Every parent wants to set their child up for lifelong success with a quality education — and that means not only picking grade-A schools along the way, but also keeping track of important deadlines for kindergarten registration, SAT testing, FAFSA applications and many others.
While some of these deadlines are the same for students regardless of where they live or go to school, others vary by the school district, which can sometimes make them tough for busy parents to keep track of.
Here, find a list of important school deadlines for students attending districts in Macomb County and why it matters that you meet them.
Important School Deadlines in Macomb County
Early College of Macomb
Kids in their junior or senior year of high school can enter into this county-wide program to jumpstart their career or college education. Students complete the program in three years and graduate with an associate degree or credits to transfer to a four-year university.
Students should contact their school counselor for more information.
FAFSA application
FAFSA, also known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is a form that incoming college students fill out in order to get financial aid for college or graduate school. Students should be aware that some colleges set a deadline earlier in the year, typically in February or March, and parents should contact their child’s counselor at the high school to find out specific information
Graduation
It’s the day that high school students in Macomb County have looked forward to for four years, and it’s important that you clear your calendars for the ceremony that they have earned.
Please check your district’s website to find the date for graduation this year:
- Anchor Bay School District
- Armada Area Schools
- Center Line Public Schools
- Chippewa Valley Schools
- Clintondale Community Schools
- Eastpointe Public Schools
- Fitzgerald Public Schools
- Fraser Public Schools
- Lake Shore Public Schools
- Lakeview Public Schools
- L’Anse Creuse Public Schools
- Macomb Intermediate School District
- Mount Clemens Community Schools
- New Haven Community Schools
- Richmond Community Schools
- Romeo Community Schools
- Roseville Community Schools
- South Lake Schools
- Utica Community Schools
- Van Dyke Public Schools
- Warren Consolidated Schools
- Warren Woods Public Schools
International Academy of Macomb
This county-wide International Baccalaureate Magnet School offers Macomb County students a diploma program and middle years program, which will give them a global and intercultural understanding and respect for the world.
The 2025 deadline for current eighth grade students is open now and the application process closes on Jan. 31, 2025. Call 586-723-7200 for more information.
Kindergarten Enrollment
Is your tyke ready to jump into their first year of school? It’s time to consider kindergarten, which means you need to pay close attention to kindergarten requirements and deadlines. Many districts have specific dates in the spring where parents can visit the school, meet staff and ask questions.
Check out the websites below to find those dates and other important information about Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-26 school year:
- Anchor Bay School District
- Armada Area Schools
- Center Line Public Schools
- Chippewa Valley Schools
- Clintondale Community Schools
- Eastpointe Public Schools
- Fitzgerald Public Schools
- Fraser Public Schools
- Lake Shore Public Schools
- Lakeview Public Schools
- L’Anse Creuse Public Schools
- Macomb Intermediate School District
- Mount Clemens Community Schools
- New Haven Community Schools
- Richmond Community Schools
- Romeo Community Schools
- Roseville Community Schools
- South Lake Schools
- Utica Community Schools
- Van Dyke Public Schools
- Warren Consolidated Schools
- Warren Woods Public SchoolsÂ
Great Start Readiness Program
Free Preschool for 4 year olds offered throughout Macomb County. Call 586-228-3468 for more information.
School of Choice
Depending on the policies of individual districts, parents in Michigan aren’t limited to the school district in their community. If a parent wishes to discuss School of Choice options with a particular district, please go to their website below:
- Anchor Bay School District
- Armada Area Schools
- Center Line Public Schools
- Chippewa Valley Schools
- Clintondale Community Schools
- Eastpointe Public Schools
- Fitzgerald Public Schools
- Fraser Public Schools
- Lake Shore Public Schools
- Lakeview Public Schools
- L’Anse Creuse Public Schools
- Macomb Intermediate School District
- Mount Clemens Community Schools
- New Haven Community Schools
- Richmond Community Schools
- Romeo Community Schools
- Roseville Community Schools
- South Lake Schools
- Utica Community Schools
- Van Dyke Public Schools
- Warren Consolidated Schools
- Warren Woods Public Schools
SAT Testing
The SAT is a standardized test used during the college admissions process. All Michigan students in grades 8-11 take some portion of the SAT in the spring.
High school juniors can also elect to take the SAT again for a fee if they are not satisfied with their first score. High school seniors may also take this additional SAT which is offered in Macomb County at Armada High School and Macomb Community College South Campus on March 8, May 3 and June 7, 2025.
Deadlines for these tests are Feb. 21, April 18 and May 22, respectively. Late registration dates are Feb. 25, April 22 and May 27.
Students should check with their school counselor for more information.Â
For more information on living and learning in Macomb County, visit Make Macomb Your Home. Find more articles like this at Metro Parent’s A Family Guide to Macomb County.
