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Message From The Superintendent
Dear Northview Families, Community Members, and Staff,
At Northview Public Schools, our beliefs are the foundation of our mission to inspire and empower every student to achieve their best. Together, we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported to thrive.
We believe:
- Every student can learn – just in different ways and at different rates.
- Every person is a valued member of the Northview school community.
- We are all responsible for student success and learning.
- Integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior guide the treatment of students and adults in Northview.
- People working together toward common goals can accomplish anything.
- Embracing change and continuous improvement drives progress.
- A focus on performance and results leads to excellence.
- Our words and behaviors accelerate student academic performance and nurture their social development.
These principles guide our decisions and actions as we work collectively to ensure all students have the resources, opportunities, and support they need to succeed. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging, equity, and achievement.
Thank you for being an integral part of the Northview community. Your partnership is essential as we continue to inspire our students, support our staff, and strengthen our schools. Let’s keep working together to make Northview a place where everyone can thrive.
In partnership,
Dr. Christina Hinds, Superintendent
chinds@nvps.net
Northview Public Schools serves as the unifying force in a community without a central town or city. Acting as the “glue” that binds our geography, Northview is a rallying point and a source of common purpose. What brings us together is our emphasis on belonging, equity, and access, along with a shared commitment to preparing our students to be caring, respectful, considerate, and successful individuals.
Northview enjoys a stellar reputation as a forward-thinking public school district continually striving for greater achievement. We take pride in the following accomplishments:
- Our district has received area recognition for its community support initiatives, including the Northview Mentor Program with 150 community members giving at least 15 minutes per week to a 7th-12th grade student.
- Our English Language Learning (ELL) students achieved proficiency on language testing above the averages of both the Kent ISD and districts statewide.
- Northview offers innovative programs such as Field School, Northview Next Career Center, and Northview Next Learning Center.
- Northview Public Schools partners with the Kent Intermediate School District to host its countywide Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program.
- The Northview High School Counseling Department offers a comprehensive Career Awareness/Prepare Curriculum, designed to guide students towards their post-secondary goals. This curriculum explores a wide range of pathways, including: higher education; career and technical education; and military service.
- Northview’s SAT scores place our students among the top performers in districts of similar size and demographics.
- Northview High School offers 21 different Advanced Placement College Board (college equivalent) courses providing students with a wide range of content.
- Northview High School’s graduation rate is ten percent higher than the statewide average.
- Northview also offers students valuable hands-on experience through: Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) programs, offering two distinct programs on-site at our high school, and our Work-Based Learning Program which allows students to gain valuable work experience while earning high school credit, providing real-world skills and career exploration opportunities.
Northview is recognized as a quality public school system. Our partnerships with local businesses ensure our community stays aligned with economic trends and is supported by talented, creative, and ethical future leaders. We invite you to learn more about what makes Northview exceptional. Check us out!
Our Best. Your Best.
Our Mission
Northview Public Schools and its community develop literate, creative problem solvers who are respectful, productive members of society ready for continued learning.
Our Vision
Inspiring all students to achieve their individual best.
Our Beliefs
- Every student can learn – just in different ways and at different rates.
- Every person is a valued member of the Northview school community.
- We are all responsible for student success and learning.
- Integrity, honesty and ethical behavior guide the treatment of students and adults in Northview.
- People working together toward common goals can accomplish anything.
- Embrace change and continuous improvement.
- Focus on performance and results.
- Our words and behaviors accelerate student academic performance and nurture their social development.
Achievement
Northview Public Schools is a school district acknowledged for the high caliber of its graduates, the high quality of its staff, and the excellence of its programs. We are a school district where students learn to appreciate diversity and the many cultural influences that shape the community.
Northview’s strong academic program includes learning experiences in all areas of language arts (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), math, science, social studies, technology, physical education, instrumental and vocal music, and art. Special education services are an integrated facet of our educational opportunities for students. A developmental kindergarten program allows even the youngest to be successful.
We respect individual learning styles that allow each student to learn more easily and successfully through their strengths. There is not “one right way” to learn. Each person has an individual learning style. Physical, environmental, sociological, and motivational factors are considered.
Enrichment programs that provide opportunity for all students to learn and advance as quickly and as far as interest and talents allow enhance our general education program.
Community Spirit
There is a collective spirit among parents/guardians, board members, teachers, administration, staff and community members to “do the right thing” for our students. This spirit is an important groundwork for the success every child deserves. Parents are encouraged to become involved whenever possible. Parent groups support many of our school buildings.
Our community spirit produces overwhelming voter support that has allowed us to recently renovate our school buildings and grounds to provide safe, secure, and nurturing learning environments. A 750-seat Performing Arts Center showcases student and community productions. Well-equipped media centers, computer labs, and advanced technology in every classroom reveal the commitment of the entire Northview community to “do the right thing” for students. A Community Fitness Center and 13-lane Swimming Pool offer a convenient and affordable facility where adults, seniors and students can work out side-by-side to get healthy and stay healthy.
Opportunities That Teach Beyond The Classroom
Northview ‘s Community Education program aims to serve residents of all ages, from infants to senior citizens with a variety of recreational, cultural, and educational activities and services. They include adult education programs, youth sports, a senior citizens program, summer academics, fine arts and recreational classes, sports camps, and more.
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) is a program offering testing by an early childhood diagnostic team. Children with a delay in one or more developmental areas qualify for this programming. The Bright Beginnings program provides services to families with children birth to kindergarten entry.
From early childhood on through high school, Northview prepares students for life’s next steps. Share in our excitement for learning and our commitment to educational excellence. Our combination of rigorous academic standards, an excellent staff and community involvement is a proven recipe for success.
Our Location
Northview Public Schools covers approximately 13.5 square miles in the county of Kent in the southwestern portion of Michigan’s lower peninsula. The community is surrounded with a wonderful array of educational, cultural, business, and recreational opportunities. It includes portions of Plainfield Township, Ada Township and Grand Rapids Township. Population is approximately 20,000.
Our School Buildings
The Northview School District has three elementary schools (East Oakview, North Oakview, and West Oakview), two middle schools (Highlands/grades 5 and 6 and Crossroads/grades 7 and 8), and two high schools (Northview High School, Northview Next Career Center and Northview Next Learning Center).
Our Student Population
As of Spring of 2025 Northview Public Schools serves approximately 3,185 students across eight buildings. Approximate counts for each building are: East Oakview Elementary (389), North Oakview Elementary (355), West Oakview Elementary (325), Highlands Middle School (450), Crossroads Middle School (470), Northview High School (1051), Northview Next Career Center (25) and the Northview Next Learning Center (107).
Our Employees
Northview Public Schools employs approximately 400 people to meet the needs of our students. We are an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, disability, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment.
Our Superintendent
Dr. Christina Hinds is the Superintendent of Northview Public Schools. She has served the Northview district since 2022.
She may be contacted at (616) 363-6861 or chinds@nvps.net.
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Admin Building Office Hours
Regular Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:15am – 4:00pm
Closed :
November 26 - November 28, 2025
December 22 - January 2, 2026
April 2 - April 10, 2026