Enrollment
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Welcome to Anchor Bay School District!
We are proud of the high levels of achievement of our students. Our elementary, middle, and high school students continually perform above the county and state averages on the M-STEP, MME, and SAT assessments. In collaboration with our parents, we strive to provide high-quality education that meets the needs of all of our students.
2024-25 New Student Enrollment Starts February 15th!
This includes Kindergarten and Schools of Choice! If you are wanting to apply for School of Choice, please visit our Schools of Choice page for more information.
PowerSchool Registration Emails are Delayed
Attention: Parents that are preregistering students for 2024-25 School Year!
Kindergarten Readiness Night at ABHS Auditorium
Anchor Bay held a Kindergarten Readiness Night on March 12th. 
Click here for the presentation.
Enroll Students Here!!!
Enrollment Express Pre-Registration Link
Know Your Building! : Click here to find out what school your student attends by entering your address
Steps:
Click the link above to fill out the pre-registration form for new K-12 resident students and new School of Choice applicants. (Select Kindergarten for the Young 5's program) Currently enrolled students do not need to fill this form out.
You will receive an email confirmation that your pre-registration was received. Please check your email before filling out the form multiple times for the same student.
Please allow 7-10 business days for approval. We will be verifying the information you submitted on the form.
Once approved, you will receive an email to create your parent portal account to access the online enrollment packet.
Enrollment forms for your new student will be found in your parent portal.
Here are some more answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
If you do not have a device to access this system, a time can be scheduled to come in an fill out the forms at one of our buildings.
Preschool Families: GSRP students will NOT use this online registration form. Please call the Early Childhood Center at 586-716-7862 for the GSRP enrollment process.
Questions, email: enrollment@abs.misd.net; phone, Central Admin at (586) 725-2861
Anchor Bay Offers Three Options for Kindergarten-Age Students
Click here for the printable flyer.
Kindergarten
- A full-day program option
- Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 of the school year in which they plan on attending Kindergarten.
- Curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten.
Half-Day Kindergarten
- A half-day program option
- Curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten.
- Students continue on to Kindergarten or 1st Grade the following year based on progress.
Young Fives - Click here for more information about 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.
- Students will enter Kindergarten the following school year.
- Location is determined by enrollment.
Schools of Choice is open to all of these programs.
Existing Students - Move Out/In-District Transfer
Move Outs
Did you move out of the district and want to remain at Anchor Bay through Schools of Choice? Log on to your parent portal account to access the Schools of Choice form. Go to "Forms", then "Enrollment", and fill out "R-Out of district Schools of Choice Application."
In-District Transfers
Anchor Bay residents that are requesting a building other than their resident building can fill out the In-District Transfer form.
Log on to your parent portal account to access the Schools of Choice form. Go to "Forms", then "Enrollment", and fill out "S- In District Transfer."
If you do not have a parent portal account, contact your building's office to receive an access code.
Administration Building
5201 County Line Road
Casco, Michigan 48064
Phone: 586-725-2861
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.