This winter, our school community took part in another online conversation to learn about what we’re doing well and where we can improve in Northfield Public Schools. This post directs you to the results website.
Attention :
Priority based budget reductions: The district shared the priority based budget reduction information with families on March 5. You can read the original message and view the priority budget reduction recommendations (updated April 2) here.
The district has also published an FAQ. This document will be updated as needed.
A community meeting for public input on the recommended reductions will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 6-8:30 pm, in the Northfield Middle School auditorium. Please note the date change; this meeting was initially scheduled for March 11.
Archive: 2018
Northfield Area Learning Center Received a 2018 Minnesota Promising Practice Award
Northfield Area Learning Center was one of six schools and four community programs honored by Synergy & Leadership Exchange for excellence in character and ethical leadership development.
Community Band 2018
The Northfield Community Band will kick off its free concert series at 7 p.m. on June 7 in Bridge Square. Bring a blanket or chairs at 7 p.m. every Thursday in June to enjoy music and the river view from the downtown park.
“Mayor for a Day” Essay Contest Winners
Mayor for a Day Essay Contest, a first time award, was presented to three Northfield Public School Students. Congratulations to Madyson Sevcik, a fifth grader at Bridgewater, Lola McCarty, a fifth grader at Sibley, and Ben Flory, a fourth grader at Sibley. They received their awards at the Annual State of the City Address given by Mayor Pownell on Monday, March 19.
Enjoy the Talent & Cuisine at Cinco de Mayo
Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy authentic Mexican food and entertainment at the Northfield Middle School's 8th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration, from 5–9 p.m. on Friday, May 4, at the middle school.
2018 – 2019 Calendar Change
Please look at the updated version of the 2018 -2019 school calendar on the website.
Student Makeup Day: June 8, 2018
The District will extend the student calendar by one day to June 8, 2018.
Thoughtexchange Share Step Open
This District's annual community engagement process using Thoughtexchange is now open. The "Share" step will be available from February 22, 2018, through March 2, 2018.
Celebrating our humble heroes
Help celebrate Minnesota's second annual School Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Feb. 28, and let your bus driver know how much you appreciate their dedication to safety.
Resources for talking with children about violence
Superintendent Hillmann has written a blog post about the mass shooting that took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on February 14, 2018. The post includes links to resources for talking about violence with children.