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Scott Schuitema

Dean of Students, Orchard Hills Elementary School

Scott was a classroom teacher for 13 years. He taught fourth grade the past two years at Orchard Hills and also served as the 4th Grade Content Area Leader. Outside of school, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, and getting out on the golf course when he can.

"Orchard Hills is a special place, and I’m so grateful for the amazing staff, students, and families," Scott said. "I’m excited to continue supporting our school community in this new role."

Congratulations to fourth grader Colin Mutch, who was honored with an Above & Beyond Award by SEPAC, the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee.

The Above & Beyond Award recognizes students and staff for their outstanding efforts, positive attitude and for the impact they make on our students with disabilities. 

Colin was one of two students to earn the awards. 

SEPAC had over 100 nominations for students and staff to be recognized.

The Novi Rotary is proud to once again provide lunches for children in the Novi community who face challenges accessing consistent meals during the summer months.

Formerly known as Feed the Need, the program has been renamed Novi Rotary Cares, reflecting a continued commitment to supporting families and nurturing the community.

Novi Rotary Cares will provide bagged lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. four days a week (Monday-Thursday) at Village Oaks Elementary, starting June 9, 2025. The program runs through August 7, 2025 and is free to students in need up to the age of 17. For more information, email novirotarycares@gmail.com. Bagged lunches will also be at satellite locations – Highland Hills Estates, Novi Meadows Homes, Old Dutch Farms, Oakland Glens, and Pavilion Court Apartments.

As summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to make sure your child’s Novi library card is active and ready to use! If your child doesn’t yet have a Novi library card, stop by the Novi Public Library and sign up - it’s quick, free and opens the door to a world of books, digital resources and so much more!

Having an up-to-date library card also ensures your child can fully participate in the Summer Reading Program, which runs through August 9. This program encourages students to keep reading all summer long with special events and great prizes. Summer reading is not only fun but also helps students stay academically engaged while school is out. Visit novilibrary.org/summerreading for more information and sign up for the Library’s Summer Reading Program!

Student Device Collection

Student Device Collection Schedule:

1st Grade:

• Return district-provided iPads to collection bins located in classrooms during the last week of school (June 2-6, 2025).

Other Departing Students:

• Please return your device to your building’s main office.

Student Device Distribution

New Students or Current Students Requesting a Device:

• If your child(ren) is new to NCSD, or if a current student(s) wishes to receive a district-provided device and does not currently have one, please indicate this during enrollment registration in PowerSchool and see the Acceptable Use Agreement page.

  • The Technology Department will use this information to prepare your student's device.

Student Device Distribution Schedule:

• Kindergarten through 4th Grade:

  • Students will receive their requested district-provided device in their classroom during their building's open house.

    • Kindergarten and 1st grade students will receive a district-provided iPad.

    • 2nd-grade students will receive a Chromebook.

  • Students enrolled in the Wildcat Launch program will use iPads that remain in their classrooms. These students do not need to pick up a device during their open house.

• Virtual Students:

  • Students will receive their requested district-provided device at their virtual program’s open house.