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Anchor Bay High School

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:

01/08/25 PDF Document ABHS Newsletter January 2024-2025

01/08/25 PDF Document ABHS Class of 2028 - Cocoa & Cram for Exams

01/30/25 PDF Document ABHS Senior Scholarship Basketball Game on 03/11/25 Flyer and Senior Application

02/03/25 PDF Document ABHS Newsletter February 2024-2025

ABHS Communications Archived

08/20/24 PDF Document ABHS Newsletter August 2024-2025

08/20/24 PDF Document ABHS Principal Welcome Communication for Freshman

09/05/24 PDF Document ABHS Principal Welcome Letter

09/09/24 PDF Document ABHS Newsletter September 2024-2025

10/01/24 PDF Document ABHS Newsletter October 2024-2025

10/21/24 PDF Document ABHS Junior NMSQT Testing Parent Letter

10/24/24 PDF Document ABHS Senior Parent Letter - SANP Fundraiser

11/01/24 PDF Document ABHS Newsletter November 2024-2025

11/06/24 PDF Document ABHS Credit Recovery Session #2

12/01/24 PDF Document ABHS Newsletter December 2024-2025

ABHS Report Card

Semester 1 grades are now available in Parent Portal. To view grades, please go to Parent Portal. For directions to view your student's report card in Parent Portal click here.

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 Testing / Senior Parent Meeting Information

ABHS Curriculum AP Testing Meeting 09/10/2024

PDF Document AP Parent Informational Slide Show
Video Document AP 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

February 6

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: Feb 6

Time: 2:20 PM to 4:30 PM

Location: Anchor Bay High School - South Commons

Calendar: High School Events

Driver's Education

2:45 PM

Anchor Bay High School - Classroom 2

Driver's Education

Date: Feb 6

Time: 2:45 PM to 4:45 PM

Location: Anchor Bay High School - Classroom 2

Calendar: High School Events

Credit Recovery

3:15 PM

Anchor Bay High School - HS Media Center

Credit Recovery

Date: Feb 6

Time: 3:15 PM to 2:15 PM

Location: Anchor Bay High School - HS Media Center

Calendar: High School Events

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February 7

WIDA Testing

7:00 AM

Anchor Bay High School - HS Media Center

WIDA Testing

Date: Feb 7

Time: 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: Anchor Bay High School - HS Media Center

Calendar: High School Events

Luxmore Pre-Ets

12:00 PM

Anchor Bay High School - S200

Luxmore Pre-Ets

Date: Feb 7

Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Location: Anchor Bay High School - S200

Calendar: High School Events

ABHS Drama - One-Act Rehearsal

2:15 PM

Anchor Bay High School - HS Auditorium, HS Drama Room, HS Dressing Room (1), HS Dressing Room (2)

ABHS Drama - One-Act Rehearsal

Date: Feb 7

Time: 2:15 PM to 5:30 PM

Location: Anchor Bay High School - HS Auditorium, HS Drama Room, HS Dressing Room (1), HS Dressing Room (2)

Calendar: High School Events

Credit Recovery

3:15 PM

Anchor Bay High School - HS Media Center

Credit Recovery

Date: Feb 7

Time: 3:15 PM to 2:15 PM

Location: Anchor Bay High School - HS Media Center

Calendar: High School Events

Need laptop cart each day

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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 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.

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 Relay for Life - Please contact Mr. Ricci for more information.

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 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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News Headlines

Kindergarten Readiness Night - March 18th, 6pm at ABHS

Photo of flyer 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.

Click here for the printable flyer.

2025-2026 Enrollment & Schools of Choice will Open on February 13th

Enrollment for the 2025-26 School Year including Kindergarten Registration and Schools of Choice will begin on February 13th!

Starting February 13th, 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!

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

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!

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.

2025-2026 New Student Registration & K-11 Schools of Choice Information Open Enrollment starts February 13th, 2025 for the 2025-26 School Year Schools of Choice Unlimited K-11 Application Window - February 13 through August 15th Click here to go to the Enrollment & Schools of Choice page.

Anchor Bay Receives Readers Choice Award 1st Place

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 Document Daily Schedule & Half Day Schedule & Exam Schedule

ABHS SCHEDULING/COURSE GUIDES:
PDF Document E2020 Online Courses

PDF Document Course Catalog for MVU

PDF Document Edgenuity Link

ABHS PARKING PASS INFORMATION:
2024-2025 Parking Pass Information

ABHS APPLICATIONS:
PDF Document 2024-2025 Student Council Application
External Link 2023 Yearbook Staff Application
2023 Teacher Cadet Application
2023 Peer Mediation Application

FORMS:
PDF Document Volunteer Form

External Link Medical 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

Local Level - Online Payments

HOSA Online Payment (Click Here)

Printable 2024-25 Calendar

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!