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Great Oaks Elementary

​Our Mission Statement

Great Oaks Elementary School will promote academic excellence in a caring environment.

Jim Morisette Wrestling Room Dedication Ceremony.

Please join us as we honor the incredible legacy of Coach Jim Morisette at the Jim Morisette Wrestling Room Dedication Ceremony.

Coach Morisette is the all-time wins leader in Macomb County and a proud Michigan Wrestling Association Hall of Fame member. His impact on student-athletes, the Anchor Bay community, and the sport of wrestling is truly legendary.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Anchor Bay High School
6319 County Line Rd., Fair Haven, MI

All are welcome to attend this special evening celebrating excellence, leadership, and dedication.

School Board Vacancy

The Anchor Bay Board of Education is seeking an interested community member to fill a vacant board seat. The Board of Education will select a resident to serve on the board until a new member is elected in November. 

Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to Board Executive Secretary Sherrie DiCristofaro at sdicristofaro@abs.misd.net or deliver to the Board of Education offices located at 5201 County Line Rd. Casco, MI 48064.   The deadline for submittal will be 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20th.

Fall 2025 Community Newsletter

Free Meals Program Continues Through the School Year

Great news! 

     The State of Michigan has approved a budget that continues to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students through the end of this school year.

     We still encourage families to complete the Education Benefit Form if you haven’t done so already. Submitting this form helps our school district receive additional support and resources to benefit all students.

  • You can fill out the form online at:

        https://anchorbay.familyportal.cloud/

  •  Simply click on the “Apply for Benefits” tab to get started.

New Link to View Lunch Menus

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

Mark Your Calendar

Our calendar can be linked to your phone/device's calendar app.  Please click on the calendar icon next to "Upcoming Events" below for directions on how to set this up.

January 19
Professional Development Day – No Students in Attendance
All Sites - All Spaces
Professional Development Day – No Students in Attendance
Date: Jan 19
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
January 20
AYSO Indoor Winter Soccer
6:30 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Cafeteria, GOE Gym
AYSO Indoor Winter Soccer
Date: Jan 20
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Cafeteria, GOE Gym
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
January 21
Anchor Bay Jr Tars Soccer/Futsal 2nd to 3rd Grade
6:00 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Anchor Bay Jr Tars Soccer/Futsal 2nd to 3rd Grade
Date: Jan 21
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
no set up required. "no bounce" indoor balls will be used....2nd Grade 1st hour. 8 players...3rd Grade 2nd hour. 8 players
January 22
Anchor Bay Girls Basketball Train and Play
4:00 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Anchor Bay Girls Basketball Train and Play
Date: Jan 22
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
January 23
TGA After-School golf
5:05 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
TGA After-School golf
Date: Jan 23
Time: 5:05 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
January 26
AYSO Indoor Winter Soccer
6:30 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Cafeteria, GOE Gym
AYSO Indoor Winter Soccer
Date: Jan 26
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Cafeteria, GOE Gym
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
January 27
AYSO Indoor Winter Soccer
6:30 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Cafeteria, GOE Gym
AYSO Indoor Winter Soccer
Date: Jan 27
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Cafeteria, GOE Gym
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
January 28
Anchor Bay Jr Tars Soccer/Futsal 2nd to 3rd Grade
6:00 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Anchor Bay Jr Tars Soccer/Futsal 2nd to 3rd Grade
Date: Jan 28
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
no set up required. "no bounce" indoor balls will be used....2nd Grade 1st hour. 8 players...3rd Grade 2nd hour. 8 players
Board of Education - Regular Meeting
7:00 PM
All Sites - All Spaces
Board of Education - Regular Meeting
Date: Jan 28
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: All Sites - All Spaces
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
MacDonald Early Childhood - Board Room
January 29
Anchor Bay Girls Basketball Train and Play
4:00 PM
Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Anchor Bay Girls Basketball Train and Play
Date: Jan 29
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Great Oaks Elementary School - GOE Gym
Calendar: Great Oaks Events
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Contact Us

Great Oaks Elementary

32900 24 Mile Road
Chesterfield Twp, MI 48047
Ron Medley
Principal
Rene Moses
Office Manager
Cindy Houle
Data Para Professional

School Times:

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 3:51 PM
1/2 Day: 9:00 AM - 12:26 PM

Attendance Line:

(586) 725-2038 ext. 1101
Email Cindy Houle 


If your child is going to be absent or tardy, please call or email as early as possible.  A message can also be left with your name, student's name, grade/teacher, date of absence & reason for absence.
Thank you!

 

Reward School 2022-23
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The Great Oaks PTO has a website for PTO events, signups, etc. The school code is V3TPU7​​​​​. Please click on the link below. 

External LinkGreat Oaks PTO 

At Great Oaks Elementary, We GROW! We... Give Respect Remember to be Safe Own our actions Work Together

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External LinkPay For It

 

To pay using Pay-for-it:

  1. Log on to https://www.payforit.net/
  2. Register for an account (You can get step by step instructions here: https://www.payforit.net/Images/SigningUp.pdf)
  3. Add students to your account. You will need their Power Schools ID (you can get this from your school office.
  4. Click on the Fees Tab to pay your students assigned or optional fees.

To Make a payment on Pay-for-It:

  1. Log in and got to the "Fees" tab
  2. Click on "Make Fee Payment"
  3. Under Optional Fees - Click on the green "+". 

 

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Additional Information

Feed the Bay Form
Volunteer Form
Why Good Attendance is Important