Join the excitement of the new school year, and take a class through Community Services. Recreation and enrichment staff continue to add unique and practical opportunities for everyone.
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 Parents & Students
Are Your Kids Ready for School?
State law requires that all students meet specific immunization requirements if they attend school in Minnesota.
Fall Community Services Registration Open
Back-to-school shopping has started, fall is around the corner and a new Community Services brochure is on its way to mailboxes. Registration for youth and adult recreation and enrichment begins Aug. 16, but all classes are currently viewable online.
2013 Community Youth Fairs
From sports to scouting and arts to music, discover the opportunities Northfield has to offer - at the eleventh annual Community Youth Fairs this Wednesday.
Kindergarten Transition Help Available
The Northfield Public Schools school readiness program Bridges to Kindergarten still has openings at Sibley and Bridgewater elementary schools for August 2013.
IPad Distribution Schedule for Secondary Students
In a Skylert message sent to families of middle and high school students today, Northfield Public Schools announced August dates for iPad distribution.
Fall Sport Meeting & Registration
Northfield High School fall athletic practices will begin on Monday, Aug. 12, and the fall sports meeting for parents and athletes will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15.
Stay Cool With Sizzling Programs
Wondering what to do with your 3- to 5-year-old this July? Check out new summer camps from Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE). Three themed weeks include Super Science, Amazing Animals and Marvelous Movement.
The Last Keeper at Split Rock
Meet the last keeper at Split Rock Lighthouse and hear stories of life and work at this iconic landmark. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. on July 18 at the Northfield High School auditorium, author Mike Roberts will also share some of his search and rescue experiences in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Summer Music in the Park
Don't miss the last free performances of the Northfield Community Band, this Thursday, June 20, and next Thursday, June 27, in Bridge Square from 7 to 8 p.m. Grace Watkins, band and orchestra director at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, will lead the players in celebrating summer and Independence Day in the last half of the band's season.