Anchor Bay High School

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ABHS Attendance

If your child is absent from school, please call us at 586-648-2526 and send any attendance documentation to jhamm@abs.misd.net.

ABHS Communications:

11/01/24 PDF DocumentABHS Newsletter November 2024-2025

11/06/24 PDF DocumentABHS Credit Recovery Session #2

12/01/24 PDF DocumentABHS Newsletter December 2024-2025


Progress ReportsABHS Progress Reports

Quarter 2 grades are now available in Parent Portal.  For directions to view your student's report card in Parent Portal click here.


   Happy Holidays

               Spirit Week


ABHS Academic Support

NEED ACADEMIC HELP?

  • NHS After School Drop-In Tutoring:  This is peer tutoring organized by NHS students every Tuesday after school from 2:20-3:20 pm in the Media Center (Library).  This is a drop-in session for core classes only.   If you have questions about this, please reach out to Ms. McWain (pmcwain@abs.misd.net).   
  • Biology After School Drop-In Tutoring:  This is available on Mondays and Wednesdays in room S218 with Mrs. Latona.  Please email klatona@abs.misd.net for more information.
  • Math After School Drop-In Tutoring: This is available on Mondays and Thursdays in room S115 with Mr. Kiehler. Please email wkiehler@abs.misd.net  for more information.
  • Spanish After School Drop-In Tutoring:This is available on Mondays and Wednesdaysin room N132 with Ms. Jackson. Please email sjackson@abs.misd.net for more information.

Testing Center will be available after school on Wednesdays for test make-ups and retakes. Students needing to utilize the Testing Center will need to inquire with their teacher and will need to arrange for post-testing transportation.


Tech Support

To best support our families, we want to share the address for our Technology Support Team. Please email ABSDTechSupport@abs.misd.net when/if you encounter technology issues and need trouble-shooting support. It is monitored closely every day.

AP College Board Advanced Placement Program Clipart
ABHS Curriculum AP Testing Meeting 09/10/2024

PDF DocumentAP Parent Informational Slide Show
Video DocumentAP Parent Meeting Video (Recorded Meeting: https://youtube.com/live/atxUD14Pgxs?feature=share)

AP testing this school year will look different for all students, parents and staff. Total Registration will be the site in which students will have to enroll and register for the test.

  • There will be a two(2) step process to register for AP exam(s).  (Total Registration & College Board)
  • Join Codes will be provided through Total Registration once students sign in. 
  • AP registration is now open for all students.
  • November 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm is the deadline for registration for AP exams without a $40 late fee.


ABHS Senior Parent Meeting 09/10/2024

 Class of 2025 Parent Meeting: https://youtube.com/live/NGUkzZTyNyo?feature=share


Upcoming Events

Want the school calendar to update to your phone?  Click on the small calendar icon below for directions.  ABHS General 2024-2025 Calendar (click here), for more information, please refer to the following events.


Anchor Bay High School Events

December 23
No School – Winter Break
All Sites - All Spaces
No School – Winter Break
Date: Dec 23
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: High School Events
Credit Recovery
2:15 AM
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Credit Recovery
Date: Dec 23
Time: 2:15 AM to 3:15 AM
Location: Anchor Bay High School - HS Media Center
Calendar: High School Events
Need laptop cart each day
December 24
No School – Winter Break
All Sites - All Spaces
No School – Winter Break
Date: Dec 24
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: High School Events
Credit Recovery
2:15 AM
Anchor Bay High School - HS Media Center
Credit Recovery
Date: Dec 24
Time: 2:15 AM to 3:15 AM
Location: Anchor Bay High School - HS Media Center
Calendar: High School Events
Need laptop cart each day
Anchor Bay HS Air Force JROTC Drill Team Practices
2:20 PM
Anchor Bay High School - South Commons
Anchor Bay HS Air Force JROTC Drill Team Practices
Date: Dec 24
Time: 2:20 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Anchor Bay High School - South Commons
Calendar: High School Events
December 25
No School – Winter Break
All Sites - All Spaces
No School – Winter Break
Date: Dec 25
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: High School Events
Credit Recovery
2:15 AM
Anchor Bay High School - HS Media Center
Credit Recovery
Date: Dec 25
Time: 2:15 AM to 3:15 AM
Location: Anchor Bay High School - HS Media Center
Calendar: High School Events
Need laptop cart each day
More Events

Events & Athletics

ABHS Info

Anchor bay high school main entrance in early morning light
Attention All Students During school hours, everyone must use the Main/Front doors to exit the building. Students are not permitted to go out to their cars during the school day - please plan accordingly.
Business professionals of america - today's students. Tomorrow's business professionals.
Business Professionals of America Club BPA Club - Please contact Mr. Mittelstadt for more information.
Key Club International Logo
Key Club Key Club is a student led organization with a community service focus and a great addition to your college resume! Please see Ms. Herbert for more details.
Tutoring
Need Academic Help? NHS Tutoring - Please contact Ms. Kitchens for more information.
National Honor Society Crest with yellow ribbon
NHS National Honor Society - Please contact Ms. Kitchens for more information.
Stand up, stay strong, speak up, stop bullying
No Bull Club No Bull Club - Please contact Mr. Kirsten (Room N202) for more information.
Red and white Parking permit tag with the number 001
Parking Passes All cars in school lots must have a current parking pass. Applications are available online at https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/11613 or on the lower left side of the ABHS web page. Completed application, driver's license, current registrations, current insurance, and proper payment is required to obtain pass.
Relay for Life- American Cancer Society logo
Relay for Life Relay for Life - Please contact Mr. Ricci for more information.
Black, red and white SADD logo - students against destructive decisions
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Help educate fellow students about how to not make destructive decisions such as distracted driving, vaping, or using alcohol or drugs. Club adviser is Ms. Van Nuck.
Okay2Say TEXT: 652729 okay2say.com
Okay2Say Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools. Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say/
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Winter Break - No School

Winter Break - No School from December 23rd through January 3rd. School will resume January 6th.

Second Semester Schools of Choice Window

2024-2025 Schools of Choice - Second Semester

Applications will be accepted for Second Semester Schools of Choice starting January 11, 2025 through January 24, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. 

  • Second Semester Schools of Choice is available for Kindergarten through 10th grade.
  • Placement at requested schools is dependent on class size and availability. 
  • The date for enrollment shall be no later than the end of the first week of school in the second semester which is January 31, 2025.

The following documents are required to be submitted with your Schools of Choice Application:

  • Statement of Prior Discipline Record - print and to be signed by former school/district
  • Discipline report/print-out from former school for the previous two years
  • Child’s current report card (high school students must also include current transcript)
  • Child’s most current IEP if your child is presently receiving any special education programs or services

Please apply for Second Semester Schools of Choice by completing the Enrollment Express Pre-Registration Link found on the Schools of Choice page:

  • Select Enrollment School as the Resident School and answer the Schools of Choice questions.
  • When the pre-registration form is approved, you will receive an email with instructions to create an online Parent Portal Account.
  • From the Parent Portal, the following enrollment forms must be competed:
    •  Student Demographics
    •  Previous Enrollment and Records Release
    •  Discipline Record
    •  2024-2025 Out of District Schools of Choice Application
  • If your Schools of Choice Application is approved, you will receive an email indicating your child’s placement.
    • You will need to log back into the Parent Portal to complete the remainder of the enrollment forms.
    • Your child’s enrollment is complete when all forms are completed and you have submitted the required documents:
      • Birth Certificate
      • Immunization Record
      • Parent Photo ID
      • Two (2) proofs of residency

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!

PDF File Click here to see the 2024 Fall Community Newsletter.

Free Student Meals

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.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

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

Spotlights

students in uniform
ABHS has Award Winning JROTC Drill Teams Our JROTC Drill team compete against schools from MI, OH, IN and WI! Click here to learn more about the JROTC program at Anchor Bay High School.
ABHS Instrumental Music News - CMU Jazz Weekend Awards & MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Honors April 12, 2021 In March, the Anchor Bay High School Jazz Ensemble took part in the 48th annual Phi Mu Alpha/Central Michigan University Jazz Weekend. This year’s virtual festival featured high school jazz bands and combos from around the state of Michigan and Florida. Congratulations to all ABHS Jazz Ensemble student-musicians! As part of the group's overall outstanding performance, the Anchor Bay HS Jazz Ensemble was awarded one of the “Best Band” Awards in the Class AA division. In addition to the overall ensemble recognition, the ABHS Jazz Ensemble’s Rhythm Section was awarded with one of the “Overall Best Section” Awards in Class AA. Senior, Collin Arena (drum set and vibraphone), added to the awards by receiving one of the Class AA “Best Soloist” Awards. This recognition marks the 20th time in the past 24 years that Anchor Bay HS has received a major award at this prestigious event hosting Michigan’s best high school jazz ensembles and combos. It is the 7th time the school has been awarded the prestigious Best Band Award. April 15, 2021 Congratulations to senior trumpet player, Jonathan Taylor! Jonathan was one of three trumpet players in the state to be recognized as having an “Outstanding Performance” in the Proficiency 3 category for this year’s MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival.
ABHS Mock Trial The Anchor Bay Mock Trial team was awarded the 1st place award at the Macomb Regional tournament on Saturday March 6, 2021. The team will advance to the State Finals on March 20. This marks the 5th time that an Anchor Bay team is a State Finalist. Team members are: Seniors Jonathan Taylor, Emily Appleton, Juniors: Patti Barravecchia, Ellie de Chavez, Sydney Mann, Ashley Mathews, Sophomore: Jacob Seger. The team was coached by Teacher Denise O'Hearn and Anchor Bay Graduate and Mock Trial Alumni Jack Myrick who is currently a student at U of M and a member of the U of M Mock Trial team.
Art Show shout out to student excellence Congratulation to senior Alaina Kiehl and her Art instructor Dave Stumpf, whose senior portfolio was accepted at the Anton Art Center Secondary Exhibit for Macomb, took best of show for one of her works, a multimedia design titled Aurora Borealis. Best of show is the top award given at the show for the single work judged to be the overall best from all works turned in. Attached are images of all her works that are currently on display for this exhibit at the Anton Art Center in downtown Mount Clemens. Dave is so proud of all the incredible work she has done with him over the years.
HOSA Congratulations to the Anchor Bay HOSA Club. 24 students will be moving on to compete in the HOSA State Competition February 24th and 25th at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City! Congratulations to: Public Health: Danielle Davidson, Alayna Cracchiolo, Katie Pfuhl, and Grace Swartz. They placed 3rd in their category! Medical Terminology: Brooke Conforti, Kaitlyn LaFear, and Emily Goleski Medical Law and Ethics: Isabella Moses. She placed 3rd in her category! Forensic Science: Brianna Totty and Brooke Burgess Medical Math: Andrew Kraemer Medical Spelling: Nehderi Knowlin, Leah Troyer, Shamiya Rodgers Nutrition: Olivia Loding CPR/First Aid: Viviana Damm, Aniella Bowman. They placed 1st in their category! Community Awareness: Eva Dixon, Emily Saski, and Makenna Somers Health Education: Makayla Brooks, Elena Starna, Zarek Downs, and Daniel McNair. They placed 2nd in their category!
Anchor Bay High School Key Club and NHS has a socktober drive
Socktober with Key Club and NHS Anchor Bay High School Key Club and NHS has a socktober drive where they collected about 1600 pairs of socks for the Macomb Foster Closet. Way to go Anchor Bay! Mr. Floury's Jazz Band 2nd hour class won first place with 631 pairs of socks. Thank you to all who generously gave!
Anchor Bay Scholarship Application Info Click here to visit the ABCF Scholarship Website
Senior Tar Card Image - Free admission to all home regular-season sports, free rehearsal musical performances and plays, and special events and discounts
Senior Tar Card The Senior Tar Gold Card program is available to ANY resident of the Anchor Bay School District who is 60 or older. More...
ABHS on AP Honor Roll Twenty-three Michigan school districts are among 433 school districts in the U.S. and Canada honored today by the College Board with placement on the 7th Annual AP® District Honor Roll. More...
Make Class Reunions Easy Register on the AB alumni website. It only takes 60 seconds. Click "alumni registration." Remember to update when you move or change your name. More...
Anchor Bay Offers Young Fives Click here to learn about the Anchor Bay Young Fives Program!
Requesting ID Parents please bring some form of identification (driver's license preferred) with you when signing your child out of school. We are requiring this action to ensure the safety of your children. Once again, thank you for your kind understanding and anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Anchor Bay Receives Readers Choice Award 1st Place
Okay2Say TEXT: 652729 okay2say.com
Okay2Say Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools. Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say/
We are Hiring! Join the Anchor Bay Team! We have part-time and full-time positions available. Apply today! Click here to see our current job postings.
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Documents

ABHS SCHOOL SCHEDULE:
PDF DocumentDaily Schedule & Half Day Schedule & Exam Schedule

ABHS SCHEDULING/COURSE GUIDES:
Video DocumentScheduling Video
Video DocumentXello Video
PDF DocumentXello Instructions
PDF Document2024-2025 Course Guide-General Info.
External Link2024-2025 Course Guide

PDF DocumentE2020 Online Courses

PDF DocumentCourse Catalog for MVU

PDF DocumentEdgenuity Link

PDF Document2023-2024 Student Handbook/Student Code of Conduct
PDF DocumentUniversal Code of Conduct
PDF DocumentDress Code

ABHS PARKING PASS INFORMATION:
PDF Document2024-2025 Parking Pass Information

ABHS APPLICATIONS:
PDF Document2024-2025 Student Council Application
External Link2023 Yearbook Staff Application
External Link2023 Teacher Cadet Application
PDF Document2023 Peer Mediation Application

FORMS:
PDF DocumentVolunteer Form

External LinkMedical Forms

Sexual Harassment Brochure

PEBT NOTIFICATION LETTER
Please click here for information regarding the PEBT Letter.

Daily Announcements

Weekly Schedule

School Times

Standard Day: 7:17AM-2:09PM  
Conf./Half Day: 7:17AM-10:21AM
Exam Half Day: 7:17AM-10:47AM

Standard Day Schedule: 58 Minute Periods, 6 Minutes passing

1st Hour   7:17AM - 8:15AM
2nd Hour   8:21AM - 9:19AM
3rd Hour   9:25AM - 10:23AM
4th Hour  (Lunches)   10:29AM - 11:57AM (A:10:29-10:55, B:11-11:26, C:11:31-11:57)
5th Hour   12:03PM - 1:01PM
6th Hour   1:07PM - 2:09PM

Anchor Bay High School

6319 County Line Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
Phone (586) 648-2525
Fax (586) 716-8306
Michael Mackenzie
Principal
David Boeskool
Assistant Principal
Donald Holston
Assistant Principal
Richard Palmer
Assistant Principal
Mark Prebay
Assistant Principal
Tina Froehlich
Office Manager
Audrey Crozier
Secretary
Lori Saleski
Secretary
Jodie Hamm
Data Para Professional
Trisha Conachen
Para
David Ferguson
Police Liaison

Counseling Office

Sherry Kenward
Director
Abby Adams (9th Grade)
Counselor
Sara Barczak (S-Z)
Counselor
Jill Gano (A-E)
Counselor
Ilene Soto (M-R)
Counselor
Jenny Spoerl (F-L)
Counselor
Kaitlyn Heuer
Social Worker
Andrea Smith
Social Worker
Amy Distefano
Teacher Consultant
Christine Smafield
Teacher Consultant
Dawn Thompson
Para
Jamie Pietron
Student Success Instructor

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It's Always a Great Day to be a Tar!

Thank you for looking at the Anchor Bay High School's website. Our staff is very proud of our school. We pride ourselves on creating a child-friendly, educationally rewarding learning environment for our high school students!  Our district mission statement is, "Empowering all students to succeed in an ever-changing world.” Our staff has a commitment to see that this phrase is not just words, but something we constantly strive to achieve and live by. We focus on developing a strong, positive relationship with the students and parents as we work together as a team so that we can bring out the very best in each child.  With all of us working together…great things are bound to happen!

We are very proud of the accomplishments of our students and the involvement of our parents. We look forward to working with your family and providing your child an outstanding educational experience!  Please feel free to contact us at any time.

Best Always,
Anchor Bay High School Staff
Go Tars!