Anchor Bay Middle School South
Announcements:
Welcome Back Parent Letter 2025-26!
Tar Pride Orientation 2025-2026!
- 7th Grade - August 19th from 10am - 12pm *Student Only Event*
- 8th Grade - August 20th from 10am - 12pm *Student Only Event*
- Orientation Objectives
- Student Schedules & Lockers
- Tours
- Pictures
- Team Building Activities
- Orientation Objectives
- The School will also be open after orientation from 12pm - 4pm on August 19th & 20th for parents to explore student schedules with their children.
Click HERE for the Lifetouch Picture Day Flyer
**Picture retakes will be on October 9th.
2025-26 Important Dates To Start The School Year
- August 27th – First Day of School (1/2 Day for Students) 8:20am – 11:45am
- August 28th – Full Day of School 8:20am – 3:08pm
- August 29th – September 1st – No School – Labor Day Weekend
- September 2nd – School Resumes – Full Day of School – 8:20am – 3:08pm
- September 4th – Curriculum Night 6pm – 7:30pm
2025-26 Full Day Bell Schedule
- 1st Hour: 8:20 AM -9:22 AM
- 2nd Hour: 9:27 AM -10:24 AM
- 3rd Hour: 10:29 AM - 11:26 AM
- 4th Hour: 11:31 AM - 1:01 PM (Lunches during 4th hour)
- A Lunch 11:31 AM - 12:01 PM
- B Lunch 12:01 PM - 12:31 PM
- C Lunch 12:31 PM - 1:01 PM
- 5th Hour: 1:06 PM - 2:03 PM
- 6th Hour: 2:08 PM - 3:08 PM
2025-26 1/2 Day Bell Schedule
- 1st Hour: 8:20 AM - 8:50 AM
- 2nd Hour: 8:55 AM - 9:25 AM
- 3rd Hour: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
- 4th Hour: 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
- 5th Hour: 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
- 6th Hour: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
2025 -26 Parent Drop-Off/Pick-Up Details
- Click here for Map
- Please do not use the bus loop in the front of the building during drop-off (7:45am – 8:25am) and/or pickup times (2:40pm – 3:25pm).
Door 6 to the school will be open at 7:45am M-F for drop-off.
- If you are unable to find a spot in the back along the curb indicated on the map during drop-off/pick-up, please park in one of the parking spots and allow your child to use the crosswalk. The crosswalk will have staff assisting students safely across.
- If you are coming into the main office at any time during the day, please park in front of the building and enter through Door 1.
2025-26 Suggested Supply List
- (6) Spiral Notebooks (1 for each class)
- Pencils/Pens
- Highlighters
- Please note – The school will provide all students with a 3-ring binder and a folder for each of their core classes.
Athletics
MSS Athletic Coordinator - Mr. Markwardt - Email: kmarkwardt@abs.misd.net
MSS Athletics PageWashington D.C. Presentation
MSS Official Facebook Page
South has created a Facebook page for parents to join: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15LuwEWea4/
Enrollment
Attendance
If your child is absent from school, please call us at 586-949-4510 before 10:00AM. If you get the voice mail message, use ext.2101
Reminders
- Remember to check grades on Parent Portal instead of Schoology. Parent Portal is the official place that grades are stored and updated.
- Thank you to all the parents who have dropped off and/or picked-up their child in the back of the school. The front of the building is for buses only in the AM & PM.
- We do have students with peanut allergies, and we ask that no shelled peanuts be brought into school. Food that is processed with peanuts is permitted. We ask that no actual peanut shells be brought into the building.
- If you drop your child off late to school, please call to the main office to let them know.
- We will be continuing our new lockdown protocol known as A.L.I.C.E this school year.
Medical Forms
Please contact the Middle School South office if your child needs to take medication during the day. Medication forms will be made available or can be found on the enrollment page.
Alternate Bus Info
To the Parents or Guardians of Anchor Bay Schools that use alternate locations for either pick up or drop off of your students due to daycare, grandparents or divorce situations, please complete the Alternate Bus form and either email (pdeville@abs.misd.net), fax (586-725-4223) or mail 51890 Washington, New Balt. 48047 
Click here for the form
Having this form early gets the correct information to you in August when the postcards go out. Thank you and have a safe and Happy Summer!
Upcoming Events
Spotlights
MSS Events & Athletics
Contact Us
Middle School South
Administration
Office Staff
Counseling
2025-26 School Times
Bell Schedule
| 1st Hour | 8:20 AM -9:22 AM |
| 2nd Hour | 9:27 AM -10:24 AM |
| 3rd Hour | 10:29 AM - 11:26 AM |
| 4th Hour | 11:31 AM - 1:01 PM |
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| 5th Hour | 1:06 PM - 2:03 PM |
| 6th Hour | 2:08 PM - 3:08 PM |
1/2 Day Bell Schedule
| 1st Hour | 8:20 AM - 8:50 AM |
| 2nd Hour | 8:55 AM - 9:25 AM |
| 3rd Hour | 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
| 4th Hour | 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM |
| 5th Hour | 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM |
| 6th Hour | 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM |
Info/Documents
Drop-Off/Pick-Up ProcedureFeed the Bay
South News
Subscribe to RSS Feed for South NewsReturning Student Annual Forms Update
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 15,2025. 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 - *NEW
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 13th.
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 13th. You will also need to complete the 2025-2026 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 August 15, 2025 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.
Exciting Updates Coming for the 2025-26 School Year!
We’re thrilled to start sharing some of the exciting changes in store for the upcoming school year! Stay tuned as we highlight key updates and improvements designed to enhance learning, engagement, and our school community. Our goal is to keep our families and community informed every step of the way.
- Anchor Bay School District will begin the 2025-2026 school year before Labor Day, with the first day of school on August 27, 2025. We understand this is a significant change for some families, so we encourage everyone to mark their calendars and plan summer vacations accordingly. 2025-26 Calendar (For those who plan ahead, here is the 2026-27 Calendar too!)
- Preschool Information
- Elementary Updates including New Screenings for Kindergarten Students
- Middle School Reconfiguration
- Trimester and Secondary Eligibility Policy Update
- SC4 Enhanced Dual Enrollment at ABHS
- Away for the Day Device Policy
- Middle School South Tar Orientation Dates
- Middle School Building Times
Stay Tuned for Updates!
2025 Education Excellence Award
The Anchor Bay Science Special has been recognized with a 2025 Education Excellence Award, a prestigious honor given to only 10 programs statewide by the SET SEG Foundation in partnership with the Michigan Association of School Boards. This award highlights innovative programs that make a significant impact on student learning.
Kindergarten Options at Anchor Bay for 2025-26
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.
2025-2026 Enrollment & Schools of Choice is Open!
Enrollment for the 2025-26 School Year including Kindergarten Registration and Schools of Choice is Open Now!
Parents can use the online registration link to pre-register students for next school year. It is important for parents to wait until this date. The enrollment link is currently open to ONLY students registering for this current semester. Thank you for patience and understanding.
For more information about enrolling at Anchor Bay, please visit our Enrollment Page.
