Parent Notice: The Northeast Michigan Community Youth Advisory Council is looking for feedback from high school students about their perceived needs in the community in order to guide the council in awarding grants. The following survey will be distributed to all students in 9th through 12th grades and is completely voluntary and anonymous. If you would like the survey to NOT be sent to your child, please email thomasc@alconaschools.net by 12 pm on December 17, 2021. To see the survey, go to: https://bit.ly/3ylC3Jo
The start of youth basketball has been delayed. Coaches will communicate more specifics in the next two weeks regarding practice starting date and times.
A new chapter! Alcona Boys Basketball has their long anticipated season tip off tonight under the guidance of new Coach Alex Cole! We are so excited to see these young men play and develop under his tutoring. Be sure to get out and support our winter teams as they make their own memories! Go Tigers!
We are excited to participate in the MI Backpack COVID-19 Home Tests pilot program. The purpose of this pilot program is to understand whether sending at-home COVID-19 test kids home with children and families is an effective way to lessen the spread of COVID-19. Families and staff interested in the program can take the pre-survey at: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0ZGHyz3HKppAusICATcUVNlUQlVKWFYyVTRBUzNJOVgzRzUzNDFPRk03TCQlQCN0PWcu The MI Backpack Home Tests pilot program will provide free, at-home COVID-19 tests through schools. Participation in this program is optional.
OK2SAY is a student safety program where anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools. Tips can be submitted 24/7. Text 652729 (OK2SAY) to report a confidential tip. #StoptheSilence
Attention all football players grades 7-12 we will conduct our end of year banquet, Friday 12/17 @ 6:30 pm in the High School cafeteria. Food and drinks will be provided. Any questions somersj@alconaschools.net or mcguirer@alconaschools.net
Thanks to funding from the Walters Family Foundation, Waterford.org is bringing its school-readiness program, Waterford Upstart, to 4-year-old children in Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties starting in January 2022 at no cost to families. For more information see the flyers attached. To sign up, parents can visit www.waterfordupstart.org/register or call 888-982-9898.
Check it out! Alcona Health Center is hiring for a School Based Behavioral Health Therapist at Alcona Elementary School. Help provide behavioral health services for student patients and their parents/guardians. For more information visit: https://www.alconahealthcenters.org/careers/
Please see the link below for the district's statement regarding the challenges locally, across the state, and country since the tragedy at Oxford. As always, don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
shorturl.at/moC34
Alcona Middle/High will operate on a soft lockdown for the remainder of the day. We evaluated a potential threat, but after review with law enforcement, deemed it not credible.
As one season comes to an end next Thursday, many more are ramping up! Here's the Athletic Week Ahead for 12/13!
Save the date! The Alcona Junior Honor Society is hosting a middle school dance afterschool on December 17th.
Alcona 4th grade students visited Besser Museum to extend learning for their Biodiversity project in the school forest. Students immersed themselves in the planetarium's habitat movie and explored taxidermy of Michigan mammals and fish. They were treated to the trees of the nations display and even a roller coaster ride in the planetarium!
Alcona 2022 Seniors - Please check your student email and complete the Senior Survey ASAP. Part of the survey is to upload senior and baby pictures (if that is the hold up see Mrs. Somers and/or Mrs. Cordes). Completion of this survey allows us to get ready for graduation!
Interested in being a substitute at Alcona Community Schools? Visit Willsub.com to apply. #TigerPride #ApplyToday
ACS is proud to partner with our local communities for this multi-county statement regarding student safety. Our thoughts remain with each of the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by the tragic events in Oxford Community Schools this past week. To see the official statement visit: bit.ly/3lKKSHn #TigerPride #OK2SAY
We are sorry for any inconvenience!
Congratulations to our Students of the Week! Students are nominated by school staff and selected based on their dedication and commitment to the eight traits of an Alcona graduate: Balanced, Collaborative Communicators, Ethical, Innovators, Knowledgeable, Questioners, Reflective, and Respectful Citizens. #AlconaPride #TigerTuesday #StudentoftheWeek
Reminder: Picture retakes are Wednesday, 12/8. Picture forms are in the office.
The Alcona Youth Basketball in-person registration has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 7 from 6pm-6:45pm.
