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{{short description|School district in Michigan, US}}
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'''Huron Valley Schools''' is a school district located in [[Oakland County, Michigan]] which serves the communities of [[Commerce Township, Michigan|Commerce Township]], [[Highland Township, Oakland County, Michigan|Highland Township]], [[Milford, Michigan|Milford]], and [[White Lake, Michigan|White Lake]].
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[[Image:Huron Valley Schools Administration Building Highland Michigan.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Huron Valley Schools Administration Building]]
{{Infobox school district
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| image = Huron Valley Schools Administration Building Highland Michigan.jpg
| caption = Huron Valley Schools Administration Building
| address = 2390 South Milford Road
| city = Highland
| state = Michigan
| zipcode = 48357
| country = [[United States]]
| type = Public
| us_nces_district_id = {{NCES District ID|2618990 |district_name=Huron Valley Schools |access_date=2022-03-05}}
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| students = 8,235 (2020–2021)<ref name="nces_dist" />
| teachers = 470.45 {{FTE}}<ref name="nces_dist" />
| staff = 594.09 {{FTE}}<ref name="nces_dist" />
| ratio = 17.5:1<ref name="nces_dist" />
| website = {{URL2|https://www.hvs.org}}
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'''Huron Valley Schools''' is a [[public school district]] in [[Metro Detroit]] in the U.S. state of [[Michigan]], serving [[Highland Township, Oakland County, Michigan|Highland Township]], [[Milford, Michigan|Milford]], and most of [[Commerce Township, Michigan|Commerce Township]], [[Milford Township, Michigan|Milford Township]], and [[White Lake Township, Michigan|White Lake Township]].{{efn|The district's geographic area also includes a small portion of [[Brighton Township, Michigan|Brighton Township]] which is completely occupied by the [[Milford Proving Grounds|General Motors Milford Proving Grounds]] and has no residential homes.|name=fn1|group=lower-alpha}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maps: School Districts: Huron Valley Schools |url=https://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mgdl/pdfmaps/Schools/SD_esize_Huron%20Valley%20Schools.pdf |access-date=2024-07-15 |website= |publisher=[[Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget|Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget]] |language= |via=}}</ref>

== Overview ==
The district is made up of fifteen schools, including three high schools, three middle schools, and nine elementary schools.
The district is made up of fifteen schools, including three high schools, three middle schools, and nine elementary schools.


The Huron Valley School District is known throughout Michigan for several things. It has a track and field team that has been the best in the state two years in a row. The district also has been ranked highly in the state for its academics. Lakeland High School has been named to Newsweek Magazine's Best High Schools in the United States in both 2009 and 2010. The district's HOT Robotics [[FIRST]] team has also been very successful in competition, as well as its high school [[ DECA (organization)|DECA]] chapters. Its [[Future Problem Solving Program]] is also very successful. In 05-06 season they won 5 out of the 10 state trophies for the divisions they competed in with one team going on to the Internationals in Colorado. The Kurtz Elementary [[Destination ImagiNation]] team has participated in the global competition in Knoxville Tennessee in 2009 and 2010. It is also known for its [[International Baccalaureate]] program through the [[International Academy West]].
The Huron Valley School District is known throughout Michigan for several things. It has a track and field team that has been the best in the state two years in a row. The district also has been ranked highly in the state for its academics. Lakeland High School has been named to Newsweek Magazine's Best High Schools in the United States in both 2009 and 2010. The district's HOT Robotics [[For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology|FIRST]] team has also been very successful in competition, as well as its high school [[DECA (organization)|DECA]] chapters. Its [[Future Problem Solving Program]] is also very successful. In 05–06 season they won 5 out of the 10 state trophies for the divisions they competed in with one team going on to the Internationals in Colorado. The Kurtz Elementary Destination ImagiNation team has participated in the global competition in Knoxville Tennessee in 2009 and 2010. It is also known for its [[International Baccalaureate]] program through the [[International Academy West]].


==Schools==
==Schools==

===High schools===
===High schools===
*[[Milford High School (Michigan)|Milford High School]] located in Highland Township
*[[Milford High School (Michigan)|Milford High School]] located in Highland Township
*[[Lakeland High School (White Lake Township, Michigan)|Lakeland High School]] located in White Lake
*[[Lakeland High School (White Lake Township, Michigan)|Lakeland High School]] located in White Lake
*[[Harbor High School (Michigan)|Harbor High School]] in Highland; [[alternative high school]]
*Harbor High School in Highland; [[alternative high school]]


===Middle schools===
===Middle schools===
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===Elementary schools===
===Elementary schools===
*Brooks Elementary, in White Lake
*Baker elementary, in Milford (closed)
*Brooks Elementary, in White Lake (Closed)
*Country Oaks Elementary, in Commerce Township
*Country Oaks Elementary, in Commerce Township
*Heritage Elementary, in Highland
*Heritage Elementary, in Highland
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*Kurtz Elementary, in Milford
*Kurtz Elementary, in Milford
*Lakewood Elementary, in White Lake
*Lakewood Elementary, in White Lake
*Oxbow Community School, in White Lake
*Oxbow Community School, in White Lake Township
*Spring Mills Elementary, in Highland
*Spring Mills Elementary, in Highland


===Other facilities===
===Other facilities===
*Apollo Elementary - re-purposed
*Apollo Elementary - re-purposed
*Baker Elementary - re-purposed
*Baker Elementary - demolished in 2013
*Highland Middle School - demolished in 2013<ref>"[http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20130425/declining-enrollment-leads-to-razing-of-2-huron-valley-schools Declining enrollment leads to razing of 2 Huron Valley schools]" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20150620010409/http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20130425/declining-enrollment-leads-to-razing-of-2-huron-valley-schools Archive]). ''[[The Oakland Press]]''. April 25, 2013. Retrieved on June 20, 2015.</ref>
*Highland Middle School - re-purposed
*[[Duck Lake Center]], in Highland - serves [[continuing education]] as well as Harbor High School
*Duck Lake Center, in Highland - serves [[continuing education]] as well as Harbor High School

==References==
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== Notes ==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Portal|Michigan|Schools}}
* [http://www.huronvalley.k12.mi.us Huron Valley Schools Website]
* {{Official website|https://www.hvs.org}}

{{Commerce Township, Michigan}}


[[Category:School districts in Michigan]]
[[Category:School districts in Michigan]]

Latest revision as of 22:30, 15 July 2024

Huron Valley School District
Huron Valley Schools Administration Building
Address
2390 South Milford Road
Highland
, Michigan, 48357
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesPreK–12[1]
NCES District ID2618990 [1]
Students and staff
Students8,235 (2020–2021)[1]
Teachers470.45 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Staff594.09 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Student–teacher ratio17.5:1[1]
Other information
Websitewww.hvs.org

Huron Valley Schools is a public school district in Metro Detroit in the U.S. state of Michigan, serving Highland Township, Milford, and most of Commerce Township, Milford Township, and White Lake Township.[a][2]

Overview

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The district is made up of fifteen schools, including three high schools, three middle schools, and nine elementary schools.

The Huron Valley School District is known throughout Michigan for several things. It has a track and field team that has been the best in the state two years in a row. The district also has been ranked highly in the state for its academics. Lakeland High School has been named to Newsweek Magazine's Best High Schools in the United States in both 2009 and 2010. The district's HOT Robotics FIRST team has also been very successful in competition, as well as its high school DECA chapters. Its Future Problem Solving Program is also very successful. In 05–06 season they won 5 out of the 10 state trophies for the divisions they competed in with one team going on to the Internationals in Colorado. The Kurtz Elementary Destination ImagiNation team has participated in the global competition in Knoxville Tennessee in 2009 and 2010. It is also known for its International Baccalaureate program through the International Academy West.

Schools

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High schools

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Middle schools

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  • Muir Middle School, in Milford
  • Oak Valley Middle School, in Commerce Township
  • White Lake Middle School, in White Lake

Elementary schools

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  • Baker elementary, in Milford (closed)
  • Brooks Elementary, in White Lake (Closed)
  • Country Oaks Elementary, in Commerce Township
  • Heritage Elementary, in Highland
  • Highland Elementary, in Highland
  • Johnson Elementary, in Milford
  • Kurtz Elementary, in Milford
  • Lakewood Elementary, in White Lake
  • Oxbow Community School, in White Lake Township
  • Spring Mills Elementary, in Highland

Other facilities

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  • Apollo Elementary - re-purposed
  • Baker Elementary - demolished in 2013
  • Highland Middle School - demolished in 2013[3]
  • Duck Lake Center, in Highland - serves continuing education as well as Harbor High School

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Huron Valley Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "Maps: School Districts: Huron Valley Schools" (PDF). Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  3. ^ "Declining enrollment leads to razing of 2 Huron Valley schools" (Archive). The Oakland Press. April 25, 2013. Retrieved on June 20, 2015.

Notes

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  1. ^ The district's geographic area also includes a small portion of Brighton Township which is completely occupied by the General Motors Milford Proving Grounds and has no residential homes.
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