Alcona's National Honor Society hosted its first Coffee for Veterans event this school year on Sunday last weekend. Students created and facilitated Halloween-themed activities and prizes. One local veteran was given a Quilt of Valor, several earned recognitions from Tony Atkinson, and Angela Linsenman, a member of the Michigan Veterans Coalition, did a presentation on Veteran Suicide Prevention. Our next Coffee for Veterans Event will be held on Sunday, November 5th from 2 to 4 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Please share with family, friends, and neighbors
Alcona County's Conservation Officer, Jesse Grzechowski, was at Alcona High School today and taught basic wilderness survival skills to Mrs. Hechlik's English in the Real World and English I classes. English in the Real World students are planning an ultimate fall road trip and learned how to prepare. Additionally, English I students are focusing on the guiding question: What does it take to survive? All students learned about a "survival mindset", the "C"s of Survival Gear, and effective campsite considerations.
The Electric Tigers E-sports teams were in action this week with two great matches played. Tiger team 1 earned their first win of the season in a match with the Grandville Bulldogs in three straight sets 3-0. Tiger Team 2 took the loss 1-3 against the Atlanta Huskies. Competing for Alcona were William Brozowski, Warren Leeseberg, Eric Cann, Jayson Lincoln, Wyatt Alderman, and Marcus Prater. The Electric Tigers are back in action each Wednesday after school until mid-November. E-Sports drop-ins for all middle and high schoolers will be held on Tuesdays in October from 3:15 until 5pm in the Esports Arena, Room 210. #AlconaTigers #TigerPride #Esports
Happy National Coaches Day! A special thank you to our coaches, staff, volunteers, community members, parents, and student athletes at ACS! Without you we would not have an athletic program. Thank you to Ms. Bullis for overseeing our athletic department and helping grow our sports at ACS. #AlconaSchools #TigerPride #CoachesDay #ThankYou
HOMECOMING WEEK! Lots of HOME events happening! Come out and support your Alcona Tigers! Grandparents, Staff, Students are all FREE!
The well-being of our students is our highest priority, and on November 7th our community will have the opportunity to vote on a 2.2 mill bond proposal for building and site improvements. To learn more about our 2023 bond proposal visit: bit.ly/2023AlconaBond
Homecoming is Friday, October 13th - Which means spirit week kicks off this Monday! Shout out to some of our 7th grade volleyball players for helping showcase the 6th-12th grade spirit week poster! #AlconaSchools #SpiritWeek #Homecoming
All middle school AND high school students received a BASKETBALL signup this week!
Practices: MS Girls will begin 10/9, 3:30-5:30pm; MS Boys will begin 10/23, 3:30-5:30pm ; more info regarding HS soon!
PLEASE make sure to have a sports physical on file! You can get one done quickly at our very own TIGER CLINIC!
October 3rd, 2023:
7th graders started our year-long partnership with Lost Lake Woods Club today!
7th graders will use their data from today to compare our results when we return in the spring. Today, we covered the basics of fish population sampling and water quality sampling at Badger Lake. Thank you to all our community partners today: LLWC, Huron Pines, MSUE, and Mi Sea Grant.
8-12th Graders interested in CHEER! Signups are happening NOW!
email Coach Boyd with more details: boyda@alconaschools.net
Alcona's National Honor Society is hosting their first public blood drive on Halloween! Sign up using this link: https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/154619
Save the date! Fall parent teacher conferences are November 13th & 14th. #AlconaSchools #TigerPride #Savethedate
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
A special thank you to our staff members that keep Alcona Community Schools sparkling! #AlconaSchools #ThankYou #TigerPride
Regarding Varsity Football in Au Gres on Friday, October 6:
Friday at 7:00 pm is a big varsity football game with the Alcona Tigers being hosted by the Au Gres Sims Wolverines! It is also a special night to recognize our current and past military.
The Arenac County Veterans Affairs would like to honor our military by paying for their admittance and a guest into the football game. The only thing that is asked is that military personnel provide ID of their military service.
In addition, a voucher will also be provided to military personnel for a trip to the concessions!
Thank you to our current and past military heroes who continue to give today. We owe you unending gratitude for your service!
The Alcona High School Marching Band performed in the annual Black Bear Festival Parade this afternoon in Curran. They were awarded 2nd place! It was a beautiful day for a parade! Thank you to our 8th grade students, Cia Cox and Adelle Boyat, for carrying the banner. 🍁🐻🥁🎵
Join us today from 5pm-7pm at the Alcona FFA Tailgate! #AlconaSchools #AlconaFFA #Tailgate
“Hear ye, hear ye! We, the people of Alcona Middle/High School Houses, in order to form a more connected, supportive, and spirited school, do ordain and establish this constitution.” Today Ms. Thomas presided over this momentous event and presented the proposed articles of the House Constitution. Not familiar with the Alcona Middle/High School Houses? The middle/high school is divided into 15 houses and each 6-12th grader is allocated to one house when they enter middle school. Throughout the school year houses participate in activities and competitions that promote team building, school spirit, camaraderie, academics, across grade collaboration, and more. Each month there is a block party for the Houses. At today’s block party a new constitution was introduced. This project was inspired by Constitution Day on September 17th. Each house made a poster and submitted one article to contribute to the House Constitution. Some of the proposed articles include: All Houses have the right to declare war on other Houses (submitted by House 7) and All Houses will promote school spirit by engaging students in activities, friendly competitions, and spirit days/weeks that encourage camaraderie and inclusivity (submitted by House 12). Thank you to Ms. Thomas for channeling our founding fathers for this jolly good occasion! #AlconaSchools #TigerPride
Shout out to the class of 1983 for painting the school rock! #AlconaSchools #TigerPride #Classof1983
The Electric Tigers competed in their first E-Sports matchup this week and fell to the Hartland Eagles in three straight sets of Super Smash Brothers. Each match is best of five sets, and each set is best of three. As this was the first competition for our newly formed Electric Tigers, we’re excited to keep learning the tournament process, practicing our moves, and working as a team. Competing were Warren Leeseberg, William Brozowski, and Jayson Lincoln. #AlconaSchools #TigerPride #Esports
