Ben Mainka

Superintendent of Novi Community School District. Believer, Husband, Father, Learner, Transformational Leader, Child Advocate, Teacher Supporter.

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It was a cool moment today seeing some of our Class of 2026 go back through their elementary schools one last time. What a great group of young people! #NoviPride

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Today, our amazing Food Service Team and Chartwells hosted our 2nd Novi Chopped Cooking Competition! I loved seeing the students passion, teamwork, and creativity really shine through!! #NoviPride

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I really enjoyed having the opportunity to read this month a number of different classrooms! #NoviPride

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Well, looks like it will be pretty hard for the salt to impact the roads with this cold…. NCSD will be closed tomorrow, on Monday 1/26. Stay safe Novi!

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So grateful for RosaLeigh Johnson and the Novi Mental Health Alliance for bringing the 4th Annual Parent Camp to NCSD this morning! Excited to learn from Kerry from Reset Brain and Body on Parenting in the Age of Overstimulation: Finding Calm in the Chaos. #NoviPride

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Tomorrow it will be very cold. NCSD will be cancelled tomorrow (1/23) and our students wanted to bring you some added joy with this “extraordinary” song! #NoviPride

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What an awesome night tonight for our NCSD Unified Basketball students! Close game with Northville Unified #NoviPride

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Happy MLK Day! Decades later we continue to honor his impact.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

- MLK Jr.

Thank you for your courage and leadership!

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It is happening tomorrow…

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After a full day of delivering holiday cheer (and candy), I am excited to have accomplished visiting every classroom to see the students! 22,342 steps and a lot of smiles, but I am tired. I hope everyone at NCSD enjoys a well-deserved break! #NoviPride

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Just got done checking roads, and the temps are manageable, lots of salt has been applied, NCSD is good to go for school today and will be in session. Let’s have a great last day before break! #NoviPride

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Excited to share and hear ideas today at the Michigan Literacy Summit about how to give Michigan children the best possible future ensuring #EveryChildReads I am grateful for my friend, Michigan State Superintendent, Dr. Glenn Maleyko, for kicking off the conversation today!

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Well, my buddy Luke from Orchard Hills helped me make up my mind. NCSD will be closed tomorrow, 12/10, due to incoming dangerous road conditions. Thanks Luke!

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I am just thinking a lot and pondering our options right now…

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I was walking by our IT department office and saw the most fitting wreath that they used to decorate this year! #NoviPride

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It is always one of my favorite opportunities to hear the Novi Singers at the Novi Chamber Holiday Luncheon! These young people are incredible! #NoviPride

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So grateful to our community for supporting our continued improvement in our leaning spaces! Thank you Novi! #NoviPride

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Today, I had the chance to surprise the NHS Marching Band with Wildcat Willy, giving them some love before they head to Ford Field for the State Championships today! They are such an incredible group of musicians- we are so proud of them! #NoviPride

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Halloween in NCSD is absolutely wild! So many kids (and adults) showing their spirit today! #NoviPride

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Such a great morning teaching healthy life choices to Meadows Students and showcasing their own voice during Red Ribbon Week! #NoviPride