We need your help! We are seeking substitute teachers and support staff to help support our students. If you’ve ever considered making a difference in education, whether in the classroom or in a support role, we invite you to join us to learn more about becoming a substitute. Join us Tuesday, December 30 at 7pm at Alcona High School to hear about opportunities, requirements, and how you can get involved. Your time and talents can make a real impact! #alconaschools #substitute
The teams are enjoying the holidays but staying devoted and determined! Happy Holidays from the Athletic Department!
***UPDATE***NO Girls Basketball on Saturday, January 3!
At Alcona Schools, student safety is our top priority. That’s why we support the Okay2Say 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 Okay2Say. Together, we can create a safer, more supportive school community. #alconaschools #okay2say #studentsafety #tigerpride
Community members will need to check in at the high school office with a valid ID before their scheduled appointment. Schedule your appointment NOW using this link:
https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11617156
Save a life in 2026!
ACS is excited to share the creation of the Alcona High School Sports Hall of Fame! Your help is needed: Sign-up to be a member and nominate an athlete, team, coach, staff member, or community member. Forms are attached and printable PDF forms are available at: https://bit.ly/3MHP8Ic #alconaschools #tigerpride #sportshalloffame
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
