6th-12th Graders: We have extended the dental forms for next week! Contact Ms. Carter at 989-736-8534 or carterk@alconaschools.net for more information. PDF Permission Slip: bit.ly/AlconaMiSmile or Online Permission Slip: www.myschooldentist.com
Good evening. We had a medical issue on a bus tonight, and an ambulance was called to support a student. The district wanted to communicate about the incident and encourage you to contact the transportation department if you have additional questions. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.
It's basketball cheerleading time! Students in 9th-12th grade are eligible to tryout for basketball cheer on November 4, 6, and 8. Sign-up for tryouts at: bit.ly/4dPY9XG
As we gear up for homecoming next week here are some important reminders: The Varsity Homecoming Football Game vs. Rogers City kicks-off at 7pm on Friday, October 18. Everyone is invited to cheer on our Tigers! The presentation of the Homecoming court and crowning of the King and Queen will take place during the half-time show at the Football Game. The 9th-12th grade Homecoming Dance will begin immediately following the football game and will end at midnight. The cost to attend the dance is $8 per person, concessions sold separately. Students must enter and exit through the main entrance of the high school. Students leaving the dance early must sign out and will not be permitted to re-enter the dance.
The horse bus is running about 25 minutes late for the afternoon route.10/10/24 Thank you for your patience.
🩷🏈Save the date! This year we are bringing back the traditional evening powder puff football game! Come cheer on our girls Wednesday, October 16 at 7pm. Cost to enter the stadium is donating a canned food item or $1 donation to the can drive.
Attention JV and Varsity Volleyball parents! Both teams will play at 5 tonight! We play the 1st and 2nd games! Go Tigers!
Attention Middle School Volleyball Parents: Only 1 net tonight!
6/7th grade will play at 6; 8th to follow.
Please let me know if you have questions! Thank you!
Go Tigers!
HOMECOMING WEEK! Come check out the Powder Puff Football game Wednesday at 7pm!
Entry will be a canned good or $1! Stay tuned for teams!
Also please wish MS Football luck in their last game Tuesday.
As well as JV Volleyball in their League Championship Tournament on Saturday!
The district was alerted this evening by local law enforcement about a threat online against the school. After quick action and an investigation, a suspect is now in custody and the threat has been deemed not credible. School will be held as scheduled tomorrow and we are working with the Alcona County Sheriff's Office on the case. and next steps.
Thank you for your incredible support in the T-Mobile 5G Friday Night Lights competition! While our school was not selected as a finalist, we are thrilled to be one of the schools awarded $5,000. This was made possible because of your support! Thank you and Go Tigers!
Remember: the deadline for applying for a YAC grant is Tuesday, Oct. 15th.
If you are interested in applying for up to $2,500 for your group or club, please apply HERE. https://www.cfnem.org/grants/yac-grant-guidelines.html
All YAC grant awardees will be decided by Alcona's Youth Advisory Council members.
We can't wait to see your school spirit next week! #alconaschools #spiritweek #homecoming
🎃👻 Step into the Pumpkin Patch at our Middle School Halloween Dance on 🗓️ Friday, October 25th ⏰ After school until 5pm. Join us for a night of fall fun with music, dancing, and a costume contest! 🧛♂️🧟♀️🧙♂️ See the flyer for more details. 👀🎃 #PumpkinPatchDance #HalloweenFun #MiddleSchoolDance #CostumeContest #FallVibes #AlconaSchools
Alcona Cross Country competed in the NSL Finals today in Oscoda. Darren Boyat placed 8th with a time of 18:58, while Cole Upper finished 10th with a time of 19:58. Darren earned a second-team placement. Great job, boys! Our next meet is the Freeland Invitational on Saturday, October 12th.
Alcona NHS hosted a spooktacular Coffee for Veterans event this weekend. Our group service project is to give back to our local veterans by hosting monthly activities where veterans and their family can gather, chat, enjoy some goodies, learn more about opportunities, and win some prizes. Encourage a veteran you know to join us the first Sunday of every month from 2 to 4 pm in the Alcona High School auditorium lobby.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Winter sports are coming soon! October 14 for MS Girls Basketball; October 21 for MS Boys Basketball; November for high school basketball, wrestling, bowling and cheer!
IF your son/daughter did NOT do a FALL Sport, make sure they have their SPORTS PHYSICALS renewed and ready by the first day of practice!
GO TIGERS!
Reminder: Tomorrow, October 9 is a half day of school. To see our master calendar for the 2024-25 school year visit: bit.ly/ACS24-25 #AlconaSchools #TigerPride #halfday
JV and Varsity football parents: Picture day will be Wednesday October 9th. Forms will be sent home with your players.
Happy National Coaches Appreciation Day! Thank you to all the team members, coaches, volunteers, community members, parents, student athletes, and more that make our athletic program possible! #alconaschools #coachesday #thankyou
