NOV. 13-14-15IN THE ALLEGAN

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.

ALL SHOWS 7 PM

Allegan Public Schools - “Striving for Excellence” www.alleganpublicschools.org

August 16, 2014

Allegan High Drama will be holding auditions for the remaining roles in Shrek the Musical for students in grades 3rd through 9th, and high school students who are new to the district this year, on Monday, September 8th from 3:30-5:30 at the Performing Arts Cen-ter. Roles needing to be fi lled are Young Shrek, Young Fiona, Dwarf, Happy People, Tap Dancing Rats (must be able to tap and have own shoes) and Dulocians (Farquaad’s town people). More information about audition requirements may be found at the High School’s Dra-ma page website and from each school’s main offi ce.

Aug 26-28 - STAFF ONLY (Professional Dev.)Aug 29, Sept 1 - NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)Sept 2 - FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTSSept 24 - 2 hour early dismissal (Prof. Dev.)Oct 13-16 - Parent/Teacher ConferencesOct 17 - NO SCHOOLOct 29 - 2 hour early dismissal (Prof. Dev.)Nov 26, 27, 28 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving)Dec 10 - 2 hour early dismissal (Prof. Dev.)Dec 22 - Jan 2 (Christmas Break)Jan 5 - School ResumesJan 19 - NO SCHOOLJan 20, 21, 22 - Parent/Teacher ConferencesFeb 4 -2 hour early dismissal (Prof. Dev.)March 6 - NO SCHOOL (End of Trimester)March 25 - 2 hour early dismissal (Prof. Dev.)April 3-10 - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)April 27-30 - Parent/Teacher Conferences May 13 - 2 hour early dismissal (Prof. Dev.)May 25 - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)June 4 - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS

2014-15 School CalendarPLEASE NOTE: The 2014-15 school calendar contains six EARLY DISMISSAL dates where students will be dismissed two hours early for Teacher Inservice.

Schools “Roll Out” New TechnologyIt’s an exciting time to be an Allegan Tiger! At the start of this school year, all students will begin using individual computing devices such as iPads (elemen-tary) and Notebooks (middle and high school) to enhance learning across the curriculum. Our teachers are gearing up for many improvements in the delivery of instruction in all subjects, giving our students the tools they need to succeed in college and in careers. In addition to the individual devices, APS is privileged to have two Google Certifi ed teachers on staff to share tips and strategies with other teachers and help integrate technology throughout the curriculum. Internet safety is also a priority at Allegan Public Schools. Teaching students “digital citizenship” and fi ltering unsafe activity through programs such as AirWatch and Light Speed will assist us meeting the needs of 21st century classrooms, while providing necessary controls to monitor safety issues. Elementary students will keep their classroom devices at school, while students at the middle and high school level will be issued a personal device to take home. Parents will be receiving specifi c information regarding the process and pertinent documentation and fees that will be required. Please follow the excitement of this important initiative on Twitter @AlleganPublic #APSTech

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IMPORTANT – KEEP NEAR YOUR PHONE Allegan Public Schools

Telephone Numbers Administration Office ................................... 673-5431 Kevin Harness (superintendent) Bill Hammer (director of operations) Cheryl-Marie Manson (director of instruction) George Mohr (state and federal programs) Amy Christman (business manager) Allegan High School ................................... 673-7002 Jim Mallard, Ron Orr (principals) L.E. White Middle School ............................ 673-2241 James Antoine, Jaym Abraham (principals) Dawson Elementary ...................................... 673-6925 Joe James (principal) North Ward Elementary ................................ 673-6003 Becky Corbett (principal) Pine Trails Elementary .................................. 673-5379 Dave Kanine (principal) West Ward Elementary .................................. 673-7000 Harry Dalm (principal) Allegan Alternative High & Adult Ed ........... 673-5433 Laura Feffer (principal) Special Education .......................................... 673-5431 Cheryl-Marie Manson (director) Tasha Frigmanski (supervisor) Athletic Office ............................................... 673-7002 Matthew Stofer (director) Recreation Department ................................. 673-7002 Trevor Horwath (rec.), Mark Mattox (pool) Maintenance Department .............................. 673-2085 George Zeock (supervisor) Transportation Department .......................... 673-2203 Darrell Stoughton (supervisor) Food Service .............................................. 673-7002 Barb Elenbaas (supervisor) ext. 5517 School Web page: www.alleganpublicschools.org

The “Our Schools News” is a publication of Allegan Public Schools. It is published at least four times annually and mailed to all residents of the Allegan area. If you know of someone who is not receiving this publication that would benefit from receiving it, please contact Joni VanNieuwenhuyzen, editor, at 673-5431 or email: jonivan@alleganps.org

Back row (left to right): Mark Davidhizar (trustee), Dale Wittkop (presi-dent), Vicki Knuckles (vice-president), Mary Kasprzyk

(treasurer). Front row (left to right): Michael Fairbanks (trustee), Jeff McLaughlin (secretary), and Troy Carns (trustee).

Allegan Public Schools 2014-15Board of EducationRegular Meeting Schedule

July 14, 2014 (Organizational Meeting) (6:00 p.m.)August 11, 2014 (6:00 p.m.)

September 8, 2014 (7:00 p.m.)October 13, 2014 (7:00 p.m.)

November 10, 2014 (7:00 p.m.)December 8, 2014 (7:00 p.m.)January 12, 2015 (7:00 p.m.)February 9, 2015 (7:00 p.m.)March 9, 2015 (7:00 p.m.)April 13, 2015 (7:00 p.m.)May 11, 2015 (7:00 p.m.)June 22, 2015 (6:00 p.m.)

July 13, 2015 (6:00 p.m.) Organizational Meeting

- Most regular meetings scheduled for the 2nd Monday of each month, except for June 22, 2015 meeting, which is the 4th Monday.- Regular meetings during school year are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.- Regular meetings during the summer (June, July, August) begin at 6 p.m.- All meetings to be held at the Allegan Public Schools’ Administration Building, 550 Fifth Street, Allegan MI 49010.

Interested citizens are invited to attend meetings. There is an opportunity for public comments of a general nature at the beginning of every board meeting. Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations should contact the Superintendent at 673-5431, or at 550 Fifth Street, Al-legan, MI 49010, ten days prior to the meeting.

APS Board of Education:

North Ward Elementary (Aug. 27, 6-7 p.m.) begins with a parent meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Dawson Elementary (Aug. 27, 6-7 p.m.)Pine Trails Elementary (Aug. 27, 6-7 p.m.)

West Ward Elementary (Aug. 27, 6-7 p.m.)

L.E.White Middle School (Sept. 4, 7-8 p.m.)

Allegan High School FRESHMEN Orientation for Students Only(Aug 27 from 8 am-noon)

AHS Technology Night for Parents (Sept. 2, 7:00 p.m.)(Come learn how your child will use their 1 to 1 devices and what new

technology policies will apply to your student.)

Alternative High School (August 27, 6-7 p.m)

School Open Houses and Parent Meetings:

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“Harness”

. . . the POWER of Education Kevin HarnessSuperintendent(A message from the superintendent of schools)

New Look – New Tools – New Staff!A drive past any of our Allegan Public School buildings reveals the pride that we have in our schools, and the tremendous level of support that our community has provided. Many of our buildings have a NEW LOOK as a result of recent con-struction projects. Take a few minutes for a driving tour before school starts. I am certain you will like what you see.

All projects were completed on time and within budget thanks to TMP Architecture and the Skillman Corporation. DK Landscape has done a great job of getting our grounds and fields back in shape after the construction work. Our custodial staff is working diligently to finish their summer cleaning projects and will have our buildings ready to go!

Not only are we excited about our facilities, but also the new technology infrastructure and devices that will serve our stu-dents and staff now and into the future. All of our buildings are now wireless campuses with the capability to accommo-date classrooms full of internet users and active learners. As we communicated in the June issues of Our Schools News, and as we have outlined again in this issue, all Allegan Public School students in grades K-12 will have access to NEW TOOLS that will promote and increase student learning. The learning opportunities provided by these technology tools are incredible and endless. I encourage our parents to be active learners with their students.

Staff members have been training and working with the updated classroom technology throughout last year, and many have been working all summer in the preparation for the roll out of student devices this fall. As I said, the opportunities provided by the technology are endless. I am confident that with staff, students, and parents working together, the positive impact on our students’ learning will be impressive!

Assisting us in our ever-evolving work of educating our students will be several NEW STAFF members. As you will see in this issue, many key positions in our organization have been filled. I am thrilled with the individuals that will be joining our team this fall. Without exception, their knowledge, enthusiasm, and care for students will serve our school and community extremely well. Their efforts, combined with the outstanding staff already dedicated to our kids, will ensure our continued success in 2014-15.

Our buildings are ready, the technology is ready, and our staff is ready! READY, SET, GO TIGERS!!!!!

THANK YOU to the community of Allegan Public Schools for providing funds to support our new Technology Initiative, through the 2012 Bond Issue. This new technology: - Allows for individualized instruction

- Boosts academic achievement - Expands students’ worldview and provides access to other “experts” - Provides broader audience for student work - Prepares students for careers and college - Provides opportunities for teaching online awareness and responsible digital citizenship

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New Employees at APS:

Summer GilliesNorth Ward Secretary

Mark MattoxAquatic Director/

Swim Coach

Ryan RubleAssistant

Band/Choir

Katie StorbeckTeacher - MS

Math

Christine HopsonAcademic Coach-

MS

Other New Hires:Aaron Rogers (Academic Coach - Alt HS)Ryan Burza (P.A.C. Assistant)Malachi Mishler (HS social studies teacher/ head football coach)

Resignations/Retirements:Tyler Caron (HS Special Ed teacher)Devon Morris (P.A.C. Director)Leslie Campbell (Dawson librarian)Carol Houser (Alt HS food service)Elizabeth Burke (Social Worker)Heather Warren (Dawson 1st grade teacher)Sandy Savage (Middle School teacher)Alva Morgan (Middle School Inst. Asst.)Andrea Murphy (Aquatic Director/coach)Beth Eldred (North Ward secretary)Gail Lane (Pine Trails Instructional Asst.)Colin Weber (HS/MS band/choir)

Healthy Kids Dental Your child’s dental health is important! Allegan has local dentists that offer services through the “Healthy Kids Dental” (Medicaid) program. Clean-ings, exams, and any necessary dental work can be performed -- usually at no charge to parents. If you have questions about this program, please contact one of the following local participating dentists:

Eric R Erickson, DDS (269) 673-8916David Buis, DDS (269) 673-4332

Lindsay BannatyneTeacher - HS Math

Welcome to Allegan Public

Schools!

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Students should be at their bus stop approximately 5 minutes before pick-up time.

Times listed below are APPROXIMATE. Adjustments to this schedule may be made at any time during the school year.

• IF YOUR ADDRESS IS NOT LISTED, please have your child wait at the nearest listed stop and have his/her address and phone number avail-able for the driver.

• Bus take-home routes and times may vary from the schedule below.• Bus passes will no longer be allowed. If your child needs transportation

other than to his/her own home stop on a regular basis (example: to the child’s sitter) please make arrangements with your child’s school for prior approval. Please do not contact the bus garage.

• Students are not allowed to bring the following on the bus: live animals or insects, glass containers or glass articles, balloons, toys, bats, balls, hockey sticks, skiis, skateboards, sleds, or other items that may cause injury to a student or damage a bus. It is the parents’ responsibility to transport these items to school. All carry-on items must be secured by the student in their lap or between their knees (no loose items allowed on the seat or aisle).

• For the safety of other students and the driver, please do not allow your student to have articles hanging from their book bag, backpack, or clothes which can get caught as they enter/exit the bus.

• Questions should be directed to Darrell Stoughton, Transportation Super-visor, at the Bus Garage 673-2203.

Elementary Shuttle Buses

Shuttle bus services will be provided for some elementary students, on a space-avail-able basis, using the following criteria:

1. Special needs students 2. GSRP preschool and Y-5’s students 3. Students moved to another school due to overcrowding. 4. Daycare issues and School of Choice requests.

Walkers that need to use the shuttle bus serviceshould be at their home school by 7:30 a.m.

Bus Routes:

BUS #2 (SEAL)Bayview Dr/Bayview Ct 6:454257 117th Ave 6:55 4283117th Ave 117th Ave/Allen Rd 7:00 4347 117th Ave 44th St./Grant Dr44th St/Aspen Dr 7:05 44th St./Moore Rd 3590 Monroe Rd 7:153472 Monroe Rd116th Ave/Richards Dr 7:20

BUS #3 (BIRD)M 40/Springhill Dr 6:20926 M 40M 40/Lakeview Salon836 M 40 6:253320 108th Ave3282 108th Ave3275 108th Ave 6:353251 110th Ave3285 110th Ave 6:401015 33rd St 1141 33rd St 6:45 33rd St/Conley Dr Thomas St/Beechwood Dr 629 Linn St224 Jackson St 176 Thomas St 6:50

Bus #3 (Bird) Cont.:212 Thomas St 240 Thomas StCherry St/Cedar St 6:55 309 Fourth StKalamazoo St/Fifth St 7:00 M-40/Maple St 7:05 1314 Ely St 7:15 3371 113th Ave

BUS #4 (BUCK)116th Ave/29th St 6:30 2624 116th Ave 2611 116th Ave116th Ave/Fawn Path 6:352584 116th Ave 2535 116th Ave 1636 24th St1675 24th St 6:40 1501 21st St 6:451385 22nd St 6:50 2334 114th Ave 6:55 2529 114th Ave 2580 114th Ave 7:002695 114th Ave2707 114th Ave 7:05 213 Eastern Ave 7:10479 Grand StGrand St/Weeks St150 Park Ave 7:15

BUS #5 (TURTLE) 1557 34th St 6:253515 Monroe Rd 6:30 1725 39th St 39th St/Kiella Dr 6:35 1836 Tepee Trl 6:40 1836 Arrowhead Trl 3971 N. Arrowhead Trl 6:45 3926 S. Arrowhead Trl 3913 Monroe Rd 6:50 Monroe Rd/Tom Nolan Rd Monroe Rd/Wildwood Dr 1723 42nd St 6:55 4198 Nantucket Dr 4182 Nantucket Dr 4178 Gloucester 7:00 4265 118th Ave Monroe Rd/Shady Lane 7:05 Monroe Rd/Ryans Wood Dr 3606 Monroe Rd 7:10 1656 36th St 7:15 3561 115th Ave 7:20

BUS #16 (PENGUIN) 2529 36th St 6:20 3540 126th Ave 3533 126th Ave 3520 126th Ave3482 127th Ave 6:252636 35th St 3679 126th Ave 6:30 3682 126th Ave 3407 127th Ave 6:403205 127th Ave2772 32nd St 6:453380 128th Ave34th St/128th Ave 2688 35th St 6:50 2637 35th St 3502 125th Ave 6:55 2493 36th St 7:002484 36th St 3508 Babylon Rd 7:05 3423 Babylon Rd3410 Babylon Rd 7:10 1826 34th St3356 Delano St. 7:15

BUS #17 (CHICKEN) 37th St/109th Ave 6:15 480 40th St 6:20 438 39th St420 39th St3927 102nd Ave 6:25216 40th St 228 40th St 274 40th St 6:30 258 41st St 6:354118 102nd Ave4177 102nd Ave 6:40280 42nd St4239 103rd Ave 398 42nd St 404 42nd St 6:45 105th Ave/Oak St 4304 105th Ave4384 105th Ave 6:504376 104th Ave 4328 104th Ave 4306 104th Ave 6:554036 104th Ave 7:004008 104th Ave3972 104th Ave 7:05 3968 104th Ave 3882 104th Ave 7:10 755 38th St 7:15 3738 108th Ave 943 37th St963 37th St 7:20

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BUS #6 (LION)207 Bridge Rd 6:30Bridge Rd/Maple St1205 Bridge Rd1024 Bridge Rd 6:35847 Williams Rd838 Williams Rd2797 108th Ave 6:40108th Ave/Tompkins Dr 2570 108th Ave 6:452467 108th Ave714 24th St2427 106th Ave 6:50859 26th St 6:55906 26th St 952 26th St1028 26th St 7:00 1089 26th St 1118 26th St1141 26th St 7:05M-89/Martha Ct M-89/Wells Rd M-89/Pine Rd1225 Lincoln Rd 1295 Lincoln Rd 7:10

BUS #9 (RABBIT) 4199 126th Ave 6:304212 126th Ave4257 126th Ave 2386 M-40 6:40 2250 M-40 122nd Ave/ Walking Horse Ln 6:453838 122nd Ave 2184 M-40 6:50 3779 121st Ave 121st Ave./Appyway 6:55 3969 121st Ave 2109 41st St 7:00 4042 Allegan Dam Rd 7:05 3953 Allegan Dam Rd 3792 Allegan Dam Rd Allegan Dam Rd./37th St. 7:15 3629 Allegan Dam Rd3605 Allegan Dam Rd1866 M-40 7:20 M-40/River Ridge M-40/Snow Farm Dr

BUS #10 ( DUCK)2576 118th Ave 6:352460 118th Ave118th Ave/Stoney Pt Dr 6:40118th Ave/Horshoe Cove26th St/Harold Dr 6:4526th St/Koteras Dr2744 120th Ave 6:502949 118th Ave3057 118th Ave 6:55

Bus #10 (Duck) Cont.:3094 118th Ave925 River St 7:00975 River StRiver St/Hickory St736 River St 7:05River St/Riverview Park Dr 440 River St (North Ward) 7:10225 Ida StRace St/Main St 7:15 BUS #11 (COW)Village East MHP 6:50 111th Ave/27th St 6:55 2728 111th Ave 2663 111th Ave 2653 111th Ave 7:002608 111th Ave 1165 27th St 7:05 2788 111th Ave Herkimer St./Fourth St 7:15

BUS #12 (PANDA)4481 110th Ave 6:254543 110th Ave910 46th St4819 109th Ave/Store 6:304888 110th Ave4737 110th Ave 6:354694 110th Ave4614 110th Ave 6:401126 46th St4683 112th Ave 6:451189 44th St 6:501135 44th St4372 110th Ave4334 110th Ave4304 110th Ave4276 110th Ave4265 110th Ave 6:551019 42nd St1065 42nd St1072 42nd St. 7:001076 42nd St4028 112th Ave112th Ave/Kimble Dr 7:053593 113th Ave 7:10

BUS #14 (STARFISH)Dumont Creek Estates 6:15 36th St./122nd Ave 3641 Dumont Rd 6:20 3716 124th Ave3874 124th ave3944 124th Ave 6:252248 Taft Rd2241 Taft Rd 6:302561 41st St 6:40

Bus #14 (Starfish) Cont.:127th Ave/Alyssa Ln4205 127th Ave 6:452768 41st St4234 128th Ave 6:50 2996 M 40 (Schroetenboer Elec) 6:552664 M 40 7:003878 125th Ave 7:051998 M-40 7:10 1934 M-40 1880 M-40 M-40/W. Babylon Rd1828 M-40 7:15

BUS #15 (CAMEL) 3889 112th Ave 6:15112th Ave/39th St 1285 40th St 4102 112th Ave 6:201301 42nd St1319 42nd St 6:251268 42nd St1229 42nd St 4217 112th Ave4273 112th Ave 6:304257 112th Ave4339 112th Ave1264 44th St 6:354300 112th Ave 6:40 1092 41st St 4005 110th Ave 6:45 3787 110th Ave 6:503717 111th Ave 6:55 3731 111th Ave3785 111th Ave 7:001076 38th St 1139 38th St1152 38th St 7:053734 112th Ave113th Ave/Little John Lk Rd 7:101323 34th St 34th St/Red Fox Ln 34th St/Smith Ln 7:15 1453 34th St

BUS #18 (BEAR) 34thSt/Woodland Trl 6:301955 34th St2057 34th St3342 122nd Ave 6:353340 122nd Ave 33rd St./Youth Home Allegan Co Service Ctr 6:40 3270 122nd Ave 3130 125th Ave 6:503241 125th Ave 6:55 3283 125th Ave125th Ave./Spec Lk MHP 7:00 3347 125th Ave125th Ave/Beech Ct125th Ave/Thompson Dr 3460 125th Ave 7:053475 121st Ave 7:15 BUS #20 (GIRAFFE) 34th St/Autumn Trail 1825 34th St 6:353354 Babylon Rd Babylon Rd./33rd St 6:40 1726 Signal Point Cr 1775 Meadowlark Ln 3260 Bluebird Ln 6:45 Riverbend Dr./Bluebird Ln 3242 Fairhaven Dr 3261 Fairhaven Dr 6:503081 Dumont Rd 6:553083 Dumont Rd3085 Dumont Rd3111 Dumont Rd 7:003210 120th Ave 7:05 3252 118th Ave 3260 118th Ave 7:103267 118th AveBabylon Rd/Penn Crossing 7:15 BUS #21 (EAGLE)1207 29th St Lincoln Rd/Jeffrey Dr 6:201258 Lincoln Rd1200 Lincoln Rd 6:25 Lincoln Rd/Dble Eagle Est Rd 6:302105 110th St 1131 22nd St 1146 22nd St 6:352144 112th ave2024 112th Ave 6:40 2535 111th Ave 6:50 2632 Dutch Acres 1184 Dutch Acres 1181 Dutch Acres 6:551208 26th St 26th St/Minor Ln1238 26th Ave 2634 113th Ave 7:00 Page 7

Bus #21 (EAGLE) Cont.:2670 113th Ave 2716 113th Ave 2750 113th Ave 7:05 2753113th Ave 2780 113th Ave 2789 113th Ave/Gordan Dr 2795 113th Ave2844 113th Ave 7:10

BUS #22 (HORSE)3241 104th Ave 6:203237 104th Ave104th Ave/Minkler Lk Rd 6:253156 102nd Ave 6:303173 102nd Ave102nd Ave/Donald Dr Baseline MHP 6:35 3521 Baseline Rd 3589 Baseline Rd 3583 Baseline Rd 6:45 Baseline Rd/S. Dk Lk Dr 6:503736 102nd Ave 102nd Ave./Duck Lake 6:55 3645 102nd Ave 3537 102nd Ave 7:00 3492 102nd Ave 3461 102nd Ave 3360 102nd Ave 7:05682 32nd St 32nd St/Busfield Dr 7:10

BUS #23 (DOG)1249 34th St 6:1034th St/Tannery Creek Dr 34th St/Lakeview Ridge Ln1061 34th St 6:15 3581 109th Ave 6:20 3588 109th Ave 3619 109th Ave 6:253585 108th Ave 6:30 790 34th St 3546 107th Ave 6:35 658 36th St 512 36th St 6:40449 38th St 6:45396 38th St 104th Ave/36th St 6:50 3476 104th Ave3452 104th St 6:55 104th Ave/34th St 586 34th St 7:00 746 34th St 955 34th St 997 34th St 7:05 3566 110th Ave3661 110th Ave 7:103680 110th Ave1110 37th St 7:151169 37th St1177 37th St

BUS #25 (FISH) 121 Briggs St 7:05Briggs St/ Charles St 225 Lowe St 233 Lowe St 262 Lowe St 7:10 Oak Meadows Apts 617 Grand St 124 Eastern Ave500 Streeter St 7:15Bridgeport Apts BUS #27 (WHALE) Pritchard Est. Apts 7:00Highpoint Apts 7:05 Herkimer St/Administration 7:10

BUS #30 (CAT)737 30th St 6:20104th Ave/28th St 6:25576 27th St2710 106th Ave2780 106th Ave 6:30167 28th St28th St/101st Ave 6:352942 101st Ave72 30th St50 30th St 6:403022 Russon Rd136 30th St 6:452960 102nd Ave333 28th St 6:50543 26th St 6:552902 108th Ave 7:00 2933 108th Ave2990 108th Ave3030 108th Ave 7:053042 108th Ave 108th Ave/Melodee Pk Dr M-40/109th AveM-40/Valley Vista Dr 7:10M-40/Huber St1203 M-40M-40/Orchard Lane 1297 M-40 7:15

BUS #31 (FROG)2070 27th St 6:30121st Ave/Forrest Dr 25th St/Bayview Ct 6:352759 122nd Ave 6:40 2219 30th St 2297 30th St 30th St/Wetmore Dr 6:45Clyde Rd/Meade Rd 2408 30th St 6:503021 127th Ave3127 127th Ave3152 127th Ave 6:55 2596 30th St 7:002552 30th st 2986 125th Ave2937 122nd Ave 7:05 2142 30th St 2112 30th St 7:10 1881 30th St30th St/Rose Dr N. Main St/Summit Dr 7:15225 Ida St

BUS #32 (BUTTERFLY)4431 108th Ave 6:10 802 46th St860 48th St 6:15 810 48th St 4778 108th Ave 4695 107th Ave 6:20 670 46th St627 46th St 6:25 4784 106th Ave 6:30 4503 106th Ave 6:35366 45th St 6:40 275 44th St 6:45384 44th St 6:50 483 44th St 44th St./Swan Lake MHP 6:55795 44th St 4342 108th Ave 7:00 656 42nd St 4158 107th Ave 7:05 4129 106th Ave 660 40th St 760 40th St 7:103950 108th Ave 108th Ave//Watts Rd 7:15

Bus Stop times are APPROXIMATE and could change

throughout the year. Call bus garage for

specific information.

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AlleganAthletics

By: Matt Stofer, Athletic Director(269) 673-7002, (x5519)

Join the 2014-15Allegan All-Sports Boosters

Meetings are held:August 18

(then the first Monday of every month, starting October 6, excluding April)

7:00 p.m. at Allegan High School (Tiger’s Den)

Support Allegan Athletics All-Sports Booster Membership Info:

Name ____________________________ Phone_______________

Address _______________________________________________

Please check one: *Single Membership ($10) ______ *Family Membership ($15)______

*Contact the Athletic Dept. for information about 2-yr, 4-yr, and Lifetime Memberships!

Make checks payable Allegan All Sports Boosters (and mail to): c/o Allegan High School 1560 M-40 North Allegan, MI 49010

Please check this box if interested in working events:

Hope everyone has enjoyed the summer as we welcome the stu-dent-athletes and coaches back to campus. Such an exciting time of the year as we look forward to a great 2014/15 school year! Some updates and “Dates to Remember” for the fall:

--Welcome to our three new varsity fall head coaches, Chris Childers (Volleyball), Mark Mattox (Girls Swimming & Diving), and Mac Mishler (Football)!

--Monday, August 18 will be the first Allegan All-Sports Booster Meeting at 7:00 pm - Tiger Den at the High School. All parents are welcome to attend! Boosters are always looking for more mem-bers. Come join this great group that leads the way for supporting the athletic teams! For more information on the All-Sports Boosters, please contact President Joe Cerven at jwcerven@yahoo.com

--Reminder that tickets for all Allegan Public School students will be only $1.00 when purchased in advance at any of the elementary schools, middle or high school. Please check with each school, as tickets will be available only during certain hours at each location. Tickets will be the normal price for students at the gate for any home event, so please take advantage of this great offer! This offer does not include MHSAA State Tournaments hosted by Allegan Public Schools.

--Middle School Volleyball and Cross Country practices will start Monday, August 25. Please check www.alleganathletics for start times and more information. Reminder--all students must have a sports physical turned into the High School office before join-ing the teams (sports physical completed after 4/15/14). Sports physical forms are available under “forms” at the athletic web site.

-- For the best updates of Allegan Athletics, visit www.alleganath-letics and signup for email, Facebook or Twitter alerts!

Upcoming Athletic “Dates to Remember:”

Thurs, Aug. 21 - Varsity Boys Tennis Home Invitational - 8:30 amFriday, Aug. 22 - Varsity Girls Swimming Home Opener

vs. Portage Northern - 6:00 pmMonday, Aug. 25 - Varsity Girls Golf Conference Jamboree at

Cheshire GC - 8:30 amMonday, Aug. 25 - Boys Soccer Home Opener vs. Coloma - JV

5:00 pm / Varsity 6:45 pmWednesday, Aug. 27 - Volleyball Home Opener vs. Coloma - JV

5:00 pm / Varsity 6:30 pmThursday, Aug. 28 - Varsity Football Season/Home Opener

vs. Coloma - 7:00 pm(Tailgate before kickoff hosted by Boys Basketball at 5:30 pm)

Friday, Sept. 26 - “Homecoming” - Football vs. Sturgis - 7:00 pm(Tailgate before kickoff hosted by Girls Tennis at 5:30 pm )

Friday, Oct. 10 - “CODE Orange” - Football vs. Otsego - 7:00 pm(Tailgate before kickoff hosted by Cheerleading at 5:30 pm)

The athletics schedule home & away can be viewed at the web site under “daily schedules” on the home page! Enjoy the rest of the summer and Labor Day weekend, and lets have a great 2014-15 school year!

Community On Deck for Education (C.O.D.E. Or-ange) is going strong again this year! Sponsored by the Educational Foundation of APS and Allegan Gen-eral Hospital, this event is a chance for the community to become involved in sup-porting their schools, simply

by purchasing a t-shirt for $10 which also serves as admittance into the home football game on October 4. Get your shirts now at Springrove Variety, ACE Hardware, or Allegan Village Mar-ket. For more information, check out the Ed Fountation website: alleganed.org

C.O.D.E. Orange:

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Allegan Band “Notes” Marching Band Competitions

Sept. 20 - Reeths-PufferOct. 11. Belding Oct. 18 Jenison Oct. 25. Rockford Nov. 1. State Finals @ Ford Field

Student Health InsuranceLow cost student health insurance is available for families who are interested. Check your child’s “back to school” packet for an infor-mational envelope from FIRST AGENCY to fi nd out more. Plans are available for school day only, or for full 24-hour coverage.

PESTICIDE ADVISORY TO PARENTSAllegan Public Schools has adopted an Integrated Pest Management program. Inherent with this are the district’s efforts to reduce pesticide use as much as possible. While it may occasionally be necessary to apply a pesticide, these will only be used as a last resort. This program does not rely on routine pesticide applications to resolve problems. We use various techniques such as habitat alteration, sanitation, mechanical means, exclusion, etc., to prevent pests from becoming a problem.

Parents have the right to be informed prior to any pesticide application that might be needed at your children’s school. The district will provide advanced notifi cation at least 48 hours before any pesticide application (this notifi cation will be in the form of a post-ing at the entrance of the school and in a common area located by the school’s main offi ce). Parents are also entitled to receive this notifi cation by mail, at least three days prior to any application. If you would like this type of notifi cation, please call the Mainte-nance Department at (269) 673-2085 and tell the secretary your name, mailing address, and what school your child attends.

In an emergency (for example, bees nest), pesticides may be applied without prior notice, but you will be provided notice following any such application.

At any time, if you have questions or concerns about pesticide use at your child’s school, or if you wish to review our IPM plan or application records, please contact the Director of Operations, Mr. Bill Hammer, at 673-5431, ext. 3003.

Band BoostersIf you have a child in any of our bands, you are already a mem-ber! Please get involved with Band Boosters - it is very reward-ing for you and your student.

Meetings - Band Boosters meet the 3rd Monday of each month, beginning with September 15 at 7 p.m. in the high school band room.

Fair Booth - Our main fundraiser is the band food booth at the Allegan County Fair. If you would like to volunteer to work a shift, please email dzeter@alleganps.org. We appreciate your help!

Pizza Hut Fundraiser - The 3rd Wednesday of every month from 5-8 pm (tips and 10% go to the Band).

Market Day - A Fundraiser like no other. Check it out at www.marketday.com

Meet the new Band/Choir Assistant Director:Ryan Ruble has been hired as the new band and choir assistant director. He will be replacing Colin Weber, who tendered his resignation at the end of the school year to pursue a graduate

program at Western Illinois University. Ryan is from Belding, Michigan and he attended GVSU. Both Andrea Mack and Rebecca Balkon are thrilled to have him on board! Ryan has already been working with students at band camp and is ex-cited to begin teaching at the high school and middle school!

Ryan Ruble

Band Camp 2014This year‛s marching theme is “Spanish Fantasy” and stu-dents have been busy learning new tunes and routines at Band Camp the last two weeks of July. Come catch the music and fancy footwork at one of the home football games or one of the marching competitions !

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Allegan Public Schools’Emergency Management PlansAllegan Public Schools has developed policies and procedures to ensure the safety of students during emergency situations. In the event of an emergency, all school employees’ first priority is to protect students from harm. Below is a brief outline of the some of the District’s Emergency Management plans.

SEVERE WEATHERBuilding administrators will be notified in the event of potential se-vere weather and appropriate precautions will be taken. Allegan Public Schools will remain in session during a tornado watch or warning. If a tornado warning is in effect for the immediate area at the regular school closing time, school will not be dismissed until the warning is lifted. The superintendent or his designee is authorized to dismiss school or retain students in school under such circumstances.

Extra-curricular activities may be canceled or postponed in the event of a tornado watch or warning. If the event is in progress, appropriate measures will be taken to ensure the safety of the students.

“Snow Day Cancellations” or delays due to other inclement weather will be announced on most major local television and radio stations. School officials will make every effort to have the decision to close or delay the start of school by 6:00 a.m. In order to keep the phone lines open for emergency purposes, parents and students are asked not to call the school or bus garage to find out if school is in session. Please tune in to the following stations or check the district web site:

Television Radio WWMT (TV 3) WKZO (AM 590) WOOD (TV 8) WQXC (FM 100.9) WOTV (TV 41) WQLR (FM 106.5)Other stations are also notified through the GRAIL (Grand Rapids Area Information System).

If you wish, you can also receive “instant alerts” via text or email from wwwmt.com or woodtv.com by visiting those web sites and signing up!

THREATS TO BUILDINGS and/or FIRESIn the event of a bomb threat or any other threat to a school building, precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of the building occu-pants. Based on the assessment of the situation by the administrator, students may be evacuated to a nearby site, and/or the school may be cancelled. In the event of a fire, all students will be evacuated from the building, and school may be closed, depending on the situation. This evacuation will be practiced regularly throughout the school year so students are aware of the best evacuation route from any location within the building.

CHEMICAL OR GAS LEAKSNatural gas leaks occur because of damage to an outside gas line which may be near the building. Chemical leaks occur when a vehicle transporting chemicals is involved in an accident, causing a release of liquid or vapor chemicals. Generally, students will be evacuated from the building in the event of a gas or chemical leak. The building administrator will follow the instructions of emergency officials in charge of the evacuation. In some situations, it may be safer to leave students in the school with all doors and windows closed and all ventilation systems closed down.

STUDENT DISMISSALAs with any emergency situation, parents should be alert for special bulletins on local television and radio stations and have an alternate plan in place if they are working and school is closed during the day.

Parents need to be aware that they have the ultimate au-thority concerning the safety of their own children. School officials will honor parent requests to pick up their students from school, or keep their students at home, if they feel that conditions are too dangerous to be at school.

Asbestos Advisory The Allegan Public School District complies with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and conducts rou-tine inspections of all remaining asbestos-containing materials in district facilities. The most recent inspection in the summer of 2011 found all asbestos materials to be in good condition and present no danger to students, staff, or visitors. If and when any changes occur, employees and parents will be promptly notified. Any district parent, guardian, or care provider who wishes to review the district’s Management Plan to find out more information regarding asbestos may do so by contacting George Zeock, supervisor of maintenance and grounds, at 673-2085 or calling Kevin Harness, Superintendent at 673-5431.

No Smoking or Tobacco on school groundsThe Allegan Public Schools has adopted a tobacco-free policy. This policy is in keeping with the state legislature’s Tobacco Free Schools Act (PA 140) of 1993. Our policy states:

--- Tobacco and tobacco look-alikes (including e-cigarettes) are banned from all public school buildings at all times. (This includes athletic and school-sponsored activities.)--- All school property, including vehicles and parking areas, is covered by this law.

This law is enforced by local police agencies. Violations will con-stitute a misdemeanor and can result in a fine up to $50.

Safe and Drug Free SchoolsAllegan Public Schools recognizes and abides by the standards of the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug Free Workplace Act. These standards prohibit the unlawful manufacture, possession, use, sale, distribution, or concealment of illegal drugs and alcohol in school programs, school vehicles, school premises, and at school sponsored activities on and off school property. Drugs include all controlled substances as defined by law, as well as “look-alike” drugs, steroids, and alcohol. These standards apply to all Allegan Public Schools’ students and staff. The use/abuse of drugs and alcohol poses serious health and safety risks to students. We urge students, parents and guardians to work hand-in-hand with the district to ensure that these important standards are upheld.

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Student Educational RecordsUnder the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FER-PA), student records are treated as confidential and shall be considered to be for local school use only. Records shall be disclosed only to persons with a legitimate educational interest. Parents (or students who have reached the age of 18) have the right to inspect their child’s school records, and shall be afforded the opportunity to challenge the content of said records if deemed necessary. In situations where the parents of a student are divorced or separated, each parent (custodial and/ or non-custodial) has equal rights to their student’s records unless a court order specifies otherwise.

Directory Information

Personally identifiable information about current students of the Allegan Public School District will not be released without the consent of the student’s parent, or the student (if the stu-dent is 18 years or older), unless the information is “directory information” or the law permits disclosure without consent.

“Directory information” means information contained in an educational record of a student which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if dis-closed. It includes, but is not limited to: name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, grade, participation in school activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, honors and awards received, student photograph, and the most recent educa-tional institution attended.

Directory information may be disclosed without further notice or consent, unless the parent or eligible student notifies the superintendent at the Allegan Public Schools Administra-tion Building. A parent or eligible student has the right to refuse the designation of all or part of a student’s personally identifiable information as directory information, except that directory information may be disclosed to governmental, military, or other educational institutions as permitted by law. In accordance with amendments to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in August, 2002, Allegan Public Schools reserves the right to exempt from disclosure directory information requested for the purpose of surveys, marketing, or solicitation, unless it is determined that the use is consistent with the educational mission of the school district.

Directory Information in the Media

The Allegan Public Schools will publish articles, photographs, and lists regarding the accomplishments of its students peri-odically in publications including, but not limited to: the Our Schools quarterly District newsletter, monthly school building newsletters, the District web page at www.alleganpublicschools.org, various social media such as the District Facebook page, as well as providing information to news media including the Allegan County News. If a parent or eligible student does not want his/her name or photograph published in any of these media, they should contact the superintendent at (269) 673-5431.

Dangerous Weapons and Assault PoliciesStudents bringing guns or other dangerous weapons to school and students who physically assault a school employee will be expelled according to the policy of the Allegan Public Schools.

The dangerous weapons policy states that “students in possession of a dangerous weapon or firearm on school grounds or students who commit arson or rape on District grounds, in District buildings, or at District or school-sponsored events shall be expelled from school and referred to the criminal justice delinquency system and the appropriate County Department of Social Services or community health agency.”

Students in kindergarten through 5th grades will be expelled for at least 90 school days, while students in 6th through 12th grades will be expelled for at least 180 school days. Students must apply and be approved for reinstatement if they wish to re-enroll at the end of the expulsion period. This policy is in keeping with the state and federal regulations.

Annual Education ReportEach school district in Michigan is required to publish an Annual Educational Report for the previous school year. This report contains detailed data on the following:

State administered student assessment results • (MEAP and Michigan Merit Exam)Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) results• Teacher qualification information• National test results• and more!•

To access the Report for Allegan Public Schools, please check our district website, www.alleganps.org, click on “In-formation” then on “Annual Report”. You can also access this information, as well as similar information comparing all school districts throughout Michigan, by visiting the state’s website www.mischooldata.org. Please contact the adminis-tration office if you would like a hard copy of this report.

Student Handbooks

All Allegan Public School buildings publish student handbooks that pertain to each building. Students are provided with a handbook at the beginning of the school year. These handbooks provide specific information about student expectations, scheduling of classes, student discipline, and a variety of other important topics. Also, each child may receive a copy of the District’s Code of Behavior and Discipline (policy #8100) in booklet form. Athletes will receive a copy of the District’s athletic code. Please read your child’s handbook and make sure your child is familiar with its contents. If you have any questions about any of the rules or expectations, please contact your child’s school. High school and middle school handbooks are also availble to view on our district’s website.

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ALLEGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Statement of Nondiscrimination:No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, political belief, disability or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefi ts of, or be subject to discrimination while involved in any education program or activity or through employment with Allegan Public Schools.The superintendent of schools shall coordinate compliance efforts and investigate all complaints of alleged discrimination,including but not limited to: violations of Title IX (gender equity), Title VI (race, color, or national origin discrimination),Title II (disability), Section 504 (handicap), the Age Discrimina-tion Act, and the Elliot-Larsen Act (religion, height, weight, ormarital status). The superintendent can be reached at theAdministration Offi ce, 550 Fifth Street, Allegan, MI 49010 (616) 673-5431. The following procedures shall be implemented for any complaint or grievance related to civil rights:

Grievance Procedure:

Students shall fi le their grievance with the building principal.Employees shall fi le their grievance with the immediate super-visor. 1. The principal or the supervisor shall announce his decision

within two work days in the case of an employee.

2. Within fi ve school days or work days, as appropriate, the principal’s decision or supervisor’s decision may be appealed to the superintendent. The superintendent shall af-fi rm or modify the decision within three days from hearing the appeal.

3. The superintendent’s decision may be appealed to the Board of Education within fi ve school days or work days of such decision.

4. The Board of Education shall schedule a hearing within ten days after receiving the appeal and shall notify the student or employee that said hearing shall be conducted under the fol-lowing rules and procedures:

A. Written notice shall be given of the date, time, and place of the hearing;

B. The student or employee may be represented by an at-torney or other advisor of their choosing;

C. Witnesses may be presented at the hearing and may be questioned by the board and its representatives and by the student or employee and his representatives;

D. The hearing is not a court proceeding and court rules of evidence shall not be enforced at said hearing;

E. There may be present at the hearing the principal or the supervisor, the Board of Education’s attorney, and such resource persons as the president of the Board deems essential to the proper adjudication of the case;

F. The Board of Education shall render a written opinion of its determination within fi ve days from the date of the hearing. Such written opinion shall be forwarded to all parties concerned.

Section 504 protects children from discriminationSection 504 is an Act that prohibits discrimination against persons with a handicap in any program receiving Federal fi nancial assistance, such as public schools. The Act defi nes a person with a handicap as anyone who:

1. has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities (major life activities include activities such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working);2. has a record of such an impairment; or3. is regarded as having such an impairment.

In order to fulfi ll its obligation under Section 504, the Allegan Public School District recognizes a responsibility to avoid discrimination in poli-cies and practices regarding its personnel and students. No discrimination against any person with a handicap will knowingly be permitted in any of the programs and practices in the school system. The School District has specifi c responsibilities under the Act, which includes the responsibility to identify, evaluate, and if the child is determined to be eligible under Section 504, to afford access to appropriate educational services. If the parent or guardian disagrees with the determination made by the profes-sional staff of the School District, he/she has a right to a hearing with an impartial hearing offi cer.

ATTENTION – STUDENTS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY:The Allegan Public School District is required to identify students with limited English profi ciency. Special assistance will be provided for students with needs in this area. In some instances, an interpreter will be provided to assist the student with communication. If any student of Allegan Public Schools feels they could benefi t from services related to limited English profi ciency, they should contact the Superintendent, at 550 Fifth Street, Allegan MI 49010 (phone 269/673-5431).ATENCIÓN – A LOS ESTUDIANTES CON CA-PACIDADES LIMITADAS EN INGLÉS:El distrito escolar público de Allegan está requerido identifi car a los estudi-antes con capacidades limitadas en inglés. Ayuda especial será provista para los estudiantes con necesidades en este área. En algunas circunstancias se les proveerá un intérprete a los estudiantes para ayudar con la comunicación. Si cualquier estudiante de las Escuelas Públicas de Allegan cree que podría sacar provecho de servicios tocante a capacidades limitadas en inglés, debe ponerse en contacto con el Superintendiente, 550 Fifth Street, Allegan MI 49010 (teléfono: 269-673-5431).

Homeless StudentsChildren who meet the Federal defi nition of “homeless” will be provided a free and appropriate public education in the same manner as all other students who live in the District and will not be stigmatized or segregated on the basis of their status as home-less. No board policy or school practice will be applied that will inhibit the enrollment, attendance or school success of homeless children. The superintendent has appointed George Mohr, Direc-tor of State & Federal Programs, as the school district Homeless Liaison. If you have a question about any school services to home-less students and families, you may contact him at (269)673-5431.

Legal Reference: McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

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Allegan Recreation & Aquatic Center 2014 Fall Programs

Trevor Horwath- Rec. Director (ext 5506)thorwath@alleganps.org

Mark Mattox - Aquatic Director (ext 5507)mmattox@alleganps.org

Pool Information: 673-7002 ext. 5541

Pool Rental & Parties

The pool is available for rental to any individual 18 years & older, groups, or organizations. Price includes several

options. Book your party today!

Pool rental costs vary and can include one or both pools, with or without use

of “Party Room”.

Out of district add $15 to total price.

OPEN SWIM (Open swim is for all ages.)

Pre-K & Younger $1.00 K-12 Students $2.00 Sr. Citizens 65 & up $2.00 Adults $3.00 Immediate Family Pass $10.00

Friday 7:00 – 8:30 pm Saturday 12:00-2:00 pm

Available to Purchase: Swim Diaper $1.00 Cap $3.00 Goggles $5.00 Swim Belt $15.00

Open Swim Family Passes: 10 passes $70.00

**Please check with Aquatic Center as times do change**

LAP SWIM

Lap swim is for adults, high school students, senior citizens & swim team members only.

Cost: $2.00

Morning Times: M-Th (6:30 –7:30 a.m.) *Noon Time: M-F (12-1 p.m.) Evening Times: Tues & Thurs (7:00-8:00 p.m.) LAP SWIM PASS CARDS

Use for Lap Swim Only: 10 visit pass $18.00 20 visit pass $36.00 30 visit pass $54.00

Family Fun Time at the Pool

Tues, Wed, 10-11 a.m.

Cost — $1.00 per person

Senior Swim FREE

Tuesdays 3:00-4:00 p.m. Fridays 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Jr. Wrestling

Program begins in Mid-October Tuesday & Thursday 6 - 7:30pm

Available to all boys & girls in

grades k - 6

$25.00 registration forms will be available on-line and in your child’s

school office in late September

Girls’ Volleyball

Cost - $35.00 Available to Girls in grades 3-6

Practices will be held on Tuesday & Thursdays

Practice begin September 23

3rd/4th Graders: 5—6 PM @ MS 5th Graders: 6—7 PM @ MS 6th Graders: 7—8 PM @ MS

Games will be played on Tuesday evenings @ High School

Parent volunteers

are needed for coaches.

If interested, please contact

Rec Office.

AQUA FITNESS

Drop in fee: $4.00 10 visit pass $35.00 6 month pass $215.00 1 year pass $380.00

Times: Mon—Thurs 4-5 pm Sat. 10:30-11:30 am

Allegan Community Fieldhouse

Open Walk/Run will resume this fall: Monday—Friday

6:00—7:30 AM and 6:00—8:00 PM (FREE—No charge)

Court Rentals are available for a fee of $15 per hour

APS students may use courts free of charge during Open walk/run times, when facility is supervised, based

on availability. For more information on the Community

Fieldhouse or to inquire about a court rent-al, please contact the REC office: 673-7002 ext. 5506 or email thorwath@alleganps.org

AQUA ZUMBA Monday & Wednesday 6:45-7:45 p.m.

$7 drop in fee– 10 visit pass $50

1st class is FREE 10% discount to Seniors and Stu-

dents

Passes available at The Studio

Practices and Competition start in November. Contact the pool office

to join this group!

FALL SWIM LESSONS

(Starting in Mid-September)

Contact the pool office to sign up and to see what classes are available!

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ALLEGAN ADULT EDUCATION

FREE CLASSESfor

GED & High School Diploma

Reasons to Complete your High School Education:

• Advance in your jobStart a new career •

• Prepare for college or further education• Be a role model to your family

• Complete a personal goal

Classes will be offeredMorning, Afternoon & Evening

(Ages 17 and up)

ENROLLING Sept. 2 – Oct. 1

Contact - Sue Chappell269-673-5431, ext. 3054schappell@alleganps.org

Allegan Adult Education is an

Official GED Testing Site

Both Programs are in the new

LEARNING CENTERBrenda Nyhof, Director

Lower Level of the APS Administration Building

550 Fifth Street*Allegan, MI 49010269-673-5431 ext. 3022

www.alleganps.org

ALLEGAN ONLINE

Allegan Public Schools Virtual School

√Any Time √Any Place √Any Pace FREE Classes• Grades 6 – 12• Local Program in Allegan• Earn an Allegan High School Diploma

Allegan Online offers:• An individual graduation plan designed for each student• Curriculum that meets MI Standards produced by Highly Qualified teachers• A computer and connectivity for each student• Certified MI teachers available for help and encouragement• A computer lab open 4 days a week for test taking and academic help

Allegan Online is ideal for students who:• Have a medical condition that makes attending every day difficult• Would be a 5th year Senior• Have a child or are pregnant• Are homeless or lack a stable environment• Are behind in credits and/or experienced extended absences from traditional schools• Were not successful in traditional school

Contact - Brenda Nyhof and leave a message 269-673-5431 ext. 3022

bnyhof@alleganps.org

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Scale for Free Meals or Free Milk Scale for Reduced Price Meals Family Size Annual Monthly Annual Monthly 1 $15,171 $1,265 $21,590 $1,800 2 $20,449 $1,705 $29,101 $2,426 3 $25,727 $2,144 $36,612 $3,051 4 $31,005 $2,584 $44,123 $3,677 5 $36,283 $3,024 $51,634 $4,303 6 $41,561 $3,464 $59,145 $4,929 7 $46,839 $3,904 $66,656 $5,555 8 $52,117 $4,344 $74,167 $6,181 For each additional family member add: $5,278 $440 $7,511 $626 An application to a school, child care center, adult day care center, or family day care home sponsor can be approved if it contains complete documentation of household income or current participation in Michigan’s Family Independence Program, Food Assistance Program, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. An appeal procedure is available for households where applications are denied. Participating schools, child care centers, adult day care centers, and family day care home sponsors accept applications for free or reduced price meals throughout the year. A household may qualify for free or reduced price meals due to a temporary loss of income, such as a period of unemployment. If a doctor determines that a child or adult has a disability, and the disability prevents the participant from eating the regular school or center meal, the school or center makes any substitution prescribed by a doctor at no charge. The doctor’s statement, including pre-scribed diet or substitution, must be submitted to the food service department of the school or child or adult care facility. The USDA prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) To file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Mail a completed complaint form or letter to: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410. Other alternatives are faxing it to (202) 690-7442 or emailing it to program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Free and Reduced Price Lunch and BreakfastThe Michigan Department of Education has announced the household income guidelines established by the United States Department of Agriculture for free and reduced price meals and free milk through the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Special Milk, and Child and Adult Care Food Programs. The income guidelines are effective from July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014. Families should contact their school, school district, child care center, or family day care home sponsor to find out whether it partici-pates in these programs. All students at Allegan Public Schools will receive a parent letter and an application for free/reduced lunch. Schools, child care centers, adult day care centers, and family day care home sponsors will provide a form for applying for free or reduced price meals. Only one application is required per household. Most participating centers and all participating family child care homes provide meals to all enrolled participants without any separate charge. Adults, children, or foster children who are recipients of various programs such as Michigan’s Family Independence Program, Food Assistance Program, Medicaid, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, or who are enrolled in Head Start, an At-Risk afterschool center, or an emergency shelter automatically qualify for free meals. Households with incomes less than or equal to the following guidelines qualify for free or reduced price meals or free milk.

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The Allegan Public School District complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, marital status, political belief, or physical or mental handicap or disability--in all of its programs and in employment. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, 550 Fifth Street, Allegan, MI (phone 269-673-5431).

Sept. 5-13

Educational and Fun for the Whole

Family!

Tiger’s Den Pre-School

Programs for:* 3-year olds

(Tuesday & Thursday)* 4-year olds

(Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

*Preschool is housed at Pine Trails Elementary and runs from 8:15-11:15 a.m.

Sponsored by Allegan Public Schools

- Judi McCall, teacher: Contact her at (269) 673-7002 (ext. 3148) for information about

fees or curriculum or to sign up!

Tiger’s Den Daycare

Allegan Public Schools will continue to offer a daycare program for school-aged and pre-

school students if we meet our minimum sign-up. Programs may run during the day (for 3-4 year

olds) and before and after school for all school-aged). Contact Sara Phillips at (269) 673-5379

ext. 3135 or sphillips@alleganps.org for more information.

FREE PlaygroupsWatch for details about FREE playgroups for children age 0-5 and their parents. Sponsored by: Great Par-ents/Great Start and Allegan Public Schools. Contact Allison Bush, family coach, at 673-7002 (ext. 3021).

Tigers Den will be open on the 2 hour early release days!