Anchor Bay District News
We are asking parents to verify/update their student information through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Please complete the Returning Student Annual Update forms no later than September 15,2025. These forms are located in the Parent Portal under Forms in the left navigation window, and then under the General Forms tab. The forms included in the update are:
- Health Information
- Student Address
- Student Contacts & Custody
- Permissions/Agreements
- Transportation Request Form
- Tribal Affiliation Data Collection - *NEW
ADDRESS CHANGES WITHIN DISTRICT
If your address has changed within Anchor Bay School District, please be sure to update the Student Address form and provide us with two (2) proofs of residency and your photo I.D. for the new address. Proofs of Residency can be uploaded through the form or they can be turned into your student’s school on or after August 13th.
MOVED OUT OF THE DISTRICT
If you have moved out of the Anchor Bay School District and want your student to continue enrollment through Anchor Bay Schools, please update the Student Address form and provide us with two (2) proofs of residency and your photo I.D. for the new address. Proofs of Residency can be uploaded through the form or they can be turned into your student’s school on or after August 13th. You will also need to complete the 2025-2026 Out of District Schools of Choice Application which is located under Forms in the left navigation window and then under the Enrollment tab in the Parent Portal. The Schools of Choice application window ends on August 15, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
NOTE: If you have completed the Schools of Choice Application and been approved in a previous year, you do not need to complete the form again unless your student has left the district and now wants to return.
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.
- Anchor Bay School District will begin the 2025-2026 school year before Labor Day, with the first day of school on August 27, 2025. We understand this is a significant change for some families, so we encourage everyone to mark their calendars and plan summer vacations accordingly. 2025-26 Calendar (For those who plan ahead, here is the 2026-27 Calendar too!)
- Preschool Information
- Elementary Updates including New Screenings for Kindergarten Students
- Middle School Reconfiguration
- Trimester and Secondary Eligibility Policy Update
- SC4 Enhanced Dual Enrollment at ABHS
- Away for the Day Device Policy
- Middle School South Tar Orientation Dates
- Middle School Building Times
Stay Tuned for Updates!
Kindergarten Bus Safety Day is as follows:
- Tuesday 8/12: Lottie 9am, Naldrett 10:30am, Maconce 12:30pm
- Wednesday 8/13: Great Oaks 9am, Lighthouse 10:30am, Ashley 12:30pm
All kindergarten students are invited even if they are not scheduled to ride a bus to/from school. This event is designed to have kindergarten students experience the bus and understand bus rules and expectations for going to school and on field trips. Each student will receive a free snack and get a chance to eat in the cafeteria to get familiar with the space. A parent or guardian must be present with the student. This event is for the kindergarten student and parent only.
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.
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.
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.