Ella White Elementary School

10/07/2026

The Boys and Girls Club will be closed on Friday Oct 9th!

10/05/2026

October 2026 APS Board Meetings and Streaming Links

October APS Board Streams all available at https://www.youtube.com/ ...

10/04/2026

Education and Nutrition Benefits Form for meals and more!
Although families won’t have to pay for meals, they must still complete qualification forms for their local school. Completed forms allow schools to qualify for meal REIMBURSEMENT from the state as well as funding for;

Instructional specialist staff (ex. Reading Interventionists, Math Tutors, Academic & Behavior Aids)
Teaching supplies and materials
Counselors and Social Workers
School Nurses
Professional Learning for staff
Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities
Technology for students

Please take a moment to complete the Education and Nutrition Benefits form and return it to your student’s school or to APS Food Service at 2373 Gordon Road; Alpena, MI 49707.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FHDg7vC2jhYeGHI6biH8YSy7UHDgWcnR/view

You can also fill the form online at https://alpena.familyportal.cloud/ under apply for benefits

10/02/2026

APS Limited Public Forum Policy
The District-approved social media platforms/sites are considered limited public forums. As such, the District will monitor posted comments to verify they are on-topic, consistent with the posted rules for use of the forum, and in compliance with the platform/site's applicable terms of service.

The District reserves the right to remove comments that are racist, sexist, abusive, profane, violent, obscene, spam, contain falsehoods, or are wildly off-topic, or that libel, incite, threaten or make ad hominem attacks on students, employees, guests or other individuals. We also do not permit messages selling products or promoting commercial or other ventures.

District-approved social media sites shall not contain content that is obscene; is vulgar and lewd such that it undermines the school's basic educational mission; is libelous or defamatory; constitutes hate speech; promotes illegal drug use; is aimed at inciting an individual to engage in unlawful acts or to cause a substantial disruption or material interference with District operations; or interferes with the rights of others.

Students, parents, and members of the general public who access District-approved social media platforms are similarly expected to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous, and civil manner.

09/30/2026

Safe Sleep Training
PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F0BYvpxMr5-1xT1oxPyDkc4ywDkFzuen/view?usp=sharing

09/29/2026

In our continuing effort to move from phone calls to email and text for non-emergency communication, we will no longer send phone calls for attendance.We will still offer daily attendance updates via email, text and ParentVUE.
To set up attendance alerts in ParentVUE, go to your account choose the notify tab and set up attendance alerts (Grade alerts are also available) by email.

09/25/2026

Homecoming Tailgate Bash hosted by Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union
Alpena High School Football Parking Lot on SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 from 5 PM - 6:30 PM
FREE Hot dogs, pop, chips, and more!
PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w2XYrvquYjOZ1wpKYZgE8e948hxZF3Ah/view?usp=sharing

09/25/2026

Alpena High School Homecoming
5 p.m. Parade Ella White to AHS
5 to 6:30 p.m. AAACU Tailgate Blast
5:30 p.m. Stadium Gates Open
6:15 p.m. Hall of Fame Induction
7 p.m. Kickoff! Go Wildcats!
Homecoming Court at Halftime

Cash or credit for entry at all entrances
Buy at https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4025 in advance to avoid the lines
No outside food or drinks allowed