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Attention

Follow the Reimagine Northfield High School project. View regular construction updates here.

Northfield High School Main Entry

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.

Video Tour

📽️ UPDATED Video tour (09.25.2026) (Suggested: Increase playback speed to 1.5x for a swifter walkthrough)

  • Northfield High School Main Entry
  • Northfield High School Main Entry - Night
  • Northfield High School Main Entry Overview
  • Northfield High School Classroom Wings Overview II
  • Northfield High School Activities Overview
  • Northfield High School Classroom Wings Overview
  • Northfield High School Activities Entry
  • Northfield High School Activities Entry - Night
  • Northfield High School Music Suite and Storm Shelter
  • Northfield High School Cafeteria View I
  • Northfield High School Cafeteria View II
  • Northfield High School North Commons View
  • Northfield High School Media Center View
  • Northfield High School Classroom Flex View
  • Northfield High School Classroom Flex View II
  • Northfield High School Music View I
  • Northfield High School Athletic Entry View I
  • Northfield High School Athletic Entry View II
  • Northfield High School Athletic Entry View III
  • Northfield High School Expanded Gym View I
  • Northfield High School Expanded Gym View II
  • Northfield High School Game Gym
  • Northfield High School Weight Room View I
  • Northfield High School Weight Room View II
  • Northfield High School Expanded Gym Axon

Construction updates:

The Northfield High School Reimagine project has begun in earnest, and regular construction updates will be provided in district and building newsletters and on this webpage.

The map below shows overall parking on the Northfield High School campus, and highlights the parent pick up and drop off route, as well as designated parking for students and staff. It also highlights handicap accessible and visitor parking locations.

This map shows where parking should occur at Northfield High School during construction. This map was posted September 14, 2026.

The map below highlights the new student parking lot and traffic flow for parent drop off and pick up.

This map shows where to park and how to drop off and pick up students from Memorial Field during construction. This map was posted September 14, 2026.

Students parking in the new Memorial Field parking lot will need to enter/exit through Door 10 before, during, and after school.

Please note that due to continued progress on site, there will be increased construction traffic along Raider Drive. Only construction vehicles are to enter the construction zone through the gated fence.

Construction activity that took place the week of September 21-25, 2026:

  • The concrete floor was removed at the mezzanine level of the auxiliary gym space.
  • The first concrete footings were poured in Area P (classroom addition).
  • Plumbing was worked on underground in PE 01, including inspections.
  • Temporary light poles were set in the south parking lot until permanent ones are received on site.
  • The site fence relocation on the west sited of the building moved into the school year phase.
  • Geothermal well drilling restarted with well 2.
  • Site clearing of Area G (music addition).

Anticipated activity for the week of September 28 – October 2, 2026:

  • Work on the plumbing underground in PE 01/auxiliary gym.
  • Continue excavation and soil corrections at Area G (music addition).
  • Continue concrete footing/foundation installation at Area P and Q (classroom addition).
  • Continue geothermal well drilling.
  • Deliver precast wall mockup panels.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we reimagine Northfield High School.

– Updated September 28, 2026

Construction Cameras

Cameras have been installed to view construction progress. Camera 1 is located above the Memorial Field concession stand and will provide images of the south parking lot construction, music addition construction, and expanded gymnasium construction. Camera 2 is located above the main entrance door 1 on the roof and will provide images of the classroom addition. Click the link below to view both camera views.

📷 View the Reimagine Northfield High School Construction Camera Timelapse

Drone Footage

A drone was also flown over the site on and shows aerial views of the progress being made on the site:

🎬 View the Sept.18-25 time lapse of the classroom addition.
This shows progress from the past week of rain to excavation of concrete footing trenches, to rebar, to first concrete footing pours.

🎬 View the Sept. 24 Drone Flyover No. 1.
This shows the new music/storm shelter addition, new south parking lot, geothermal well field, and classroom addition. Excavations and soil correction will continue for the next two and a half weeks. Concrete footings and foundation work is scheduled to start Oct. 14 on the music/storm shelter addition.

🎬 View the Sept. 24 Drone Flyover No. 2.
This shows the new classroom addition moving east and then south towards the geothermal well field. Concrete footings and foundation work will continue through the next month and a half. The first precast wall is scheduled to arrive and be set on Nov. 11.

how can i learn more?

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