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Archive: For Community Members
Superintendent Richardson Retiring June 30
The Northfield Board of Education accepted Superintendent Chris Richardson’s retirement letter at its meeting on February 22. Click here to read Richardson’s letter.
NHS Teacher Nominated for Teacher of the Year
Jennifer Lompart, Northfield High School English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, has been nominated for the 2016 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award.
Preschool Open House & Fall Registration
Hand in Hand Preschool will hold an open house & fall registration night for the 2016-17 year on March 3 at Longfellow School.
Fritz Bogott appointed to Board
The Northfield School District Board of Education voted on February 8th to appoint Fritz Bogott to the seat made vacant by Anne Maple's resignation in January 2016. Mr. Bogott's will serve a term through the end of 2016.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Learn first aid to help a young person experiencing a mental health challenge or mental disorder. Members of the public can register for one of two free classes in February on how to help youth in a mental health crisis.
School Board Member Resigns
At the January 11 School Board meeting the Board regretfully accepted the resignation of Board Member Anne Maple effective January 12, 2016. Ms. Maple was first elected to the School Board in November 2008 and again in November 2012.
Reading Oasis Welcomes Visitors
Last week Community Services opened the new Reading Oasis in the atrium of the Northfield Community Resource Center, an updated reading space for families and children that includes more than 1,000 books, audio books and other literacy activities.
Teachers honored by TIES for exceptional use of technology in the classroom
Two teachers from Northfield Public Schools have been honored as TIES Exceptional Teachers at the TIES annual Educational Technology Conference on December 15. Tammy McDonough and Amanda Heinritz were recognized for not only using technology to support learning for their students, but also encouraging colleagues to do the same.
‘Sports Special Sale’ Among Minnesota Programs Highlighted
At Monday's meeting of the Northfield Board of Education, the Minnesota Community Education Association presented Community Services with a 2015 MCEA Project Award for the annual Sports Special Sale, a scholarship fundraiser that helps kids participate in local programs.