Anchor Bay
School District

 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

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

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"

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!

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.

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

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

Stay Tuned for Updates!

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. 

Kindergarten parents are encouraged to join us for a Kindergarten Readiness Night. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and go through our annual Kindergarten Readiness presentations.

The window for Kindergarten registration and and Schools of Choice starts February 13th. Visit the Enrollment/SOC page for more information.

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.

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!

Thanks to the Michigan Healthy School Meals Program, Anchor Bay is excited to offer 1 FREE breakfast and 1 FREE lunch each school day to all students during the 2024 2025 School Year! All smart snacks and extra entrees will remain at cost.

Although meals are free this school year, it is important for families to still fill out the Meal Application! This information is still used for important state funding that helps support educational programs within our schools and also helps qualify students for Summer EBT benefits. To apply for free/reduced meals for the 2024 2025 school year, please visit our online site at anchorbay.familyportal.cloud and click on the ‘benefits’tab . Please follow the instructions as some Anchor Bay Schools require a different application form this year.

Click here for the printable flyer.

Anchor Bay Class of 2024 Macomb Daily Insert - https://jrc-mi.pageflip.site/editions/MDSS62164