Journey to India for an evening to explore the people, arts, culture, and food, while supporting the Northfield Rotary Youth Exchange. The Northfield Rotary Club will host “To India and Back” on Feb. 25 at the Northfield Middle School.
Archive: Featured
Teachers Recognized for Technology Integration
Two Northfield educators were honored as "Exceptional Teachers" at the TIES Education Technology Conference in Minneapolis on Dec. 13.
Board Reduces Planned Property Tax Increase
In an effort to mitigate local property tax increases created by the state Legislature's elimination of the Homestead Market Credit, the Northfield Board of Education took action at their Dec. 12 meeting to reduce the increase in local property taxes for education in the Northfield Public Schools for the 2012-13 school year.
New Season of Classes
Northfield Public Schools Community Services winter/spring 2012 brochure will hit mailboxes soon. All upcoming classes are online now and registration for programs begins Friday, Dec. 16.
American Education Week Awards
In celebration of the 90th American Education Week, Northfield Public Schools and the Northfield Education Association (NEA) honored several staff members for years of service to the district and awarded three recognitions at its annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast on Nov. 23.
School District Financial News
At the Nov. 14 school board meeting, members took action on two items that reflect positive financial news for the citizens of the school district.
Levy Referendum Questions Pass
Northfield Public Schools voters approved two levy questions at the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Richardson Named MN Superintendent of the Year
The Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) has named Chris Richardson, Superintendent for Northfield Public Schools, the 2012 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year.
Northfield One of Nation’s Best for Young People
Northfield achieved national recognition as one of America’s Promise Alliance’s 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING for its initiatives to help young people.
Students to Attend Norway Peace Conference
Northfield High School has been invited to join Red Wing High School as representatives from the United States at the International Peace Conference to be held in Drammen, Norway, entitled "Building Bridges, Not Walls."