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
Absences
Please notify the main office, (586)725-7373, if your student will arrive late. If your student will be absent for the entire day, call the office before 10:00 a.m. to report the absence. Families are welcome to call in advance if they know about an upcoming absence and do not need to wait until the day of the absence. Absences related to medical, dental, or therapy appointments may be medically excused and exempt from truancy days when a provider’s note is submitted to the main office within 48 hours of the appointment. The provider's note may also be emailed to jseamans@abs.misd.net
Parking Lot Tips
PARKING LOT DROP-OFF & PICK-UP
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Parking Lot Tips – Accessible PDF
THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK
Think Before you speak
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Think before you speak– Accessible PDF
Picture Re-Take day is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026 - 1:00 pm - 2:48 pm
Back to School Info
Welcome Back Newsletter
Back to School Summary
First Day of School
Monday, August 31, 2026
8:00 am - 11:25 am
Open House
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fall Book Fair
September 28, 2026 - October 2, 2026
Walk-A-Thon
Friday, October 2, 2026
Building Access
Please be advised that the building will be closed every day at 3:30 pm due to our SACC program.
Report Cards
- Parent Instructions to view report cards
- Parent Instructions to view Standard Based Report Cards (5th Grade)
Suggested Supply List
Academic Support
Academic Support Permission Slip 2026
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 22, 2026. 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.
North Announcements
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- No School on Friday, Sept. 4th & Monday, Sept. 7th - Happy Labor Day Weekend.
- School will resume on Sept. 8th.
Returning Student Annual Update Forms
We are asking parents to verify/update their student information through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Please complete the Returning Student Annual Update forms no later than September 15, 2026. These forms are located in the Parent Portal under Forms in the left navigation window, and then under the General Forms tab. The forms included in the update are:
- Health Information
- Student Address
- Student Contacts & Custody
- Permissions/Agreements
- Transportation Request Form
- Tribal Affiliation Data Collection
ADDRESS CHANGES WITHIN DISTRICT
If your address has changed within Anchor Bay School District, please be sure to update the Student Address form and provide us with two (2) proofs of residency and your photo I.D. for the new address. Proofs of Residency can be uploaded through the form or they can be turned into your student’s school on or after August 17th.
MOVED OUT OF THE DISTRICT
If you have moved out of the Anchor Bay School District and want your student to continue enrollment through Anchor Bay Schools, please update the Student Address form and provide us with two (2) proofs of residency and your photo I.D. for the new address. Proofs of Residency can be uploaded through the form or they can be turned into your student’s school on or after August 17th. You will also need to complete the 2026-2027 Out of District Schools of Choice Application which is located under Forms in the left navigation window and then under the Enrollment tab in the Parent Portal. The Schools of Choice application window ends on September 3, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. NOTE: If you have completed the Schools of Choice Application and been approved in a previous year, you do not need to complete the form again unless your student has left the district and now wants to return.
Kindergarten Options at Anchor Bay
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
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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
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 |
| 10:55 - 11:45 AM |
| 5th Hour | 12:50 PM - 1:45 PM |
| 6th Hour | 1:50 PM - 2:48 PM |
Half Day Bell Schedule
| 1st Hour | 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
| 2nd Hour | 8:35 AM - 9:05 AM |
| 3th Hour | 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM |
| 4th Hour | 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
| 5th Hour | 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM |
| 6th Hour | 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM |
Contact Us
Middle School North
Administration
Office Staff
Counseling Office
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.
Principals Corner
Newsletters
Documents
Parent Information
Positive Behavior
Medical Forms
Online Payment Option
Food Service
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