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Anchor Bay
School District

Vision:
Educational Excellence Together
Educate ~ Motivate ~ Collaborate ~ Cultivate

Mission:
Empowering all students to succeed in an ever-changing world. 

Educate ~ Motivate ~ Collaborate ~ Cultivate
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May 26
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May 28
Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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Board of Education - Regular Meeting
Date: May 28
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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June 9
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Exam Day, PM Teacher Records Day 
Ashley 4th 5th Grade Breakfast
10:00 AM
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Ashley 4th 5th Grade Breakfast
Date: Jun 9
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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June 10
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Middle School and High School Exam Day, PM Teacher Records Day 
June 11
Half Day All Students - Last Day of School
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Half Day All Students - Last Day of School
Date: Jun 11
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Middle School and High School Exam Day End of Fourth Quarter and End of Second Semester
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New Student Registration including incoming Kindergartners & Schools of Choice for 2025-2026 is Open!


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2025 Summer School Programs

Summer School details:

  • June 23rd - August 7th
  • Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 11:30am
  • $200.00 tuition per student (no family discounts)
  • $100.00 tuition - reduced lunch eligible students
  • $0 tuition - free lunch eligible students
  • Transportation fee: $15.00Registration 
  • Deadline: Friday, May 16th 4:00 p.m.

Enrollment Link: https://forms.office.com/r/k179Qb9kzy

PDF File Click here for the 2025 Summer School Enrollment Flyer.

Spring Newsletter 2025

PDF File Click here to read the Spring Newsletter 2025! 📢 Stay updated with our latest bond update, exciting new programs and policies, and student & staff achievements.

2025 Outstanding Teachers of the Year

 Outstanding Teachers of the Year were recognized at the March board meeting. Congratulations and thank you for your commitment to our students. 

  • Elementary - Kelly Moore, Naldrett Elementary
  • Middle School - Ryan Lombardo, Middle School North
  • High School - Anne Harms, Anchor Bay High

Summer Pop Up Classes

It is that time of year again where it is time to register your child for our amazing summer "Pop-Up Classes."

This year we have over 100 different classes your child can pick from. Classes have limited spots and fill up quickly.

Registration deadline is Sunday, June 1.

Link to registration page: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI89886

PDF File Please see the attached brochure for a listing and description of the classes.

Kaleidoscope Authors

Congratulations to this year's students who had their stories published in the Kaleidoscope Magazine: 

  • Dylan Stanek, Ashley - "Winning Districts" 
  • Cordelia Offer, Great Oaks - "Talking Raccoons" 
  • Audreanna Ha, Lighthouse - "Chicago" 
  • Ellison Davey, Lottie - "The Day I Met Bruno" 
  • Zachary Zelenak, Maconce - "Jaimy the Star" 
  • Bradley Bommarito, Naldrett - "What Christmas is About" 
  • Adrienne Cherget, MSN - "Flickering Light" 
  • Carter Muscat, MSS - "Weezer"

2025 CTE Students of the Year

We are proud to recognize Lilly Foster (Business Pathway) and Lily London (Graphic Arts Pathway) for their outstanding achievements. These exceptional students were honored at the February Board of Education meeting and the MISD Awards Breakfast. Well done, Lilly and Lily!

2025 Education Excellence Award

The Anchor Bay Science Special has been recognized with a 2025 Education Excellence Award, a prestigious honor given to only 10 programs statewide by the SET SEG Foundation in partnership with the Michigan Association of School Boards. This award highlights innovative programs that make a significant impact on student learning.

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Kindergarten Transition Nights

Buildings/Dates:

  • Ashley  - May 1st, 5:00pm
  • Naldrett  - May 1st, 5:00pm
  • Great Oaks  - May 1st, 6:00pm
  • Lighthouse  - May 7th, 5:00pm
  • Maconce  - May 7th, 5:00pm
  • Lottie  - May 8th, 5:30pm

Exciting Updates Coming for the 2025-26 School Year!

We’re thrilled to start sharing some of the exciting changes in store for the upcoming school year!  Stay tuned as we highlight key updates and improvements designed to enhance learning, engagement, and our school community. Our goal is to keep our families and community informed every step of the way. 

Stay Tuned for Updates!

Kindergarten Options at Anchor Bay for 2025-26

Traditional Full-Day Kindergarten

  • Children must be 5 years old by September 1st of the school year in which they plan on attending Kindergarten. 
  • Curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten.

Young Fives

  • Young Fives is a full day program designed for children turning 5 years old between June 1st and December 1st. 
  • Gives children an extra year before attending Kindergarten.
  • The Young Fives curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten modified to meet the foundational academic, social/ emotional, and developmental needs for younger children.
  • Schools of Choice is available for both programs. 
More information can be found on the district Enrollment/SOC page.

2025-2026 Enrollment & Schools of Choice is Open!

Enrollment for the 2025-26 School Year including Kindergarten Registration and Schools of Choice is Open Now!

Parents can use the online registration link to pre-register students for next school year. It is important for parents to wait until this date. The enrollment link is currently open to ONLY students registering for this current semester. Thank you for patience and understanding. 

For more information about enrolling at Anchor Bay, please visit our Enrollment Page.

More News...
2022-23 Reward Schools Congratulations to our 2022-23 Reward Schools! Ashley Elementary, Naldrett Elementary, Great Oaks Elementary, Lottie Elementary, Lighthouse Elementary, and Middle School North! This places these buildings among the top performing schools in the state.
2025-2026 New Student Registration & K-11 Schools of Choice Information Open Enrollment starts February 13th, 2025 for the 2025-26 School Year Schools of Choice Unlimited K-11 Application Window - February 13 through August 15th Click here to go to the Enrollment & Schools of Choice page.
Anchor Bay Offers Young Fives Click here to learn about the Anchor Bay Young Fives Program!
Anchor Bay Receives Readers Choice Award 1st Place
Anchor Bay Scholarship Application Info Click here to visit the ABCF Scholarship Website
Best Music Education in America Anchor Bay School District recognized as one of the "Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America" More...
Early Childhood Center - Full Day Childcare & Preschool Programs Loving, Caring & Nurturing Home Away From Home Environment - The Creative Curriculum aligns with the Anchor Bay School District Kindergarten Curriculum & Quality Standards for Early Childhood. Click here for more information on the Early Childhood Program.
Kindergarten Options at Anchor Bay More...
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Okay2Say Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools. Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say/
Senior Tar Card Image - Free admission to all home regular-season sports, free rehearsal musical performances and plays, and special events and discounts
Senior Tar Card The Senior Tar Gold Card program is available to ANY resident of the Anchor Bay School District who is 60 or older. More...
Sign up for SchoolMessenger Our District uses School Messenger Notification System for important information such as school closings. If your child is enrolled in our schools and you would like to receive text messages from Anchor Bay School District, send a text message to (67587) with the words “opt in” or “subscribe” as the message. We checked the reports that are issued by School Messenger and found that many of the text messages (SMS) were being reported as BLOCKED. This means that parents who received a text message from School Messenger during the initial set up didn’t respond back. School Messenger assumes that you DO NOT want text messages if they do not receive a response. Send a text message to (67587) with the words “opt in” or “subscribe” as the message to correct the issue.
Substitute Bus Drivers Needed 25-30 hours per week average. Opportunity for full time positions. Join our team of dedicated professionals safely transporting Anchor Bay students! Call 725-4220 for more info
We are Hiring! Join the Anchor Bay Team! We have part-time and full-time positions available. Apply today! Click here to see our current job postings.
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ABHS has Award Winning JROTC Drill Teams Our JROTC Drill team compete against schools from MI, OH, IN and WI! Click here to learn more about the JROTC program at Anchor Bay High School.
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