Announcements:

MARCH 2025 Newsletter


After School Tutoring

South will be offering after school tutoring with the purpose of helping students develop a deeper level of understanding on performance tasks/classwork in the following subject areas: Math, Science, ELA, Social Studies. 

Tutoring sessions will be held EACH DAY Monday - Thursday starting the week of October 7th.  Each session will be one hour in length from 3pm – 4pm in room 311.  Transportation home will not be provided.  Students are free to be picked-up in the front of the building anytime throughout the hour.

If you are interested in having your child take advantage of this opportunity, please complete the following permission slip info. 

Click Here for the ONLINE Permission Slip


JROTC After School Leadership Club Student Information

This program is designed for students in grades 6-8 seeking opportunities to lead others as well as developing teamwork and communication skills, making new friends and most of all HAVING FUN!!!!We will meet on the following Mondays Jan 6, 13, 27, Feb 3, 10, 24 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm at MSS. Click here for  the permission slip.


Yearbook

CLICK HERE to order a 2024-25 SOUTH Yearbook!

Time is running out!  Order before February 21st to guarantee your student a yearbook!!! We need to submit the number of yearbooks to the printing plant very shortly. We DO NOT plan to order many extra yearbooks for sale at the end of the school year. Order now to be guaranteed a yearbook for your student.

Attention 8th Grade Families : Thursday, February 13th is the last day to create & order your 8th grade parent ad! Anchor Bay Middle School South is offering the 8th grade parents the opportunity to create a recognition ad for your student. Recognition Ads are a great way to celebrate your student and their accomplishments on a personal level. Designing and creating your ad is very easy. Click on the parent ad link and follow the directions to create your ad.


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 
 


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

March 24
No School – Spring Break
All Sites - All Spaces
No School – Spring Break
Date: Mar 24
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS South Events
March 25
No School – Spring Break
All Sites - All Spaces
No School – Spring Break
Date: Mar 25
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS South Events
March 26
No School – Spring Break
All Sites - All Spaces
No School – Spring Break
Date: Mar 26
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS South Events
March 27
No School – Spring Break
All Sites - All Spaces
No School – Spring Break
Date: Mar 27
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS South Events
March 28
No School – Spring Break
All Sites - All Spaces
No School – Spring Break
Date: Mar 28
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS South Events
March 31
School Resumes
All Sites - All Spaces
School Resumes
Date: Mar 31
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS South Events
April 4
End of Third Quarter
All Sites - All Spaces
End of Third Quarter
Date: Apr 4
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS South Events
April 14
MEA Region 6 dinner meeting
5:00 PM
Anchor Bay Middle School South - MSS Shoreliner Classroom
MEA Region 6 dinner meeting
Date: Apr 14
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Location: Anchor Bay Middle School South - MSS Shoreliner Classroom
Calendar: MS South Events
Garnet Wrightner and his Foods classes will do all facility setup, food preparation and anything else that is needed for the meeting.
April 16
ADK sorority meeting
3:30 PM
Anchor Bay Middle School South - MSS Media Center
ADK sorority meeting
Date: Apr 16
Time: 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Anchor Bay Middle School South - MSS Media Center
Calendar: MS South Events
April 18
No School
All Sites - All Spaces
No School
Date: Apr 18
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS South Events
April 21
Professional Development Day – No Students in Attendance
All Sites - All Spaces
Professional Development Day – No Students in Attendance
Date: Apr 21
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS South Events
April 22
School Resumes
All Sites - All Spaces
School Resumes
Date: Apr 22
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS South Events
April 23
Board of Education - Regular Meeting
7:00 PM
All Sites - All Spaces
Board of Education - Regular Meeting
Date: Apr 23
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS South Events
MacDonald Early Childhood - Board Room
April 26
Please Stop Me
9:30 AM
Anchor Bay Middle School South - MSS Auditorium
Please Stop Me
Date: Apr 26
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Anchor Bay Middle School South - MSS Auditorium
Calendar: MS South Events
Mock traffic stops with teenage drivers.
Will be using the parking lot.
*Need one table set up by auditorium for registration
May 6
Professional Development Day – No Students in Attendance
All Sites - All Spaces
Professional Development Day – No Students in Attendance
Date: May 6
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: MS South Events

Spotlights

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!
Feed The Bay
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
Sharon Carter
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
    A Lunch   11:15AM - 11:45AM
    B 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

Spring Break!

Kaleidoscope Authors

Congratulations to this year's students who had their stories published in the Kaleidoscope Magazine: 

  • Dylan Stanek, Ashley - "Winning Districts" 
  • Cordelia Offer, Great Oaks - "Talking Raccoons" 
  • Audreanna Ha, Lighthouse - "Chicago" 
  • Ellison Davey, Lottie - "The Day I Met Bruno" 
  • Zachary Zelenak, Maconce - "Jaimy the Star" 
  • Bradley Bommarito, Naldrett - "What Christmas is About" 
  • Adrienne Cherget, MSN - "Flickering Light" 
  • Carter Muscat, MSS - "Weezer"

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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Exciting Updates Coming for the 2025-26 School Year!

We’re thrilled to start sharing some of the exciting changes in store for the upcoming school year!  Stay tuned as we highlight key updates and improvements designed to enhance learning, engagement, and our school community. Our goal is to keep our families and community informed every step of the way. 

Stay Tuned for Updates!

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. 

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