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.
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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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.
2020-21 Update No. 33 | March 30, 2021
This message provides information about the return to full-time, five days per week, in-person learning for middle, high school, and Area Learning Center students. It also includes information about COVID-19 testing for all students and vaccination for students 16 and older.
2020-21 Update No. 32 | March 26, 2021
This update includes information about COVID-19 testing (especially for those who traveled during spring break), vaccination for students 16-years-of-age and older, a reminder about returning middle school, high school, and Area Learning Center students to school, and about our third parent/caregiver “pulse” survey.