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Northfield Public Schools Announces the Skylert/School Messenger System - On Feb. 9, Northfield Public Schools will be testing the Skylert/School Messenger System in preparation for emergency communications. Students' families will receive this information packet .

District Bond Rating Soars to AA+ - Northfield Public Schools’ bond rating was upgraded five steps in January from an A3 to an AA+, only one step below the highest Standard & Poor’s rating. The rating change, announced at the Jan. 25 school board meeting, will help reduce... more

Hand in Hand Preschool Open House - The open house for Hand in Hand Preschool and EarlyVentures Childcare will be from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Longfellow School. Visit the classrooms, meet our teachers, explore our preschool and childcare options and pick up a 2010-2011 registration packet. Call 507-664-3750 for more information.

Stratmoen receiving award Stratmoen Recognized for 30 Years of Service on Northfield School Board - The Minnesota School Boards Association honored Noel Stratmoen for 30 years of service during the association’s 89th Annual Leadership Conference in January. Pictured left: Superintendent Dr. Chris Richardson, board member Noel Stratmoen and MSBA President Jackie Magnuson.

Puczko Named 2010 President of the NCEA - Northfield Schools Community Services Director, Hannah Puczko, was installed as 2010 President of the National Community Education Association at its annual conference in November. Established in 1966, the NCEA provides professional development, supports education and community policy development, and promotes concepts and practices of community education. Puczko has served as community services director in the district since August 2001.

To Brazil & Back - Celebrate Carnival with “Beira Mar Brasil,” Will Healy, and variety show performers on Saturday, February 20, at the Northfield Middle School Auditorium. Purchase tickets online, call 507-664-3649 or visit the Community Services Division.

2008-2009 Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement - The 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Northfield School District was approved by the Northfield Board of Education at its regular meeting on September 28, 2009. The annual report includes information on student performance goals for meeting the Minnesota Graduation Standards, student testing data, curriculum improvement plans, progress on previous curriculum improvement plans, and the district’s curriculum and instruction advisory council.