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Great Oaks Elementary

​Our Mission Statement

Great Oaks Elementary School will promote academic excellence in a caring environment.

Winter Break - December 22 - January 2

We wish all of our students, families, and staff a season filled with rest, joy, and special moments together. Winter Break will take place December 22 through January 2. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, January 5. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. Have a safe, happy, and relaxing break!

Fall 2025 Community Newsletter

Free Meals Program Continues Through the School Year

Great news! 

     The State of Michigan has approved a budget that continues to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students through the end of this school year.

     We still encourage families to complete the Education Benefit Form if you haven’t done so already. Submitting this form helps our school district receive additional support and resources to benefit all students.

  • You can fill out the form online at:

        https://anchorbay.familyportal.cloud/

  •  Simply click on the “Apply for Benefits” tab to get started.

New Link to View Lunch Menus

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

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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Mark Your Calendar

Our calendar can be linked to your phone/device's calendar app.  Please click on the calendar icon next to "Upcoming Events" below for directions on how to set this up.

January 5
School Resumes
All Sites - All Spaces
School Resumes
Date: Jan 5
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
AYSO Indoor Winter Soccer
6:30 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Cafeteria, GOE Gym
AYSO Indoor Winter Soccer
Date: Jan 5
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Cafeteria, GOE Gym
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
January 7
Anchor Bay Jr Tars Soccer/Futsal 2nd to 3rd Grade
6:00 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Anchor Bay Jr Tars Soccer/Futsal 2nd to 3rd Grade
Date: Jan 7
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
no set up required. "no bounce" indoor balls will be used....2nd Grade 1st hour. 8 players...3rd Grade 2nd hour. 8 players
January 8
Anchor Bay Girls Basketball Train and Play
4:00 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Anchor Bay Girls Basketball Train and Play
Date: Jan 8
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
January 12
AYSO Indoor Winter Soccer
6:30 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Cafeteria, GOE Gym
AYSO Indoor Winter Soccer
Date: Jan 12
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Cafeteria, GOE Gym
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
January 13
AYSO Indoor Winter Soccer
6:30 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Cafeteria, GOE Gym
AYSO Indoor Winter Soccer
Date: Jan 13
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Cafeteria, GOE Gym
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
January 14
Anchor Bay Jr Tars Soccer/Futsal 2nd to 3rd Grade
6:00 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Anchor Bay Jr Tars Soccer/Futsal 2nd to 3rd Grade
Date: Jan 14
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
no set up required. "no bounce" indoor balls will be used....2nd Grade 1st hour. 8 players...3rd Grade 2nd hour. 8 players
January 15
Anchor Bay Girls Basketball Train and Play
4:00 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Anchor Bay Girls Basketball Train and Play
Date: Jan 15
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
girl scouts
4:00 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Art Room
girl scouts
Date: Jan 15
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Art Room
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
January 19
Professional Development Day – No Students in Attendance
All Sites - All Spaces
Professional Development Day – No Students in Attendance
Date: Jan 19
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
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Contact Us

Great Oaks Elementary

32900 24 Mile Road
Chesterfield Twp, MI 48047
Ron Medley
Principal
Rene Moses
Office Manager
Cindy Houle
Data Para Professional
Jessica Hall
Para

School Times:

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 3:51 PM
1/2 Day: 9:00 AM - 12:26 PM

Attendance Line:

(586) 725-2038 ext. 1101
Email Cindy Houle 


If your child is going to be absent or tardy, please call or email as early as possible.  A message can also be left with your name, student's name, grade/teacher, date of absence & reason for absence.
Thank you!

 

Reward School 2022-23
Reward School 2021-22

The Great Oaks PTO has a website for PTO events, signups, etc. The school code is V3TPU7​​​​​. Please click on the link below. 

External LinkGreat Oaks PTO 

At Great Oaks Elementary, We GROW! We... Give Respect Remember to be Safe Own our actions Work Together

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External LinkPay For It

 

To pay using Pay-for-it:

  1. Log on to https://www.payforit.net/
  2. Register for an account (You can get step by step instructions here: https://www.payforit.net/Images/SigningUp.pdf)
  3. Add students to your account. You will need their Power Schools ID (you can get this from your school office.
  4. Click on the Fees Tab to pay your students assigned or optional fees.

To Make a payment on Pay-for-It:

  1. Log in and got to the "Fees" tab
  2. Click on "Make Fee Payment"
  3. Under Optional Fees - Click on the green "+". 

 

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Additional Information

Feed the Bay Form
Volunteer Form
Why Good Attendance is Important