This message was sent to NMS families and a copy was sent to district families on Apr. 1, 2022.
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: 2022
2021-22 District Family Update No. 24 | March 31, 2022
This message includes information about the parent/caregiver satisfaction survey, "Grow Your Own" grant, the budget prioritization process, a school board meeting update, and community partnerships.
Annual Parent/Caregiver Survey (2021-22 District Update No. 23 | March 17, 2022)
Take the annual parent/caregiver survey! The district uses the results for improvement, celebrating success, and strategically identifying actions that can address areas where there are the most significant opportunities for growth.
2021-22 District Family Update No. 22 | March 2, 2022
This message includes information about changes to COVID-19 safety protocols at the Northfield Community Education Center (NCEC), options for COVID-19 testing after spring break, and an update about our budget prioritization process.
2021-22 District Family Update No. 21 | Feb. 28, 2022
This message includes an update about the removal of face mask requirements on school buses.
2021-22 District Family Update No. 20 | Feb. 21, 2022
This message includes a reminder about the COVID-19 protocol changes that went into effect on Feb. 21, sharing an update to the 2022-23 school calendar, an update on the district’s upcoming budget prioritization process, resources for Black History Month and I Love To Read Month, and bright spots with several teams advancing to their respective state tournaments.
2021-22 District Family Update No. 19 | Feb. 15, 2022
On Monday, the Board of Education unanimously approved significant changes in our COVID-19 safety protocols that will become effective on Feb. 21, 2022. This post contains information about those changes.
District Family Update No. 18 | Feb. 11, 2022
This message includes a description of significant upcoming changes to the district's COVID-19 safety protocols.
2021-22 District Family Update No. 17 | Feb. 8, 2022
This message includes information about the district's upcoming budget planning process. It includes information about how to indicate an interest in serving on one of the district's budget teams.
2021-22 District Family Update No. 16 | Feb. 4, 2022
This message includes updates about COVID-19, the school district’s budget, and a change in the fine structures at Northfield Public Library.