Announcements:

Below are important dates and upcoming events:
 

  • June 14th - 4th Quarter Progress Reports posted on PowerSchool 


2024-25  6th Grade Orientation Info


  • Pirate Pride 6th Grade Orientation August 21st from 8:30am-11:30am: During this event, 6th Grade Students will be introduced to the South Team, participate in team building activities, be provided their schedule with tours of the building and also have their school picture taken during orientation. Snacks and water will be provided. If a student is unable to attend orientation, schedules can also be picked up and pictures can be taken on August 22nd anytime from 10am - 4pm. FYI - 2024-25 Student Schedules will not be finalized until August 20th . Click here if you still need to register for orientation. 
  • Orientation is a student only event. 
  • School Picture Info will be emailed out in August. 
  • Bus Transportation will be provided for 6th grade orientation from each student's home elementary school. Bus times will be communicated in August. Parents may also drop-off/pick-up their child

2024-25 Suggested Supply List


  • (1) 3" Binder
  • (6) Spiral Notebooks (1 for each class) 
  • (6) Folders (1 for each class)
  • Pencils/Pens
  • Highlighters  




Parent Drop-Off/Pick-Up Details
 

  • Click here for Map
  • All student drop-off/pick-up's are done in the back of the building, Door 6. (Please see map)
  • Please do not use the bus loop in the front of the building during drop-off (7:30am-8:10am) and/or pickup times (2:30pm-3:10pm).
  • If you are unable to find a spot on the curb indicated on the map during drop-off/pick-up, please park in the back and allow your child to use the crosswalk.  The crosswalk will have staff assisting students safely across.  
  • If you are coming into the main office at any time during the day, please park in the front of the building and enter through Door 1. (Please see map)

Enrollment & Supply List Information
 


Positivity Project

We are extremely excited to be implementing the Positivity Project (P2) at Middle School South this school year! The mission of this program is to empower America’s youth to build positive relationships and become their best selves.  P2 will also partner with South and equip staff with the resources, training, and strategy to teach their students. External LinkPlease click here for more information on the Positivity Project.



Attendance

If your child is absent from school, please call us at 586-949-4510 before 10:00AM. If you get the voice mail message, use ext.2101



Athletics

External Link MSS Athletics Page

Reminders 

 
  • Remember to check grades on Parent Portal instead of Schoology.  Parent Portal is the official place that grades are stored and updated. 
  • Thank you to all the parents who have dropped off and/or picked-up their child in the back of the school.  The front of the building is for buses only in the AM & PM. 
  • We do have students with peanut allergies, and we ask that no shelled peanuts be brought into school.  Food that is processed with peanuts is permitted.  We ask that no actual peanut shells be brought into the building. 
  • If you drop your child off late to school, please call to the main office to let them know.  
  • We will be continuing our new lockdown protocol known as A.L.I.C.E this school year.  

Medical Forms

Please contact the Middle School South office if your child needs to take medication during the day.  Medication forms will be made available or can be found on the enrollment page.

Alternate Bus Info 

To the Parents or Guardians of Anchor Bay Schools that use alternate locations for either pick up or drop off of your students due to daycare, grandparents or divorce situations, please complete the Alternate Bus form and either email (pdeville@abs.misd.net),  fax (586-725-4223) or mail 51890 Washington, New Balt. 48047 PDF DocumentClick here for the form 

Having this form early gets the correct information to you in August when the postcards go out. Thank you and have a safe and Happy Summer!


Upcoming Events

Spotlights

Attention 8th Graders

Join JROTC and elect a "no uniform option" for your Freshman year!

  • Give our program a test run and see if you like it
  • Try our numerous after school activities: drones, model rocketry, community service & more!!!
  • Fill your resume with a leadership program
  • Gain valuable leadership/team knowledge & skills

See your school counselor or Contact Senior Master Sergeant Quintana for more info - squintana@abs.misd.net.

Box Tops At Middle School South, we collect Box Tops For Education every month to help support our Choir and Life Skills programs. Each Box Top is worth 10 cents and can be found on the following products: Betty Crocker, Fiber One, Nestle, Cheerios, Chex, Green Giant, Pillsbury, Hamburger Helper, Yoplait, Huggies, Scott, Cottonelle, Nature Valley, Hefty, Ziploc and many more! Students can turn the Box Tops in to their first hour teacher and the class who collects the most each month wins a special breakfast treat!
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If you would like to report a bullying incident you can call OK2SAY at (855) 565-2729.  OK2SAY is not an emergency reporting system.  Dial 911 for emergency situations!  Information submitted to OK2SAY is CONFIDENTIAL , so your identity is safe.  Tips may be submitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
OK2Say If you would like to report a bullying incident you can call OK2SAY at (855) 565-2729. OK2SAY is not an emergency reporting system. Dial 911 for emergency situations! Information submitted to OK2SAY is CONFIDENTIAL , so your identity is safe. Tips may be submitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

MSS Events & Athletics

Contact Us

Middle School South

48650 Sugarbush
New Baltimore, MI 48047

Administration

Phil Latona
Principal
Paige Hunter
Assistant Principal

Office Staff

Michele Allen
Office Manager
Laurie Allen
Data Para Professional
Shelly Whitehead
Para

Counseling

Kristin Guerra
Counselor
Kathryn Keena
Counselor
Nicole Nestle
Para

School Times

Standard Day: 8:04am - 2:52pm

Bell Schedule

1st Hour   8:04AM - 9:06AM
2nd Hour   9:11AM - 10:08AM
3rd Hour   10:13AM - 11:10AM
4th Hour   11:15AM - 12:45PM
    1st Lunch    11:15AM - 11:45AM
    2nd Lunch    11:45AM - 12:15PM
    3rd Lunch    12:15PM - 12:45PM
5th Hour   12:50PM - 1:47PM
6th Hour    1:52PM - 2:52PM

 

1/2 Day Bell Schedule

1st Hour   8:04AM - 8:34AM
2nd Hour   8:39AM - 9:09AM
3rd Hour   9:14AM - 9:44AM
4th Hour   9:49AM - 10:19AM
5th Hour   10:24AM - 10:54AM
6th Hour    10:59AM - 11:29AM

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