Alert :
Northfield Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, April 2. The National Weather Service continues to predict freezing rain through the morning hours. Out of an abundance of caution for student, staff and family safety, today will be the second E-Learning Day. All classes and activities are canceled for the day. This is our second e-Learning Day. Elementary students should use E-Learning matrix number 2. You can read the full e-Learning plan here. You can find out more about full day school cancellations here.
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2021 Summer Update No. 5 | August 16, 2021
This update message was sent to families on Aug. 16, 2021. It includes reminders about family conferences, 2021-22 beginning of the school year COVID-19 safety measures, and the Portage online option available to families.
Summer 2021 Summer Update No. 4
This update message was shared with families on August 6, 2021. It includes the COVID-19 safety measures the district will use to begin the 2021-22 school year.
2021 Summer Update No. 3
This update was sent to families on July 30. It includes information about the decision-making timeline for 2021-22 COVID-19 safety protocols, a reminder about vaccination opportunities, a reminder about the family conferences scheduled for Sept. 7 and 8, and information about the transition of leadership in our Buildings and Grounds department.
2021 Summer Update No. 2 | July 16, 2021
This update includes information about vaccination opportunities, community education classes, job openings within the district and its partners, a reminder about a modest 2021-22 calendar change to facilitate family conferences, a reminder about our all-the-time-online Portage program enrollment, and information about the interview segments that Dr. Hillmann records with KYMN radio.
American Rescue Plan (ESSER III) Required Reporting
Requirements of the American Rescue Plan funding (commonly referred to as ESSER III) include posting of a return-to-learning plan on the district's website and a summary of public comment. This post fulfills that requirement.
Portage enrollment open
Northfield Public Schools has earned accreditation as a state-approved online learning provider. The Portage program is now accepting enrollments for the 2021-22 school year. Portage is a free, K-12 program open to all Minnesota students.
2020-21 Update No. 37 | Vaccination Options | 04.27.2021
This message includes information about local COVID-19 vaccination options, including those for 16- and -17-year olds.
2020-21 Update No. 35 | April 14, 2021
Superintendent Hillmann sent this message to families on April 14, 2021. It includes information about the death of Daunte Wright, vaccination information, and a reminder about using the Minnesota Department of Health Decision Tree.
2020-21 Update No. 34 | April 9, 2021
Superintendent Hillmann sent this message to families on Friday, April 9, 2021.