Tigers are back in Action with Baseball, Softball, Track/Field and Golf!
Check out the Baseball/Softball Home Opener on Saturday, April 6 @ 1pm.
Cant wait to see our Fans Back out there supporting the Tigers!
Alcona High School Spring Athletes, don't forget it's media day. Bring your uniforms and see your coach for your time! Have fun!
Please join the Middle and High School Honor Society for our Annual Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, April 17th at 7pm in the Auditorium. We hope you can join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our students! #alconaschools #tigerpride
Did you know Alcona County is connected with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for free books for youth? Check if your student is eligible and sign-up at: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/?#selectedCountry=US
Blaze and Ms. Misiak's 2nd graders are reminding us that EVERY month is reading month!! 📚
There are still spots available for the blood drive Monday!
Your donation can save up to 3 lives!
Sign up here: https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/159558
ACS is "Bringing the Farm to the Lunchtray" through partnering with Farm-to-School and our FoodCorps volunteer! Check out this news article published by Taste the Local Difference: https://www.localdifference.org/blog/bringing-the-farm-to-the-lunchtray-f2s-in-northeast-michigan/
Mr. Hubbard and our FFA members are gearing up for the 15th Annual Maple Syrup Celebration Day this Saturday, April 6th! We hope you are able to stop by for breakfast, a tour of our maple syrup production facility, and more. #alconaschools #tigerpride #alconaffa
Students in the after school cooking club made homemade pizza and then enjoyed eating their tasty creations! 🍕
3rd graders recently made Vegetable Stir fry with broccoli, snap peas , red peppers, and water chestnuts! They were also excited to try Chow Mein noodles with their stir fry! Thank you to our FoodCorps Volunteer for leading this activity. #alconaschools #foodcorps
Hey families! Our Students Leading Students (SLS) chapter is hosting a free movie night for all area families on Friday, April 5 from 3:15-5:30. We will be watching the live action adaptation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (PG). Please register before Friday here: bit.ly/SLSMovienight
Reminder, if you have or know of anyone with a child that turns 5 by September 1st, it is time to sign up for Kindergarten Round Up! See the attached flyer or visit bit.ly/AlconaKGflyer for details and information! RSVP at bit.ly/AlconaKGrsvp Go Tigers!
Check it out! Alcona Schools is excited to have students artwork featured in the Art in the Loft Young Artist Exhibit April 4-27. Pictured is sophomore art student Makayla Prince, who has artwork featured in the exhibit. The Open House Reception is Thursday, April 4 from 6pm-8pm and is free and open to the public. Over 20 schools from all over northeast Michigan will have over 600 pieces of artwork exhibited. There are 82 pieces of artwork from Alcona Middle/High School being showcased! All students with artwork being showcased were notified and invited to attend. #alconaschools #tigerpride
Alcona's National Honor Society will hold its 2nd Blood Drive on Monday, April 8th from 11 to 4 pm.
If you are interested in donating, please sign up using the following link: https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/159558
Each donation can save up to THREE LIVES!
There is still time to purchase your Senior or Business Ad in the 2023-2024 Alcona Yearbook! See the flyer below and/or send questions to yearbook@alconaschools.net.
Use this link to purchase your ad online: https://plicbooks.com/go/3K6BW1
You can also pick up forms to purchase an ad in the High School Office.
Have reviewed our 2023-2026 district strategic plan? ACS district strategic plan is a comprehensive blueprint for us to use when working to improve educational outcomes for our students and staff. For a PDF with links to each strategic plan goal visit: bit.ly/ACS-Strategic-Plan-23-26
The Alcona Tool Cats (5525) are competing at CMU in a FIRST Robotics District. They are currently in 1st place and doing very well!! Check them out at this website, thebluealliance.com
Go Tool Cats!!
Our freshmen students are back in action! They learned about STEM related jobs at Hammond Bay earlier this month and now are learning about the world of environmental protection and the science behind lamprey mitigation. Our environmental stewards learned about physical and chemical prevention methods and ways to protect our beautiful Great Lakes from non-native invaders. These young scientists did amazing and had tons of fun while learning.
A special thank you to @smile programs the mobile dentist for visiting our middle/high school! They saw 52 students total and were able to provide exams, cleanings, x-rays, and simple restorative care. 32 students received their complete dental care, 45 received a fluoride varnish treatment, 391 teeth received a sealant, and there were 39 fillings completed. A special thank you to the Lincoln Lions Club for helping fund the dentist visit for students that were uninsured so there was no fee. The dentists will be back to our middle/high school on November 1, 7, and 8 – Save the date! If any individuals, businesses, or organizations would like to assist with helping cover expenses for students that are uninsured at the November 2024 visit please contact Ms. Kim Carter, ACS Middle/High School Nurse, at phone: 989-736-8534 or email: carterk@alconaschools.net
Reminder: There is no school tomorrow, March 29 for Good Friday and April 1 for Easter Monday. To see our master calendar for the 2023-24 school year visit: bit.ly/ACS23-24pdf #AlconaSchools #TigerPride
