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Preparing For Back To School (2026-2027)

New Student Registration (All Buildings)

Register online. You must present the following documentation when enrolling a student: original birth certificate, proof of current immunizations, and two proofs of residency (i.e., utility bill or lease/purchase agreement). After registration, your assigned building will contact you to schedule classes.

Important Dates (2026-27) 

Printable District Calendar

Online District Calendar

First Day of School

Monday, August 24

Labor Day Break

September 4 – September 7

Thanksgiving Break

November 25-27

Winter Break

December 21 - January 1

MLK Day (No School)

January 18

Mid-Winter Break

February 19

Spring Break

April 2 – 9

Memorial Day Break

May 31

No School

In addition to the holiday breaks listed above, on the following dates there is no school for all grade levels:

August 28
October 23
October 26
March 8
May 7

Last Day of School

June 4

ParentVUE Review

All student records must be verified in ParentVUE for the 2026-27 school year. Need help? Follow this PDF Guide.

Don’t Miss The Bus!

All students who require transportation for the 2026−27 school year must be registered. Please note, transportation is available for resident students only.

The Transportation Department uses a website/mobile app for bus stop information. It’s called, My Ride K-12. Check the Transportation Department’s page on the district website for instructions on how to download and use the app. We are unable to give out bus stop information over the phone. Thank you for your understanding!

Before/After School Childcare

In partnership with Northview Public Schools, the Wolverine Worldwide YMCA offers before and after school care in each of our elementary buildings for students in grades DK−6th. Interested families can register for child care at www.grymca.org/school-aged-child-care.

More information can be found here.

Medical & Other Forms

Don’t forget to download and complete all of the required forms, medical and otherwise, for your child.

Sports Physicals

Sports physicals are required for participation in all athletics programming and must be turned into the office before any athlete can practice or play. Athletes must also be sure to have a concussion awareness form on file that is signed and dated by both athlete and parent/guardian. Physical forms can be found here.

School Chromebooks

For more information regarding school provided Chromebooks please read the Device Handbook and Acceptable Use Policy. For details on the managed security, please visit our Technology Department page.

Incoming 3rd and 8th Grade Students…

Students who will be in 3rd and 8th grade for the coming school year will be issued a Chromebook in the first week(s) of school.

Students who turned in their Chromebook prior to summer vacation…

Any student who turned in their Chromebook will receive their Chromebook back just as it was returned to the district. The Technology Department will be able to provide more information to the building offices as to when the redeployment will be taking place in the coming weeks.

Chromebook Coverage Plan for 2026-2027

Northview Public Schools issues Chromebooks to all of its students. These devices are traditionally kept at school for grades DK -2, whereas students in grades 3 through 12 often transport their Chromebooks to and from school. As we have rolled out these devices, we have of course encountered issues with breakage, loss, theft, damage, etc. Because we do not want to pass excessive costs back to parents, Northview has decided to provide parents with peace of mind for devices that are under their responsibility. We are happy to announce that we are offering a Chromebook Coverage Plan hosted by Northview Public Schools. The plan costs $25, and covers accidental damage, one free charger replacement if the charger is lost or stolen (chargers are normally $20), as well as covers a Chromebook that has been stolen (this requires a filed police report).

To learn more about the details of this, please read our FAQ’s document to get started.

To purchase Chromebook coverage for your student’s assigned Chromebook, click here.

Food Service

Governor Whitmer signed the State School Aid budget on July 23, 2024. It includes funding to continue free breakfasts and lunches for the upcoming school year through the Michigan School Meals Program.

Even though meals will be provided for free, it’s important for families who feel they may qualify for the Summer benefits to continue sharing household income information through the newly named Education and Nutrition Benefits Application for our schools to receive full access to federal and state funding for educational programs that our students are entitled to.

Please check this Frequently Asked Questions document for income guidelines to see if your family could qualify.  

Open House Schedules (2026-2027)

Open House

August 18
Last names A - M : 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Last names N - Z : 6:00 - 6:30 PM

 


 

Open House

August 18
Last names A - M : 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Last names N - Z : 6:00 - 6:30 PM

 


 

Open House

September 15
Last names A - M : 6:00 - 6:15 PM
Last names N - Z : 6:15 - 6:30 PM

Meet and Greet the Teachers

August 19 at Highlands Middle School Due to Construction

Highlands

5th & 6th Grade

Open House

August 18

Parents/Guardians are given the opportunity to meet the teachers and get an overview of Highlands Middle School.

5th Grade

Visit teachers/homeroom : 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Music meeting in Gym : 6:30 - 7:00 PM

6th Grade

Visit teachers/homeroom : 5:00 - 5:30 PM
Music meeting in Gym : 5:30 - 6:30 PM

SCHOOL DAY STUDENT DROP-OFF is on the SIDE of the building, near the loading dock. The front drive is for buses only!

Crossroads

7th & 8th Grade

Schedule Pickup

August 17
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

 

Meet The Teacher Night

September 1
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

 

Incoming 7th Grade Students

It is required that all 7th grade students have updated immunizations before beginning the school year. Please confirm with your healthcare provider that your student has the following:

• 1 meningitis

• 2 varicella (or history of chicken pox)

• TDAP within the last five years

If you choose not to vaccinate your child, you must present a certificate of waiver, signed by the Kent County Health Department. Waivers must be certified for the 2025 – 2026 school year and indicate the school the student will be attending. Visit http://www.kentcountymi.gov/641/Immunizations to locate an immunization clinic.

STUDENT DROP-OFF and PICK-UP is on the EAST SIDE of the building, near the loading dock. The front drive is for buses only!

Freshman and New Student Orientation

August 17, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Freshman Orientation for Students & Parents

Performing Arts Center
September 15
6:00 - 7:00 PM

Senior Orientation for Students & Parents

Performing Arts Center
September 15
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

 

The high school will be open during this time for students to drop by and walk around, and to find their classes and lockers. Northview students and staff will be present to assist new students. Student schedules will be available on StudentVue or can be printed, if necessary.

School Pictures

September 22, 2026

School Picture Re-Take

October 22, 2026

Northview Next

Open House

August 18
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM 


 

Enrollment Dates

August 18
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

August 17
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Start & Dismissal Times

Please note that on Wednesdays there is a 1-hour delayed start.

Building Start/End Times Half Day Dismissal
All Elementaries 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM 11:30 AM
Highlands 8:10 AM – 3:15 PM 11:15 AM
Crossroads 7:20 AM – 2:25 PM 10:25 AM
High School 7:25 AM - 2:30 PM 10:30 AM
Northview Next Career Center 7:30 AM - 2:35 PM 10:35 AM
Northview Next Learning Center 7:30 AM - 2:35 PM 10:35 AM