Back-to-School Season is Here! Supply Lists, Webpages, and What to Expect in the Weeks Ahead

It’s almost that time again—backpacks, fresh pencils, and the excitement of a new school year! As we prepare to welcome students back on the first day of school: Tuesday, September 2, 2025, we know families are eager to get organized and stay informed. While many details are still being finalized, we’ve compiled helpful resources to help you get started.

Back-to-School Resources

Each of our schools has a dedicated Back-to-School webpage with important information, including supply lists, school contacts, and updates as they become available. Check out your school’s page below:

Amerman Elementary – Back to School Info

Moraine Elementary – Back to School Info

Ridge Wood Elementary – Back to School Info

Silver Springs Elementary – Back to School Info

Thornton Creek Elementary – Back to School Info

Winchester Elementary – Back to School Info

Hillside Middle School – Back to School Info

Meads Mill Middle School – Back to School Info

Northville High School – Back to School Info

A Note About Communication
As building leaders and administrative teams return from summer break, many plans—including open house dates and transition details—are still in the works. We appreciate your patience as final touches are made. Each school will communicate important information directly with their families as soon as it becomes available.

Annual Registration

Annual Back-to-School Registration will need to be completed for every student, K–12, and can be accessed through MiStar ParentConnection.

Deadlines:

Northville High School: Registration must be completed prior to your student’s transition day.
Hillside and Meads Mill Middle Schools: Registration must also be completed before students attend their transition day.
Elementary Schools and Cooke School: Registration must be completed by Tuesday, September 2.

Transition Days

These days are an important time for students to receive schedules, take ID photos, pick up or return books, and get ready for the year ahead.

Northville High School Transition Days:
- August 18: Seniors, 8:00–10:00 AM
- August 19: Juniors, 8:00–10:30 AM
- August 20: Sophomores, 8:00–10:30 AM
- August 21: Freshmen Orientation, 7:45 AM–12:30 PM
- August 25: Make-Up Day (All Grades), 8:00–10:00 AM
Hillside Middle School Transition Days:
- August 21: 7th and 8th Grade, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- August 22: 6th Grade, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- August 25: Make-Up Day
Meads Mill Middle School Transition Day:
- August 27:
  - 8th Grade: 8:30-10:00 AM
  - 7th Grade: 10:00-11:30 AM
  - 6th Grade: 1:00-3:00 PM
  - If you can’t attend Transition Day, there is no make-up day due to renovations — check schedules in MiStar and report to 1st-hour class on the first day. Make-up ID pictures will be September 9, 2025.

Elementary School Open Houses & Class Lists

Due to significant bond construction, Amerman Elementary will not host an Open House prior to the first day of school. The remaining five elementary schools—Moraine, Ridge Wood, Silver Springs, Thornton Creek, and Winchester—will host their Open Houses in the evening on Wednesday, August 27. Your school will send out Open House details within the next week or so.

*Elementary class lists will be available in MiStar Q ParentConnection on Friday, August 22 at 4:00 PM.

Breakfast and Lunch 2025-26

The State of Michigan has not yet passed the 2025–26 K-12 budget bill, which includes funding for the Michigan School Meals program. Northville Public Schools will continue offering free meals for all students through September under the current budget and will share updates as soon as more information becomes available.

Staying Connected: Tools for Parents

The district and schools use ParentSquare as our primary communication platform. This is where you’ll receive district and building-level posts and newsletters, along with urgent alerts when needed. Please ensure your contact information is up to date in MiStar ParentConnection so you don’t miss any important updates. We use a few different tools to help you stay in the loop:

ParentSquare: Our main communication platform for district updates, school newsletters, and urgent alerts.
MiStar ParentConnection: Where you can update your contact info, see grades, check bus routes, and more.
Schoology: For monitoring your student’s assignments and classroom learning.

Want to know how these work together—or how to log in?
View our Parent Applications Quick Reference for everything in one place.

Helpful Resources:

Looking for quick links to commonly used tools? Explore:

We encourage you to explore your child’s school website to get familiar with where to find helpful resources. We can’t wait to kick off the 2025-26 school year with you!