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Anchor Bay Middle School South

Announcements:

2024 -25 WELCOME BACK PARENT LETTER

MSS - September Newsletter 2024

Important Dates

  • September 12th - Curriculum Night from 6pm-7:30pm
  • Picture Retakes will be on October 10th. 

    1. Click HERE for Lifetouch Picture Day Order Form **Make sure to TYPE in the PICTURE ID code.  DO NOT cut & paste the code into the box.

  • Reminders
  • Bus Information will be emailed to parents directly from Anchor Bay Transportation by the end of August.  AB Transportation Contact: 586-725-4220
  • South Athletics
    1. If your child is planning to play a fall sport, please make sure to have a current physical on file dated after April 15th, 2024.   They will not be able to participate or tryout without a current physical on file.  
    2. Specific Athletic Information will be emailed out to parents and posted on the South Homepage.

2024-25 Suggested Supply List

  • (1) 3" Binder
  • (6) Spiral Notebooks (1 for each class) 
  • (6) Folders (1 for each class)
  • Pencils/Pens
  • Highlighters  

Parent Drop-Off/Pick-Up Details
 

  • Click here for Map
  • All student drop-off/pick-up's are done in the back of the building, Door 6. (Please see map)
  • Please do not use the bus loop in the front of the building during drop-off (7:30am-8:10am) and/or pickup times (2:30pm-3:10pm).
  • If you are unable to find a spot on the curb indicated on the map during drop-off/pick-up, please park in the back 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 the front of the building and enter through Door 1. (Please see map)

Enrollment 
 

Positivity Project

We are extremely excited to be implementing the Positivity Project (P2) at Middle School South this school year! The mission of this program is to empower America’s youth to build positive relationships and become their best selves.  P2 will also partner with South and equip staff with the resources, training, and strategy to teach their students. External LinkPlease click here for more information on the Positivity Project.


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


Athletics

External Link MSS Athletics Page

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 PDF DocumentClick 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

September 18
ADK sorority meeting
3:30 PM
Anchor Bay Middle School South - MSS Media Center
ADK sorority meeting
Date: Sep 18
Time: 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Anchor Bay Middle School South - MSS Media Center
Calendar: MS South Events
September 27
New Student Breakfast
8:00 AM
Anchor Bay Middle School South - MSS Shoreliner Classroom
New Student Breakfast
Date: Sep 27
Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Location: Anchor Bay Middle School South - MSS Shoreliner Classroom
Calendar: MS South Events
All questions please contact Kristin Guerra or Kate Keena 
October 10
Picture Retake
8:00 AM
Anchor Bay Middle School South - MSS Media Center
Picture Retake
Date: Oct 10
Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Anchor Bay Middle School South - MSS Media Center
Calendar: MS South Events
October 18
Pirate Prowl
1:00 PM
Anchor Bay Middle School South - MSS Track
Pirate Prowl
Date: Oct 18
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: Anchor Bay Middle School South - MSS Track
Calendar: MS South Events
More Events

Spotlights

Attention 8th Graders - Join JROTC 


  • Give our program a test run and see if you like it
  • Try our numerous after school activities: drones, model rocketry, community service & more!!!
  • Fill your resume with a leadership program
  • Gain valuable leadership/team knowledge & skills

See your school counselor or Contact Senior Master Sergeant Quintana for more info - squintana@abs.misd.net.

Box Tops At Middle School South, we collect Box Tops For Education every month to help support our Choir and Life Skills programs. Each Box Top is worth 10 cents and can be found on the following products: Betty Crocker, Fiber One, Nestle, Cheerios, Chex, Green Giant, Pillsbury, Hamburger Helper, Yoplait, Huggies, Scott, Cottonelle, Nature Valley, Hefty, Ziploc and many more! Students can turn the Box Tops in to their first hour teacher and the class who collects the most each month wins a special breakfast treat!
Feed The Bay
Immunization Requirements
New 7th Grade Immunization Requirements We would highly recommend getting the immunizations or waivers early in the summer. We have found that many will wait until just before school begins or shortly after and parents have a difficult time getting a timely appointment. This is a required state law and we need to have your child’s immunizations up to date to attend school. Thank you for your cooperation. More...
If you would like to report a bullying incident you can call OK2SAY at (855) 565-2729. OK2SAY is not an emergency reporting system. Dial 911 for emergency situations! Information submitted to OK2SAY is CONFIDENTIAL , so your identity is safe. Tips may be submitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
OK2Say If you would like to report a bullying incident you can call OK2SAY at (855) 565-2729. OK2SAY is not an emergency reporting system. Dial 911 for emergency situations! Information submitted to OK2SAY is CONFIDENTIAL , so your identity is safe. Tips may be submitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Anchor Bay Offers Three Options for Kindergarten-Age Students Click here for the kindergarten-age flyer!
Anchor Bay Offers Young Fives Click here to learn about the Anchor Bay Young Fives Program!
Anchor Bay Receives Readers Choice Award 1st Place
Okay2Say TEXT: 652729 okay2say.com
Okay2Say Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools. Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say/
We are Hiring! Join the Anchor Bay Team! We have part-time and full-time positions available. Apply today! Click here to see our current job postings.
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Contact Us

Middle School South

48650 Sugarbush
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-4510

Administration

Phil Latona
Principal
Paige Hunter
Assistant Principal

Office Staff

Michele Allen
Office Manager
Laurie Allen
Data Para Professional
Sharon Carter
Para

Counseling

Kristin Guerra
Counselor
Kathryn Keena
Counselor
Nicole Nestle
Para

School Times

Standard Day: 8:04am - 2:52pm

Bell Schedule

1st Hour   8:04AM - 9:06AM
2nd Hour   9:11AM - 10:08AM
3rd Hour   10:13AM - 11:10AM
4th Hour   11:15AM - 12:45PM
    1st Lunch    11:15AM - 11:45AM
    2nd Lunch    11:45AM - 12:15PM
    3rd Lunch    12:15PM - 12:45PM
5th Hour   12:50PM - 1:47PM
6th Hour    1:52PM - 2:52PM

 

1/2 Day Bell Schedule

1st Hour   8:04AM - 8:34AM
2nd Hour   8:39AM - 9:09AM
3rd Hour   9:14AM - 9:44AM
4th Hour   9:49AM - 10:19AM
5th Hour   10:24AM - 10:54AM
6th Hour    10:59AM - 11:29AM

PDF Document6th Grade Parent Email August 2023
PDF DocumentLifetouch Picture Day Order Form 2024-25
PDF DocumentMSS Engagement Plan 2023-24
PDF DocumentDrop-Off/Pick-Up Procedure
PDF DocumentLaptop Login Directions
PDF DocumentMSS Annual Education Report 2022-23
PDF DocumentConcussion Awareness Form
PDF DocumentStudent Handbook and Code of Conduct
PDF DocumentCourse Guide 2022/2023
PDF Document6th Grade Schedule Form
PDF Document7th Grade Schedule Form
PDF Document8th Grade Schedule Form
PDF DocumentGlencoe Math Online Resource Document
PDF DocumentGlencoe Math Night PowerPoint
PDF DocumentExternal LinkNWEA PARENT TOOLKIT LINK
PDF DocumentPirate Prowl Parent Letter 2023
PDF DocumentPositivity Project Parent Information 
PDF DocumentPowerSchool Phone App
PowerSchool Enrollment & Updates
PDF DocumentSchoology Login & Assignment Submission Directions
PDF DocumentTitle I Parent Letter
PDF DocumentVolunteer Form
PDF DocumentWashington D.C. Registration Info 2024
PDF DocumentWashington D.C. Itinerary Info 2024

Welcome Back Parent Letter 2024-25

PDF DocumentFeed the Bay Information
PDF DocumentFeed the Bay Registration Form

External LinkLocal Level Events Payment Option 

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Free Student Meals

Thanks to the Michigan Healthy School Meals Program, Anchor Bay is excited to offer 1 FREE breakfast and 1 FREE lunch each school day to all students during the 2024 2025 School Year! All smart snacks and extra entrees will remain at cost.

Although meals are free this school year, it is important for families to still fill out the Meal Application! This information is still used for important state funding that helps support educational programs within our schools and also helps qualify students for Summer EBT benefits. To apply for free/reduced meals for the 2024 2025 school year, please visit our online site at anchorbay.familyportal.cloud and click on the ‘benefits’tab . Please follow the instructions as some Anchor Bay Schools require a different application form this year.

Click here for the printable flyer.

Time to Update Annual Forms

We are asking parents to verify/update their student information through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.   The Annual Update forms will be available for returning students from August 1st through September 15th. 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
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