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Northfield Public Schools

Reimagining Northfield High School

On November 5, 2024, Northfield School District voters approved all three ballot questions:

  • Question 1 passed, 59.49% in favorBuilding massing for Reimagine NHS project.
  • Question 2 passed, 53.65% in favor
  • Question 3 passed, 56.44% in favor

what is included in the project?

  • A 120,000-square-foot multi-story classroom addition.
  • Demolition of the D, H, M and S wings (102,000 square feet.)
  • Renovating the remaining 168,559 square feet.
  • An expanded gymnasium addition large enough for four full-size basketball courts and an indoor walking track.
  • A new HVAC system powered by geothermal technology.

what is the timeline?

  • High School Design | December 2024 – February 2026
  • Schematic Design (Core Group) | December 2024 – March 2025
  • Design Development (User Group) | April 2025 – September 2025
  • Construction Documents | October 2025 – February 2026
  • Bidding | March 2026
  • High School Construction | Summer 2026 – Summer 2029 (phased)
  • Occupancy | Fall 2029 (portions may be occupiable before)

What is happening now?

You can follow the project’s progress by reviewing the construction updates provided at each board meeting:

📺 Video of September 22, 2025 Presentation to the Board
📝 September 22, 2025 Board Presentation
📽️ Video tour (09.22.2025) (Suggested: Increase playback speed to 1.5x for a swifter walkthrough)

who are the district’s architectural and construction management partners?

  • Wold Architects and Engineers. Sal Bagley, lead architect.
  • Knutson Construction. Josh Cooper, lead construction manager.
  • Wold and Knutson were the district’s partners for the 2018 bond projects that included the new Greenvale Park Elementary School and additions/renovations at Bridgewater, the district offices (formerly Longfellow), Northfield Community Education Center (the former Greenvale Park building), and Spring Creek.
  • The 2018 projects were completed for $2 million less than projected and finished on time despite 60% of the project schedule occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic.

how can i learn more?

  • Contact Superintendent Matt Hillmann with any questions about the bond referendum projects.
  • Watch this site for updates as they become available.