At Alma Public Schools, we are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and ready to learn.
Our Panther Cub Programs continue to grow, providing more opportunities for our youngest learners and families! From preschool and childcare to before/after school care and summer programs, we are proud to offer a variety of options that support learning, playing, and growing together while meeting the needs of our community.
Check out all the great things happening with our Panther Cubs!
🧡🖤 Relationships Matter at APS! When students feel connected, supported, and valued at school, they are more likely to show up every day! Together, we can build strong relationships and help our students Strive for Fewer Than 5!
No school on October 19th (Monday)!
🐾 School’s out. Fun is ON!
Alma Public Schools is closed October 19, 2026. Panther Cub NO SCHOOL CARE is available for PreK–5th grade—50 spots!
🎨 Games, creative play, and hands-on fun!
🍎 Breakfast, lunch, and snack included!
Full Day: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM • $50
School Day: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM • $40
📞 Contact the Luce Road office to reserve your spot! or Complete the Google form - https://forms.gle/iCbMQGLPYZrWqeRU8
Our teachers and staff know how to bring the fun and keep the Panther spirit going! ❤️🖤
Wishing all of our Hillcrest families a wonderful weekend! 🐾✨
We are so proud to celebrate our September Students of the Month! These students have been recognized for demonstrating our **ROARS expectations**—Respect Others, Act Responsibly, and Be Safe—while also showing kindness, effort, and a positive attitude each day. 🐾
Congratulations to all of our September Students of the Month! We are proud of the way you are helping make Hillcrest Elementary a great place to learn and grow. 💙
**Keep roaring, Panthers!** 🐾👏
Third grade: Kadyn Washington, Hazel Brooks-Gillies, Reese Smith, Isabel Castillo, Braelyn Tice.
Second grade: Ivy Moffett, Bonnie Tiernan, Kali Quiroz, Lauren Wickes, Mikaya Boykins, Noah Herrick
First grade: Zion Gutierrez, Deklan Tice, Owen Frisbie, Ezra Ockert, Elliott Sommerville, Emilia Rowe (not pictured)
We are off to a strong start! During the first 20 days of school, the percentage of APS students considered chronically absent decreased from 23.66% last year to 17.93% this year—a decrease of nearly 6 percentage points!
Even more encouraging, when we compare the same groups of students from last year to this year, chronic absenteeism decreased from 24.12% to 17.73%, with 10 of the 12!
Thank you for staying connected and helping us make sure our families are up to date! 🐾
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📢 NOW ENROLLING AT ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS! 🧡🖤
Give your child the best start with Panther Cubs and GSRP at the Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center! Whether you're looking for nurturing childcare, a play-based toddler preschool experience, or a FREE 4-year-old preschool program, we have options for your family.
🐾 Panther Cubs Childcare - 2 Spots Available
• Ages 18½ months – 30 months
• Year-round care
• Safe, nurturing, play-based environment: including music, library and PE
🐾 Panther Cubs Childcare - 2 Spots Available
• Ages 2½ months – 31/2 years
• Year-round care
• Safe, nurturing, play-based environment: including music, library and PE
🎨 Panther Cubs Toddler Pre-School Experience - 2 Spots Available
• 3-year-old- 4year preschool
• HighScope® Curriculum
• All-day themed, play-based learning : including music, library and PE
• Before and after care available
🎓 GSRP (Great Start Readiness Program) - 10 Spots Available
• FREE preschool for eligible 4-year-olds
• High-quality early learning: including music, library and PE
• Transportation, before/after care, and Friday learning options available
Every child deserves a place to learn, play, grow, and succeed, and we'd love to welcome your family to ours!
📞 Questions or ready to enroll?
Call 989-466-7593
📧 almachildcare@almaschools.net
📍 Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center
Enrollment is happening now—spaces are limited, so don't wait! 🧡🐾
Healthy students = more days at school and more opportunities to learn! 🍎📚
Every day matters!
Check it out for updates on Homecoming, Fall Conferences, our Halloween Costume Drive, and important safety lessons happening at Hillcrest.
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1st Grade-Green
2nd Grade-Blue
3rd Grade-Red
Halloween Costume Drive
