Non-Residents and School of Choice
SCHOOLS OF CHOICE PROGRAM
The Schools of Choice application period for the second trimester/semester at Negaunee Public Schools is from October 22 -November 7, 2025 for Lakeview Elementary, and from January 5 - January 22, 2026 for Negaunee Middle School and Negaunee High School. New enrollment non-resident students must complete the non-resident SOC application prior to enrollment. The SOC application is available on this page, in all NPS school buildings, and at the Administrative Office at 500 W. Arch Street, Negaunee. Per section 105/105c of the State School Aid Act, any student residing in Marquette and Alger counties, as well as all contiguous counties, may apply for enrollment. Enrollment in NPS' Schools of Choice program is unlimited in all programs in grades JK-4th at Lakeview Elementary, 5th-8th at Negaunee Middle School, and in 9th-12th at Negaunee High School, including Negaunee Public Schools online courses. Non-resident student enrollment is subject to the verification of information provided on the application, and students must be enrolled by the last day of the first week of the 2nd trimester (November 14, 2025-Lakeview) or 2nd Semester (January 30, 2026-NMS and NHS).
Important information about the SOC program is listed below. To access complete information on the Schools of Choice program, please refer to NPS Board Policy 5305.
- Transportation to and from school must be provided by the parent.
- Enrollment priority shall be given to siblings and to other school age children who reside in the same household of a non-resident student already admitted under this program.
- Students suspended or expelled from his/her home district will generally not be admitted to Negaunee.
- Transfer of academic credit from another school will be evaluated and determined by Negaunee Public School administration.
- Athletic Participation Notice: Please note that according to Michigan High School Athletic Association policy, newly enrolled, non-resident students at the high school level are ineligible to participate in athletics until they are deemed eligible by the MHSAA and high school athletic director.
More information about Negaunee Public Schools is available upon request. We would be happy to provide a tour of our facilities and answer any questions you may have about becoming a non-resident student.
Non-resident students seeking to enroll at NPS outside of the open enrollment periods are subject to approval from their resident district. Other specific 105/105C regulations may apply for non-resident student enrollment. Please contact Superintendent Andy Skewis at (906) 475-4157 for more information.