Anchor Bay Middle School North

The mission of Anchor Bay Middle School is to meet the needs of the students in becoming productive members of society and lifelong, enthusiastic learners.


Important Information

Please be advised that the building will be closed every day at 3:30 pm due to our SACC program.


Academic Support

After school academic support will be available for our students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays every week from 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm beginning September 30, 2025. Students report to the Media Center immediately after school. There will be at least two North teachers to assist students on site.  Students may attend only on the days that additional support is needed and need to have work that needs to be completed.  Students must have a permission slip on file to attend.  Once students sign out of Academic Support they must leave the building.

Academic Support Permission Slip 2025


Welcome Back Parent Letter 25-26


Picture Re-Take Day

Picture re-take day is scheduled for October 23, 2025 - 1:00 pm - 2:48 pm



School Supply List 2025-2026


Click Here for the Updated Cell Phone Policy


Feed the Bay Food Drive

It is Time for the Annual Feed the Bay Food Drive! October 6th - 10th, 2025

Every year, Feed the Bay does a food drive. The food collected during this drive will go right back to students who need it.Items being collected at the buildings this year:

  • Lottie, MacDonald, & Macone - Fruit Pouches
  • Great Oaks & Ashley - Easy Mac and Cheese
  • ABHS, Lighthouse, & Naldrett - Chef Boyardee
  • Middle School North & South - Individual Cups or Boxes

Christmas for Anchor Bay

Join partnering churches and organizations in collecting items for a community event called Christmas For Anchor Bay. This event is by invitation only and will be held on December 6 for families in need from the Anchor Bay School District. The event will offer fun activities for kids and families, shopping for gifts, games,books, and winter gear, pictures with Santa, breakfast or lunch, take home food, and more. Please join us in collecting items to make this unique event a success. 

Anchor Bay will be collecting:

  • Anchor Bay Early Childhood Center: Hats, mittens,gloves and scarves
  • Ashley - Books (Preschool - 5th Grade)
  • Great Oaks: Games
  • Lighthouse: Books (6-12th grade)Lottie: Socks
  • Maconce: SocksNaldrett: Games
  • Middle School North: Middle School Age Gifts
  • Middle School South: Middle School Age Gifts
  • Anchor Bay High School: High School Age Gifts
  • MacDonald Early Childhood Center: Hats, Scarves,Mittens and Gloves

New Link to View Lunch Menus

Here is the new link to view this year's lunch menus! https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/3324

2025 Education Excellence Award

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.

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Kindergarten Options at Anchor Bay for 2025-26

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. 

Upcoming Events

October 22
Board of Education - Superintendent Evaluation
6:00 PM
All Sites - All Spaces
Board of Education - Superintendent Evaluation
Date: Oct 22
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS North Events
MacDonald Early Childhood - Board Room
Board of Education - Regular Meeting
7:00 PM
All Sites - All Spaces
Board of Education - Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 22
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS North Events
MacDonald Early Childhood - Board Room
October 23
Picture Re-Take Day
12:00 PM
Anchor Bay Middle School North - MSN Media Center
Picture Re-Take Day
Date: Oct 23
Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Anchor Bay Middle School North - MSN Media Center
Calendar: MS North Events
November 4
No School – Election Day
All Sites - All Spaces
No School – Election Day
Date: Nov 4
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS North Events
Election
6:00 AM
Anchor Bay Middle School North - MSN Classroom
Election
Date: Nov 4
Time: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Location: Anchor Bay Middle School North - MSN Classroom
Calendar: MS North Events
We are requesting the Library.
We need to get in the day before as soon as possible to set up (8/4 and 11/3).
We need to get in by 6:00am the morning of event day.
We will need tables and chairs.
Election
6:00 AM
Anchor Bay Middle School North - Multiple Spaces
Election
Date: Nov 4
Time: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Location: Anchor Bay Middle School North - Multiple Spaces
Calendar: MS North Events
We need to get in the day before as soon as possible to set up(8/4 and 11/3). We need to get in by 6:00am the morning of event day. We will need tables and chairs.
November 12
Board of Education - Superintendent Evaluation
6:00 PM
All Sites - All Spaces
Board of Education - Superintendent Evaluation
Date: Nov 12
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS North Events
MacDonald Early Childhood - Board Room
Board of Education - Regular Meeting
7:00 PM
All Sites - All Spaces
Board of Education - Regular Meeting
Date: Nov 12
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS North Events
MacDonald Early Childhood - Board Room
November 20
Half Day All Students, Middle and High School Exam Days
All Sites - All Spaces
Half Day All Students, Middle and High School Exam Days
Date: Nov 20
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS North Events
November 21
End of First Trimester
All Sites - All Spaces
End of First Trimester
Date: Nov 21
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS North Events

Important Information

Online Math Help

Please see the following link regarding online math help.  Online Math Help


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.

Middle School North & Athletics Calendar

Reward School 2022-23

School Times

Standard Day: 8:00 AM - 2:48 PM

Bell Schedule

1st Hour  8:00 AM - 8:55 AM
2nd Hour  9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
3rd Hour  10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
4th Hour with Lunch & Recess  11:00 AM - 12:45 PM


5th Gr L/R
6th Gr L/R


10:55 - 11:45 AM
11:55 - 12:45 PM

5th Hour  12:50 PM - 1:45 PM
6th Hour

  1:50 PM - 2:48 PM


1st Hour8:00 AM - 8:30 AM 
2nd Hour8:35 AM - 9:05 AM
3th Hour9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
4th Hour9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
5th Hour10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
6th Hour10:55 AM - 11:25 AM


Contact Us

Middle School North

52805 Ashley St.
New Baltimore, MI 48047

Administration

James Thiede
Principal
David Ledbetter
Assistant Principal

Office Staff

Christina Beninati
Office Manager
Roxanne Binge
Secretary
Melissa Hamilton
Para
Julie Seamans
Data Para Professional

Counseling Office

Lindsay Ahedo (A-L)
Counselor
Jonathan Hickey (M-Z)
Counselor
Casey Webb
Psychologist
Andrea Knieper-Finch
Para

Attendance


If your child is absent from school, please call us at 725-7373 before 10:00AM If you get the voice mail message, use ext.1702.


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Spotlights

Bully-Free Zone Anchor Bay Middle School North is committed to keeping our school campus bully-free. We have implemented a bullying hotline for students and parents to report bullying behaviors. The number is 586-648-2500 ext. 1715. Please leave a detailed message with as much information as possible regarding the person who is being bullied and the person doing the bullying. Staff will check the hotline on a regular basis. Together, we can keep our school a safe place for all students.
Ok 2 Say Anonymous Tip Line OK2SAY is a 24-hour program designed to empower Michigan students, parents school personnel, community mental health service program and law enforcement to share and respond to student safety threats. To learn more, visit the OK2SAY web page. LPS has a Tip Line as well, but it's only manned during business hours. The tip line is (855) 565-2729.
2022-23 Reward Schools Congratulations to our 2022-23 Reward Schools! Ashley Elementary, Naldrett Elementary, Great Oaks Elementary, Lottie Elementary, Lighthouse Elementary, and Middle School North! This places these buildings among the top performing schools in the state.