The calendar for the 2016-2017 school year was approved by the Northfield Board of Education in October.
Attention :
The Northfield Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2026, due to conditions related to the current blizzard. All classes and activities are canceled for the day. This is our first e-Learning Day. You can read the full e-Learning plan here. You can find out more about full day school cancellations at: h
Northfield Public School will make a decision about the District Band Concert scheduled for the evening of March 16 by noon on Monday. The plan for the concert will be emailed to families.
Archive: For Teachers & Staff
Northfield Public Schools celebrates American Education Week
American Education Week presents all people with a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education.
You are invited to join the conversation
Northfield Public Schools would like to hear what you think about our schools and to better understand what is important to you, both in our schools and in the District.
Emergency Situation in Southeast Northfield
Emergency Situation Follow Up Click the links below to review the follow up message sent to District families and staff about the emergency situation in Northfield on October 20th.
Children’s Theater to Perform ‘The Wizard of Oz’
More than 60 local youth will take the stage this weekend, along with professional actors from Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, to perform the company's version of the classic American tale, "The Wizard of Oz."
Diabetes Support Group Started
Claire and Linnea Larson, a local mother-daughter team, will launch a free support group at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 for families and children facing the challenges of Type 1 diabetes. The group plans to host nine meetings throughout the school year for families in Northfield and surrounding areas.
Three Northfield students named National Merit Semifinalists; Seven named National Merit Commended Students
Northfield Public Schools is pleased to announce that three Northfield High School seniors have been named National Merit Semifinalists and seven have been named Commended students. Semifinalists are Audrey Kornkven, Clark Ohnesorge and Olivia Riggins.
Superintendent Richardson Receives Polaris Leadership Award
The Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) has named Superintendent Chris Richardson the recipient of the MASA Polaris Leadership Award.
District Advisory Council Seeks New Members
Northfield Public Schools is seeking volunteers to serve on the District Educational Program Advisory Council (DEPAC), a group that works to assure community-school cooperation in setting
New Middle School Assistant Principal Hired
Michael O’Keefe has been hired as Assistant Principal at Northfield Middle School effective August 3. O’Keefe replaces Greg Gelineau who began his new role as Principal at Northfield Middle School in July.