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
We welcome you to Anchor Bay School District! Home of the Tars! 

 
A New Day in the Bay!

Important Links

Annual Education Report

PDF DocumentAER District Letter

School Year Calendar

May 6
Professional Development Day – No Students in Attendance
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Professional Development Day – No Students in Attendance
Date: May 6
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May 23
Half Day All Students
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Half Day All Students
Date: May 23
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May 26
No School – Memorial Day
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No School – Memorial Day
Date: May 26
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May 28
Board of Education - Regular Meeting
7:00 PM
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Board of Education - Regular Meeting
Date: May 28
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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MacDonald Early Childhood - Board Room
June 9
Half Day Middle School and High School
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Half Day Middle School and High School
Date: Jun 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
Half Day All Students
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Half Day All Students
Date: Jun 10
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Middle School and High School Exam Day, PM Teacher Records Day 

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District Information

New Student Registration including incoming Kindergartners & Schools of Choice for 2025-2026 is Open!


Visit our Enrollment Page


Spring Newsletter 2025

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


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. 

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.

Fall Community Newsletter

The Fall Community Newsletter will be hitting mailboxes in September. It includes information about Anchor Bay's amazing state assessment scores, bond updates, new administrators, and more!

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.
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