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Anchor Bay High School

Mission Statement

Empowering all students to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Attendance

If your child is absent from school, please call us at 586-648-2526.

ABHS Communication:

05/06/2021 PDF Document ABHS Parent Letter
05/05/2021 ABHS Parent Letter

ABHS Communications Archived (Click Here)

ABHS Communications

Attention Parents/Guardians: Please refer to the attachments below for ABHS Communications.

09/30/2020 PDF Document 12th Grade SAT Registration

09/29/2020 Video Document Senior Parent Zoom Meeting

09/25/2020 PDF Document ABHS Communication 5

09/21/2020 PDF Document Senior Communication

09/18/2020 PDF Document Parents Athletic Letter

09/15/2020 PDF Document ABHS Communication 4 & Yearbook Flyer

09/09/2020 PDF Document ABHS Communication 3

09/02/2020 PDF Document ABHSCommunication 2

08/27/2020 PDF Document ABHS Communication 1

08/24/2020 PDF Document ABHS Update

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05/06/2021 NWEA Information

Daily School Schedule

Hour	Start Time	End Time
1st	7:17am	8am
2nd	8:05am	8:48am
3rd	8:53am	9:36am
4th (Lunch)	9:42am	11:11am
5th	11:16am	11:59am
6th	12:04pm	12:47pm
Office Hours	12:47pm	2:09pm

ABHS Tutoring

ABHS Math Tutoring
ABHS English Tutoring
ABHS Science Tutoring
ABHS Social Studies Tutoring
ABHS Spanish Tutoring

Attention Seniors

If you have received a college scholarship or award, please be sure to contact the Main Office with this information by Friday, April 30th, 2021 in order for this to be included in the Senior Award Program. Please note that scholarship information should only be for the college in which you will be attending in the fall.

ABHS 2021 Senior Class Spirit Wear

Please click here for an order form.

Please email Mr. Mittelstadt your order at bmittelstadt@abs.misd.net or drop the form off at the store.

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

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Upcoming Events Monday, May 3: AP Testing Begins
Tuesday, May 4: PD Day (No School) / Remote NWEA Testing Begins /
4th Quarter Progress Reports Emailed to Parents
Wednesday, May 5: Senior Cap and Gown / Announcement Distribution
Wednesday, May 12: Senior Cap and Gown / Announcement Distribution

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ABHS Info

ABHS Daily Schedule

ABHS Safety First

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.

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. Van Nuck for more details.

Need Academic Help? NHS Tutoring - Please contact Ms. O'Hearn for more information.

National Honor Society Crest with yellow ribbon

NHS National Honor Society - Please contact Ms. O'Hearn 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 Relay for Life - Please contact Mr. Ricci for more information.

Senior Yard Signs & Senior All Night Party Attention Seniors: Make sure you don't miss out on yard signs or the Senior All Night Party! Please contact Mrs. Serra for details in Student Activities. Click here fore the Class of 2021 website with yard sign and all night party info!

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.

Youth for Christ YFC CORE - Talk about faith, life, and connect.

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!

News Headlines

Stream the Anchor Bay High School Production of "The War of the Worlds"

Anchor Bay High School's Performing Arts Center presents "The War of the Worlds," May 7-9th - Stream On Demand!!

Click here for how to stream this amazing production!

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Board of Education Meetings Go In-Person

April 13th, 2021 - Letter to Staff and Families about Future Board of Education Meetings & Clarification Letter

Virtual Students & Testing

On April 8th, the Michigan Department of Education alerted school districts that Virtual students may choose to participate in testing. Please review the attached updated letter regarding 3rd - 5th grade testing.

If you have any questions, please call your "home" school Principal.

M-STEP Letter to Virtual Parents

March/April Digital District Newsletter

Click here for the digital newsletter.

ABHS Artist Earns Best of Show

Congratulations to ABHS Senior Alaina Kiehl whose senior portfolio was accepted at the Anton Art Center Secondary Exhibit for Macomb. Alaina took "Best of Show," the top award given for a single judged piece, for a multimedia design titled Aurora Borealis. Congratulation to Alaina and her Art Instructor Dave Stumpf.

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.

Anchor Bay Scholarship Application Info Click here to visit the ABCF Scholarship Website

Girl with clarinet - Boy playing drumset.

MSBOA All-State Musicians Anchor Bay High School 2021 Seniors, Matilynn Daughtry and Collin Arena were recognized as MSBOA All-State musicians! Matilynn was selected as a clarinetist to the MSBOA All-State High School Band. Collin was selected as the honorable mention drum set player to the MSBOA All-State Jazz Ensemble. These highly selective ensembles were chosen from a rigorous audition process of students across the state of Michigan.

Senior Tar Card Image - Free admission to all home regular-season sports, free rehearsal musical performances and plays, and special events and discounts

Senior Tar Card The Senior Tar Gold Card program is available to ANY resident of the Anchor Bay School District who is 60 or older. More...

ABHS on AP Honor Roll Twenty-three Michigan school districts are among 433 school districts in the U.S. and Canada honored today by the College Board with placement on the 7th Annual AP® District Honor Roll. More...

Make Class Reunions Easy Register on the AB alumni website. It only takes 60 seconds. Click "alumni registration." Remember to update when you move or change your name. More...

Free Preschool - GSRP The Great Start Readiness Program or GSRP is a free preschool option for children who: • Will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2020 • Live in the Anchor Bay School District, Macomb County, or St. Clair County • For the 2020-21 School Year, all children may attend who are age eligible. Call: 586-716-7862 Click here to learn more about the Great Start Readiness Program

North Central Association Accredited Through accreditation and related services, NCA CASI continuously improves the quality of education and challenges education entities to prepare each and every learner for success. All Anchor Bay Schools are NCA Accredited.

Anchor Bay Offers Young Fives Click here to learn about the Anchor Bay Young Fives Program!

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.