Support our students and help them gain the confidence and skills needed to succeed. We’re looking for individuals to serve as AmeriCorps members this summer (June 6 - August 13) with Michigan Education Corps Summer Corps. Graduating seniors age 18 are eligible to apply. Learn more and apply by May 9th at https://bit.ly/MECsummer22.
The need is now. COVID-19 continues to create challenges for Michiganders, and you can make all the difference! As a Michigan Education Corps Summer Corps Member, you can serve (June 6 - August 13) with Alcona Schools and help our youth recover from the learning loss caused by the pandemic. Graduating seniors age 18 are eligible to apply. Learn more and apply by May 9th at https://bit.ly/MECsummer22.
Help me support ALCONA ATHLETICS! Mark your calendars! More info coming soon!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all our educators and student support staff at ACS! NHS, Student Council, PTO, Paraprofessionals, Admin, and more have been showing their support for our staff all week! This morning Mr. O’Connor and Ms. Thomas cooked and served breakfast for all our middle/high school staff. On Friday our Elementary staff will be served breakfast by Admin! Thank you to all the educators, paraprofessionals, cooks, custodians, bus drivers, mechanics, counselors, secretaries, substitutes, and more that make everyday possible at ACS. #TigerPride #ThankYou #WeAppreciateYou #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Congratulations to both the Girls Varsity and Boys Varsity Track Teams for finishing 1st at the Fairview Invitational last night. Despite the rain and cold, both teams racked up over 125 points and came out on top. Very proud of the efforts everyone made!! Go Tigers!!
Results from the No Screen Week Survey of middle and high school students.
EXCITING NEWS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES!
Sign up for your Sports Physical NOW and be ready for the 2022-2023 Sports Seasons! We will be scheduling at our Tiger Clinic in May! https://forms.gle/1EifWLgLZFRYhuwf9
Last call for families interested in Family Engineering Night. Event is tomorrow, Tuesday May 3rd, from 6-7:30. Pizza and family fun! If interested please call office at 736-8146 to register.
The need is now. COVID-19 continues to create challenges for Michiganders, and you can make all the difference! As a Michigan Education Corps Summer Corps Member, you can serve (June 6 - August 13) with Alcona Schools and help our youth recover from the learning loss caused by the pandemic. Graduating seniors age 18 are eligible to apply. Learn more and apply by May 9th at https://bit.ly/MECsummer22.
Alcona Middle/High School will have a presentation for students of the program "Do it For Daniel" on Monday, May 16 at 12:30 pm. The presentation deals with suicide awareness and prevention. The same presentation will also take place for the community on Sunday, May 15 at 4 pm. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the community presentation. If a parent would like more information or would like to opt out of the presentation for their student, please email Ms. Thomas at thomasc@alconaschools.net by Monday, May 16 at 9 am. This program is sponsored by the Dana Marie Suicide Awareness Organization.
Alcona Community Schools will host a special community presentation of "Do it For Daniel" on Sunday, May 15 at 4 pm in the auditorium. The presentation is sponsored by the Dana Marie Suicide Awareness Organization. All community members are welcome to attend. There will be no cost.
Congratulations to the Alcona Varsity Boys Track Team for finishing 1st at The Whittemore Prescot Invitational! Congratulations to the Girls Team for finishing 2nd! Keep up the great work Tigers!!
Spring Sports continue as we hope for warmer days!
Alcona's National Honor Society is hosting another Coffee for Veterans event on Sunday, May 22nd from 2-4pm. Please share with family, friends, and neighbors!
We're looking for great people to provide support to students over the summer as part of the Michigan Education Corps Summer Corps (June 6 - August 13). Please share to help us spread the word. Graduating seniors age 18 are eligible to apply. Learn more and apply by May 9th at https://bit.ly/MECsummer22.
The Tiger Branch is now accepting applications for employment. Any current Sophomore or Junior can apply. To apply you will need to go to the Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union’s website and submit an application online. The application deadline is tomorrow, April 29th.
Our alumni are outstanding! Tori Keerl is a materials engineer at Nissan's Technical Center in Famington Hills, Michigan. She was recently featured on CNN for her role in creating that “new car smell!” Check it out at: https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/15/business/nissan-car-smeller/index.html
Reminder:
The 5TH QUARTER is being offered again by FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH in Lincoln!
Friday, April 29 from 6-10 pm.
Open to grades 7-12.
Games in the gym AND pool, foosball and ping pong upstairs!
FOOD IS PROVIDED!
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Congrats to MS track for winning their meet tonight!
AND Special Shoutout to Karson Gonyea and Cole Upper!
Karson broke the school record for the 70m Dash 8.79 and the 100m Dash 12.26;
Cole broke the record for the 200m Low Hurdles 30.97!
Screen-free week is May 2-May 8. Students will be asked to participate in a survey to collect information about how much they use screens and what they are used for. If you would like to have your child abstain from the survey, please email Ms. Thomas at thomasc@alconaschools.net by Wednesday, April 27 at 4 pm. To preview the survey, go to: https://bit.ly/3vbbcjd