At the 2016 Community Education Conference, the radio show "El Super Barrio Latino" was awarded a Minnesota Community Education Association Project Award (MCEA). Project awards are presented to outstanding projects that have exemplified the concept of Community Education.
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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Tattered Pages Looking for Donations
Northfield Middle School's student-run bookstore, The Tattered Pages, is now accepting donations for the upcoming tenth annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza.
Northfield Public Schools Celebrates American Education Week
American Education Week presents all people with a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education.
School Board Election Results
One new board member and three incumbents were elected to the Northfield Public Schools Board of Education on November 8. Current members Ellen Iverson (incumbent Vice Chair), Rob Hardy (incumbent Treasurer) and Noel Stratmoen (incumbent Clerk) will return in 2017.
Four Northfield students named National Merit Semifinalists; Six named National Merit Commended Students
Northfield Public Schools is pleased to announce that four Northfield High School seniors have been named National Merit Semifinalists and six have been named Commended students.
School Board Elections
School Board members are elected during the November General Election on even years. Members are elected for a four-year term with either three or four members elected. All board members are elected at-large.
Fall Brochure Hits Mailboxes This Weekend
The Community Services fall brochure will arrive in mailboxes this weekend, and registration for classes opens Friday, Aug. 12. Browse new opportunities for all ages in recreation and enrichment, starting with a few highlights below.
2016 Community Youth Fairs
From sports to scouting and visual arts to dance, discover the opportunities Northfield has to offer—at the Community Youth Fairs on Wednesday, Aug. 10.
Strategic Plan Community Session
Northfield Public Schools will be developing a strategic plan over the next six weeks. The community is invited to attend a community session designed to gather input about what should be included in the strategic plan.
Office of School Board Member Filing Dates
The period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 659 will begin on August 2, 2016, and close at 5:00 PM on August 16, 2016.