Donations Being Sought for Tattered Pages at Northfield Middle School

In other news from Northfield Public Schools, registration is open for summer classes through Northfield Public Schools Community Services.

School District's Final Calendar Conversation Event Planned for Tuesday

Community feedback from this meeting will be provided to the Northfield Board of Education May 13.

Northfield High School Mock Crash to Deliver Message About Teen Drinking

The event, called “One For the Road,” is a reality-based portrayal of a car crash and the subsequent response by first responders, emergency medical personnel and law enforcement agencies.

U.S. News and World Report Ranks Northfield High School No. 26 in Minnesota

The school moved up slightly in the rankings from No. 27 last year.

Rock & Roll Revival X - Redux

A first person account of Rock and Roll Revival X.

PHOTOS: St. Dominic Cashes Out Big

Student Volunteerism at St. Dominic School raises funds for Northfield Hospital Breast Care Center, funds matched.

Embattled Lakeville North Activities Director—a Northfield Resident—to Step Down

Robert Ertl, Lakeville North's activities director who faced scrutiny following a June DWI arrest, is stepping down to return to the classroom.

Northfield Declares Snow Emergency; Schools Closed, Too

Check back with Northfield Patch for the latest weather updates.

School Board Approves 2013-14 Calendar

Here's a look back at Monday's Northfield School Board meeting.

Public Meetings Scheduled for 'Global Calendar' Discussion

Superintendent Chris Richardson said the board wants to continue researching calendars from around the world and speak with the Northfield community about what's important to them and what would help students the most.

No Snow Day: Northfield Students React Via Twitter

Northfield Public Schools are open Friday as neighboring districts—Faribault, Randolph, Kenyon—are either closed or have a two-hour delay as a snow system moved through the area overnight and continues to drop snow.

Sixth-Grade Orchestra Performs at Minneapolis Convention Center

The students performed at the Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Clinic.

Three Northfield Middle School Students Reach Regional Spelling Bee

Hannah Pahs, Jackson Hillman and Anna Weber were among the 56 participants from within the Southeast Service Cooperative’s region.

Northfield's Bakke Semifinalist for Teacher of the Year

Bakke is a first-grade teacher at Greenvale Park Elementary.

All-Day, Everyday Kindergarten for All Schools?

In this week's video, Superintendent Chris Richardson addresses the push from both Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature to move school districts to have all-day, everyday kindergarten for students.

Nationally Recognized Campus and Community Pride

OUTmedia and Campus Pride named St. Olaf student, Katie Barnes, one of two national recipients of the Campus Pride Voice and Action Student Leader Award.

School Calendar Changes Still Being Explored; Public Meeting Scheduled

The meeting is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. March 7 in the upper cafeteria at the Northfield High School.

School Board Approves iPads for Students

Here's a look back at Monday's Northfield School Board meeting.

Northfield Middle School January Students of the Month

Congratulations, students!

Three Northfield Students Competing in Regional Spelling Bee

Hannah Pahs, Jackson Hillmann and Anna Weber were winners at the district Spelling Bee on Jan. 24.

St. Olaf Chooses New Head Football Coach

Craig Stern has been a member of the college football staff for nine seasons, and assistant head coach for the past three.

Northfield's Deborah Bakke Nominated for State Teacher of the Year

A first grade teacher at Greenvale Park, Bakke is one of 135 nominees for the award.

Northfield's Max Weaver Signs Letter of Intent to Play College Football

Max wore No. 77 and played on the offensive line for the Raiders.

District Launches New Site, Twitter Account for iPad Discussion

The district has now launched a new website focused on informing residents about the proposal for iPads for students. There is now also a Twitter handle to follow from the district, which is @nfldmnk12engage.

Rock 'n' Roll Revival X—“Take a Ride” Ticket Information

Find out when and where to get your Rock 'n' Roll Revival tickets.

School District Considers Building Security Changes

In this video, Superintendent Chris Richardson talks about short- and long-term security changes administration and the Northfield School Board are considering

Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss iPads for Students

In this video, Superintendent Chris Richardson talks about the upcoming public meetings to discuss leasing and distributing tablet computers to the district's students.

School Board Approves Shared Position with Faribault, Hears Report on Security

Here's a look back at Monday's Northfield School Board meeting.

School Board Hears Plan for Tablets for Students

Two public meetings have been scheduled to review the proposal with the community.

Superintendent Talks About Inequity in Education Funding

In this video, Superintendent Chris Richardson talks about Schools for Equity in Education, an organization made up of 62 school districts, including Northfield.

Northfield Students Chosen for Honors Orchestra

This select group of string players from across the state have earned an invitation to play in the Honors Orchestra (grades 7-9) based on an audition recording of their playing.

The Alice Project: A Wildly Visual Spectacle

Free and open to the public, St. Olaf will present The Alice Project, a collaborative show loosely based on Lewis Carroll's classic Alice in Wonderland.

When Can You Start Buying Cookies From Northfield's Girl Scouts?

Find out the date you can start eating Tagalongs, Thin Mints and Samoas—and how you can locate EP sales.

VIDEO: School Board Votes on Calendar, Eagle Bluff

Here's a look back at Monday's Northfield School Board meeting.

After-School Safety Workshop to Be Held

In the wake of recent natural disasters and man-made tragedies, join a panel of experts for a discussion about creating and maintaining safe spaces for our children and youth after school.

Open Enrollment Made Northfield Schools Slightly More Diverse

For the 2009-10 school year, 85.7 percent of the district's enrollment were white students, according to data provided by Northfield Public Schools.

Northfield Young Chefs Launches with HCI Grant

Recently, the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative awarded $300 to Rekdal to kick-start Northfield Young Chefs. The cooking project entails a five-step program to develop a range of skill sets for Northfield youth.

Eagle Bluff Trip Changes for Northfield Middle School

In this video, Superintendent Chris Richardson talks about the Northfield School Board's decision on Monday to change the district's approach to the annual Eagle Bluff trip.

Superintendent Talks About Balanced Calendar Defeat

In this week's video, Superintendent Chris Richardson talks about the Northfield School Board's decision to nix a balanced calendar for now.

UPDATED: School Board Nixes August Start Date—For Now

After a large turnout and everyone speaking in opposition of the proposal at the Northfield School Board meeting on Monday, the board decided the time wasn't right for the change.