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Congratulations to Novi High senior Lana Frankling, who was awarded the Paul R. LePlae Orchard Hills PTO Alumni Scholarship at the Novi High Local Scholarship Breakfast. Over $52,500 in scholarship money was awarded at the event. 

Supt. Ben Mainka was a super scooper for two Orchard Hills classrooms on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The Novi Educational Foundation offered an ice cream party as an auction package at Go For The Green in March. The auction package was donated by Guernsey Farms Dairy and the Board of Education. 

"I had an awesome time scooping ice cream at Orchard Hills this afternoon for Ms. Deinek and Ms. Cornellier's classes!" said Superintendent Ben Mainka. "What a fun afternoon surprise."

Hospitality House and Novi Community School District are working in collaboration to bring the weekend food program to students and families in need of this resource. 

The purpose of this program is to provide food support for your school-age child during the weekend when school breakfast and lunch are not available.

We are currently seeking the names of students who would like to participate in the weekend food program for the remainder of this school year.

If your child participates in this program, they will receive a discreet bag with food to take home each Friday, tentatively beginning mid-March. The bag will contain enough food for six meals and snacks for the weekend. This program is at NO COST to you or your child.

• Families must be eligible for the free/reduced lunch program.
• All food included will be nut free but may be manufactured in a facility that processes nuts.
• The food distribution day may change due to holidays or the school schedule.
• The bags will be packed by volunteers of Hospitality House.
• If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your child’s school or Hospitality House at 248-960-9975.

If you would like to sign your child up for this program, please complete the Weekend Food Program Form. 

Only children that currently attend NCSD may be included in the program. 

Examples of what may be in the bag:

• Mac N Cheese
• Cereal
• Oatmeal Packs
• Juice
• Raisins
• Spaghetti Noodles and Sauce
• Potato Flakes
• Rice
• Soup
• Bread
• Granola Bars
• Crackers
• Bagels
• Applesauce

Thank you to Hospitality House for their offer of support for our NCSD families!

Enrollment for Kindergarten Programs began February 3, 2025.

The Novi Community School District held a Kindergarten Programs Information Night on March 10, 2025.

The enrollment deadline to guarantee placement at your home school is May 1, 2025. 

The Kindergarten Orientation Date for Orchard Hills is May 19, 2025. 

The SALT Shakers (Student Action Leadership Team) have been SHAKING it up and leading at Orchard Hills! This winter they were inspired to take action after learning about the devastating wildfires that swept through California earlier this year. Wanting to make a meaningful impact, they voted to support the American Red Cross and its relief efforts. These experiences empower our students to see that their impact extends far beyond our school walls—a powerful lesson in leadership, compassion, and growth!

To rally the school community, the SALT Shakers organized a creative fundraiser called the "Snowball Battle." Students had the chance to "throw" snowballs (paper balls) at different classrooms by purchasing them at 3 for $1. At the end of February, the grade-level classes with the fewest snowballs posted outside their door were crowned the winner and received an ice cream party! 

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Orchard Hills families and the teamwork of Orchard Hills students, the fundraiser brought in $600 for wildfire relief! First grade SALT Shaker Jacob B. said, "It made me feel good to help people in need. $600 is more than I thought we would raise!"

We are so proud of our OH Wildcats for showing such kindness and commitment to helping others.