Anchor Bay High School

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ABHS Attendance

If your child is absent from school, please call us at 586-648-2526 and send any attendance documentation to jhamm@abs.misd.net.


Progress ReportsABHS Progress Reports

Quarter 3 grades are now available in Parent Portal.  For directions to view your student's report card in Parent Portal click here.


 

ABHS Academic Support

NEED ACADEMIC HELP?

  • NHS After School Drop-In Tutoring:  This is peer tutoring organized by NHS students on Mondays and Thursdays after school from 2:20-3:20 pm in the Media Center.  This is a drop-in session for core classes only.   If you have questions about this, please reach out to Ms. Kitchens (rkitchens@abs.misd.net) or Ms. Koch (kkoch@abs.misd.net).

  • Math Tutoring is available on Mondays and Wednesdays in room S115. Please email wkiehler@abs.misd.net  for more information.

Testing Center will be available after school on Wednesdays for test make-ups and retakes. Students needing to utilize the Testing Center will need to inquire with their teacher and will need to arrange for post-testing transportation.


 

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.


Upcoming Events

Want the school calendar to update to your phone?  Click on the small calendar icon below for directions.  ABHS General 2023-2024 Calendar (click here), for more information, please refer to the following events.


 

Anchor Bay High School Events

March 19
ABHS Collaborative Staff Meeting
2:00 PM
Anchor Bay High School - HS Media Center
ABHS Collaborative Staff Meeting
Date: Mar 19
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Anchor Bay High School - HS Media Center
Calendar: High School Events
Drama Spring Musical - Rehearsals
2:30 PM
Anchor Bay High School - HS Auditorium, HS Drama Room, HS Dressing Room (1), HS Dressing Room (2)
Drama Spring Musical - Rehearsals
Date: Mar 19
Time: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Anchor Bay High School - HS Auditorium, HS Drama Room, HS Dressing Room (1), HS Dressing Room (2)
Calendar: High School Events
Driver's Education
2:45 PM
Anchor Bay High School - HS Classroom 1
Driver's Education
Date: Mar 19
Time: 2:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Location: Anchor Bay High School - HS Classroom 1
Calendar: High School Events
Drama Spring Musical - Rehearsals
3:30 PM
Anchor Bay High School - HS Auditorium, HS Drama Room, HS Dressing Room (1), HS Dressing Room (2)
Drama Spring Musical - Rehearsals
Date: Mar 19
Time: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Anchor Bay High School - HS Auditorium, HS Drama Room, HS Dressing Room (1), HS Dressing Room (2)
Calendar: High School Events
March 20
Drama Spring Musical - Rehearsals
2:30 PM
Anchor Bay High School - HS Auditorium, HS Drama Room, HS Dressing Room (1), HS Dressing Room (2)
Drama Spring Musical - Rehearsals
Date: Mar 20
Time: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Anchor Bay High School - HS Auditorium, HS Drama Room, HS Dressing Room (1), HS Dressing Room (2)
Calendar: High School Events
Driver's Education
2:45 PM
Anchor Bay High School - HS Classroom 1
Driver's Education
Date: Mar 20
Time: 2:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Location: Anchor Bay High School - HS Classroom 1
Calendar: High School Events
March 21
NHS Tutoring
2:15 PM
Anchor Bay High School - HS Media Center
NHS Tutoring
Date: Mar 21
Time: 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
Location: Anchor Bay High School - HS Media Center
Calendar: High School Events

Events & Athletics

ABHS Info

Anchor bay high school main entrance in early morning light
Attention All Students During school hours, everyone must use the Main/Front doors to exit the building. Students are not permitted to go out to their cars during the school day - please plan accordingly.
Business professionals of america - today's students. Tomorrow's business professionals.
Business Professionals of America Club BPA Club - Please contact Mr. Mittelstadt for more information.
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Key Club Key Club is a student led organization with a community service focus and a great addition to your college resume! Please see Ms. Herbert for more details.
Tutoring
Need Academic Help? NHS Tutoring - Please contact Ms. Kitchens for more information.
National Honor Society Crest with yellow ribbon
NHS National Honor Society - Please contact Ms. Kitchens for more information.
Stand up, stay strong, speak up, stop bullying
No Bull Club No Bull Club - Please contact Mr. Kirsten (Room N202) for more information.
Red and white Parking permit tag with the number 001
Parking Passes All cars in school lots must have a current parking pass. Applications are available online at https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/11613 or on the lower left side of the ABHS web page. Completed application, driver's license, current registrations, current insurance, and proper payment is required to obtain pass.
Relay for Life- American Cancer Society logo
Relay for Life Relay for Life - Please contact Mr. Ricci for more information.
Black, red and white SADD logo - students against destructive decisions
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Help educate fellow students about how to not make destructive decisions such as distracted driving, vaping, or using alcohol or drugs. Club adviser is Ms. Van Nuck.
Join the Trap Team
Trap Team

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Bond Update Meetings

Superintendent Jankowski will be giving eight presentations this spring to give staff and the community the opportunity to learn more and ask building specific questions about future bond projects.

Here are the dates and locations. All are at 6 pm.

  • April 16 - Ashley 
  • April 23 - MSS 
  • April 25 - Lottie 
  • April 30 - Maconce 
  • May 2 - Lighthouse 
  • May 9 - Naldrett 
  • May 14 - Great Oaks 
  • May 16 - MSN 

Universal Preschool Survey

Have a preschool aged child?
Michigan is launching a Universal Preschool Program to ensure that all children in Michigan, regardless of their socio-economic background, have access to quality preschool education.
Anchor Bay School District is in the planning stages to expand our preschool programs to meet this initiative. We have created a survey for parents to fill out to give us an idea of how many classrooms, teachers, and other resources we need to have in place to offer PreK for All. Any family that would be interested in have their child attend preschool at Anchor Bay is encouraged to fill out the survey.

If you have a child that will be 4-years-old by December 1st, 2024, or 3-years-old by September 1st, 2025, please take the time to fill out our online survey: https://forms.office.com/r/CB0dHr3KUD

For questions about current preschool options, please contact the Early Childhood Center at 586.716.7862. The survey will be open until March 31st.

Summer Pop-Up Classes

We have over 60 different classes for all ages with many varieties of choices.

Classes will fill up quickly and space is limited.  

Registration will close Friday, May 3.

Full list of classes: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI89886

Calendar Changes for February and May

Anchor Bay has implemented the following calendar changes due to the Presidential and Local Election schedule.

  • February 27, 2024 - No School for Students, Teacher PD Day (due to the Presidential Primary)
  • May 7th, 2024 - No School for Students, Teacher PD Day (due to local elections)
  • May 8th, 2024 was originally listed as a PD Day - that will be a regular school day. (We moved it to May 7th due to the local election) 

ABHS Senior Thomas Westphal Claimed the Foot Locker Cross-Country Championships Regional Title

Westphal holding trophyAnchor Bay High School senior Thomas Westphal made school history on Saturday, November 25t, when he claimed the Foot Locker Cross-Country Championships Regional Title in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Competing against runners from 12 states, Thomas surged to the front at the mile mark and never looked back, posting a time of 14:59. Thomas, a Michigan State University commit, now advances to compete at the Foot Locker national championships in San Diego, Calif. on Dec. 9. He is the first ABHS athlete to qualify for the cross-country national meet since 1983.

Spotlights

ABHS Bands Press News: MSBOA District 16 - All-Star Jazz Ensemble Congratulations to the four ABHS student-musicians who were selected to the MSBOA District 16 Honors Jazz Ensemble. This honors ensemble is made up of a select group of 17 students from Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair county high schools. The District 16 Honors Jazz Ensemble will be taking part in virtual recording sessions and performance with Jazz Educator and professional jazz musician, Chris Johnson. These sessions will take place over the months of March and April. Those ABHS student-musicians include: Jaden French, Trombone (11) Jonathan Taylor, Trumpet (12) Delaney Novach, Piano (12) Collin Arena, Drums (12)
ABHS Instrumental Music News - CMU Jazz Weekend Awards & MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Honors April 12, 2021 In March, the Anchor Bay High School Jazz Ensemble took part in the 48th annual Phi Mu Alpha/Central Michigan University Jazz Weekend. This year’s virtual festival featured high school jazz bands and combos from around the state of Michigan and Florida. Congratulations to all ABHS Jazz Ensemble student-musicians! As part of the group's overall outstanding performance, the Anchor Bay HS Jazz Ensemble was awarded one of the “Best Band” Awards in the Class AA division. In addition to the overall ensemble recognition, the ABHS Jazz Ensemble’s Rhythm Section was awarded with one of the “Overall Best Section” Awards in Class AA. Senior, Collin Arena (drum set and vibraphone), added to the awards by receiving one of the Class AA “Best Soloist” Awards. This recognition marks the 20th time in the past 24 years that Anchor Bay HS has received a major award at this prestigious event hosting Michigan’s best high school jazz ensembles and combos. It is the 7th time the school has been awarded the prestigious Best Band Award. April 15, 2021 Congratulations to senior trumpet player, Jonathan Taylor! Jonathan was one of three trumpet players in the state to be recognized as having an “Outstanding Performance” in the Proficiency 3 category for this year’s MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival.
ABHS Mock Trial The Anchor Bay Mock Trial team was awarded the 1st place award at the Macomb Regional tournament on Saturday March 6, 2021. The team will advance to the State Finals on March 20. This marks the 5th time that an Anchor Bay team is a State Finalist. Team members are: Seniors Jonathan Taylor, Emily Appleton, Juniors: Patti Barravecchia, Ellie de Chavez, Sydney Mann, Ashley Mathews, Sophomore: Jacob Seger. The team was coached by Teacher Denise O'Hearn and Anchor Bay Graduate and Mock Trial Alumni Jack Myrick who is currently a student at U of M and a member of the U of M Mock Trial team.
Art Show shout out to student excellence Congratulation to senior Alaina Kiehl and her Art instructor Dave Stumpf, whose senior portfolio was accepted at the Anton Art Center Secondary Exhibit for Macomb, took best of show for one of her works, a multimedia design titled Aurora Borealis. Best of show is the top award given at the show for the single work judged to be the overall best from all works turned in. Attached are images of all her works that are currently on display for this exhibit at the Anton Art Center in downtown Mount Clemens. Dave is so proud of all the incredible work she has done with him over the years.
HOSA Congratulations to the Anchor Bay HOSA Club. 24 students will be moving on to compete in the HOSA State Competition February 24th and 25th at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City! Congratulations to: Public Health: Danielle Davidson, Alayna Cracchiolo, Katie Pfuhl, and Grace Swartz. They placed 3rd in their category! Medical Terminology: Brooke Conforti, Kaitlyn LaFear, and Emily Goleski Medical Law and Ethics: Isabella Moses. She placed 3rd in her category! Forensic Science: Brianna Totty and Brooke Burgess Medical Math: Andrew Kraemer Medical Spelling: Nehderi Knowlin, Leah Troyer, Shamiya Rodgers Nutrition: Olivia Loding CPR/First Aid: Viviana Damm, Aniella Bowman. They placed 1st in their category! Community Awareness: Eva Dixon, Emily Saski, and Makenna Somers Health Education: Makayla Brooks, Elena Starna, Zarek Downs, and Daniel McNair. They placed 2nd in their category!
Anchor Bay High School Key Club and NHS has a socktober drive
Socktober with Key Club and NHS Anchor Bay High School Key Club and NHS has a socktober drive where they collected about 1600 pairs of socks for the Macomb Foster Closet. Way to go Anchor Bay! Mr. Floury's Jazz Band 2nd hour class won first place with 631 pairs of socks. Thank you to all who generously gave!
Requesting ID Parents please bring some form of identification (driver's license preferred) with you when signing your child out of school. We are requiring this action to ensure the safety of your children. Once again, thank you for your kind understanding and anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Anchor Bay Receives Readers Choice Award 1st Place
2021-22 Reward Schools Congratulations to our 2021-22 Reward Schools: Lottie M. Schmidt Elementary, Great Oaks Elementary, Francois Maconce Elementary, and Lighthouse Elementary. This places these buildings among the top performing schools in the state. These four schools are also among 47 schools that were selected in Macomb and St. Clair counties.

PEBT NOTIFICATION LETTER
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School Times

Standard Day: 7:17AM-2:09PM  
Conf./Half Day: 7:17AM-10:21AM
Exam Half Day: 7:17AM-10:47AM

Standard Day Schedule: 58 Minute Periods, 6 Minutes passing

1st Hour   7:17AM - 8:15AM
2nd Hour   8:21AM - 9:19AM
3rd Hour   9:25AM - 10:23AM
4th Hour  (Lunches)   10:29AM - 11:57AM (A:10:29-10:55, B:11-11:26, C:11:31-11:57)
5th Hour   12:03PM - 1:01PM
6th Hour   1:07PM - 2:09PM

Anchor Bay High School

6319 County Line Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
Michael Mackenzie
Principal
David Boeskool
Assistant Principal
Donald Holston
Assistant Principal
Richard Palmer
Assistant Principal
Mark Prebay
Assistant Principal
Tina Froehlich
Office Manager
Audrey Crozier
Secretary
Lori Saleski
Secretary
Jodie Hamm
Data Para Professional
Trisha Conachen
Para
Renee Marchione
Para
David Ferguson
Police Liaison

Counseling Office

Sherry Kenward
Director
Paulette Woodside
Office Manager
Abby Adams (D-H)
Counselor
Sara Barczak (Sp-Z)
Counselor
Jill Gano (A-C)
Counselor
Mary Meinke (N-So)
Counselor
Jenny Spoerl (I-M)
Counselor
Andrea Smith
Social Worker
Lindsey Somoski
Social Worker
Amy Distefano
Teacher Consultant
Jessica Hall
Para
Dawn Thompson
Para
Jamie Pietron
Student Success Instructor

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It's Always a Great Day to be a Tar!

Thank you for looking at the Anchor Bay High School's website. Our staff is very proud of our school. We pride ourselves on creating a child-friendly, educationally rewarding learning environment for our high school students!  Our district mission statement is, "Empowering all students to succeed in an ever-changing world. Our staff has a commitment to see that this phrase is not just words, but something we constantly strive to achieve and live by. We focus on developing a strong, positive relationship with the students and parents as we work together as a team so that we can bring out the very best in each child.  With all of us working together…great things are bound to happen!

We are very proud of the accomplishments of our students and the involvement of our parents. We look forward to working with your family and providing your child an outstanding educational experience!  Please feel free to contact us at any time.

Best Always,
Anchor Bay High School Staff

Go Tars!