Novi High School Friday Update

It’s Another Great Day to be a Novi Wildcat!

Please join us tonight for the 2021 Homecoming Parade and Football Game! The parade will begin at 5:00 PM at Parkview Elementary School. The game will begin at 7:00 PM at NHS with the crowning of Homecoming Royalty during half-time. Please note that backpacks and bags will not be allowed in the stadium.

A spirited WIldcat ROAR is extended to our 2021 Homecoming Royalty Court:

Sonia Baptist, Ava Martynenko, Celine Price, Havish Pallerla, Nick Suranyi, Shae Carroll, Alex Putti, Julia Tauro, Lauren Wiacek, Tommy Phimister, Jasmine Lopez, Jackson Teran, and Tyler Patrick

The Homecoming Dance will be held at the Novi High School Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, October 2nd from 7:00 - 10:00 PM. Students please remember to bring your photo identification or be able to bring up your PowerSchool account. Students are encouraged to secure their personal belongings in their vehicles. Please park in the Athletic lot off of Taft Rd. and enter the stadium. Students should be picked up at 10:00 PM.

Important reminders:

• Please dress in layers for the weather...the evening temperature will become chilly fast! In the event of rain, the dance will be moved inside the Fieldhouse.
• NO heels of any kind will be allowed on the football field; flat shoes only.

Thank you for your active participation in Homecoming Week 2021. I am so very proud of all of you -- way to ROAR! Let's Go, Wildcats!

Yours in Leadership,

Nicole Carter

P.S.

Please be advised that the grounds of the Northville Mill Race Village will not be available for photos on Saturday, October 2nd. The Mill Race Village will be closed to the public, as a wedding will be taking place. The Northville Historical Society appreciates your consideration.

As a reminder, in order for your senior portrait to be included in the yearbook and class composite, your portrait must be taken by Michael Barton Studios with SchoolPictures.com.

They are offering a four pose package for $25, or a single yearbook/composite portrait for $5. For details, scroll down to the Information section below. Additional dates in October and November have been added.

Please sign up for a portrait session here: https://schoolpictures.simplybook.me/v2/

If you have any questions, please contact SchoolPictures.com at: (734) 677-3400.

Please click on the Fall Testing Letter for important information.

Visit and "bookmark" the Novi High School Peachjar flyerboard to stay updated about different clubs, activities, meetings and events that you can participate in during the school year.

The payment for attending clubs is a single, annual payment of $55 per student, and includes as many clubs as a student wishes to participate in. Payment can be in cash or check made payable to "Novi High School." Please bring payment to Mrs. Wareck in Attendance Office B.

Novi HOSA had its introductory meeting of the year on 9/22 via Zoom. Please join the Novi HOSA Schoology Group using Access Code FDVFF-CXGTH to access all documents and the recording. The deadline to join Novi HOSA is October 14th.

National Honor Society applications are now open for sophomores and juniors! Students - please check your email for a detailed application packet. An optional informational meeting will be held on October 15th during Advisory in the Forum.

AP Exam Registration FAQs

Step 1 - On or before October 22, click "Register for Exam" in AP Classroom for each AP course you plan to take the AP Exam.

Step 2 - By October 22, pay for your exams at https://aptsusa.com/novi/ap/ to avoid late fees. Please note the College Board nor Novi High School are collecting payment; a student cannot pay through their College Board account nor at Novi High School. All payments must be made through APTS.

IB Exam Registration

IB Exam Course and Exam Registration information can be found at https://aptsusa.com/novi/ib/

Step 1: Complete this Google Form to register (you should receive a response receipt) by October 1

Step 2: Wait for invoice from APTS

Step 3: Pay invoice to APTS by October 22 to avoid late fees.

Questions: Contact Alaina.Brown@NoviK12.org

Here at NHS, we are committed to impactful opportunities for all to cultivate lifelong learners who are passionate, empowered, and prepared for their world and their future. Since the theme of the 21-22 school year is “Under Construction,” the timing couldn’t be better for us to look to our community within and beyond our walls to help us live up to this vision. We invite you, parents/guardians and students to share your insights as we reconnect with our core NHS principles and work together to accelerate forward. Our staff has begun these conversations and we ask you to help us continue them by reviewing the information below and participating in one or more of the linked surveys. Please click on the following link for more information, and to participate in the survey: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xzTjvrad6XfgR7-XXr94j9kjaG2xg7YJ9ph0CmLb5mg/edit?usp=sharing Thank you for your input!

Current sophomores who are interested in a career in business may be eligible for our first cohort of International Baccalaureate (IB) Career related program students (CP). The IB CP combines the best of IB's emphasis on lifelong learning and improving the world, with technical and career skills to prepare students for their future college and/or career path.

These students will have the opportunity to focus on business courses while taking ANY two IB courses and a NEW CP Core Course course to develop attitudes, skills, and strategies for both personal and professional situations now and in the future, plus time to develop a language and service learning portfolio and reflective project.

Student and family info sessions coming soon! Until then, you can learn more here.

Questions? Contact Alaina.Brown@NoviK12.org

IMPORTANT: Please visit the Novi Schools website to view the School Health page that includes our COVID-19 Dashboard and other useful information for navigating the school year safely. Click on this link for more information https://www.novi.k12.mi.us/community/school-health

If you are having trouble accessing your PowerSchool Parent Portal, please email: parentportal@novik12.org

Daily Student Bell Schedule

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hbHprMtQNDhkYSP7WeJy1erTTmqote_XNFCjEZjMPDk/edit?usp=sharing

Attendance & Early Departures from School: Please call the Attendance Office at 248-449-1501 when your students need to be released early. Please call with enough time for the Attendance Office to get the student out to you in a timely manner. The student should pick up their pass from the Attendance Office during passing time of the class they are being dismissed from. The student will come to the Attendance Office and sign out, receive their pass, and leave the building. Your student will then meet you at the 10 mile lot for pick up. Parents do not need to enter the building for pickup.

Transportation: If your student requires bus transportation, and you have not registered yet, please email your student's name, school, and grade to: transportation@novik12.org. Please visit the transportation portion of the website for information on how to sign up for bus notifications on a desktop computer or a smartphone. If you have any additional questions or concerns about transportation, you may contact the transportation office at: (248) 449-1246.

Food Service: All students can receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at NO CHARGE to your household each day. Please refer to the email sent to Novi families on August 16th titled "NCSD Lunch Program Updates" to complete critical forms needed to ensure the amount of funding that our district receives from State and Federal Supplemental Programs, to support these services for our students. ALL families need to complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application; all information remains confidential. Questions and concerns can be directed to: (248) 449-1225. Thank you for your assistance!

The NCSD Food Service Department has resumed meal distribution for virtual families on Thursdays at the high school from 1:30-2:30 PM. This will continue every Thursday, and will provide 5 days of breakfast and lunch for virtual families only.

School Photographs

Makeup school ID photos and photo packages will be taken Wednesday, October 20th from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. More details will be provided at a later date.

School picture information and ordering is available on: www.schoolpictures.com or by telephone: 1-800-482-0321. All school picture packages will be mailed directly to your home; they will not be distributed at school. Novi High School Access Key: L798AWH7

Graduation Product orders through Jostens: Information about graduation cap & gown, announcements, class rings, and other products was emailed to 12th grade families. We have extended the deadline to order until October 19th. For more information about how to order your graduation materials, visit www.Jostens.com

Senior Photos

SchoolPictures.com in conjunction with Michael Barton Studios will now be our official photographer for all school portrait services. Students may choose to simply have one photo taken for senior publication purposes or they may choose to take multiple portraits. There will be a $25 sitting fee for the full photo package which will include the following:

• Four Poses (outfit changes permitted) including an outdoor photo (weather permitting)

• A free copy of the class composite picture

• Your photo submitted automatically and free of charge to the yearbook and class composite

• A $25 credit toward the purchase of any photos through Michael Barton Studios

These pictures will be the only portraits accepted for the Senior Class Composite.

You may still have your student’s senior pictures taken at any studio of your choosing for your personal purposes; however, ONLY photos taken by a SchoolPictures.com photographer will be included in the school’s materials (yearbook and class composite). If you would like to ONLY have your yearbook/composite pose taken through School Pictures, the sitting fee is $5. This picture will automatically be included in the yearbook and class composite. This $5 can be used as a credit towards purchasing your class composite if desired.

Please sign up for a portrait session here: https://schoolpictures.simplybook.me/v2/

If you have any questions, please contact SchoolPictures.com at: (734) 677-3400.

Work Permits

Work Permits are currently being processed electronically. Work permits are available through the State of Michigan links provided below:

CA-6 Work Permit for minors under 16 years of age

CA-7 Work Permit for minors 16 and 17 years of age

The steps for completion are as follows:

1. The Student completes Section I.

2. The Employer completes Section II.

3. Scan and email to: christina.alex@novik12.org. She will complete Section III on behalf of Novi High School.

4. Christina will scan and email the work permit to the Student upon completion.

5. The Student gives the completed work permit to the Employer.

NHS Digital Flyers - https://www.novi.k12.mi.us/district/peachjar

Website: www.novi.k12.mi.us
Location: 24062 Taft Rd, Novi, MI, USA
Phone: 248-449-1500