Due to back road conditions, Alma Public Schools will be operating on our delayed start schedule today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Luce Rd. Childcare will open at 7:00 for previously scheduled children.

Safety is a top priority. Alma Public Schools' staff is participating in school safety professional training today. With no students on site and in partnership with Alma Police Department and Secure Environment Consultants, our staff will participate in scenario training. We will use our internal alarms and PA. Please do not be alarmed if you see police presence at Alma High School.

Reminder about temperatures and recesses. Bundle Up this week!

Due to the drifting back roads, Alma Public Schools will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024. Luce Road Childcare will open at 7:00 AM.

Happy Snow Day! Panther parents, please be reminded of our PTO Meeting Monday, January 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center.

Gratiot County is under a winter storm warning. Due to expected hazardous conditions, heavy snow, and high winds, Alma Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 12, 2024. Luce Rd. childcare will also be closed.
Stay Warm, Stay Safe
All Luce Road ECLC families are invited to our Family Glow Night, Friday, January 12, 3:30-7:00pm. There will be fun glow activities, snacks, and take home materials.
Anyone that attends will receive:
Free Student Ticket to the Home Basketball Game that Night vs Frankenmuth
Free Adult Ticket to the Home Basketball Game that Night vs Frankenmuth
Two Free Popcorns
Enter a drawing to win $50 gift card at halftime of the boys basketball game
We look forward to seeing you Friday, January 12!

Wishing you and your family peace, health, happiness, and prosperity in the coming New Year. Season's Greetings! We will see everyone back on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Happy Holidays,
Superintendent
Stacey L- Criner

Superintendent, Stacey Criner, kicking off our Professional Development for K-5 teachers this morning and setting the tone for our work on curriculum today.

Please be advised-
APS has been made aware that text messages have been sent out stating that it is "Stacey Criner" asking for donation gift cards. Please know this is a SCAM. I am not sending messages via text. We are not collecting gift card donations.
Due to bus driver illness, students riding bus G will be picked up an hour late today. If your child rides bus G, you will receive a call from the transportation department. We apologize for the inconvenience.

FRIDAY-End of 1st Trimester-Half Day for HS ONLY

Our child care classroom engaged in several fall activities today. The cat masks were a fan favorite!




Reminder, tomorrow is a late start day. School begins at 11:33am, student drop-off begins at 11:03am. Students will have lunch when they enter the building.

Luce Road students and families enjoyed celebrating Fall Festival today! It was wonderful to see so many families engaging in activities together. Thank you for joining us today!





This is a reminder that fall festival is Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 1:00-2:30pm. You must have an approved volunteer form on file in order to attend with your child. Please contact the main office if you have any questions or concerns at 989-463-1012. Thank you!

Please don't be alarmed we had multiple police cars and an ambulance respond to a medical need at Luce Road ECLC. The concern has been addressed and regular routines have resumed.

Lots of Halloween activities in and around Alma over the next week. Check them out!



Parent-Teacher Connection Night is scheduled for tonight. In addition to meeting with your child's teacher, the gym will be open with activities to either complete in the gym or feel free to take the materials home. We will also have snacks and students can take a book or two home. We look forward to seeing you tonight!

Monday, October 9, is our first early release day. At Luce Road students will be released at 11:33am. A sack lunch will be provided before they leave at 11:33am. If your child has chosen not to receive a sack lunch, please send a home lunch in with them, as they will have time set aside at school to eat lunch.

