Alma Public Schools

APS is hiring! -After School Tutoring Lead Teacher - (2 positions) Grant Funded -After School Teaching Assistant - (2 positions) *Please see our website for posting.*

Our Public Safety/Criminal Justice CTE program took a tour of the Gratiot County Courthouse.

Mrs. Campbell's Humanities class learned about mosaics and made mosaic cookies.

From Hillcrest: RESCHEDULED PTC-Wednesday, January 31 I would like to personally invite you to our Winter Fest Night from 5-7 pm, where we will have fun "winter-themed" activities throughout the building!

Our 7th and 8th grade basketball teams ready for their first away game! Go beat Carrollton!! Looking sharp boys!

DLPMS has rescheduled our Parent Connection Night for Thursday, January 25th. If you had an appointment scheduled, we will be contacting you to reschedule.

Alma High School students taking an Early Literacy class were able to gain experience by reading to Hillcrest students! What a great experience for both groups of students!

APS 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.

Due to back road conditions, Alma Public Schools will be operating on our delayed start schedule today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Luce Rd. Childcare will open at 7:00 for previously scheduled children.

Safety is a top priority. Alma Public Schools' staff is participating in school safety professional training today. With no students on site and in partnership with Alma Police Department and Secure Environment Consultants, our staff will participate in scenario training. We will use our internal alarms and PA. Please do not be alarmed if you see police presence at Alma High School.

Pine Avenue's Parent Teacher Connection Night has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 23, 2023. We look forward to seeing our Pine Panthers and their families.

Due to the drifting back roads, Alma Public Schools will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024. Luce Road Childcare will open at 7:00 AM.

Reminder for Monday, Jan. 12th:

Early Release on Monday-Hillcrest Dismissal at 11:38 am. Students will be able to order a lunch or can bring their own and will have time to eat in class before the end of the day.

Happy Snow Day! Panther parents, please be reminded of our PTO Meeting Monday, January 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center.

Back by popular demand! Another Snow Day....Another Hillcrest Facebook Live Read Aloud! Today at 10am!

Gratiot County is under a winter storm warning. Due to expected hazardous conditions, heavy snow, and high winds, Alma Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 12, 2024. Luce Rd. childcare will also be closed. Stay Warm, Stay Safe

Don't Forget! The APS Transportation and METS teams are here today at Alma High School holding interviews for Bus Drivers!

For the safety and wellbeing of all , the Parent Teacher Connection Night events scheduled across the district for Friday, January 12th are postponed due to the anticipated winter storm. Once finalized, each building will release details of their rescheduled events.

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.