


⭐The School of Choice window is open until June 2nd! ⭐
Find out why APS is the best place for your student: https://www.almaschools.net/page/school-of-choice-for-26-27-school-year

Panthers show up well-rested and ready to learn!
🐾Attendance matters!🐾

⭐Grade/Subject: 3rd grade teacher, and this is my 4th year at Alma Public Schools.
⭐Favorite part of teaching at APS: My favorite thing about working at Alma Public Schools is the tight-knit, warm environment that's so thoughtfully fostered here. I enjoy getting to work with dedicated professionals that help me become a better teacher each day and building a community of learners. I also love being the student council advisor at Hillcrest Elementary and being an assistant coach for Football and middle school Basketball this past year.
⭐Hobbies & Interests: Outside of school my hobbies are spending family time with my wife and son, attending MSU Football & Hockey games and playing in an Adult Hockey League.
















Current 6th - 8th graders in Gratiot or Isabella Counties can explore hands-on career pathways at TWO campus locations this summer, June 8-11. Follow link for more info:
https://www.gi-tec.com/student-services/summer-camp/





🐾We are currently accepting School of Choice applications. Here are some key details you should know if you are interested in sending your child to APS through the School of Choice program:
⭐The application window opens May 4, 2026 and will close on June 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
⭐If needed, a random selection process will be conducted on June 3, 2026.
⭐Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
⭐Letters of acceptance, denials and waitlists will be mailed within 15 days of the deadline.
⭐First day of school: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⭐Students accepted through Schools of Choice must be fully enrolled and in attendance by the end of the first week of school Friday, August 28, 2026. Failure to meet this requirement may result in forfeiture of placement.
🐾For the APS School of Choice application, Gratiot/Isabella Counties Schools of Choice brochure and additional info, follow this link:
https://www.almaschools.net/page/school-of-choice-for-26-27-school-year




Yesterday, Mrs. Clark's ELA students learned about the literary device allusion as it pertains to The Outsiders. Students discussed Robert Frost's poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" and talked about the fleeting beauty in life and the importance of enjoying beautiful experiences while we can. Here they are, "staying gold" in the beautiful blooming trees in front of our building. 🌸💮🐾






