Thank you to all of the families who were able to join us for our first Family Literacy Night tonight! It was great to see everyone enjoying the activities and family time.




We are hosting our first Family Literacy Night for all Prek-1st grade families. Please join us if you are able, we will begin at 5:30pm at Luce Road ECLC. We look forward to seeing you!
Reminder: Session 2 of "Parenting the Love and Logic Way" is tonight, Dec. 6. We will meet in the Music & Movement Room at Luce Road ECLC, 5:30-7:00pm. You can RSVP to Luce Road main office (989-463-1012). We look forward to seeing you!
I was invited to share one of my favorite books "One Smile" with a Kindergarten classroom this week. They then wrote about who they will smile at! It's amazing how one smile can change someone's day!

PTO meets TONIGHT at 6:30pm!
Join us at Pine Avenue for our monthly meeting. Free childcare is provided. We welcome all families to attend!

It’s the last week to participate in Coins for a Cause! Don’t forget to have your students bring in spare change. All of the money raised goes to Gratiot County Hope House to support their homeless shelter. The classroom that raises the most will win a PIZZA PARTY! 🍕

Due to slick road conditions, Alma Public Schools is closing today, Friday, November 18, 2022.

Join us at the next PTO Meeting! We meet on Monday at 6:30pm at Pine Avenue Elementary. Hope to see you there!

RSV infections and hospitalizations are on the rise in Michigan, and MMDHD would like to help educate families. Please see the infographic for more information.

Reminder-
This Friday is a half day of school. It is also the last day of Trimester 1.
For individual release times- https://www.almaschools.net/page/start-end-times

Reminder-
This Friday is a half day of school. It is also the last day of Trimester 1.
For individual release times- https://www.almaschools.net/page/start-end-times

November is Homeless Awareness Month and we’re excited to be partnering with United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties to raise money for Gratiot County Hope House through a coin war challenge called “Coins for a Cause”! Start saving and collecting your coins to send with your student! The classroom that raises the most amount of money will win a PIZZA PARTY! 🍕

PreK, K, and 1st grade classrooms had their first nutrition lesson this week from Gratiot Isabella ISD. These students were excited to put their gift to use today.

During the month of November, Alma Public Schools is partnering with United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties to raise money for Gratiot County Hope House! United Way is committed to matching all funds raised (up to $10,000) so now’s your chance to double your donation! Please send your coins in with your student before the end of the month, thank you!

Our youngest Panthers cheering on the Alma High School Cross Country team as they head off to States! Good luck Panthers!




Thank you to Dr. Yates for sharing your knowledge to continue to support APS special education paraprofessionals in their learning path!

Paraprofessional staff is also receiving CHAMPS training today, under the leadership of Mrs. Hahn. APS is committed to providing professional development surrounding the district goals to all staff.


Mr. Huff is leading members of the APS Custodial, Maintenance, Food Service Teams, along with Administrative Secretaries, Central Office staff, Paraprofessionals, Transportation Department, and other non-certified teaching staff member in ALICE training and reviewing safety protocols this morning.

APS teachers are diving into a day of professional learning, focused on the CHAMPS framework and continued work on building a comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Support.


November is Homeless Awareness Month and we’re excited to be partnering with United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties to raise money for Gratiot County Hope House through a coin war challenge called “Coins for a Cause”! Start saving and collecting your coins to send with your student! The classroom that raises the most amount of money will win a PIZZA PARTY! 🍕

