NHS Counseling Newsletter
Summer 2026
Happy June!
Summer is quickly approaching! We hope you and your family have a restful, productive and enjoyable summer. Your rest is well deserved. Please be sure to read the entire newsletter. It contains updates regarding grading, summer school and information about transition dates.
Congratulations!
- You must request to have your final transcript sent from Parchment DIRECTLY TO your final college destination. When you order your transcript on Parchment before June, select ‘Hold for Grades.’
Final transcripts will be processed by the end of June.
- Also remember that your Northville email address will be disabled at the end of the school year (very soon). Please be sure to transfer and save any documents, admissions or other important information you may need to reference.
Summer School Registration is Open!
The counseling department recommends summer school for students who need credit recovery.
Registration Deadline: June 19, 2026
Click here to Register for Classes
Other helpful summer school links:
If you receive Free or Reduced Lunch, you may qualify for a scholarship for required credit recovery: Fill out this link by 6/19.
Required Summer Work
Please note that most classes do NOT require summer work, however, some do. Please note that students MUST use their school emails to access this information. In addition to checking this list, some teachers may choose to connect with students directly through email. Students should continue to monitor their emails periodically throughout the summer.
If you are unsure if you have required summer work, check the link below:
NHS Transition Days
Monday, August 17: SENIORS from 8-10 a.m.
Tuesday, August 18: JUNIORS from 8-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 19: SOPHOMORES from 8-10:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 20: FRESHMEN & New Students from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Evening social event and parent meeting at 7:00 p.m.)
Monday, August 24: Make-up Day for all students from 8-10 a.m.
Parchment Transcripts
Students and families can use Parchment to manage their high school transcript and where it is sent.
Parchment will be updated over the summer.
Class of 2027 may begin requesting transcripts once the school year starts in September. Please wait until September to request transcripts so that they accurately reflect any summer courses and work in progress for the school year.
Find more information about Parchment here: Parchment Link
Planning for Senior Year
Class of 2027- Planning for Senior Year:
Junior -Senior Month by Month timeline for College and Post-Secondary Planning
Junior College Planning Resources: All slides, links and important information for college planning over the summer!
Junior Parent Planning Meeting:
Parchment Link: If there are issues, please plan to connect with your counselor in the fall to have it fixed.
Students can create a Common App account before the school year begins if they want to start inputting their information. Make sure you use your personal email (not @northvillepublicschools.net) for your account. Learn more about account roll over here.
Summer Events Hosted by Colleges/Universities
Career X at Schoolcraft: Gain Hands on learning for Tech Careers: Apply Here
University of Findlay: Pharmacy Summer Camp: Apply Here
University of Notre Dame Summer Programs: Apply Here
MSU Tollgate Farm: Apply to be a Steward Here
Schoolcraft College- Step Ahead Program for students starting Schoolcraft in the fall
Michigan State University- Green and White Days : Discover what it means to be a Spartan!
Monday, September 14, at 5:00 p.m.
Senior College Presentation; before Curriculum Night, counselors will present about the college admissions process.
Big Future has parent guides to help families plan for their future. Please see the linked Parent Action Plans below.
Class of 2030- 9th Grade Parent Action Plan
Class of 2029- 10th grade Parent Action Plan
Class of 2028- 11th grade Parent Action Plan
Class of 2027- 12th grade Parent Action Plan
Make time for play this summer. When we think about “unstructured play,” we often think of younger children and activities like playing school, free-building with Legos, or playing tag. But did you know that unstructured play is also crucial for teenagers, as well? Unstructured play in the teen years fosters creativity, problem-solving skills, goal-setting skills, critical thinking, and resilience. It allows teens to explore creative interests, manage stress, resolve conflicts, and build social skills in a way that structured activities often don't. Unstructured play also helps teenagers develop independence, self-confidence, and emotional regulation, which are important for overall well-being.
Summer is a great time to engage in unstructured play! In the teen years, this might look like independently engaging in hobbies like photography, drawing, or archery; or it might be meeting up with friends to play board games, toss a frisbee, crochet, or go for a bike ride or hike. Revisiting favorite childhood activities can also be a great way to engage in unstructured play. Grab some sidewalk chalk, build a pillow fort, color a picture, make bracelets, host a water fight, build with Legos, play flashlight tag, or take a picnic to the park to flex those unstructured play muscles!
