Hillcrest and Pine Avenue Panthers will not have school on Friday, February 7, 2025 through Monday, February 10, 2025.

Our panthers had a great learning week!
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On behalf of everyone at Alma Public Schools, it is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of our beloved bus driver, Dave Covington, this morning before his route started. He was not only a dedicated bus driver for our daily routes but also played a vital role in transporting our athletes to numerous events over the years.
His commitment, kindness, and presence will be greatly missed by colleagues, students, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.

We are in our third year of implementation with our K-5 ELA program, Bookworms. Our students are making great gains as they work on all different aspects of reading and writing daily!
Check out this video of our students hard at work!
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Have you ever wanted to learn where your food comes from and how it’s made? Our After-School Agriculture Club at Hillcrest is the perfect place to start! Yesterday, our outstanding students rolled up their sleeves and learned how to make butter from scratch!




I wish all our Panthers at Hillcrest and Pine an awesome learning week! Enjoy our first newsletter as we grow and develop into one school in two buildings.
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Alma Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Childcare will open at 7:00 AM for those registered to attend.

Alma Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Childcare will open at 7:00 AM for those registered to attend.

I look forward to meeting Hillcrest Elementary's parents and seeing the parents from Pine Avenue at Hillcrest for the Hillcrest Pine Avenue parent presentation.

Wishing all our Pine Panthers a great learning week!
The weather is will be cold this week. Please make sure they wear warm garments such as coat, hat, and gloves.
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Please see important attachment from Dr. Konowalow for Hillcrest and Pine Avenue.

Please see important attachment from Dr. Konowalow for Hillcrest and Pine Avenue.

Alma Public Schools is committed to providing students with safe, supportive learning environments that promote growth and achievement. The Board of Education is introducing a bond proposal on the May ballot, seeking $29.9 million to fund critical facility upgrades, technology improvements, and safety enhancements — all without increasing the current millage tax rate. This proposal invites the community to invest in student success and ensure that Alma schools remain a strong, future-ready foundation for generations to come.
https://www.almaschools.net/
https://www.almaschools.net/page/bond

We eagerly anticipate seeing all our Pine Avenue families at Engineering Night, which will take place from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

APS will be closed today, Monday, January 13, 2025, due to road conditions.

Wishing all our Pine Panthers an awesome learning week!
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The APS Jazz band engaged Pine students in a holiday concert. Thank you for sharing your student talent Mr. Newman. Mr. Kemler showed off his drum skills to our Pine Panthers.



Wishing all our Pine Panthers an awesome winter break. See you next year!
Enjoy the Panther Press.
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Wishing all our Pine Panters an awesome learning week.
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Pine Panthers will have a late start day on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Supervision begins at 11:18 a.m. School starts at 11:43 a.m.

