Alcona's Cross Country Ski Club has started! We had 6 brave adventurers on Wednesday.Tommy and Cole, two first-time skiiers, even skied the whole trail! All students grades 8-12 can join for FREE. A parent consent/emergency form is needed. Next week, we will be skiing on Wednesday, January 22nd. It's never too late to try something new.
We’re deeply grateful for the family of an alumni that donated treasured high school mementos from one of our 1964 graduates. Included were varsity letters and a copy of the original bond proposal that built our middle and high school in 1956. These pieces of history celebrate our school spirit and the incredible community support that has always been our foundation. Thank you for helping us honor our past and strengthen our connection to our community! #alconaschools #thankyou #alumni #ourhistory
Reminder: Tomorrow, January 17th is a half day of school. #alconaschools #halfday
Our Tigers are still working hard and building towards post season! Thank you for all of your support! GoTigers!
Join our amazing school community! We have multiple positions available, and we’re looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to make a difference in students’ lives. Whether you’re excited about teaching or supporting students, there’s a place for you here! Visit alconaschools.net and select job opportunities. We are also in need of substitutes for all positions, including teachers, paraprofessionals, and food service staff. Apply to become a substitute at: ess.com/apply
Reminder: The Alcona Family Fun Night is today! For more information see the event flyer. This is not an ACS sponsored event.
🎓ACS Early College Spotlight: This week is our College Info Night! Join us Wednesday, January 15 at 7pm to learn more about continuing education pathways available to our students - including trade school! All students, parents, and guardians interested in learning more about high school and college options at ACS are invited to attend. The informational meeting is targeted towards 9th and 10th grade students and their families, but all families are welcome to attend! If you require special accommodations for this meeting, such as using an accessible entrance, please email cordesh@alconaschools.net. Current ACS 10th graders can apply to EC by April 7th at: bit.ly/ACS-EC-App #alconaschools #earlycollege #applytoday
Put it on your calendar! There will be something for everyone!
Congratulations to the following youth wrestlers that won a place at Far North Greights Championship
Jazlyn Dameworth 3rd
Milton Bineau 2nd
Hunter Sommer 3rd
Braxton Goddard 4th
Isabell Liebler 4th
Congratulations to our AMAZING middle schoolers for winning the Holiday Hallway Decorating Contest! 🎄🎉
Your creativity, teamwork, and holiday spirit shined brightly and turned the hallway into a festive winter wonderland! ❄️✨ Thank you to all our students and staff for bringing so much joy and cheer to our school. 🏆 #alconaschools #hallwaydecoratingcontest #happyholidays
Congratulation, Keegan Ritchie on going 5-0 at the Alpena duals. As a team we finished fifth and went 3-2 today. Great job team. Keep up the good work.
Thank you to Community of Christ Mikado for all the wonderful art supplies.
Save the date! The Alcona Family Fun Night is January 15th in Harrisville. For more information see the event flyer. This is not an ACS sponsored event.
As the temperatures drop, we want to remind all our students to bundle up before heading out. Hats, gloves, scarves, boots, and warm coats will help keep everyone cozy and ready to take on the day! 🧥🧤🧣
If your family needs assistance with winter gear, please contact Ms. Worth at worthj@alconaschools.net (KG-5th grade) or Ms. Gill at gilln@alconaschools.net (6th-12th grade). We’re here to help ensure everyone stays warm this season!
Please review a new art opportunity for 6th through 12th-grade students!
Check out our bowling team hosting in Alpena Saturday!
Nominations for our 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award are open! If you know an ACS graduate that has made a difference in our community, country, and/or world please nominate them by March 10, 2025 at bit.ly/AlconaAlumni Past nominations stay in our nomination pool for future years.
Reminder, we have after school tutoring every Monday & Thursday for MS/HS students!
The Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC) is a group of about 50 students, and seven YAC advisors, from the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle. NEMYAC members learn about philanthropy and how to improve their communities through the grant-making process. Permanently endowed funds from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation allow the students to award approximately $50,000 each year to local non-profit organizations for youth-related programs and projects.
The winter grant application deadline is fast approaching!
If you and/or your organization are looking for grant money to fund youth programs in Alcona County, consider applying for up to $2,500 by January 15th, 2025.
Grant guidelines and application information can be found HERE: https://www.cfnem.org/grants/yac-grant-guidelines.html
Any questions? Email Sarah Hechlik at hechliks@alconaschools.net
There are still more appointments available for tomorrow's blood drive! Sign up to donate and save lives!
Date: Tuesday, January 7th
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Location: Alcona High School Auditorium
Every drop counts! Sign up using the link below:
Tues., Jan. 7th: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11600647
