Skip To Content
Menu

Schools

  Schools   News
Meet Novi's Superintendent Ben Mainka
Ben Mainka is due to arrive in Novi next week, with plans to improve upon a strong tradition.  read more
❤
  Schools
Novi Schools Hire Assistant Superintendent

The Novi Board of Education interviewed seven superintendent candidates this week and just ... read more

❤
Around Town   Schools   Things To Do
TDR Orthodontics Summer Kick-Off Event

Join us on Saturday June 4th for our Summer Kick-off event at Fuerst Park in Novi. We are ... read more

❤
  Schools   News
Wildcats Sweep Doubles Event

It has been a tumultuous season for Novi coach Daniel Lowes and his team, who did not ... read more

❤
  Schools   News
Novi High School Student Evleyn Cho to Perform at ...

This weekend, the Gaylord Community Orchestra takes the stage in a concert entitled " ... read more

❤
  Schools
Destroying cars in Novi High parking lot

On Friday morning, a jumble of troubles were written in black marker on four white ... read more

❤
  Schools
Novi Schools begin search for new Superintendent
With Superintendent Steve Matthews’ official resignation tendered last week, the Novi ... read more
❤
  Schools
K-6 students in Novi maintain, grow during pandemic
An assessment given to students by the Novi Community School District showed that there was no ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi's Webber offered top job in Northville Public ...
Novi Community School District Assistant Superintendent RJ Webber was offered the opportunity ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi graduate competes on ‘Wheel Of Fortune’
Growing up, Novi High School graduate Lahari Vavilala would watch “Wheel of Fortune&rdquo ... read more
❤
  Schools   Things To Do
Novi students hosting community mental health event
The Student Mental Health Committee at Novi High School is hosting UMatter Week from April 25 ... read more
❤
  Schools   Local Government
'Fearless' teens make a difference
What started as a school project to raise awareness about the topic of “period poverty ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi Schools superintendent heading to Rockford
Rockford School District has named Steve Matthews, superintendent of Novi Community Schools, as ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi theatre students rack up awards at state ...
A number of Novi High School theater students won state recognition in a one-act play ... read more
❤
  Schools
Carter named Michigan High School Principal of the Year
Novi High School Principal Nicole Carter has been named Michigan’s 2022 Principal of ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi teacher wins national science award
A Novi Community School District teacher was one of two in the state to receive a prestigious ... read more
❤
  Schools   Local Government
Novi to provide free tampons, pads in city-owned ...
Three young Novi women are fighting period poverty and they have scored a big win. Varnika ... read more
❤
  Schools
Superintendent not anticipating mask requirement ...
The district’s Board of Education will determine if masks will continue to be required ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi High School recognized for Unified Sports
Unified Sports started several years ago at Novi High School. Recently, Special Olympics North ... read more
❤
Around Town   Schools   Local Government
Novi Schools, City discuss potential land exchange
The City of Novi and the Novi Community School District take great pride in maintaining an ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi supports Oxford Strong fundraiser
Novi Community School District and many surrounding school districts are partnering with E.A ... read more
❤
  Schools
Catholic Central announces plans for new STEM center
Students at Detroit Catholic Central will soon have new opportunities to explore science ... read more
❤
  Schools
Catholic Central revises plans for new driveway
It appears plans are moving forward with a new driveway connecting Detroit Catholic ... read more
❤
  Schools
Educational foundation grants help Novi teachers
Nicholas Weigel-Hubler became a teacher because he wanted to create a welcoming space for all ... read more
❤
  Schools
Catholic Central students giving thanks and giving back
What happens when you get 1,000 people working together to make a difference? Catholic Central ... read more
❤
  Schools
Parents begin adapting to change in NCSD bus service
If there is any upside to a reduced bus schedule in the Novi Community School District, state ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi schools cuts bus service to four days a week
Novi was "getting by" in the midst of statewide school staffing issues ... read more
❤
  Schools
Detroit Catholic Central figurehead dies at age 93
On  Thursday, November 4, 2021, Father Richard Elmer, CSB, dedicated Basilian priest and ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi schools hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Novi, Farmington and Huron Valley  will host vaccine clinics for all county residents  ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi schools increase outdoor learning opportunities
Kids enjoy learning outside of the traditional four walls of a classroom. In Novi, the ... read more
❤
  Schools
Compassion, communication vital to successful ...
For some students in Novi, the return to school Sept. 7 was the first time that they had ... read more
❤
  Schools
Northville, Novi best school districts in Michigan
Northville Public Schools took the No. 1 spot for best school district in Michigan, surpassing ... read more
❤
  Schools
Catholic Central opens $1 million Learning Commons
Detroit Catholic Central High School recently celebrated the opening of its $1 million upgraded ... read more
❤
  Schools
NCSD kicks off ‘Novi 4 All’ therapy dog program
Students at eight of the Novi Community School District’s buildings will now have a new ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi High robotics team inducted into hall of fame
The FIRST Robotics Competition inducted Novi High School’s robotics team into its ... read more
❤
  Schools
Reserve your place in Novi HS history, buy a brick
New entrances are being constructed at read more
❤
  Schools
Novi changes school hours to start later
Teens and tweens may have enjoyed waking up a little later during the pandemic due to virtual ... read more
❤
Around Town   Schools
DeMaria hosts sustainability-focused event at Novi ...
DeMaria Building Company, in collaboration with DTE Energy, the Wildlife Habitat Council, Bees ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi named best school district in Michigan by Niche
Novi Community School District was ranked No. 1 on the Best School Districts in Michigan list ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi adds canines to classrooms
Novi Community School District is welcoming social-emotional learning animals into their ... read more
❤
  Schools
Don Watchowski named next Novi Athletic Director
Don Watchowski is replacing Brian Gordon as the Novi Athletic Director at the start of the ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi High ranked seventh best high school in state
U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings of 24,000 public high ... read more
❤
  Schools
CC hockey uses past, future to fuel State Title run
To Catholic Central, this was not just another wooden mitten to add to its collection. It&rsquo ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi AD Brian Gordon retiring after over 30 years ...
After serving the past 11 years as Director of Athletics and Physical Education at Novi High ... read more
❤
  Schools
Catholic Central launches $1M Learning Strategies ...
Detroit Catholic Central High School recently announced it will launch a $1 million upgrade to ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi OKs full-time in-person learning with caveats
Novi's elementary-aged students will return to full five days per week in-person ... read more
❤
  Schools
NCSD launches Novi4All Therapy Dog program
Novi Community School District is proud to announce the first cohort of the Novi4All Therapy ... read more
❤
  Schools   Business
Vibe Credit Union announces FU$E scholarship program
Vibe Credit Union is excited to announce the 2021 FU$E Scholarship Program! If you're a ... read more
❤
  Schools   News
Lottery awaits call from $1 billion Mega Millions ...
If a group of Novi teachers won the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, as has been hotly rumored ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi teacher finalist for Presidential Teaching award
Novi Meadows teacher Bridget Zahradnik was selected as one of three state finalists for the ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi teachers await COVID-19 shots, return to normalcy
Novi Superintendent Steve Matthews said he is excited about the vaccines and feels it will give ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi adds Sparks to lead football program
Jim Sparks was hired to replace Jeff Burnside as Novi High School’s fifth ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi teacher wins Excellence in Education Award
An Novi Community School District educator known for her passion for working with students with ... read more
❤
  Schools   News
Webber urges ramp up of vaccine for teachers ...
In Novi, they have had a hybrid-online and in-person plan in place since September. The ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi High art teacher honored as 'Inspiring Educator'
Novi High School art teacher Erin Harbar was recently selected as a Southeast Michigan Region ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi volleyball ready to return to action
Novi's volleyball team has adjusted to new COVID-19 testing protocols before practice starts. read more
❤
  Schools
Novi High takes hybrid approach as in-person ...
Novi High School students returned to the classroom this week in a hybrid fashion. read more
❤
  Schools
Matthews believes teachers should be high on ...
School leaders around metro Detroit are sending out the message that they want to make sure ... read more
❤
  Schools
Burnside steps down as Novi football head coach
Late in the 2020 season, Novi head football coach Jeff Burnside started something he had ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi students target period poverty
Medha Maroju, a Novi High School junior, hopes to help end period poverty with the ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi Schools a pandemic outlier
Novi is an outlier among school districts in Oakland County. Novi has kept a hybrid ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi STEM group creates online tech series for students
An organization founded by Novi high school student Maansi Nema is offering a series of virtual ... read more
❤
  Schools
Catholic Central claims soccer state title
As Detroit Catholic Central headed to Comstock Park to play in the 2020 Division 1 state final ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi volleyball wins district final in sweep of Salem
The Novi seniors know what it’s like to play state championship-level volleyball. As ... read more
❤
  Schools
NCSD 'trying to make a tricky situation a little ...
It is a small desk — short and triangular, with a wood top and gray legs. It arrived ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi diver shows resilience in return after ...
Novi High School's Sarah Kerbrat returned after 22 months away from the diving board ... read more
❤
  Schools
Village Oaks Elementary delivers school furniture ...
School is in session at Village Oaks Elementary School in Novi, but what school looks like for ... read more
❤
  Schools
Catholic Central punches ticket to D1 state finals
Every game, it seems, Detroit Catholic Central head soccer coach Gene Pulice is watching his ... read more
❤
  Schools
Walled Lake breaks ground on Early Childhood Center
Walled Lake Schools is excited to break ground on what will be a state-of-the-art 38,385-square ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi Schools sticking with hybrid plan
Students in Novi are not returning to full-time in-person school any time soon. The school ... read more
❤
  Schools
NCSD named top district in state for second ...
The Novi Community School District is ranked the top school district in the state of Michigan ... read more
❤
  Schools
A peek inside Novi High School as pandemic history ...
History isn’t just something taught in school; these days, it’s something also ... read more
❤
  Schools
Byle shines as Shamrocks show they can throw, too
For a long time, Novi Detroit Catholic Central was one of Michigan’s most ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi's Katinas poised to make an impact at Ferris State
Sarah Katinas is a defensive back from Novi who is among the several freshmen on coach Greg ... read more
❤
  Schools
Lifeblood is pumping again at Catholic Central
Detroit Catholic Central President Ed Turek has said from the beginning that the adversity ... read more
❤
  Schools
Detectives Warren, Zabick ready to go back to school
Kids aren't the only ones looking forward to the start of the 2020-21 school year in Novi ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi welcomes back students with inspirational video
Novi Community School District Superintendent Steve Matthews gets the 2020-21 school year off ... read more
❤
  Schools
Walled Lake seniors donate $9,000 to local food pantry
The Walled Lake Central High School Class of 2020 is giving back to their neighbors in need ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi teachers talk about what classes will look like
Teachers around in Novi are going above and beyond to try to give children opportunities as ... read more
❤
  Schools
NHS earns accolades from Special Olympics North America
Novi High School was recognized as a National Banner Unified Champion School by Special ... read more
❤
  Schools
Watch discussion on the K-12 education landscape
Did you miss Tuesday’s Lunch Break discussion on what K-12 education is going to look ... read more
❤
  Schools
CC soccer embraces coronavirus as obstacle to overcome
 Ahead of the 2020 fall season, training for Detroit Catholic Central soccer does not look ... read more
❤
  Schools
NHS Robotics team building PPE for teachers, staff
Novi High School's robotics team is building face shields for the district's teachers ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi HS looks to stream sports if fans not allowed
Novi High School leads the charge on high school sports stream as sports season without fans is ... read more
❤
  Schools
What will K-12 education look like this fall?
Grab your lunch and pull up a chair in front of your computer as we discuss how K-12 education ... read more
❤
  Schools
NHS Marching Band pivots to keep practicing
Marching Band competitions have been canceled both in state and out of state. After discussing ... read more
❤
  Schools   News
NCSD goes with hybrid model to start school year
The Novi School Board approved it's back-to-school plan by a 4 to 3 vote Thursday. The ... read more
❤
  Schools   News
Novi School Board to vote on fall school plan tonight
As we head back to school, more districts are ironing out their plans for the start of the ... read more
❤
  Schools   News
NCSD talks plans for school amid a pandemic
We have already seen students participating in athletic programs and summer school diagnosed ... read more
❤
  Schools
NCSD hires new Assistant Superintendent of ...
The Novi Community School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Gregory McIntyre ... read more
❤
  Schools
NCSD releases fall plans for returning to school
What in-person school will look like in Novi in the fall is becoming more clear &mdash ... read more
❤
  Schools
Rapid Robots come together to help the community
The Rapid Robots FIRST Tech Challenge team was coming off a successful inaugural season ... read more
❤
  Schools
NCSD rolls out online registration on August 3
The Novi Community School District will use an Online Annual Registration system, via the ... read more
❤
  Schools
Student inventors take home top honors
Novi sixth-graders Samvith Mahesh, Anik, Roy, Anushka Roy and Raima Saha took ... read more
❤
  Schools   Things To Do
Support NEF by playing in Aug. 16 Cornhole Tournament
Throw some bags and help raise money for students! The Novi Educational Foundation (NEF ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi, Walled Lake superintendents react to school plan
Superintendents in Novi and Walled Lake are both happy with the requirements and ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi's Ben Smith returns to competitive golf at ...
The last time Ben Smith played a competitive round of golf was in early March in Las Vegas. If ... read more
❤
  Schools
WXYZ Senior Salutes: Novi High School's Kaitlyn Steele
Novi High School's Kaitlyn Steele was a news anchor in the school's TV program, and ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi's Fenchel named 2020 Gatorade Michigan Girls ...
Avery Fenchel might not have gotten the opportunity to lead the Novi Wildcats to a third ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi makes plans for in-person summer school
In Novi, the plan for summer school is to have two 10 day sessions that start on July 6. In ... read more
❤
  Schools
Catholic Central football back on the field
After months of Zoom calls and meetings, the Catholic Central football team returned to the ... read more
❤
  Schools   News
Novi educators lead demonstrations for equality
Many educators say they have seen inequality in opportunity in our schools in Michigan and all ... read more
❤
Around Town   Schools   Things To Do
MSU Tollgate Farm Virtual Stewards Summer ...
What is a steward? A steward is someone whose responsibility it is to take care of something ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi celebrates graduating class of two
A special parade in Novi Monday celebrated a graduating class of two. About 20 cars ... read more
❤
Around Town   Schools
Check out Novi High School's talented artists
The talent of our Novi High School students is typically on full display inside the Novi Civic ... read more
❤
  Schools
DCD senior wins $50K scholarship from Doritos
Caleb White, a senior from Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi, was one of five high ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi student wins illustrious Evans Scholarship
Jade Hamdan didn’t think she could afford to attend college. So when she found out about ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi teen featured in Forbes for helping make face ...
Novi High School junior Andrew Wang is leading his robotics team in 3D Printing face ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi grad Gupta has turned into face of ...
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a Novi High School grad, is consumed by coronavirus coverage — even in ... read more
❤
  Schools   Business
NHS senior receives 2020 Hino Motors NEF scholarship
Novi High School Senior Vinaayak Puliyadi was recently awarded the the 2020 Hino Motors ... read more
❤
  Schools
NCSD opens online pre-enrollment for kindergarten
The Novi Community School District has opened the online pre-enrollment registration for the ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi social worker offers tips for kids struggling ...
It’s debatable who is struggling more during quarantine: kids or parents ... read more
❤
  Schools
Catholic Central AD Babicz heads into CHSL Hall of Fame
The CHSL recently announced that Detroit Catholic Central Athletic Director Aaron Babicz would ... read more
❤
  Schools
Catholic Central Student, Tristan Croteau ...
read more
❤
  Schools
Novi Meadows 6th grader pens poem to healthcare workers
Lisa Erickson was delighted last week when one of her students, Henry Yim, used a ... read more
❤
  Schools
NHS comes in #8 in state on 'Best High School' list
Novi High School came in No. 8 in Michigan and No. 429 nationally on the recently released ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi High brings life to community with flip of a ...
Turn on the lights at the football and soccer fields each night at 8:20 p.m. — 20:20 ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi soccer was shaping up for potential three-peat
The graduating seniors of the Novi girls soccer program have collected their fair share of ... read more
❤
  Schools
Shamrocks esports team emerges despite sports stoppage
Instead of only trying to establish itself as a nationally-recognized esports team, Detroit ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi teacher unites students and staff online
The Coronavirus has disconnected students and staff. But one Novi teacher decided to change ... read more
❤
  Schools
Catholic Central DECA Team finishes 1st in state ...
Catholic Central DECA finished in first place in both the state of Michigan and across the ... read more
❤
  Schools
School leaders look at ways to wrap up school year
Novi Superintendent Steve Matthews, Huron Valley Superintendent Paul Salah and South Lyon ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi continues food service for students who remain out
Volunteers and Novi High School staff continue to distribute food for students out due to the ... read more
❤
Around Town   Schools   Things To Do
MSU Tollgate Farm Summer Camp Remains Hopeful
Every day at Tollgate Summer Farm Camp is an exciting adventure! During these difficult times ... read more
❤
  Schools
Join in on the 'Lift Someone's Spirits - Spirit Week'
The Walled Lake Schools' Foundation for Excellence is calling all students to show their ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi Rotary Foundation Feed the Need School ...
Novi Rotary Foundation Feed the Need Summer Lunch Program is activating early to serve all ... read more
❤
  Schools
WLN Band Director receives 'Excellence in ...
An Oakland County educator known for her dedication to help students explore new opportunities ... read more
❤
  Schools
Schools still plan to feed students despite closure
Students in Novi, Northville and Walled Lake will still be receiving food from their respective ... read more
❤
  Schools
Coronavirus doesn't keep Novi's swim team from one ...
The 2020 MHSAA state finals were scheduled to take place on Saturday, but were postponed ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi teacher offers advice for learning at home
Today marks the first full week of students learning from home - and it could come with challenges. read more
❤
  Schools
Northville Public Schools Coronavirus Plans
Northville Public Schools remains vigilant in monitoring the ongoing guidance provided by state ... read more
❤
  Schools   News
Walled Lake Schools Coronavirus Plans
The Walled Lake Schools educators are planning online/virtual learning for our students ... read more
❤
  Schools   News
Novi Community School District Coronavirus Plans
Novi Community School District will be closed through at least Monday, April 13. Meals will ... read more
❤
  Schools
NCSD honors Outstanding Support Person of the Year
Athletics Administrative Assistant Barb McDougall was named the NCSD Outstanding Support Person ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi, Northville among top 5 school districts in ...
Northville Public Schools and Novi Community School District are in the top five school ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi Woods Milk & Cookies Night was quite a treat
On Wednesday, March 4, Novi Woods Elementary had their annual Milk & Cookies Night to kick ... read more
❤
  Schools
Parkview first graders put on outstanding concert
The first graders at Parkview Elementary, under the director of Music Teacher Matthew Ownby ... read more
❤
  Schools
Catholic Central wrestlers win 6 individual titles
Coming into Saturday with nine state finalists, Catholic Central left with six MHSAA individual ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi goalie makes 54 saves in 3OT loss
It was very clear who the most valuable player on the ice was Wednesday night Novi High School ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi Schools kindergarten registration underway
Kindergarten registration for the 2020-21 school year is underway in the Novi Community School ... read more
❤
  Schools
Miller earns free car as Novi Teacher of the Year
Brad Miller, computer whiz, unlocked the code to a free car as Novi Teacher of the Year. read more
❤
  Schools
Carter named finalist for Principal of the Year
Novi High School Principal Nicole Carter is one of three finalists for Principal of Year, an ... read more
❤
Around Town   Schools
Novi Ed Foundation supports Library's Teen Space
The Novi Public Library recently unveiled a new ping pong table in Teen Space! The Library ... read more
❤
  Schools   Business
Vibe CU teaches Catholic Central students ...
On Monday, March 2, Vibe Credit Union’s Financial Education Specialist, Terri Buckner ... read more
❤
  Schools
Air-Quality Monitoring System coming to Ridge Wood ...
In a move that Northville Public Schools leadership and parents hope provides an ... read more
❤
Around Town   Schools
Novi Public Library is a place for everyone
Matt Heslop stands behind the counter of the Novi Public Library’s new café with a smile ... read more
❤
  Schools
NHS Varsity Figure Skating takes home bronze
The Novi Varsity Figure Skating Team closed out its season on February 24 with a third-place ... read more
❤
Around Town   Schools
Novi's AD plays key role in Unified Sports League
As soon as the ball splashed through the net, he turned to the crowd with his arms ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi HS has 25 students earn National Merit status
Twenty-five seniors from Novi High School were named National Merit Scholarship Finalists ... read more
❤
  Schools
Catholic Central celebrates record 29 college signees
While many Detroit Catholic Central athletes signed on the early signing day in November, the ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi delays plan to change school start times
Novi is hitting the snooze button on changes to school start times that were planned for  ... read more
❤
  Schools
Novi diving coach to judge competition in Germany
Novi boys and girls diving coach Don Mason has a busy week ahead. The Wildcats coach, in his ... read more
❤
  Schools
Learn how CC prepares each child for the future
A 9th to 12th-grade boys Catholic college preparatory school in Novi, Michigan.

read more
❤
  Schools
NCA seniors prepared to excel in college & beyond
Senior Research and Speech requires students to extensively research a topic over the course of ... read more
❤
ADA Compliant   Powered by muniCMS™. Site development by Muniweb®
∧