Alma Public Schools

APS is hiring an Administrative Assistant - Student Services & Athletics!

*Please see our website for posting or contact Yvonne Neyer at yneyer@almaschools.net with any questions.*

Our Around the World adventure is officially underway! Check out our week 1 newsletter for a look at the fun, learning, and memories made during our "trip" to Canada!

🐾We had a blast hosting CTE Summer Camp at the Alma Campus for the first time! What an awesome week of fun, experiential learning! We were so impressed with the effort these students consistently put forth throughout the week!🐾

We would like to extend our thanks to the Gratiot County Community Foundation for making this camp possible!🧡🖤

8th-12th grade Girls - Don't miss out on the StrongHER workouts! This is a great opportunity.

Summer Care Camp is in full swing here at Luce Road. We are taking our passports and traveling the world this summer. This week we are in CANADA. We can't wait to share more of our adventures this summer!

The CTE Summer Camp Automotive students received some awesome "swag bags" from Auto Value this morning! This kind of community support means so much, and the thoughtful gesture was so appreciated. It certainly made our Automotive students' morning!☀️ Thank you, Auto Value! 🚗🔧🧰⚙️

APS is hiring an Elementary Principal for Hillcrest Elementary!

*Please see our website for posting or contact Yvonne Neyer at yneyer@almaschools.net with any questions.*

CTE Summer Camp is off to a great start! The students are having fun while gaining awesome hands-on learning experience! We are looking forward to the rest of the week! ☀️🐾

We’re excited to share our summer office hours!

During the summer months, office hours will be adjusted as staff support bond work and prepare for the upcoming school year.

Summer Hours:

June 8 – June 26: Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Friday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
June 29 – July 31: Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
August 3 – August 14: Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Friday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Beginning August 17: Regular school hours resume

Wishing you a safe and wonderful summer!

We’re excited to share that bond work is officially underway! As we begin this next phase of growth and improvement, we want to keep you informed and make it easy to reach our office staff during the transition.

Starting today, Monday, June 8, Hillcrest and Pine phone lines will be routed through the Middle School, where staff are currently located.

Please use the contacts below for your child’s school office:

Hillcrest: Naomi Snider (Guidance Office) 989-463-3113
Pine: Carrie Bailey (former SRC room) 989-466-7651

Please note: Hillcrest and Pine staff do not currently have access to the Middle School front entrance. If the Middle School office is closed, please call for assistance with entry if in-person support is needed.

Thank you for your patience and support as we move through this exciting transition together.

Check out these awesome photos from our friends at Arbor Grove Assisted Living! It was amazing to see so many smiling faces and sweet messages for our students! The Alma community is truly so special, and we appreciate all the kindness they show to the Panthers! Thank you to the kind residents and wonderful staff at Arbor Grove who helped make our students' last day of school extra special! 🧡🖤

🐾We have some very exciting news to share this morning from our AHS band! Zach Thelen was recently accepted as a member of the Michigan State University Drumline! This is a huge accomplishment, and we are so proud of Zach! 🐾

🌟🎶Let's hear from APS band director Tim Newman!
"Zachary Thelen, a 2026 Alma High School senior, will be marching with the prestigious Michigan State University Drumline this coming fall. The MSU Drumline is one of the premier collegiate drumlines in the country and performs as part of the Spartan Marching Band and also performs as an individual unit. The MSU drumline, under the direction of John Webber, is made up of students from across the country. Zach completed a rigorous, highly competitive audition process to become a member of the tenor drum section. Earning a spot on the MSU Drumline is a comparable accomplishment to a student-athlete earning a spot on a Division 1 athletic team."

"To prepare for the audition, Zach took private lessons from a past section leader of the MSU drumline, attended regular drumline sessions in East Lansing, participated in the MSU Drumline Summer Camp the past several years, and of course rigorously practiced. Zach competed in two rounds of auditions this past spring leading to his being selected for the open spot in the tenor drum section. When asked what this accomplishment means to him, Zach replied 'Through discipline and sacrifice, I was able to work my way to success, and while it demanded most of my personal time and energy, I don't regret how I prioritized my practice. It's a dream come true, and I can't wait for the fall season to start!' Zach will practice with the drumline throughout the summer before becoming a full time MSU student, majoring in political science this fall. "

Congratulations, Zach! 🐾

🐾We had a FUN last day to wrap up an AWESOME school year at Pine Ave. Elementary! Our staff made the day a huge success, bringing enthusiasm and encouraging signs (and in a couple cases, their funny inflatable costumes!) to cheer on our students!🐾

🌟Our 5th graders walked through the halls one last time before heading to Donald L. Pavlik Middle School in the fall! It was so special to see our young Panthers celebrate this exciting milestone! We know there are great things in store for our soon-to-be 6th graders! 🌟

🐾☀️Have an awesome summer, Panthers!☀️🐾

Last night, our 8th graders had one final celebration before they begin high school in the fall! 🐾🎉 Thank you to all the family, friends and supporters who came out and made this evening so special for our awesome students! We enjoyed a performance by our 7th grade band under the direction of Mr. Newman and the National Anthem performed by our 8th grade choir under the direction of Mr. Cadena. Thank you to AHS Class of 2026 Valedictorian Claire Bloss for delivering Farewell Remarks. It was wonderful to have Claire join us and impart some of her wisdom to our youngest AHS students. The festivities concluded with a dance! 💃🏼🕺

🐾Great work this year, Panthers! Now onto high school!🐾