Plainfield Township

Welcome to Northview / Plainfield Township

Plainfield Charter Township is a full-service community providing public safety, water and sewer services as well as numerous parks for our residents and visitors to enjoy.  Located just north of Grand Rapids in Kent County, MI. Plainfield is home to more than 33,000 residents who are drawn to our great schools, inviting parks and trails, plentiful restaurants, and recreation on the Grand and Rogue Rivers. Governed by a Board of seven elected officials who are supported by a professional staff, Plainfield is proud to be the home of Fifth Third Ballpark and the West Michigan Whitecaps.

Northview Public Schools is an award-winning district in Grand Rapids, MI, acknowledged for the high caliber of its graduates, the high quality of its staff, and the excellence of its academic and co-curricular programs.

We are proud of our tradition of dedicated service to students and outstanding parent and community involvement in our programs.  Our excellent reputation for high expectations and a responsible and well-disciplined student body makes Northview a truly effective and sought after school district.