The Northfield Board of Education and district administration would like to invite parents, students and community members to participate in a broad discussion of the future of school calendars, beyond 2013-14. The first of three calendar meetings will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 7 in the high school upper cafeteria.
Archive: For Parents & Students
2013-2014 Calendar Approved
At its Feb. 25 meeting, the Northfield Board of Education approved the 2013-2014 school year calendar.
Bakke Semifinalist for Teacher of the Year
Greenvale Park Elementary's first grade teacher, Deborah Bakke, is now among the 39 semifinalist candidates for this year's Minnesota Teacher of the Year honor.
Regional Spelling Bee Results
Three Northfield Middle School students represented the school district at the Regional Spelling Bee in Rochester on Feb. 12.
Elementary Schools Meet the HealthierUS Challenge
Bridgewater, Greenvale Park and Sibley elementary schools have made national news for working to support and improve the health of Northfield children.
School Building Security Changes
Beginning Feb. 18, Northfield Public Schools will begin locking or securing the main entrance to school buildings from the start until the end of the regular school day.
Preschool Open House – Feb. 19
Hand in Hand Preschool and EarlyVentures Childcare programs are holding their open house & fall registration night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Longfellow School.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival Tickets
Tickets to Northfield High School's 2013 Rock 'n' Roll Revival will be on sale to the general public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9,at the high school auditorium box office; and from 3 to 4 p.m.on Feb. 11 at the high school main office until all seats are sold.
Online Citizen Engagement: Transformational Technology Blog
The district is seeking additional feedback on its Transformational Technology proposal, using an online citizen engagement strategy.
Community Services February Events
Students ages 8 and older will become Jedi masters as they wield a lightsaber in Lightsaber Dueling, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, andagain on Feb. 22. Class is $14 and will be held at the Longfellow School Gymnasium.