Schools of Choice
2026 – 2027 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE
2026-2027 Brochure (Coming Soon)
Applications Open From 4/13/26 8:30 AM - 5/15/26 4:00 PM
Northview Public Schools welcomes non-resident students through the Kent ISD Schools of Choice program. All School of Choice communication will be done by email so please make sure to check your spam/junk folder.
The application windows is now closed.
Kent ISD Collaborative Schools of Choice Program
Northview Public Schools participates in the Kent Intermediate School District’s Schools of Choice program. This plan is open to all families residing within one of the 20 Kent ISD school districts. Students are eligible for the Kent ISD Choice Plan, regardless of grade level, ethnic background or student ability. The only limits on movement between school districts are the space available in the desired district or the choice student’s suspension or expulsion record.
Please be aware that all School of Choice communication will be sent out via email. Make sure to check your spam/junk folder.
If you have further questions, please call (616) 363-6861 or email enroll@nvps.net.
2026 – 2027 School Year
APPLICATION PERIOD: April 13 – May 15, 2026
LOTTERY: May 18-20, 2026
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION DATE: May 29, 2026
Policies & Regulations
Application Regulation
One application per student, per year may be submitted to one school district. You may indicate a second choice and third choice on your application. (If you apply to more than one district, you may be disqualified for all districts that year.)
You must be physically residing at the address which qualifies you for Schools of Choice at the time of application.
Application Lottery
If more applications are received in a district than openings are available, there will be a random lottery drawing for all applications received prior to the deadline. If your application is not selected by your first choice district, they will automatically forward your application to your second and/or third choice districts.
Waiting lists will be created at choice districts after the lottery/random draw and parents will be notified if spaces become available.
This communication will be sent out via email. Please make sure to check your spam/junk folder.
Athletic Regulations
Please contact our Athletic Director, Pat Marsman (pmarsman@nvps.net) with any questions about MHSAA eligibility for new students.
Application Acceptance
Accepted students must agree to comply with choice districts policies.
Transportation is NOT provided for Schools of Choice students. Parents must provide their own transportation to and from school for children accepted for enrollment through the Kent ISD Collaborative Schools of Choice Plan.
Once accepted you will be allowed continuous enrollment in that district until graduation, until you withdraw from that district, or until you reside outside of Kent ISD, at which time you must return to your resident district.
Siblings of students currently attending under the Schools of Choice Program will be assigned to open spots before a random draw begins. Students who reside in the same household as students enrolled in the immediately preceding school year, semester or trimester will be considered “siblings” for the purpose of Schools of Choice.
Under the Kent ISD Collaborative Schools of Choice Plan, movement between school districts is limited solely by space availability in the receiving district and/or the applicant’s documented history of in-school or out-of-school suspensions, expulsions, or felony offenses.
105c Schools of Choice Program
Northview Public Schools participates in the 105c Schools of Choice program. This plan is open to all families residing within the Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo and Ottawa ISDs. The only limits on movement between these intermediate school districts are the space available in the desired district, the choice student’s suspension/expulsion/felony conviction record and for special education students an approved cooperative agreement.
Please be aware that all 105c School of Choice communication will be sent out via email. Make sure to check your spam/junk folder.
If you have further questions, please call (616) 363-6861 or email enroll@nvps.net.
2025-2026 School Year
FOR: Families who live in a school district in the Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, or Ottawa intermediate school districts.
APPLICATION PERIOD: April 14 – May 16, 2025
PLACEMENTS: If the district receives more applications than slots available, a random lottery will be conducted. Preference will be given to siblings of current SOC students.
NOTIFICATION OF PLACEMENTS: May 28, 2025
Special education/504 Plan students for whom a written cooperative agreement regarding costs cannot be obtained with their district of residence will be refused Schools of Choice.
Policies & Regulations
Application Regulation
One application per student, per year may be submitted.
Application Lottery
If more applications are received in a district than openings are available, there will be a random lottery drawing for all applications received prior to the deadline.
Waiting lists will be created at choice districts after the lottery/random draw and parents will be notified if spaces become available.
Please be aware that all 105c School of Choice communication will be sent out via email. Make sure to check your spam/junk folder.
Athletic Regulation
Students must comply with the Michigan High School Athletic Association rules regarding eligibility for sports in the new school.
Please contact our Athletic Director, Pat Marsman (pmarsman@nvps.net) with any questions about MHSAA eligibility for new students.
Application Acceptance
Accepted students must agree to comply with choice districts policies.
Transportation is NOT provided for Schools of Choice students. Parents must provide their own transportation to and from school for children accepted for enrollment through the 105c School of Choice Plan.
Once accepted, you will be allowed continuous enrollment in that district until graduation or until you withdraw from that district at which time you may return to your resident district. If you withdraw and still live outside of the District and later would like to re-enroll, you must reapply through Schools of Choice.
Siblings of students currently attending under the Schools of Choice Program will be assigned to open spots before a random draw begins. Students who reside in the same household as students enrolled under section 105c in the immediately preceding school year, semester or trimester will be considered “siblings” for the purpose of Schools of Choice.
Special Education students wishing to enroll under Section 105c for whom a written cooperative agreement regarding costs cannot be obtained with their district of residence will be refused Schools of Choice.
Enrollment may also be denied to students who have received an in-school or out-of-school suspension within the preceding two years, have been expelled at any time, or have been convicted of a felony.