🐾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
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Fundraising ends at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. The minimum donation amount is $10. Every dollar goes toward funding wonderful experiences for our elementary school students! We appreciate your support so much!
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APS really is the place to be! Check out these fast facts about our top-notch buildings and grounds! 🐾🌟
Register students (FREE):
Registration is quick and free and students earn a wristband just for signing up.
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🐾Earn AWESOME Prizes🐾
All students who register receive a wristband!
⭐Level Prizes
• $20 – Yellow
• $30 – Pink
• $45 – Green
• $60 – Red
• $75 – Blue
• $100 – Purple
⭐Classroom Incentive:
The class that raises the most will win a pizza or ice cream party
⭐Grade-Level Incentive:
The grade that raises the most will earn extra recess + popsicles
⭐Raffle Prizes Include: (*For every $25 raised over $100, students will receive a raffle ticket to be entered into one of the following prize draws.*)
• Impression 5 tickets
• Mid Michigan Children’s Museum passes
• Detroit Tigers tickets (with parking!)
• Whitecaps tickets (with parking!)
• NCG Cinema movie passes
• Launch Family Entertainment passes
• Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum passes
Looking for another great way to get involved?
We need volunteers throughout the day to help ensure the event runs smoothly.
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🐾When it comes to choosing your child’s school, we know there are infinite factors to consider. With some schools, you might feel like you are sacrificing one great thing for another. Not at APS. We are awesome across the board – and we have the data to support that. Here are a handful of quick facts about just a few of our awesome programs here at APS:
⭐The AHS Concert Band has earned 22 straight Division 1 Ratings at the MSBOA District level. (And we offer Marching and Jazz Band as well!)
⭐The Middle School Choir earned Division 1 Ratings at District and will be performing at State in May. (Can’t wait to support our Middle School Panthers!)
⭐The AHS Choir will be performing at Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park at the end of May. (Counting down the days until this fun trip!)
⭐The Alma High School Drama class performs three productions throughout the school year, including a musical. (Their last show, The Crucible, was amazing!)
⭐There are multiple opportunities for AHS students to take AP and Dual Enrollment Classes to earn college credit, as well as get on the job training as a Co-Op student. (These experiences set our students up for success after high school!)
⭐All our K-5 students have five different Encore classes each week, including Art, Music, PE, Social/ Emotional Learning and STEM. (Talk about well-rounded students!)
⭐The LINKS program allows AHS students to partner with a German student for opportunities for an exchange program. (What an amazing travel opportunity!)
⭐Our 3rd Grade takes a trip to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes to learn more about Michigan geography and history. (Beautiful destination and incredible history!)
⭐Spanish students have the opportunity to travel to a Spanish speaking country to be immersed in the language. (What a fantastic way to apply classroom skills in the real world!)
Here at APS, we know how important it is to be well-rounded, so we make sure our students have every opportunity to explore a variety of unique subjects. We foster creativity and curiosity at every stage. From performing arts to STEM to language, your student is sure to find something they are passionate about here at Alma! The School of Choice window is right around the corner. See why APS is the perfect choice for your student: https://www.almaschools.net/ 🐾
That's what we asked Mrs. Wickes' 3rd graders here at Alma's Hillcrest Elementary. Visit Mrs. Wickes' class and learn why APS is such a special place to go to school! Don't forget to "like" this video and subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss great Panther content!
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In May 2025, voters approved a $29,945,000 bond to fund district improvements here at Alma Public Schools. This funding is crucial in keeping our schools up-to-date and secure for years to come. One of the many renovations underway here at APS involves significant updates to the playgrounds at our Hillcrest and Pine Avenue elementary schools. 🐾
Today, we welcomed a visitor from Sinclair Recreation to talk to members of our Hillcrest and Pine Avenue Student Council. These students (one from each Hillcrest classroom and two from each Pine Avenue classroom) were selected by their peers to represent our elementary schools -- and they did a fantastic job. The council discussed and voted on playground renovations; they chose equipment styles and color schemes. Together, these students reflected on the reality that they were not only selecting elements of their own playground, but designing a recreational space that Alma elementary students will enjoy for up to 30 years! 🐾
Renovations are scheduled to begin this summer and will be completed by the 2026-27 schoolyear. We are so excited to see our students' vision become our schools' new playgrounds! 🐾
