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At Alcona Schools, student safety is our top priority. That’s why we support the Ok2Say initiative, which encourages students to speak up when they see or hear something concerning. Whether it’s about a friend, a classmate, or themselves, it’s always Ok2Say. Together, we can create a safer, more supportive school community. To report a confidential tip about criminal activity or potential harm directed at our school, a classmate, or teacher, text 652729. #alconaschools #okay2say #studentsafety #tigerpride

This summer Close Up students will be taking a trip to Washington, D.C. for a hands-on learning experience to explore government by visiting monuments, museums, and Capitol Hill, taking part in discussions and debates, and more. To help fund their trip they are doing a can and bottle drive. If you have cans/bottles to donate please drop them off in the fenced area outside CLAW Academy; which is located at the entrance to our Transportation Department. Thank you! #alconaschools #closeup

Reminder, tomorrow, December 19 is a half day of school and the end of the first semester. Winter break is from December 22-January 2. Classes resume on Monday, January 5, 2026. Have a great winter break! To view the 2025-26 Master Calendar visit: bit.ly/ACS25-26

Have you checked our Digital Lost and Found? Families can check the lost and found anytime online and can still come in to go through the closet in-person. Items will be donated after 30 days.
Elementary Lost & Found: bit.ly/K-5LostFound
Middle/High Lost and Found: bit.ly/6-12LostFound

Do you know an ACS graduate that has made a difference in our community, country, and/or world? Nominate them for the Alcona Community Schools Distinguished Alumni Award by March 1, 2026 at bit.ly/AlconaAlumni
Past nominations stay in our nomination pool for future years. Our past winners are: 2023 Dr. John MacMaster, 2024 Mr. Warren MacNeill, and 2025 Mr. Brad Cole.

Reminder: Students interested in learning more about the US Air Force Academy are invited to a community presentation today, December 17 at Oscoda High School. See flyer for more information. Not an ACS sponsored event.

Interested in a career in Early Childhood Education? According to the MSU Community Evaluation Program, our community is considered a childcare desert. Through Alcona Community Schools’ Early College Program, students can start their path toward becoming a preschool teacher, teaching assistant, social worker, daycare provider, or even a childcare center director, all while still in high school! Thanks to our partnership with Bay Mills Community College, students can earn up to an associate degree at little to no cost, with certificate and degree programs available fully online. Early College applications open in 10th grade at: bit.ly/ACS-EC-App. Questions? Contact Ms. Cordes at cordesh@alconaschools.net or 989-736-8534. Don’t miss this opportunity to jumpstart your career! #alconaschools #earlycollege #earlychildhoodeducation

Alcona Close Up is running an indoor golf fundraiser for their trip to Washington D.C. in June. Spread the word!