☀️ SUMMER CHILD CARE ENROLLMENT AT LUCE ROAD IS OPEN! ☀️

Looking for safe, fun, and flexible summer care for your child? We’ve got you covered!

🌟 Open to ALL children ages 18 months – 12 years
🕕 Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🍎 Meals Included
🎨 Fun & Engaging Planned Activities All Summer Long
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Discounts Available for Families with 2 or More Children
📅 Flexible Scheduling – Parents can schedule the times needed for their student(s)!

Give your child a summer filled with fun, friends, and exciting activities in a safe and caring environment.

📢 Open to the community – your child does NOT have to currently attend Alma Public Schools to join our summer care program!

📞 Spots are limited – enroll today!

To start the enrollment fill out one form for each student here --> https://forms.gle/vXJKq9FMcCfnPA8T7
1 day ago, Ernest Conerly
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First-grade students celebrated National Sidewalk Chalk Day by creating bright and joyful sidewalk art across campus. Our second graders enjoyed a hands‑on learning adventure during their field trip to Impressions 5 Science Center. It was a wonderful week of creativity, exploration, and Panther pride. https://app.smore.com/n/3v5hw6-the-weekly-update-panther-pride
3 days ago, Kathy Konowalow
Attendance matters. 🐾
5 days ago, Alma Public Schools
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🐾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

6 days ago, Alma Public Schools
May 13th is a Late Start day! Luce Road will be offering late start childcare! Please fill out one form for each student needing care.

Fill out the form here --> https://forms.gle/FGXahXX24kF8Ydvx5
8 days ago, Ernest Conerly
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🐾Our Elementary PTO Fun Run event may be over (thank you to everyone who donated and participated in this awesome fundraiser!) but we are still collecting donations, and we are SO close to reaching our goal! Let's make it happen, Panther community!🐾

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!
Follow this link to make a contribution: https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/community-share-webpage/6835a37d505840.95093951
8 days ago, Alma Public Schools
Our school is buzzing with learning, growth, and connection, and this week’s newsletter features the moments that make our community shine. Take a quick look inside to see upcoming events, classroom celebrations, and ways to stay involved. Thank you for collaborating with us to make Hillcrest and Pine Avenue Elementary Schools such a special place for kids.
https://app.smore.com/n/sj0x6-the-weekly-update-panther-pride
10 days ago, Kathy Konowalow
🐾Every day matters here at APS!🐾
12 days ago, Alma Public Schools
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Congratulations to Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club Golden Apple winner Ashley Pickelmann, a Paraprofessional at Hillcrest Elementary! We are so lucky to have Ashley here at APS! 🍎
13 days ago, Alma Public Schools
Ashley with Golden Apple award
🐾The Elementary PTO Fun Run is TOMORROW! 🐾 The PTO funds so many great opportunities for our students. We are very fortunate to have these dedicated individuals here in the Panther community, working to ensure our students have unique and fun experiences in and out of the classroom. The Fun Run is the PTO's one big fundraiser, and they put so much work into making it happen. Learn more about what our awesome PTO does, and make sure to support this special event! It's sure to be a great time! 🧡🖤
https://www.almaelementarypto.org/
13 days ago, Alma Public Schools
We were honored to welcome representatives from the Michigan Department of Education(MDE) to APS today! During their visit, they observed math lessons and had the opportunity to see firsthand the engaging learning experiences taking place in our classrooms. As a participant in a state math grant, this visit provided a chance to showcase how our students and teachers are benefiting from these resources and the impactful work happening across our district.
15 days ago, John Helinski
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APS really is the place to be! Check out these fast facts about our top-notch buildings and grounds! 🐾🌟

16 days ago, Alma Public Schools
Fast Facts about APS Buildings and Grounds, including info about pool, bond and AHS turf field
Our Panthers had an exciting week of learning and connection! First graders enjoyed hands‑on ELA lessons, and second graders explored creative STEM challenges. We loved seeing so many families at Parent Teacher Connection Night, where 28 community partners joined us to support students and families—be sure to check out the photos in this newsletter. Looking ahead, our AEPTO Fun Run is coming up soon, and this important fundraiser helps support field trips, classroom resources, and enrichment for all students. https://app.smore.com/n/cr03z-the-weekly-update-panther-pride
17 days ago, Kathy Konowalow
Reminder: Our Alma Elementary annual Fun Run event is coming up fast! Mark your calendar for May 1! Your student and their class can help raise funds for their school and earn amazing prizes too!

Register students (FREE):
Registration is quick and free and students earn a wristband just for signing up.
👉 https://www.getmovinfundhub.com, School identifier: 5c741755e6ca4

🐾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.
👉 https://x.gldn.io/e/MjEW5TlsA1b
19 days ago, Alma Public Schools
PTO Fun Run Registration
Panthers know attendance matters!
19 days ago, Alma Public Schools
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We are so excited for the Elementary Art Show TONIGHT at Parent Teacher Connection Night at Donald L. Pavlik Middle School from 4-7 pm! Here's a quick peak behind-the-scenes of this special event! Hope to see you there! 🐾🎨

Don't forget to "like" this video & subscribe to our channel! We have great new APS content all the time -- you don't want to miss it!
https://youtu.be/19Yjss0svQ4
20 days ago, Alma Public Schools

🐾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/ 🐾

21 days ago, Alma Public Schools
🐾"What does Alma Public Schools mean to you?"🐾

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!

https://youtu.be/j-1h3d6uHH0?si=1kDpNz-FNt5d7wiA
24 days ago, Alma Public Schools
Our newsletter is filled with quick, meaningful updates that help you stay connected to everything happening at Alma Elementary. Inside, you’ll find important reminders, upcoming events, and celebrations of the great things your children are doing each day. We hope you’ll take a moment to read and stay engaged with our school community.
https://app.smore.com/n/tkzrxq-the-weekly-update-panther-pride
26 days ago, Kathy Konowalow
🐾Panthers know every day makes a difference. Attendance matters! 🐾
26 days ago, Alma Public Schools
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