Alcona Community Schools - Excellence today...Success tomorrow

The Alcona FFA Chapter is excited to host our annual Drive Your Tractor to school day on Friday, November 6th! All students participating must attend a safety training on Wednesday, November 4th at 8am in Mr. Hubbard's classroom. The drivers meeting will include information on state laws, road etiquette, passenger rules, and more. Students driving equipment to school must arrive between 7am-7:45am. #alconaschools

We can't wait to see you at Parent-Teacher Conferences today and tomorrow! #alconaschools #ptc

Reminder, K-12th grade picture re-takes are Wednesday, November 11, 2026. If your student missed pictures or needs new ones taken please have them inform their teacher on the day of retakes or send a note with them.

This is the LAST week for ALL after school programs at the Elementary. Wednesday, October 28th will be the last day for all clubs. There will be NO garden club on Thursday the 29th due to conferences.

Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences are this week! Friday is a half day for conferences. This is a great opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers, discuss their progress, and ask questions. We look forward to connecting with our Tiger families and working together to support our students’ success! #alconaschools #ptc

Date: Friday, Oct. 30th

Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: High School Auditorium

National Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive for all eligible staff, students, and community members.

How to Participate:

Make an Appointment: Choose an appointment time. Walk-ins are welcome as space permits, but appointments are strongly encouraged. https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11641754

Community Members: If you are not a current student or school employee, please check in at the Main Office to receive a guest pass before heading to the auditorium.

Preparation: Be sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before your appointment, and bring a photo ID. If you are 16 years old, you will need to bring a signed parent consent form the day of your appointment (see attached)

Every donation helps save up to three lives. Thank you for supporting our community and starting the school year off strong!

Please note K-12th grade picture re-takes have been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2026. If your student missed pictures or needs new ones taken please have them inform their teacher on the day of retakes or send a note with them. Middle/High pictures were sent home last week and Elementary pictures will go home today or tomorrow.

Reminder, our MS Halloween Dance is this Friday, October 23 afterschool. #alconaschools #middleschool #dance #halloween

On Tuesday, November 3, voters will consider renewal of the AMA-ESD special education millage. The renewal would continue the current mill rate for 10 years and help support Pied Piper School, specialized special education programs, therapies, early intervention, and other services for students across Alcona, Alpena, and Montmorency counties. Learn more about the proposal and the services it supports at the AMA-ESD website at www.amaesd.org

📢 Medication Reminder: If your student needs to carry emergency medications at school, please be sure to complete and file the Emergency Medication Form 5330 F1c with the school. For any other medications that need to be taken during the school day, the medication must be given to the office or nurse, and the Authorization for Prescribed Medication From 5330 F1ab must be completed. For questions please contact the elementary or middle/high School office. Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and healthy!
➡️ Form 5330 F1ab: bit.ly/5330F1ab
➡️ Form 5330 F1c: bit.ly/5330F1c