NHS Counseling Newsletter

Hello Northville Parents and Students!

Welcome to the 2026-27 School year! We’re so excited to be working with you and your students to make this school year as successful as possible. In this Fall 2026 Counseling Newsletter, you’ll find updates for each graduating class, as well as some general Social and Emotional Resources to help.

College Applications

• Deadlines come up quickly! Make sure you invite your counselors and recommenders at least 10 school days before any deadlines!

• The last day to make any requests for January deadlines is Monday, December 14th (before winter break)

• Check out the Senior Student & Parent Presentation

• Verify that your transcripts were sent through Parchment

• Verify that your test scores were sent from College Board or ACT (if needed)

• Attend any College Visits that are interesting to you

• Visit the Zen Den in the counseling office for College Q&A sessions every seminar in the month of October.

• Sign up to see your counselor if you have questions!

• Financial Aid: The US Department of Education is planning to have it open in December!

• FAFSA Checklist

• NHS Paying for College site

• Sign up for a weekly newsletter Studentscholarships.org

• Financial Aid: The US Department of Education is planning to have it open in December!

• FAFSA Checklist

• NHS Paying for College site

• Sign up for a weekly newsletter Studentscholarships.org

• Testing: Get ready for your PSAT/NMSQT in October! You can use your scores from previous tests to get individualized test prep through Khan Academy to prepare for the fall’s PSAT and the Spring SAT.

• If you’re wondering about how to stay on top of our graduation plans this year, use this timeline to help guide you. Everyone’s plans are different, but read through to make sure that you’re making moves towards your goals.

• Counselors will be reaching out to Juniors to meet during the second quarter to talk through post secondary plans.

We hope your school year is off to a great start! Starting strong in 9th grade is important to making sure that you reach your goals over the next four years.

• Counselors visited all Freshmen English classes to introduce ourselves and help students to learn more about what counselors can do for them!

• Counselors are meeting with all of our freshmen to help answer questions and support them in their transition.

• Join Counselors for Freshmen Fun in the Forum on 10/29! Counselors will have snacks and games for freshmen students.

• Clubs: You can check out the NHS list of clubs here to find something that you are interested in. You can reach out to the student leaders for the clubs to learn more about joining!

Mustang Mentors: This program is designed specifically to support our freshmen in their successful transition to NHS! Throughout the school year, we will use Seminar to help our freshmen students connect both with other freshmen, as well as with their amazing upperclassmen student mentors. We’ll do this through freshmen-only events as well through small group sessions that provide more information about upcoming school events (such as how to join clubs, what to expect at Homecoming, or how to prepare for Final Exams week). Meeting dates and events are posted on Schoology.

As we settle into the new school year, busy schedules, late nights, and early mornings can quickly take a toll on sleep. Getting quality rest is one of the most effective ways for students to boost focus, feel energized, and manage daily stress. To help your brain and body recharge, try building these simple habits into your evening routine:

• Set a “Caffeine Curfew”: While energy drinks and coffee might offer a quick boost, caffeine blocks the brain chemicals needed to induce deep, restorative sleep. As a result, you wake up already feeling exhausted and reaching for another energy drink to get through the day. Cutting out caffeine at least 8 hours before bed helps break this cycle so you wake up feeling genuinely refreshed.

• Set a “Tech Curfew”: Put screens away at least 30 minutes before bed. While using the “night light” feature on your phone or computer is helpful, the constant stream of notifications, social media, and texts keeps your nervous system on high alert.

• Create a 30-minute wind-down routine: Use that Tech Curfew time as a buffer period before bed with screen-free, low-stimulation activities like reading, sketching/drawing, listening to calming music, light stretching, or solving a logic puzzle. This cues your brain that it’s almost time to sleep.

We’re Here to Help

The Counseling Office offers a safe space for students to talk, manage stress, and find support. We’re here to partner with families, connect you to resources as needed, and talk through any challenges that you’re facing. Drop in or schedule a visit anytime – we’re here for you!