👋 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.
Important dates for the school year! Keep these in mind when planning appointments and family activities! Maintaining a consistent routine is great for our students!
An update from the Superintendent.
Swing in the Jr/Senior High school office to get your athletic passes for the season! GO KNIGHTS!
Our First Day of School is right around the corner! We are excited for the new school year! See you on the 27th!
🎨✨ More transformations happening in our art rooms! ✨🎨
Check out this before & after of the high school art room — one of the test spaces for new flooring, with more classrooms on the docket in the future. 🏫
This room also got a refresh with painted cabinets and countertops, thanks to Mrs. Dahlman’s hard work back in 2020. 👩🎨💙
And don’t miss a peek at our elementary art room too — great things are happening all across our school!
#ArtRoomGlowUp #BackToSchool #GreatThingsHappening
Check out this before & after of the high school art room — one of the test spaces for new flooring, with more classrooms on the docket in the future. 🏫
This room also got a refresh with painted cabinets and countertops, thanks to Mrs. Dahlman’s hard work back in 2020. 👩🎨💙
And don’t miss a peek at our elementary art room too — great things are happening all across our school!
#ArtRoomGlowUp #BackToSchool #GreatThingsHappening
📣✨ It’s the final countdown! ✨📣
The first day of school is almost here! 🎉
Here are a couple of reminders:
📌 EK–12th Grade — First Day of School + Open House reminder (see image 1)
📌 EK–6th Grade — Open House details just for you (see image 2)
We can’t wait to see our students and families back in the building soon! 💙✏️📚
#BackToSchool #FinalCountdown #Uknighted
Reminder about our Freshmen orientation coming up on August 18th! Join us afterward for Meet the Knights!
🚧 Summer Progress Update at Norway-Vulcan Area Schools! 🚧
Even though the hallways are quiet, the work hasn’t stopped! Here’s what’s been happening:
✨ Parking Lot Improvements – Prep work is underway for brand-new pavement.
✨ New Classroom Furniture – Deliveries are rolling in, and spaces are taking shape for an exciting year ahead!
✨ Fresh Setups – A sneak peek inside a few classrooms already looking ready for students.
We can’t wait for everyone to see the finished results when school starts back up. Big thanks to our maintenance and facilities teams for all their hard work this summer!
Thanks to you, our COMMUNITY, for making this all possible! 💙🤍
#BuildingOurFuture #SchoolImprovements #uknighted
Even though the hallways are quiet, the work hasn’t stopped! Here’s what’s been happening:
✨ Parking Lot Improvements – Prep work is underway for brand-new pavement.
✨ New Classroom Furniture – Deliveries are rolling in, and spaces are taking shape for an exciting year ahead!
✨ Fresh Setups – A sneak peek inside a few classrooms already looking ready for students.
We can’t wait for everyone to see the finished results when school starts back up. Big thanks to our maintenance and facilities teams for all their hard work this summer!
Thanks to you, our COMMUNITY, for making this all possible! 💙🤍
#BuildingOurFuture #SchoolImprovements #uknighted
A welcome message from our new High School Principal and Athletic Director!
We are looking for another great person to add to our Elementary team!
Reminder about our 7th and 8th grade open house! Hope to see you there!
Segment I Driver's Ed course is being offered beginning on Thursday, August 14th. Parents should be receiving an email about it. If parents didn't get an email, please contact Kristi Cazzola in the Superintendent's Office. 906-563-9552 xt. 1
Fall sports are just around the corner! Check out some of the fall offerings with the start dates and times! Go KNIGHTS!
Check out our School Supply lists as you get ready for the new school year!
