Alanson Public Schools

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

Stop and see Sterling!

08/13/2026

We are hiring! 📢

Alanson Public Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! Check out our current open positions:

🔹 Interventionist (2 openings)
🔹 Assistant Teacher - Pre-School
🔹 Special Education Teacher

If you are passionate about making a difference in education, we’d love to hear from you!

🔗 Apply Online: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6155936.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US

📩 Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

08/10/2026

Back-to- School!

07/16/2026

Sterling visited the groomer, and he is looking very dapper!

With all of his busy training days and community outings, it was time for a little summer cleanup. His fresh new trim has him feeling extra light, extra fluffy, and 100% ready to take on the rest of the summer.
Plus, his short haircut means we get to see those adorable, speckled "socks" on his legs in all their glory! 🐾🖤🤍

What do we think of Sterling's new look? Show him some love in the comments below! 👇💬

07/07/2026

📢 Serve Your Community: 4 Open Seats on the Board of Education for 2027! 📢

Are you passionate about the future of our students? Do you want to play a direct role in shaping our district’s educational policies, budgeting, and long-term vision?

We are announcing that four (4) seats on our Board of Education will be open for terms beginning January 1, 2027. School board members are vital public officials who put learning first, advocate for public education, and collaborate to make decisions that serve the best interests of all children in our community.

If you have ever considered running for public office or want to make a meaningful impact, now is your chance to !

🗓️ Key Election Dates to Know:
Filing Deadline: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.
Withdrawal Deadline: Friday, July 24, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.
Write-In Candidate Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. General Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Term of Office Begins: January 1, 2027

🔍 Are You Eligible to Run?
To qualify as a candidate, you must be a "qualified school elector," meaning you are:
A citizen of the United States.
At least 18 years of age.
A registered voter within our school district.
A resident of Michigan for at least 30 days, and a resident of the school district on or before the 30th day prior to the election.
(Note: Property ownership is not required to run ).

📝 How to File Your Candidacy:
Candidates must file an Affidavit of Identity along with Nominating Petitions (or a nonrefundable $100 filing fee in lieu of signatures) with our county clerk.

To learn more about the roles, obligations under Michigan's Campaign Finance Act, and the full step-by-step nomination procedures, please reach our to Mrs. Cook (Superintendent/Prinicpal) at [email protected] to recieve the 2026 Candidate’s Guide to School Board Elections prepared by the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB).

Thank you for your continued support of our school district and our students. We look forward to seeing our community members step up to lead! 🎓✨

06/13/2026

🐾 Alanson Public Schools is incredibly grateful for the amazing community support that has brought our new Viking PAWS program to life! 💙

If you have visited the school recently, you may have spotted the beautiful new donor plaque prominently displayed on our wall. We want to extend a special thank you to Michael Becker for beautifully crafting and donating the wooden bone sign!

We also want to send a huge shout-out and thank you to the team at Plaque Maker (.com) for generously donating the custom center metal plaque that beautifully displays Sterling's mission.

As the sign reads: "Founded by the generosity of the friends and believers who know that sometimes, the best support has four paws."
Sterling’s mission of Providing Academic and Wellness Support to our students wouldn't be possible without the incredible community champions who stepped up to fund his training, equipment, and ongoing care. Please join us in celebrating and thanking our official program sponsors:

🌟 Our Community Partners & Friends:
•Susan Clarke
•David Stevenson
•Inland Waterway Rotary Club
•Fund for Youth of the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
•Ted and Brenda Frey Donor Advised Fund of the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation

🦺 Our Training Partners:
•Canines for Change
(Thank you for guiding Sterling and his handlers through every step of his education!)

Because of your generosity, our Alanson Vikings have a brighter, calmer, and more supportive school environment to look forward to every single day as Sterling prepares for his full certification this coming September. We are so proud to partner with you all!

Please help us show our gratitude by leaving a note of thanks for these wonderful donors in the comments below! ⬇️💙

06/08/2026

Donna Magill, a horticulture teacher in Northern Michigan, has been awarded the Claes Nobel Educator Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars. The award is highly selective, with only 4,000 teachers worldwide earning the honor annually, and requires a student's essay explaining wh...