On Friday, our CTE Health Science students participated in Join Hands Day! They spent their class time cutting out fabric to be used for assistive devices for patients in hospice and nursing homes. They worked diligently, making neck pillows, clothing coverings and other items. We are impressed with our students’ hard work – but we’re most proud of their kindness and compassion.
Check out this video on our YouTube to see these amazing CTE Health Science students – and don’t forget to give it a “Like” and subscribe to the channel, so you can stay up to date on all things APS!
https://youtu.be/iPgTS2Pulzw?si=ql-3P2bVWBIpDrg3
As part of March Reading Month, National Honor Society members went to our elementary schools and read to the students. They also donated their books to the classrooms.
Classes start April 7 and run 6 weeks (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 PM to 9 PM). The cost is $300, which covers material, tools and 12 classes. No prior welding experience is required. Register by April 3. For more information, contact Alicia Crowe at (989) 466-7549 or acrowe@almaschools.net.
*** Of course, this event will take a lot of work! Our PTO would greatly appreciate your support. There are a couple ways you can get involved and help make a positive impact for our students. The PTO is still looking for volunteers for the 6 pm – 8 pm Carnival shift. Here is a link to volunteer: https://x.gldn.io/e/ttPEngCRt1b. You can also help out by making a donation. Here is a link to the PTO Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JEUXBC5ODIT4?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawQlZllleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBzRGhqWVVxcFdPY2ExT2x2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqeqMpC8RV0Slo1f6ToUS9oRcke1lqts-v012Cp5rPJhoyvveB2E_FxJQuXl_aem_s-dTiWWEDXry7zTSEvH2sw. ***
We hope you might consider making a contribution or volunteering your time. Thank you!
-Special Education Teacher - Pine Avenue
-Early Elementary Teachers - K-5 (multiple positions)
(vacancies for the current school year & 2026-2027 school year)
"Working at APS is so much more than a job to me. I graduated from Alma in 1996, my wife teaches at AHS and my own children are students at Hillcrest and DLPMS. The relationships I have built with my students, athletes and co-workers are extremely important to me, but when you see a kid you've worked with gain confidence, understanding or success there are few better feelings."
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Also, don't forget to fill out the MiStudent Voice Parent Survey.
Link: https://kentisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHhVYvohGGD4Q6O?D_Code=29010&ParentGuardianSurvey
Below you’ll see some of our Trimester 2 attendance data as we reflect and work toward even stronger attendance in Trimester 3. Thank you for partnering with us to support student success!
Schedule your appointment today so they’re all set to play!
Did you see one of our amazing Panthers in the Gratiot County Herald?! AHS sophomore Andrew Dean Morgan took 3rd place in the national American Printing House for the Blind Abacus Bee! We are so proud of his accomplishment! Thank you to the Gratiot County Herald and Herald Correspondent Megan Neeley for the awesome feature!
*Please see our website for posting or contact Yvonne Neyer at yneyer@almaschools.net with any questions.*
Link to register: https://forms.gle/16FwEnh68zvQCMkp8
*Please see our website for posting or contact Yvonne Neyer at yneyer@almaschools.net with any questions.*
Congratulations to the following students on their achievements at the FFA State Convention:
Beth Swaton - Gold Academic Excellence and State Degree
Hanna Hutchinson - Outstanding Junior Award
Bryce Hutchinson - State Band
Great work, Panthers!
Once again, APS will be participating in the MI Student Voice Perception Survey for all parents and staff, and for students in grades 5-12th only.
The MI Student Voice Perception Survey helps schools better understand students’ experiences in school. The survey asks students and parents about their sense of engagement, belonging, and social-emotional learning so their voices can help guide school and district improvement efforts. This feedback provides a broader picture of school quality and helps inform decisions about instruction, supports, and school environments beyond academic test scores.
The Parent Survey will be open from Monday, March 9th, through 4 pm on Friday, March 20th.
APS Flyer-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KT0pLAIBBmEK7aizYHK63e0bOCliK0r0/view?usp=sharing
Link to Parent Survey-https://kentisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHhVYvohGGD4Q6O?D_Code=29010&ParentGuardianSurvey
