🏐💙🤍 Little Knights Volleyball Camp! 💙🤍🏐
Open to Boys & Girls K–4th Grade
📅 Practices: Oct. 22, 23, & 27 (after school until 4:30)
📍 Pick-up: HS Gym – Auditorium Entrance
💲 $25 (includes camp t-shirt!)
🎉 Game Day: Oct. 28 @ 3:30 before the JV game!
✔️ Participants get free popcorn 🍿 (thanks Booster Club!)
✔️ Stay to cheer on our teams and celebrate Senior Night 🎓
👉 Forms & payment due to the Elementary Office. Be on the lookout for paper forms being sent home!
#LittleKnights #VolleyballCamp #GoKnights
Open to Boys & Girls K–4th Grade
📅 Practices: Oct. 22, 23, & 27 (after school until 4:30)
📍 Pick-up: HS Gym – Auditorium Entrance
💲 $25 (includes camp t-shirt!)
🎉 Game Day: Oct. 28 @ 3:30 before the JV game!
✔️ Participants get free popcorn 🍿 (thanks Booster Club!)
✔️ Stay to cheer on our teams and celebrate Senior Night 🎓
👉 Forms & payment due to the Elementary Office. Be on the lookout for paper forms being sent home!
#LittleKnights #VolleyballCamp #GoKnights
🌟 Student of the Week: Tessa Castelaz 🌟
Congratulations to Tessa Castelaz, daughter of Terri and David Castelaz of Vulcan!
Tessa is a Junior at Norway High School who participates in Cheerleading, Volleyball, and Softball. She is also an active member of YAC, LEO, and Key Clubs.
Tessa shines both inside and outside the classroom. Always involved and always giving her best, she shows incredible school spirit, leadership, and dedication. Her teamwork and positive attitude make her a true role model for her peers.
👏 We are proud to recognize Tessa as our Student of the Week! 👏
#StudentOfTheWeek #uknighted
Congratulations to Tessa Castelaz, daughter of Terri and David Castelaz of Vulcan!
Tessa is a Junior at Norway High School who participates in Cheerleading, Volleyball, and Softball. She is also an active member of YAC, LEO, and Key Clubs.
Tessa shines both inside and outside the classroom. Always involved and always giving her best, she shows incredible school spirit, leadership, and dedication. Her teamwork and positive attitude make her a true role model for her peers.
👏 We are proud to recognize Tessa as our Student of the Week! 👏
#StudentOfTheWeek #uknighted
🏈💙🤍 NFL Spirit Day! 💙🤍🏈
On Friday, our elementary students kicked off the NFL season in style — dressing up in their favorite team jerseys to celebrate football’s return! 🎉
From the Lions to the Packers (and plenty more teams), the hallways were filled with spirit, smiles, and a little friendly rivalry.
#NFLSunday #SchoolSpirit #GoKnights
📋 Norway School Board Agenda 📋
Check out the agenda for our upcoming School Board Meeting! Swipe through the images to see all items that will be discussed.
🗓️ Meeting Date: September 10
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Board Meeting Room
We encourage community members to stay informed and engaged. Your voice matters!
Check out the agenda for our upcoming School Board Meeting! Swipe through the images to see all items that will be discussed.
🗓️ Meeting Date: September 10
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Board Meeting Room
We encourage community members to stay informed and engaged. Your voice matters!
🏃♀️ Cross Country Highlights! 🏃♂️
Our teams had a great day at the Lake Lundgren Camp Meet!
🥇 Middle School:
Boys & Girls Teams — 1st Place!
Special congratulations to Ella Alessandroni, medalist!
🥇 High School:
Congratulations to Kaylee Baldwin, medalist!
We are so proud of all our runners for their hard work, dedication, and team spirit! 💙💛
#CrossCountry #GoKnights #UKNIGHTED
Our teams had a great day at the Lake Lundgren Camp Meet!
🥇 Middle School:
Boys & Girls Teams — 1st Place!
Special congratulations to Ella Alessandroni, medalist!
🥇 High School:
Congratulations to Kaylee Baldwin, medalist!
We are so proud of all our runners for their hard work, dedication, and team spirit! 💙💛
#CrossCountry #GoKnights #UKNIGHTED
📣 Game Day Spirit! Our cheerleaders kicked off the season at the first football game, leading the crowd and energizing the team. Their dedication, enthusiasm, and school pride make every game a memorable one! 💙 #UKNIGHTED
🌟 Kindergarten Magic in Mrs. Lasater’s Class! 🌟
Our youngest learners had a fantastic week in Mrs. Lasater’s kindergarten class! They worked hard to learn classroom and school expectations — and they’re already shining! 🌈📚
During free choice time, these bright little stars practiced so many important social skills, including:
🤝 Sharing & Taking Turns
💬 Communication & Language Development
😊 Kindness & Friendship
🧠 Self-Control & Problem Solving
🎨 Creativity & Cooperation
We’re so proud of the incredible growth we’re already seeing. Way to go, kindergarteners! 💙
Our youngest learners had a fantastic week in Mrs. Lasater’s kindergarten class! They worked hard to learn classroom and school expectations — and they’re already shining! 🌈📚
During free choice time, these bright little stars practiced so many important social skills, including:
🤝 Sharing & Taking Turns
💬 Communication & Language Development
😊 Kindness & Friendship
🧠 Self-Control & Problem Solving
🎨 Creativity & Cooperation
We’re so proud of the incredible growth we’re already seeing. Way to go, kindergarteners! 💙
🏐 Come cheer on our Knights Volleyball team this season! The girls have been working hard and are hungry for success—and your support in the stands makes all the difference. Let’s pack the gym and cheer them on! 💙 #UKNIGHTED
💙 It’s pretty special being a K–12 building! On day one, our high school athletes welcomed our elementary students outside as they entered the building—setting the tone for a year of support, pride, and school spirit. #Uknighted
✨ It’s a Great Day to be a Knight! ✨
Mrs. Conery’s kindergarteners kicked off the year by reading Our Class is a Family and making friendship bracelets to celebrate kindness, respect, and caring for one another. 💙 #KnightPride
Mrs. Conery’s kindergarteners kicked off the year by reading Our Class is a Family and making friendship bracelets to celebrate kindness, respect, and caring for one another. 💙 #KnightPride
Special Board Meeting Agenda for Sept 2.
✨ From our youngest learners in kindergarten, to our fourth graders filling the halls, and all the way to the new crew in Hallway K at the high school—our first days of school have been full of excitement and energy. 💙📚 Here’s to a great start to the year across every grade level!
An important update from our Superintendent! For our handbook please visit https://www.nvknights.org/
👋 Say hello to Maria Nocerini! She’s joining our school as our new speech therapist, and we couldn’t be more excited. Take a moment to hear from Ms. Nocerini herself!
Hello! My name is Maria Nocerini and I am beyond excited to join Norway Vulcan Area Schools as the new speech therapist! I earned my bachelor of science in communication sciences and disorders at Northern Michigan University then continued my education at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point where I obtained my master of science degree in communication sciences and disorders - speech language pathology. When I am not at the school you could most likely find me outdoors walking or playing with my 14 week old puppy, Murphy, alongside my husband, Daniel. I get joy from being around my family and friends, whether we are gathering for dinner, out ice fishing, boating, or heading to the gym to watch cousins play their sports. I look forward to the year ahead of us and to the learning and growth that will occur. I cannot wait to meet all of the smiling faces that walk through my door!
Hello! My name is Maria Nocerini and I am beyond excited to join Norway Vulcan Area Schools as the new speech therapist! I earned my bachelor of science in communication sciences and disorders at Northern Michigan University then continued my education at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point where I obtained my master of science degree in communication sciences and disorders - speech language pathology. When I am not at the school you could most likely find me outdoors walking or playing with my 14 week old puppy, Murphy, alongside my husband, Daniel. I get joy from being around my family and friends, whether we are gathering for dinner, out ice fishing, boating, or heading to the gym to watch cousins play their sports. I look forward to the year ahead of us and to the learning and growth that will occur. I cannot wait to meet all of the smiling faces that walk through my door!
👋 Another big welcome goes out to Brad Perry! We’re thrilled to have him join our school family this year. Take a look at what Mr. Perry has to share!
My name is Brad Perry, and I am excited to introduce myself as a new 6th grade teacher at Norway Elementary School. I am a proud graduate of this district and it means so much to me to now serve the students and families of the community where I grew up. Over the past 5 years, I’ve worked in education as a teacher, coach, and administrator, and I’m thrilled to step into this role in the classroom. I earned my Master’s in Elementary Education from Marian University, and I’m passionate about helping students succeed by creating a safe, supportive, and challenging environment.
My wife (also a Norway graduate) and I have been married for 12 years, and our two sons both attend Norway Elementary. As a family, we love traveling, sports, and attending live games and concerts. One of our big goals is to visit every Major League Baseball park before my youngest graduates from high school and we have currently attended 18 of the 30 MLB Ballparks. I’m truly grateful for the chance to give back to the community that gave so much to me, and I’m looking forward to a great school year with our 6th graders.
My name is Brad Perry, and I am excited to introduce myself as a new 6th grade teacher at Norway Elementary School. I am a proud graduate of this district and it means so much to me to now serve the students and families of the community where I grew up. Over the past 5 years, I’ve worked in education as a teacher, coach, and administrator, and I’m thrilled to step into this role in the classroom. I earned my Master’s in Elementary Education from Marian University, and I’m passionate about helping students succeed by creating a safe, supportive, and challenging environment.
My wife (also a Norway graduate) and I have been married for 12 years, and our two sons both attend Norway Elementary. As a family, we love traveling, sports, and attending live games and concerts. One of our big goals is to visit every Major League Baseball park before my youngest graduates from high school and we have currently attended 18 of the 30 MLB Ballparks. I’m truly grateful for the chance to give back to the community that gave so much to me, and I’m looking forward to a great school year with our 6th graders.
📚 Say hello to Mr. Taylor Huotari! He’ll be teaching social studies this year, and we can’t wait for our students to learn from him. Take a moment to hear from Mr. Huotari himself!
Hey, Knights Community! I’m Taylor Huotari, and this upcoming year will be my seventh in a classroom. I’ll be teaching 7th grade, 9th grade, and 10th grade social studies classes, as well as coaching cross country. I’m a born and raised Yooper, growing up and graduating from Iron Mountain High School, and then earning my teaching degree in secondary Social Studies and English education from Northern Michigan University. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy lifting weights, running, listening and playing music, and attending concerts. I’m ecstatic to be given a chance to teach in this district and be a part of the community. Go, Knights!
Hey, Knights Community! I’m Taylor Huotari, and this upcoming year will be my seventh in a classroom. I’ll be teaching 7th grade, 9th grade, and 10th grade social studies classes, as well as coaching cross country. I’m a born and raised Yooper, growing up and graduating from Iron Mountain High School, and then earning my teaching degree in secondary Social Studies and English education from Northern Michigan University. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy lifting weights, running, listening and playing music, and attending concerts. I’m ecstatic to be given a chance to teach in this district and be a part of the community. Go, Knights!
Uknighted and Present, Together We Rise
Dear families,
We are looking forward to a great school year, with students in classes and ready to learn every day.
We have learned that students who miss even a few days of school each month are at a greater risk of academic failure and dropping out than students who attend regularly. We have set a goal that every student in our school attends regularly (has nine or fewer absences in a year).
Because attendance is so important, please send your student to school every day unless he or she has a contagious illness or is running a fever.
We have included a chart with this letter that will help you keep track of your student’s absences. If your student is at risk of missing too much school, please feel free to contact Mr. Tony Mendina (Norway-Vulcan Elementary School Principal) at 906-563-9543 or Mr. Tony Adams (Norway Jr / Sr High School Principal) at 906-563-9542 for assistance. We will also monitor each student’s attendance across the year so we can work with families when the number of absences puts a student at risk. We will be happy to work with you to help your students attend regularly and have greater opportunities for success.
Sincerely,
Mr. Bruce Tapio - NVAS Superintendent
Mr. Tony Mendina - Norway-Vulcan Elementary School Principal
Mr. Tony Adams - Norway Jr / Sr High School Principal
Dear families,
We are looking forward to a great school year, with students in classes and ready to learn every day.
We have learned that students who miss even a few days of school each month are at a greater risk of academic failure and dropping out than students who attend regularly. We have set a goal that every student in our school attends regularly (has nine or fewer absences in a year).
Because attendance is so important, please send your student to school every day unless he or she has a contagious illness or is running a fever.
We have included a chart with this letter that will help you keep track of your student’s absences. If your student is at risk of missing too much school, please feel free to contact Mr. Tony Mendina (Norway-Vulcan Elementary School Principal) at 906-563-9543 or Mr. Tony Adams (Norway Jr / Sr High School Principal) at 906-563-9542 for assistance. We will also monitor each student’s attendance across the year so we can work with families when the number of absences puts a student at risk. We will be happy to work with you to help your students attend regularly and have greater opportunities for success.
Sincerely,
Mr. Bruce Tapio - NVAS Superintendent
Mr. Tony Mendina - Norway-Vulcan Elementary School Principal
Mr. Tony Adams - Norway Jr / Sr High School Principal
👋 Say hello to another one of our newest team members—Katie Gude! We’re thrilled to have her join our team this year. Take a moment to hear what Ms. Gude has to share!
Hi, my name is Katie Gude and I am very excited to teach 3rd grade at Norway-Vulcan Area Schools this year! I graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in 2008. I received my Masters Degree in Special Education in 2023 from Emporia State University. This will be my 18th year of teaching. I previously taught in Idaho and Kansas. I am originally from Kingsford and I’m excited and grateful to be back home in the UP! In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, crocheting, and traveling. I’m looking forward to meeting my students and watching them learn and grow this school year.
👋 Say hello to one of our newest team members—Kyle McGilviray! We’re thrilled to have him join us this year. Take a moment to hear what Mr. McGilviray has to share!
Hello, I am Kyle Mcgillviray, I am extremely excited to teach Jr./Sr. high school science at Norway-Vulcan Area Schools. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in Wildlife Ecology- Resource and Management while also minoring in Biology. While new to teaching, I have spent the last decade in the natural resources field conducting real world scientific applications. My passion for science and natural resources motivates me to teach the next generation of scientists. I am native to the Upper Peninsula, and love spending much of my time in the outdoors hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking. I am looking forward to helping students explore science, invoke curiosity, and show how wonderful our natural world is! Go Knights!
Hello, I am Kyle Mcgillviray, I am extremely excited to teach Jr./Sr. high school science at Norway-Vulcan Area Schools. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in Wildlife Ecology- Resource and Management while also minoring in Biology. While new to teaching, I have spent the last decade in the natural resources field conducting real world scientific applications. My passion for science and natural resources motivates me to teach the next generation of scientists. I am native to the Upper Peninsula, and love spending much of my time in the outdoors hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking. I am looking forward to helping students explore science, invoke curiosity, and show how wonderful our natural world is! Go Knights!
An Update from our Superintendent regarding school funding.
