🦃🌽🥔🏈






We have a lot of turkeys in the building this week! So neat to see the student's creativity!










There was an accident after school at the corner of Pine Avenue and Washington. It did not involve Alma Public Schools' staff or students. Alma Police Department and the appropriate responders handled the situation. Bus arrivals home may be slightly later than usual.

Our 2nd graders were able to go to the Alma College Science Blowout and learn about chemistry, health science, leaves, and bats!! We are so lucky to have great partnerships with Alma College to provide these opportunities for our students!










APS is hiring Lunchroom Aides - Part-time (2 positions)
*Please see our website for posting.*
* Reminder *
APS is accepting applications for the Sex Education Advisory Board now through Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 for the following December 2024 - December 2025 term. Please follow this link to learn about the SEAB and to apply: https://www.almaschools.net/page/sex-education-advisory-board
Once you have completed the application, please return to Superintendent Criner at scriner@almaschools.net or Nikky Holton at nholton@almaschools.net.
Positions Available:
Non-staff: Hillcrest (2 positions), Pine Avenue (2 positions), Middle School (2 positions), High School 9/10 grade (2 positions), High School 11/12 grade (2 positions), Clergy (2 positions), Community Health Department (1 position), Family Practice Provider (1 position) and High School Student (1 position).
The Alma Public Schools Board of Education will vote on members during the December 9th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting.
A few Fall Sprit Days pics for you! We started out with Squad Day (clearly Christmas is on our minds ) and today is Camouflage Day! TOMORROW is Silly Socks and Crazy Hair!!



We are so lucky to have CMU STEM back this week working with our 2nd graders. Check out these fun experiences!








APS is hiring a GSRP Teacher Assistant!
*Please see our website for posting.*
Alma Public Schools is closed today, Monday, November 18, 2024.

