An orientation day for all elementary students in the district has been planned for Wednesday, Aug. 31, for the 2016-17 school year.
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.
Archive: For New Families
Master Facilities Planning ThoughtExchange Results Released
Northfield Public Schools would like to thank our community for taking part in an online learning process about facilities and infrastructure. We’ve reviewed your thoughts and priorities and now want to share the results with you.
Superintendent’s Blog
The #nfldlead blog is intended to provide a tool for the Superintendent to share information about the District with students, staff, and the community about Northfield Public Schools.
Fall Sport Meeting & Registration
Get ready for Northfield High School fall athletic practices on Monday, Aug. 15, by making sure to register online and submit a printed copy of the participating student's sports physical form.
Summer Music in 2016
The Northfield Community Band will kick off its free concert series at 7 p.m. on June 9 at Bridge Square. Bring a blanket or chairs at 7 p.m. every following Thursday in June, and enjoy music and the river view from the downtown park.
Heart Specialists to Speak at Free Event
Two cardiovascular consultants from the Minneapolis Heart Institute will discuss heart health topics at a free presentation on Tuesday, May 17, at the Northfield High School auditorium.
Summer Brochure Out This Weekend
The Community Services summer brochure will arrive in mailboxes this weekend, and registration for summer classes opens Friday, April 15.
NHS Jennifer Lompart Teacher of the Year Finalist
Eleven teachers from across the state have been named finalists in the 2016 Minnesota Teacher of the Year program.
Donations Needed for ‘The Tattered Pages’
The student-operated Northfield Middle School bookstore, The Tattered Pages, is looking for donations of books and gifts for its seventh annual Mother’s Day Sale, May 3 − 6. If donors cannot bring their books or gift items to the Middle School Media Center, they may call 507.663.0677 to arrange for pick up.
Dr. Matthew Hillmann to become the next Superintendent of Northfield Public Schools
Northfield Public Schools Board of Education has announced that they will enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Matthew Hillmann to be the next Superintendent of Northfield Public Schools effective July 1, 2016. He is replacing outgoing superintendent Dr. Chris Richardson, who is retiring after 12 years with the District.