👋 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.
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.
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
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
