Superintendent Hillmann sent this update message to families on October 16, 2020. The message includes a reminder about a 30-day parent survey and vital information about the Rice County COVID-19 infection rate per 10,000 residents. PLEASE follow safety protocols: wear a mask in public, wash hands frequently, maintain social distancing, and stay home when not feeling well.
Attention :
The Northfield Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2026, due to conditions related to the current blizzard. All classes and activities are canceled for the day. This is our first e-Learning Day. You can read the full e-Learning plan here. You can find out more about full day school cancellations at: h
Northfield Public Schools will make a decision about the District Band Concert scheduled for the evening of March 16 by noon on Monday. The plan for the concert will be emailed to families.
The Northfield High School Pre-Bid Walkthrough will be held as scheduled on March 16 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Recent COVID-19 Updates
2020-2021 Update No. 3 | October 7, 2020
Superintendent Hillmann sent this message to families on October 7, 2020. It encourages vigilance against the novel coronavirus, gives information about how we notify families and staff about laboratory-positive COVID-19 test results, provides a heads up about an upcoming “pulse” survey for you to share your thoughts about the school year so far, an update about the start of football and volleyball seasons, and a reminder about a policy consideration.
2020-2021 Update No. 2 | September 28, 2020
Superintendent Hillmann sent this message to families on September 28th. It contains information about virus prevention, the progress of the roundabout construction at Jefferson Parkway and Highway 246, fall sports updates, and an update about School Board policy.
2020-2021 Update No. 1 | September 10, 2020
Superintendent Hillmann sent this message to families on September 10, 2020. It contains important information about COVID-19, free meals, roundabout construction, and other topics.
Summer Update 2020 No. 11 | September 1, 2020
Superintendent Hillmann sent this message to families on September 1, 2020.
Summer Update No. 10 | August 28, 2020
Superintendent Hillmann sent this message to families on Friday, August 28, 2020. It contains several critical updates.
KYMN | School Opening | 08.18.2020
This morning Dr. Hillmann describes how Northfield Public Schools will open for the 2020-2021 school year.
Portage Webinar Slides and Registration
Superintendent of Schools Matt Hillmann and Director of Instructional Services Hope Langston are hosting a series of webinars about the District's online-only option for the 2020-2021 school year called "Portage."
Learning Model Announcement (Summer Update 2020 No. 9 | August 17, 2020)
Superintendent Hillmann sent this message to families on August 17, 2020. It includes information about the learning models to be used for starting the 2020-2021 school year.
Summer 2020 Update No. 8 | August 12, 2020
Superintendent Matt Hillmann sent this message to families on August 12th. It includes reminders about important upcoming dates and preparing for the 2020-2021 school year.