Ashley Elementary

Mission Statement

The Ashley Elementary community will create a positive environment that will foster the growth of students academically and socially. We will encourage our students to become responsible, kind, and respectful citizens.

Feed the Bay Food Drive

It is Time for the Annual Feed the Bay Food Drive! October 6th - 10th, 2025

Every year, Feed the Bay does a food drive. The food collected during this drive will go right back to students who need it.Items being collected at the buildings this year:

  • Lottie, MacDonald, & Macone - Fruit Pouches
  • Great Oaks & Ashley - Easy Mac and Cheese
  • ABHS, Lighthouse, & Naldrett - Chef Boyardee
  • Middle School North & South - Individual Cups or Boxes
Christmas for Anchor Bay

Join partnering churches and organizations in collecting items for a community event called Christmas For Anchor Bay. This event is by invitation only and will be held on December 6 for families in need from the Anchor Bay School District. The event will offer fun activities for kids and families, shopping for gifts, games,books, and winter gear, pictures with Santa, breakfast or lunch, take home food, and more. Please join us in collecting items to make this unique event a success. 

Anchor Bay will be collecting:

  • Anchor Bay Early Childhood Center: Hats, mittens,gloves and scarves
  • Ashley - Books (Preschool - 5th Grade)
  • Great Oaks: Games
  • Lighthouse: Books (6-12th grade)Lottie: Socks
  • Maconce: SocksNaldrett: Games
  • Middle School North: Middle School Age Gifts
  • Middle School South: Middle School Age Gifts
  • Anchor Bay High School: High School Age Gifts
  • MacDonald Early Childhood Center: Hats, Scarves,Mittens and Gloves
New Link to View Lunch Menus

Here is the new link to view this year's lunch menus! https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/3324

Returning Student Annual Forms Update

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.

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!

GRADE LEVEL SHIRT ORDER WILL CLOSE ON SEPT. 17TH

ORDERS WILL BE RECEIVED BY SEPT 30TH


THE ASHLEY SPIRIT STORE WILL OPEN 

NOVEMBER 1ST WITH MORE OFFERINGS! 




 Ashley YouTube Channel

Below is the link to our You Tube Page with messages from our Ashley Staff. This is our way of staying connected with our Ashley families.

External LinkAshley YouTube

Video Document5th Grade Graduation Video

 

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PTG FACEBOOK 
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Spotlights

Ashley Elementary - Certified Green School
No Trash Tuesdays If you pack a lunch, please pack your food in reusable containers to take home.
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.
Anchor Bay Receives Readers Choice Award 1st Place

Contact Us

Ashley Elementary

52347 Ashley
New Baltimore, MI 48047
Melissa VanHulle
Principal
Terry Koch
Office Manager
Julie Curzenski
Data Para Professional

Student Attendance

Please call your child in absent or tardy by 8:30 am - you can leave a message anytime on the attendance line: (586) 725-2801 Ext. 3.  

or click the link above to send a message to Mrs. Curzenski.

Day Schedule

Full Day School Time:
9:00 AM - 3:51 PM

1/2 Day School Time:
9:00 AM - 12:26 PM

1/2 Day AM KD Program: 
9:00 AM - 12:26 PM     

Reward School 2022-23

School Age Child Care - before and after school program

SACC PHONE LINE
    586-648-2500
      EXT. 1013

ASHLEY ELEMENTARY (PU554) benefit from Kroger Community Rewards by signing up online. 

Ashley Community Rewards:

November 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024 
Total Donations: $445.63
Households 136 families

 


    

 

Upcoming Events

September 18
Ashley PTG Meeting
4:00 PM
Ashley Elementary School - AE Media Center
Ashley PTG Meeting
Date: Sep 18
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Ashley Elementary School - AE Media Center
Calendar: Ashley Events
Ashley PTG Meeting
4:00 PM
Ashley Elementary School - Multiple Spaces
Ashley PTG Meeting
Date: Sep 18
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Ashley Elementary School - Multiple Spaces
Calendar: Ashley Events
September 22
Ashley Lifetouch Picture Day
9:00 AM
Ashley Elementary School - All Spaces
Ashley Lifetouch Picture Day
Date: Sep 22
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Ashley Elementary School - All Spaces
Calendar: Ashley Events
September 24
Board of Education - Regular Meeting
7:00 PM
All Sites - All Spaces
Board of Education - Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 24
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: Ashley Events
MacDonald Early Childhood - Board Room
October 2
Ashley Field day
9:00 AM
Ashley Elementary School - All Spaces
Ashley Field day
Date: Oct 2
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Ashley Elementary School - All Spaces
Calendar: Ashley Events
October 8
paraprofessional union meeting
4:30 PM
Ashley Elementary School - AE Media Center
paraprofessional union meeting
Date: Oct 8
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Location: Ashley Elementary School - AE Media Center
Calendar: Ashley Events

Additional Information

Feed the Bay Form
Volunteer Form
Why Good Attendance is Important