Northfield author Mary Bleckwehl will read her new book, “Henry! You’re Late AGAIN!,” in each Hand in Hand preschool class on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. This event will kick off a 30 day reading challenge, encouraging parents to read to their child every day for a month.
Attention :
Priority based budget reductions: The district shared the priority based budget reduction information with families on March 5. You can read the message and view the priority budget reduction recommendations 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.
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2010 Minnesota Student Survey Results
The 2010 Minnesota Student Survey results were recently released. The survey focuses on behaviors that affect the health and well-being of young people.
Kids Voting Poster Contest Winners
Two Northfield Public Schools students were recognized as second place winners in the state-wide Kids Voting Poster Contest on Jan. 10.
2011-2012 Budget Development
At the Jan. 10 school board meeting, Superintendent Chris Richardson reviewed the current state financial situation and its impact on the district's general fund budget issues.
Greenvale Park Community Garden 2011
Students Receive National Merit Scholar Recognition
More than 65 family members, teachers and administrators gathered at the Northfield High School on Dec. 13 to honor 13 high school seniors who have received semifinalist or "commended student" recognitions for their academic performance.
TIES 2010 Exceptional Teachers
Congratulations to Greg Sumner and Mark Thornton on their selection as 2010 TIES Exceptional Teachers. Sumner and Thornton received their awards at the TIES Conference on Dec. 7 in Minneapolis.
Election Results
The following people were elected to the Northfield School Board on Nov. 2.
New Director of Business Services Joins District
Stephanie Shawback, of Lakeville, has joined the Northfield Public Schools as the new Director of Business Services effective November 1.
Board Decides Not to Pursue Agreement with the Northfield Area YMCA
In a vote of 5 to 2, the school board defeated a resolution to “proceed into negotiation with the Northfield YMCA regarding the construction of a building that through a joint use agreement would be built and operated by the Northfield YMCA."