AMAzing People Doing AMAzing Things

#beAMAzing

1 day ago, Jessica Pilarski
psyhs

AMA School Social Workers Tracy Romel and Rachel Gilin are attending the Michigan Association of School Social Workers conference this week. The conference gives the opportunity to continue growing their knowledge, skills, and resources to help support students, families, and schools with social-emotional needs and other barriers that may impact education. #beAMAzing #MASSW

2 days ago, Rachel Gilin
School Social Workers attend MASSW conference
AMAzing People Doing AMAzing Things

#beAMAzing
3 days ago, Jessica Pilarski
Pagels
🧸✨ Join us for Tot SPOT Play Group on Wednesday, 11/5 in Alpena! It’s a fun, free play group for children ages 0–5 to explore, learn, and make new friends. We can’t wait to see you there!
4 days ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Join Early On for a FREE playgroup! This week we are in Alpena at the public library from 10am-11:30am!

The Early On / Early Childhood team would like to thank the local businesses who supported our Fall Fest!

4 days ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Businesses that supported the Early On / Early Childhood Fall Fest 2025.
🧸✨ Join us for Tot SPOT Play Group on Wednesday, 11/5 in Alpena! It’s a fun, free play group for children ages 0–5 to explore, learn, and make new friends. We can’t wait to see you there!
5 days ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Image  of a reminder that Tot SPOT play group is in Alpena this week at 211 N 1st Ave, from 10am-11:30am.
AMAzing People Doing AMAzing Things

#beAMAzing
5 days ago, Jessica Pilarski
Metheringham
"Orange you glad it's Halloween?"

Happy Halloween from AMAESD.
9 days ago, Jessica Pilarski
Halloween
"We are in the spirit of the season at TBJH, wearing orange and black!"#beAMAzing
9 days ago, Teresa Bellows
"We are in the spririt of the season at TBJH, wearing orange and black!"#beAMAzing
Halloween spirit meets Wildcat spirit! Danielle Hoggard Walks the Wildcat Way in Spooktacular Fashion!
10 days ago, Lisa Siegert
DHoggard Walking the Wildcat Way in Spooktacular Fashion
There is still time! If you have questions or concerns about your child's development give us a call and schedule a spot at our Developmental Assessment Clinic! By appointment only, call to schedule today!
12 days ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Information about a developmental assessment clinic for children birth to 3 years old. Children are screened by appointment only, call 989-354-3101 ext 222 to schedule!
👶 Free Developmental Assessment Clinic 🧠
📅 October 29, 2025
📍 AMA ESD

Do you have concerns about your child’s development?
Bring your little one (ages 0–3) in for a free developmental screening at our upcoming Developmental Assessment Clinic!

🔍 Screenings are by appointment only
📞 Call Tonya at 989-354-3101 ext. 222 to schedule
24 days ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Flyer giving the details about the Early On Developmental Assessment Clinic being hosted on 10/29/25 at the AMA ESD office. For more information or to reserve a spot call Tonya Pagels (989)354-3101 ext. 222.
Bring your little ones for a morning of fun, play, and connection at Tot Spot- a FREE playgroup for kids ages 0-5!
26 days ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Image inviting families to come to Alcona Elementary School at 10am on October 15th for a free playgroup put on by the Early On team through AMA ESD.

🍎 Is Your Child Ready for Preschool? We Have Space! 🍎

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan's top-ranked, free PreK program, delivered right in your community!

Our high-quality classrooms—which are a strong collaboration between the AMA ESD, Head Start, and your local school districts—are currently accepting applications for children who will be 4 years old by December 1st of this year. We have immediate openings at select sites!

Don't wait! If a spot isn't available at your preferred location, be sure to still apply and be added to our waitlist. We fill spots that open up throughout the entire school year, maximizing your child's chance to attend this year!

Give Danielle a call at 989-278-5989 if you have questions or would like to get your application started.

#BeAMAzing #AlpenaSchools #NEMCSAHeadStart #HIllmanSchools #AtlantaSchools #AlconaSchools #AlpenaAllSaints

about 1 month ago, Danielle Hansen
Photo of children sitting on a carpet with an adult reading a book to them. Text states "Free high-quality PreK!"
Preschool Enrollment flyer with info to contact Alicia at 989-278-5990.

Bring your little ones for a morning of fun, play, and connection at Tot Spot- a FREE playgroup for kids ages 0-5!

about 1 month ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Image  of a reminder that Tot SPOT play group is in Hillman this week at 245 E 3rd Street, from 10am-11:30am.
The Early On team is kicking off the 2025/26 Tot SPOT season at the Alpena Library on October 1st! Come join us for a FREE playgroup from 10am-11:30am! Don't forget to check out the flyer for other dates and locations.
about 1 month ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Image of a flyer promoting a children’s playgroup. The flyer lists upcoming dates, times, and locations for the playgroup sessions and invites families with young children to attend.
Image inviting families to come to the Alpena Library at 10am on October 1st for a free playgroup put on by the Early On team at AMA ESD.
Hey Michigan parents/guardians of children
ages 0-10! Will you be the winner of a $25 gift
card? Simply complete this short survey about
literacy skills and programs. One winner will be
selected from every county in the state!

The survey is being administered as part of a
statewide early literacy media campaign
funded by 35i funds through the Michigan
Department of Lifelong Education,
Advancement and Potential.
about 2 months ago, Jean Kowalski
Please complete the survey for a chance to win a $25 gift card.
Our AMAzing team is so proud to support students at Alpena High School!
about 2 months ago, Lisa Siegert
AMA Staff Walk the Wildcat Way

This #amaesd team is excited to join together for another year to support the students of Alcona Community Schools! This team brings with it 67 years of experience in education! #beAMAzing

about 2 months ago, Rachel Gilin
Alcona AMA ESD Team
The Besser AMA Team is excited to kick off another amazing school year! Did you know this dynamic team of educational professionals have serviced a combined total of 49 schools and programs throughout their careers? Go Bulldogs! #beAMAzing
2 months ago, Audrie Spicer
AMA Besser Team