Do you know someone interested in becoming a K-12 Director/Supervisor of Special Education? If so, it is not too late to apply. Send the requested application materials to Stacey Criner, Superintendent scriner@almaschools.net before 4:00 PM on Monday, January 3, 2022.
I hope this message finds you well and enjoying family time and the holiday season.
I am writing to inform parents and the community that Mrs. Showers has decided to go back into the classroom in a neighboring district and leave administration. Although this is a loss and significant mid-year change for DLPMS, it is also an opportunity for APS to strengthen our whole system.
I am pleased to announce that Nick O’Neill, DLPMS Dean of Students, will be stepping up as Interim Principal for the remainder of this school year. His familiarity and stability with the district and building will ensure continuity for students and parents.
Furthermore, APS has posted a K-12 Director/Supervisor of Special Education position. The selected applicant will be assigned to DLPMS as administrative support this year as well.
Please feel free to reach out to Mr. O’Neill, noneill@almaschools.net or myself, Stacey Criner, scriner@almaschools.net with any questions.
What a joy to listen to the APS Band play in the hall this morning.
As we continue to update you regarding the safety protocols in our schools, we wanted to be sure that you all are aware of a “challenge” that is currently being led by the social media platform, Tik Tok. This evening we learned of a nation-wide challenge on Tik Tok, encouraging users to make threats of violence against their schools on Friday, December 17th.
Once again, we are asking for your help as parents/guardians. Please talk to your children about this type of social media challenge and encourage them to speak out against it. Remind your students of the consequences of this behavior. Sometimes our students do not realize the serious consequences or threats to the safety of our schools and community until it is too late.
There have been no threats specific to APS. This is informational only.
Had an amazing time tonight at the High School Bands Holiday Concert. Kudos Mr. Newman! The Concert Band, Big Band, Jazz Ensemble and Combined Jazz Band all performed their pieces with AHS pride and true talent.
DLPMS is hosting the first ever TVC MS Overall Wrestling Meet at Alma High School tonight. Best of luck to all 15 participating schools and the 200+ individual wrestlers competing at this event.
Due to the impact of flu, COVID and other illness of staff, Alma Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, December 10, 2021. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Please click on this link to review the December 9th Parent Newsletter
https://5il.co/12zdi
Beautiful voices chamber singers, nice job at the concert tonight!
The first of our holiday concerts. The choir sounds great!
The team is doing great!
Alma High School is a great place to be tonight. Wrestling meet happening now, Choir concert begins at 7:00.
Please review the school safety letter from Alma Public Schools.
Click the following link to view the RESD School Safety letter. https://5il.co/12npy
AHS students watching A Christmas Carol at Oakland University. It's great to have a field trip again! All made possible from grants from Gratiot County Community Foundation and the Pine River Arts Council.
November Panthers in the Spotlight!
APS is excited to announce the hire of our new High School Assistant Principal. Eric Huff was Board approved tonight and will officially rejoin our Panther team on Monday, November 29, 2021. We look forward to Mr. Huff's contribution to our future High School success.
This week's APS staff spotlight is on Paula Dennison. Paula has worked in the district for 11 years. She has been a preschool assistant in the past and this year is the Luce Road Food Service Coordinator. She is an awesome lunch lady! She makes sure Luce Road breakfasts and lunches run smoothly for GSRP Preschool, ECSE, Head Start, Kindergarten and 1st grade kiddos. The best part of her job is making connections with kids. She loves to spend time with her family and loves to go backpacking. She also plays the trombone! The best advise she has been given is to be part of the solution, not the problem.
Thank you Paula for sharing your huge heart at Luce Road!
Looking for a child vaccination location? Look no further.
APS New Quarantine Information
https://bit.ly/APSNovember21QUpdate