Our AHS exchange students who are currently in Germany, paired up with their friends from Germany this past fall. This is part of the LINKS program with the GIRESD. We will be highlighting the students for the next several days.
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AHS Forensics results from Saturday. Julia Palmer was a semifinalist in the informative competition. Landon Huntoon was 1st place in storytelling.
2 months ago, Dan Falor
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A group of AHS students flew out yesterday to visit our friends from Germany that were here in the fall. This is part of the LINKS program with GIRESD.
2 months ago, Dan Falor
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Our Career & Technical Education students gain amazing hands-on work experience every day at AHS. Check out what our Auto Technical students have been up to recently in our latest Alma Public Schools YouTube video! Thank you to Mr. Brake and the Auto Tech students for helping us get some great footage!

https://youtu.be/NTjwcz7JWZ8
2 months ago, Alma Public Schools
We have GREAT things happening at APS! Check out our MTSS Trimester 2 Update 2025-26.
Link:https://www.canva.com/design/DAHDNFx8lTI/wMZxh56iTZ-ARYZx2zieFA/edit?utm_content=DAHDNFx8lTI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

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
2 months ago, John Helinski
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This week's Panther Buck winners! Landon Courter, Hokoki Sickles, Adriana Fabela, Bentley Cromer, Landon Trecy
2 months ago, Dan Falor
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During Trimester 2, we saw some challenges with consistent attendance across the district. We know that winter illnesses played a big role in that, and we appreciate families doing their best during a tough season. As we move into Trimester 3 and leave the winter months behind, let’s work together to make regular attendance a priority. Being in school every day helps students stay connected, continue learning and finish the year strong!

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!
2 months ago, Alma Public Schools
AHS Tri 2 Data
DLMPS Tri 2 Data
Elementary Tri 2 Data
Congratulations to the new National Honor Society inductees!
2 months ago, Dan Falor
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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!

2 months ago, Alma Public Schools
Alma student featured in The Gratiot County Herald
Don't wait to purchase your yearbook. Spring into action before prices increase on April 1st!
2 months ago, Dan Falor
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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

2 months ago, John Helinski
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Alma FFA State Convention Awards: Beth Swaton- Gold Academic Excellence and State Degree Hanna Hutchinson - Outstanding Junior Award Bryce Hutchinson - State Band
2 months ago, Dan Falor
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Congrats to Mr. Tim Newman and the Alma High School Concert Band for earning straight one ratings at the District MSBOA Band Festival at Owosso High School.
2 months ago, John Helinski
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Math team members, Caleb Palmer, Nathanael Scates, Norah Kemler, Bentley Cromer, & Jesus Meza-Soto competed in a math competition today at UofM Flint. The team placed 4th in their division, missing the podium by one place. Nathanael Scates had a great day finishing 2nd in the Chalk Talk competition.
2 months ago, Dan Falor
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Attendance matters at APS. Encourage your student to participate in the classroom by joining in and asking questions! When students are engaged, they show up!
2 months ago, Alma Public Schools
Attendance graphic about encouraging participation

AHS Students - come check out the Robotics Club. It is held after school every Wednesday in our Pre-Engineering/Mechatronics Lab. We're looking to grow this program and bring back the competitive robotics team.

2 months ago, Dan Falor
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Did you know March is Music in Our Classrooms Month? To acknowledge this occasion and highlight the importance of music education, we would like to spotlight our amazing music programs here at APS. We know music education is important at every grade level, and we are proud to provide quality opportunities for all our students. One of these opportunities is our awesome middle/high school band program. Under Tim Newman’s direction, these students have consistently earned top ratings at concert band, marching band and jazz festivals.

Mr. Newman enjoys getting to know his students and seeing them grow, in some instances, over the course of seven years (from 6th grade band through senior year of high school). “My favorite part of teaching band at APS is seeing students grow as people, as a community and as musicians during the time I get to have them in class,” said Newman.

“Any student who engages with the skills necessary to be a successful musician is learning skills that will set them up for success in any future endeavor. A musician learns discipline, delayed gratification, perseverance, problem solving skills, relying on others and having others rely on you, responsiveness, patience, creativity, self-reflection and dedication just to name a few that first come to mind,” said Newman. “The present and future version of every student will benefit from developing these attributes. Further, music itself is important to study because it connects us with our humanity and helps us understand the world through sound. While one can appreciate music without learning to play or sing, I believe the best way to understand and connect with music is through making music firsthand, which is what students do in our music classes.”
2 months ago, Alma Public Schools
Alma High School Band 2025-2026
We are proud to recognize our latest Panthers in the Spotlight! These students were nominated by staff for consistently demonstrating what it means to be a Panther — showing respect to others, taking responsibility for their actions, and making choices that contribute to a safe and positive school environment. These are all students recognized. Not all students are pictured.

Adriana Fabela, Alayna Vidal, Alexa Palmer, Aliyah Sanders, Alli Sandro, Aubrey Bush, Audrey Whitman, Brendan Fransico, Brock Grabmeyer, Caleb Grant, Celia Ebnit, Chris Foland, Ciara Groce, Delaney Ortiz, Elias Oliva, Emily Currie, Gage Cardenas, Harley Drayton, Isaiah Martinez, Joe Sanger, Joshua Cruz, Kennedy Sparks, Logan Andrews, Mallory Miller, Orin Campbell, Phoenix Cintron, River Branham, Samantha Howe
2 months ago, Dan Falor
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Here is the current APS Aquatic Center schedule. Please note the extended hours on Tuesdays. We hope to see you at the pool!
2 months ago, Alma Public Schools
Updated APS pool schedule

Here are some a quick updates on our APS Aquatic Center facility:

- We are currently offering school-sponsored swim lessons for 2nd through 5th graders from 12:45 pm to 2:40 pm Monday through Thursday.

- The high school swim season has wrapped up so we are happy to provide additional swim time for community members. The Aquatic Center hours through April will be 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 3 pm to 4:30 pm.

- Finally, our water aerobics classes have switched from 9 am to 10 am Monday through Friday.

Please follow this link to complete the APS Pool Survey Interest form if you have not already. Your input is important and will help us improve upon our Aquatic Center facility and opportunities!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX0MozSj1NOHXRBIlMHpHgyOiUwIO0PrarUqKgmVC2HNSIIA/viewform?usp=header

2 months ago, Alma Public Schools