​Our Mission Statement

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

2026 Kaleidoscope Authors

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

  • Olivia Kuchta
  • Kennedy Groller
  • Callie Jerome
  • Avery Bauer
  • Julia Seal
  • Justin Martineau
  • Carter Seal
  • Lukas Nacelewicz

2026 Outstanding Teachers of the Year

Anchor Bay School District is proud to recognize this year’s Outstanding Teachers of the Year! Thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to our students each and every day. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are so grateful for the difference you make in the lives of our Tars!

  • Elementary: Kelly Cmarik
  • Middle School: Lana Kieninger
  • High School: Kathryn Engelhardt 

Spring 2026 Community Newsletter

Here is a look at our Spring 2026 Newsletter!

2026-2027 Unlimited Schools of Choice

Enroll Now for Next School Year!!!!

Applications will be accepted for Schools of Choice from February 12, 2026 through September 3, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

2026-2027 Schools of Choice is available for Kindergarten/Young Fives through 11th grade.

Placement at requested schools is dependent on class size and availability. The date for enrollment shall be no later than the end of the first week of school which is September 4, 2026.

The following documents are required to be submitted with your Schools of Choice Application:

  • Statement of Prior Discipline Record
  • Discipline report/print-out from former school for the previous two years
  • Child’s current report card (high school students must also include current transcript)
  • Child’s most current IEP if your child is presently receiving any special education programs or services

Please apply for Schools of Choice by completing the Enrollment Express Pre-Registration Link:

  • Select Enrollment School as the Resident School and answer the Schools of Choice questions.
  • When the pre-registration form is approved, you will receive an email with instructions to create an online Parent Portal Account.
  • From the Parent Portal, the following enrollment forms must be competed:
    1. Student Demographics
    2. Previous Enrollment and Records Release
    3. Discipline Record
    4. 2026-2027 Out of District Schools of Choice Application
  • If your Schools of Choice Application is approved, you will receive an email indicating your child’s placement.
    1. You will need to log back into the Parent Portal to complete the remainder of the enrollment forms.
    2. Your child’s enrollment is complete when all forms are completed and you have submitted the required documents:
      • Birth Certificate
      • Immunization Record
      • Parent Photo ID
      • Two (2) proofs of residency
      • Hearing and Vision Screening (kindergarten and Young Fives only)
      • Oral Health Assessment (kindergarten and Young Fives only)

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.

June 4
Half Day All Students, Middle and High School Exam Days
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End of Third Trimester - Last Day of School
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Contact Us

Great Oaks Elementary

32900 24 Mile Road
Chesterfield Twp, MI 48047
Ron Medley
Principal

Office

Rene Moses
Office Manager
Cindy Houle
Data Para Professional
Heather Kruzmanowski
Para

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!

 

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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