Enrollment

Enrolling Students in K–12 Schools in the District

Thank you for choosing Northfield Public Schools! Several forms are required for new student enrollment. If you have a kindergarten student to enroll or are new to the district, please read the information outlined in the New Student Process below. Other enrollment-related forms, such as intradistrict transfer, homeschool and open enrollment/nonresident agreement are also located below. Questions? Please contact the district office at 507.645.3445.

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Enrolling a New Student

Families may request an enrollment packet for each student or print the forms below. Call the district office at 507.645.3445 or email Chris Neset to have them mailed to you. Submit completed forms to: Northfield Public Schools, District Office – Enrollment, 201 Orchard Street S, Northfield, MN 55057

New Student Process

School and District Boundaries
If you have an elementary student and are unsure which school attendance area you live in, the city boundary map or rural boundary map will assist you in determining which school attendance area you live in. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) generates and publishes maps that show school district boundaries; Click here to visit the state’s page.

You may also contact the district office at 507.645.3445 or email Chris Neset for assistance. Benjamin Bus provides transportation for the district and bus company staff can also answer boundary questions.

Kindergarten Enrollment
Children who are five years old on or before September 1 are eligible to begin kindergarten. Proof of birth date will be required for kindergarten entrance. Examples of accepted documentation include a copy of the child’s birth certificate, a hospital document, passport or baptismal certificate.

State law requires all students to complete Early Childhood Screening before they enter kindergarten. To schedule an appointment for a free screening, visit the Early Childhood Programs page. Parents may also be interested in an optional school readiness program, called Bridges to Kindergarten, that assists children in making a smooth transition to kindergarten.

Transferring From Another District
After enrolling, parents of middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students transferring to Northfield Public Schools from another school district should contact the Northfield Middle School Counseling Office (507.663.0664) or the Northfield High School Counseling Office (507.663.0636) to make an appointment with a school counselor who will assist you in registering your student for classes.

Apply for Free/Reduced Lunch
Free or reduced price meals are available for students whose family qualifies. The appropriate form must be completed each school year and submitted to Child Nutrition Services for approval. Minnesota Health Care Programs also have free and low-cost health insurance for families who qualify; check out Minnesota Health Care Program.

Weekly Late Start Days
Northfield Public Schools utilizes a one-hour late start each Wednesday for all schools throughout the school year. This is part of an effort to facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for staff.

On Wednesdays, parents or daycare providers who normally drop off students at the beginning of the school day will be able to drop off students one hour later. Students who ride the bus will arrive shortly before school is open on Wednesdays. Parents or daycare providers who must drop off students at the regular time may register for KidVentures’ one-hour PLC programming.
New Student Enrollment Online

New Student Online Enrollment

Thank you for your interest in enrolling with Northfield Public Schools. Please click the button below to request an account to enroll your student(s). We look forward to meeting you and your student(s). Under Required Forms are links to the enrollment packet if you prefer to print paper copies. Please contact Chris Neset at 507.645.3445 if you need assistance in processing this application. If you need assistance in completing the application in another language, please contact Sebastian Burset at 217.766.5457.

**Please note if you are not a resident of Northfield Schools an Open Enrollment Form must be submitted to Chris Neset, District Office, 201 Orchard St. S, Northfield, MN 55057, or attached to the end of the application before the application will be considered.

Open Enrollment Form

Formulario de inscripción abierta

New Student Enrollment
English Required Forms
Submit completed forms to: Northfield Public Schools, District Office – Enrollment, 201 Orchard Street S, Northfield, MN 55057
Spanish Required Forms
Submit completed forms to: Northfield Public Schools, District Office – Enrollment, 201 Orchard Street S, Northfield, MN 55057
Somali Required Forms
Submit completed forms to: Northfield Public Schools, District Office – Enrollment, 201 Orchard Street S, Northfield, MN 55057
Vietnamese Required Forms
Submit completed forms to: Northfield Public Schools, District Office – Enrollment, 201 Orchard Street S, Northfield, MN 55057

Immunization Requirements

State law requires that students in all grades must have documentation for required vaccines. Students entering kindergarten and 7th grade will need to update their immunizations and will be excluded from school if not in compliance. Children enrolled or enrolling in child care or early childhood programs (that meet at least once a week for at least six weeks during the year) must also provide proof of immunizations or have a legal exemption. Medical and conscientious exemptions are allowed under the law.

The student and early childhood immunization forms are located in the Required Forms section above. Record your child’s immunizations or exemptions on this form. For more information, contact Health Services staff.

Below is a chart showing required immunizations for children in Minnesota:
Minnesota’s School Immunization Law / Ley de Vacunación Escolar de Minnesota

Other Enrollment Forms

For families who want to :

Transfer to a district elementary school outside of your attendance area
Begin or continue to homeschool your student
Attend or continue attending a school in a district in which you do not live
Enroll in the Northfield School District 100% online program (Portage) for the 2022 -2023 school year

Please complete the applicable form in the panels below.

IntraDistrict Transfer
Intradistrict Transfer Request is for families requesting enrollment in an elementary school other than their neighborhood school. This form is to be printed, filled out and mailed, or submitted electronically, to Chris Neset, Student Information System Specialist, by April 1 each year. Families will be notified by mid May of their placements.

If you have further questions, please email Chris Neset or call 507.645.3445.
- Click here for Intradistrict Transfer Request in English
- Haga clic aquí para solicitar una transferencia intradistrital en español
Homeschool
- Homeschool Full Report – This form is to be printed, filled out and mailed, or submitted electronically, to Chris Neset, Student Information System Specialist, by October 1 of each year or within 15 days of withdrawing a child from public school to homeschool. This form is required for new homeschool families. For additional help click here for Contact List.
- Letter of Intent to Continue Homeschooling – This form is to be printed, filled out and mailed, or submitted electronically, to Chris Neset, Student Information System Specialist, by October 1 EACH YEAR after the instructor has provided the district with a Full Report.
Additional forms and information:
- Shared Time Request Application
- Nonpublic Student Aid
- Request Funds Form – The nonpublic student aid form must also be submitted if requesting funds.
- MN Homeschool Testing Requirement
- Homeschool Testing via the University of Minnesota
- Home Schooling Questions and Answers
Visit the state’s website for more homeschool information.

Click here to download a flyer with some basic information about the homeschool testing offerings through the Minnesota Statewide Testing Program.

If there is anything we can do to better support you, please feel free to email me directly at roger009@umn.edu or contact us at mstp@umn.edu at any time.

https://homeschool.umn.edu/
https://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/nphs/home/

Visit Northfield Public School’s website for Policy 611 and Procedures regarding homeschooling.
Open Enrollment

If you have just moved into the Northfield school district but would prefer your child to continue to attend the school in your old school district, or if you do not live in the Northfield school district and would like your child to attend the Northfield school district, you will need to complete an Open Enrollment Form.

Open Enrollment Form

Formulario de inscripción abierta

Minnesota’s Open Enrollment Program allows families to apply to send their student to any public school district in Minnesota.

Open enrollment is the process by which you apply for enrollment in a district other than the district in which you reside, except there are state-mandated time frames and guidelines. Students must apply to the school district of their choice by January 15 for attendance the following fall. If requested, the school district will provide information regarding transportation from a bus stop within the school district boundaries. (Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.03, subdivision 8.)

Northfield Public Schools participates in an Achievement and Integration Program. Northfield school district receives Integration Revenue. The January 15 deadline for Statewide Enrollment Options does not apply to Northfield school district. (Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.03, subdivision 4.)

If you have further questions, please email Chris Neset or call 507.645.3445.
Big 9 Online Learning Program
At this time enrollment in Big 9 Online for the 23-24 school year is closed. We are accepting applications for the 24-25 school. Please click the links below for more information.

If you are currently enrolled in Big 9 Online we will assume you are continuing enrollment for the 24-25 school year unless you notify us.
Pre-K Early Childhood Screening
- Click here to start the screening process

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Enrollment

Enrolling a New Student

Immunization Requirements

Other Enrollment Forms