Northview Family Communication

Dear Northview Families,

Dr. Christina Hinds

Our Best. Your Best.

Northview Public Schools has two positions up for election in November. These seats will be filled at the annual school election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The seats will serve a six-year term, ending December 31, 2032.

Residents interested in running for office must file an affidavit of identity and a nominating petition (or pay a $100 filing fee) by 4:00 pm on July 21, 2026. An individual is eligible for election as a school board member if the individual is a citizen of the United States and is a qualified and registered elector of Northview Public Schools by the filing deadline. Petition and affidavit forms will be available at the Plainfield Charter Township Office (6161 Belmont Avenue, Belmont, MI, 49306). These forms must be filed at the Kent County Clerk’s Office. If you have any questions, please call 616-364-8466.

Any Northview resident interested in running will also need to submit a biography (“bio”) (300

words or less) and a photo to northviewnews@nvps.net no later than July 6, 2026. Please notify

Karlie Rittenhouse at krittenhouse@nvps.net if you plan to file for board candidacy, but are

unable to submit your biography by July 6, to ensure space can be held for your bio in the back-

to-school issue of the Northview News. Candidate biographies will be featured in the back-to-school issue of the Northview News scheduled to be delivered in homes on or near August 8.

Please note that the use of Northview district logos is strictly prohibited on any candidate

campaign materials.

Are you or someone you know looking for work next school year? Northview has several part-time, full-time and on-call positions available in our transportation and food service departments. Please see the flyer below for more details or visit our website at: https://www.nvps.net/district/employment. Come find out why Northview is a great place to work!

Early Bird Registration: Bus registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year. Northview residents, please use the online registration form to sign up your student(s). Register before July 1 to receive a bus assignment for the first day of school.

Half Days on Thursday and Friday: June 4 and 5 are half days. Please note that students will arrive home 4 hours earlier than usual.

Lost and Found: Our lost and found is overflowing! Please stop by the bus garage to search for your child's forgotten items. We've collected gloves, hats, coats, boots, sneakers, water bottles, cell phones, car keys and glasses. Items not claimed will be donated or disposed of.

Bus Drivers Wanted: Looking for a great part-time job? Consider joining the Northview transportation team as a bus driver! Give us a call at 616-361-3480. We'd love to discuss all the perks!

Now registering for fall youth sports teams! Registrations will be open this summer from June through July. Click the link to register: https://nvps.revtrak.net/rw-youth-sports-leagues-camps-and-clinics

• Cheer
• Football
• Soccer (co-ed)
• Volleyball

The window for nominating candidates for the 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year program is now open. The purpose of the Michigan Teacher of the Year program is to honor and recognize teachers from across Michigan.

“Michigan has may outstanding teachers who are putting Students First,” said State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko. “Through the Michigan Teacher of the Year program, we recognize educators who are making a difference for their students and learn from them regarding what strategies are succeeding in classrooms around the state.”

Each year, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) selects 10 Regional Teachers of the Year through a competitive application process, with one of those teachers being named Michigan Teacher of the Year. Teacher of the Year awardees have the opportunity to learn more about state-level educational initiatives and policies and provide input on how to better serve Michigan students.

People wishing to nominate a teacher for this program are asked to use the online form by Sept. 23 at 11:59 p.m. To be eligible, a nominee must have a valid Michigan teaching certificate, at least 5 years of certificated teaching experience in Michigan, and be in good standing with their district. Nominations are open to the public, and anyone can submit a nomination. Educators are not permitted to nominate themselves.

Earlier this month, MDE announced the 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year, Erik Meerschaert, a special education teacher in Lake Orion Community Schools.

To learn more about MDE’s Michigan Teacher of the Year program, visit the program webpage. Anyone with questions regarding the program or nomination process can contact the Office of Educator Excellence at MTOY@Michigan.gov.

Need to recover credits and stay on track for graduation? Summer school credit recovery registration is now open. Please see the below flyer for program details and complete the registration form, if interested.

NEW for Summer 2026: Mission Possible Leadership and Service Learning for incoming 7th -12th grade students. This student leadership group is focused on service learning and empowers students to grow as leaders by engaging directly with their communities. Through hands-on projects, members will identify real-world needs, collaborate with local partners, and reflect on their experiences to deepen their understanding of social issues. This group works to foster responsibility, empathy, and teamwork while encouraging students to create meaningful, lasting impact both on campus and beyond. This group is provided to Northview Public Schools Community Education at no cost through their collaboration with Wedgwood Christian Services.

This program is FREE! Link to register: https://forms.gle/YeSrfn78GgSL61Ms7

Led by qualified staff, Camp Invention is a fun-filled summer adventure designed to ignite your child's imagination and boost their confidence! Explore this year's all-new program where campers team up with friends to tackle fun, hands-on STEM challenges and bring their big ideas to life!

Spots are available for Northview students at $100 off! Register today to receive special scholarship pricing! Additional scholarships are available, please reach out to JoAnn VanSlooten at NVce@nvps.net. Click the button below for more details!

Don't delay... some of our most popular programs are filling fast. Click the button below to discover all that Northview Community Education has to offer. There is something for everyone!

It's that time of the year to sign up for summer youth sports camps. For more information and to register, please click: https://nvps.revtrak.net/

August 10

Board of Education Regular Meeting

August 24

Student's first day of school year 2026-2027