- Northville Public Schools
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Northville Public Schools Type and location Type Public Grades K–12 Region Metro Detroit Country United States Location Northville, MI District Info Superintendent Leonard Rezmierski Budget $64,799,718 [1] Students and staff Students 6969 [1] Teachers 500 [1] Staff 427 [1] Athletic Conference Kensington Lakes - Central Division Other information Website http://www.northville.k12.mi.us Northville Public Schools is a school district headquartered in Northville, Michigan.[2] The district serves Northville, portions of Novi, and sections of Lyon Township and Salem Township. Some areas are near South Lyon.[3][4]
The district operates six elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and two special education buildings. The district serves approximately 6,110 students in its K–12 program, 250 students in its special education program, and 850 students in its pre-school/child-care programs.
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History
Around 2004, the district had a constant increase of 300 students per year.[3]
Elementary schools
- Amerman Elementary School, grades K-5, known as the Bobcats, opened 1955, houses ALPS gifted learning program.
- Moraine Elementary School, grades K-5, known as the Penguins, opened 1966.
- Silver Springs Elementary School, known as the Eagles, grades K-5.
- Thornton Creek Elementary School, grades K-5, known as the Gators, opened 1994.
- Winchester Elementary School, grades K-5, known as the Dragons, opened 1975.
- Ridgewood Elementary School, grades K-5, known as the Rockets, opened 2003.
Middle schools
- Hillside Middle School, grades 6-8, known as the Raiders, opened 1959 as Northville High School, renamed and opened in 2000 as Hillside Middle School.
- Meads Mill Middle School, grades 6-8, known as the Patriots, opened 1976.
Hillside and Meads Mill have a fierce but friendly rivalry. A football match is held between the two schools annually.
High schools
- Northville High School, grades 9-12, known as the Mustangs, opened 2000, originally in Hillside's building from 1959 until 2000.
Special Education buildings
- Cooke School, opened 2000, originally opened as Cooke Junior High School and became special education building after Hillside Middle School opened in former high school building.
- Old Village School has 4 classrooms in Hillside Middle School in addition to its own building, was Northville High School in the early 1900s and later on a elementary school.
References
- ^ a b c d http://www.northville.k12.mi.us/district/pdfs/facts-2008-2009.pdf
- ^ "banner_03.jpg." Northville Public Schools. Retrieved on April 29, 2011. "501 West Main St. Northville, Michigan 48167"
- ^ a b Woodards, Shantee. "School district pushes $109 million bond." The Detroit News. September 3, 2004. Metro 3D. Retrieved on April 29, 2011. "Northville Schools are seeing an additional 300 students a year as more homes are built in the area. The district encompasses all or parts of Northville and Novi, along with Northville Township, Salem Township and the city of South Lyon."
- ^ "District Map." Northville Public Schools. Retrieved on April 29, 2011.
External links
Categories:- School districts in Michigan
- Education in Oakland County, Michigan
- Education in Washtenaw County, Michigan
- Education in Wayne County, Michigan
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