A group of 16 seventh graders, four parents and two teachers volunteered on a recent Saturday to remove Buckthorn from Sibley Elementary School's nature area, one of two service projects the science teachers used this year to help bring curriculum to life.
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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Find Your Spark With SummerVentures
Youth entering grades one through seven next fall can explore new interests, learn new skills and develop new friendships over the summer in a safe and nurturing environment, at SummerVentures.
Musicians Wanted for Summer Performances
The Northfield Community Band is looking for high school and adult instrumentalists for their 2013 summer series.
Garage Sale to Benefit Youngest Students
Community Services Early Childhood Programs is holding a fundraising garage sale on May 17 and 18, in conjunction with the 5th Bridge city-wide rummage sale (Goods for Good.)
Calendar Concepts Straw Poll
At the April 30 community calendar meeting, participants identified the benefits and concerns of seven calendar concepts.
See Elvis on Mother’s Day
Treat your mom to a concert by Elvis impersonator, Tony Redmond, at 2 p.m. this Sunday at the Faribault American Legion.
Message From Superintendent Richardson About School Closures
The following message was sent to families today via Skylert regarding this year's school closures:
Middle School Evening Rescheduled
The Northfield Middle School will be hosting an evening full of books, music and Cinco de Mayo fun, starting at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 6.
Final Calendar Conversation Event to be Held on April 30
The Northfield Board of Education and district administration would like to invite parents, students and community members to participate in the final meeting of the district’s Calendar Conversation project, from 7 to 9 p.m. on April 30 in the high school upper cafeteria.
Kindergarten Round-Up Rescheduled
The Kindergarten Round-up event that was cancelled because of winter weather has been rescheduled and will be held on April 30 at each of the elementary schools for incoming kindergarten students and parents.