Our District
Vision:
Educational Excellence Together
Educate ● Motivate ● Collaborate ● Cultivate
Mission:
Empowering all students to succeed in an ever changing world.
Belief Statements:
In Anchor Bay Schools, we believe in students first!
Together, we will:
- Provide a safe and supportive environment
- Foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills for responsible decision making
- Respect and value the diversity of all participants
- Develop lifelong learners who understand the importance of integrity, character, and empathy
- Inspire innovative, adaptive leaders
- Collaborate with our community
Community Support
Anchor Bay School District passed a bond in May 2017. The bond was based on recommendations made by AdvancEd for accreditation, the district strategic plan, and staff proposals. Our community’s almost 2:1 approval of the bond is an example of continued trust and partnership in providing for Anchor Bay students. The bond includes technology and facility upgrades.
In 2022, the community supported our schools again by passing a $169 million bond proposal. Approval of the bond proposal will improve student safety and security, enhance the K-12 educational program, address aging infrastructures, correct geographical concerns, increase building efficiency, and protect the community's investment in its schools.
Exemplary Programs
Elementary Level
- Smaller class sizes - K-2 average is 22 students, 3-5 average is 26 students
- Curriculum-based preschool programs for 3 and 4-year-olds
- All students participate in art, music, physical education, and technology classes
- Family nights in Math, Science, Literacy, & Art
- Project Lead the Way, STEM
- MLPP trained elementary staff
- Positive Behavior Support System (PBIS) assists students in making wise decisions regarding their behavior
Secondary Level (Grades 6-12)
- Student Activity Clubs & After School Programs
- Transition programs for students moving from 5th to 6th grade and 8th to 9th grade
- Middle and High School Honor Academy
- 9 Advanced Placement (AP) courses
- 16 Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs
- Anchor Bay High School earned Advanced Placement Honor Roll Status
- Middle School, Project Lead the Way classes incorporating STEM include: App Creators, Design and Modeling, Engineering and the Environment, Green Architecture, Medical Detectives
- Project Lead the Way Engineering College Bound Program - Students can articulate up to 12 credits upon completion to Eastern Michigan University and Macomb Community College
- Women in Engineering Cohort at ABHS
- Foreign Language courses in French, Spanish and German
- Award Winning drama, band, and Air Force JROTC programs
- Over 50 athletic programs
- District-Wide Evening Events: College Nights, Career Fairs, STEM Fair, Scholarship/Financial Aid Nights
Annual Education Report Letter
Nondiscrimination Policy
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The American with Disability Act of 1990, and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Anchor Bay School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or employment. For information, contact Human Resources, 5201 County Line Re., Suite 100, Casco, MI 48064, (586-) 725-2861.