NMS Update 2.2.2025

The middle school continues to maintain a strong partnership with both St. Olaf and Carleton Colleges, which includes teacher volunteers, tutors, and field experiences. We are excited to share an opportunity with our families regarding an upcoming research project with Fiona Liberge, a senior at Carleton College. Fiona is seeking student participants for her study, and we encourage interested families to learn more below. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Message from Fiona Liberge:

Hello! My name is Fiona Liberge, and I am a senior in the Cognitive Science Program at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. I am conducting research on how young minds make connections between narrative stories and am looking for students to participate.

In my study, I will assess what your child remembers from Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and explore how their familiarity with that story relates to their understanding of a similar myth that I have written.

For more details about the study, please review and complete the attached consent form. Physical consent forms are also available in the school office.

Thank you for considering participation in my research!

Best regards,
Fiona Liberge

https://forms.gle/mEKabxnK2xEq8UFC6

We are excited to share a resource we have at the Northfield Middle School- The Raider Closet. It is a place that ALL students are welcome to use. The Raider Closet has coats, hats, gloves, sweatshirts, pants, shirts, shoes, and more! If you have a middle school student that could use any of these supplies have them come to the student support office during their study hall or before/after school and we can help them pick out what they need! Questions feel free to reach out to Heather Stanton Ims, School Social Worker at 507-663-0685.

Hook up with the HS Bass Fishing Team this summer, and unleash your inner angler. Offered in partnership with Northfield High School; the Cannon River Outdoors Club; and Community Education, this fun and experiential program will deliver significant outcomes. Combining hands-on learning from your boat captain with competitive tournaments (3 MN HS BASS Tournaments, MN Regional; State; and National qualifiers; a virtual and SATT Fishing League, and MN HS Muskie Tournaments), you will acquire an understanding of lake navigation; gain knowledge around fish habitat; practice with a variety of lures; rods; reels; and fishing techniques, and build confidence; friendships; and a lasting connection with your boat captain.

Registration fee includes membership to Minnesota Junior B.A.S.S. Nation and all tournament entries. Anglers must purchase a membership for Bass Masters ($10) once they are on the team. Further information regarding training and tournament dates, etc. will be available at the informational meeting Monday, February 3, at 7 pm in the high school auditorium.

Registration deadline: Friday, Feb. 14. Adults with boats are needed as boat captains.

Please contact Craig Johnson if interested (cjohnson@northfieldschools.org, 507-581-0311)

https://northfieldschools.ce.eleyo.com/course/1648/winter-spring-2025/bass-fishing-team

We are excited to host our Parent and Student Night for the incoming ninth grade class of 2029 on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Students with a last name beginning with “A” through “L” please plan to attend on Monday, February 10, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and students with a last name beginning with “M” through “Z” please plan to attend from 7:00-8:00 p.m. If the assigned time does not work for you, please feel free to attend the other scheduled meeting time.

We are planning an introduction with administrators and counselors in the auditorium, a department information fair in the lower cafeteria and activities for students. More details will be shared as we get closer to the event.

NHS School Counselors will also be visiting your child’s classrooms on February 10th to share information and begin the registration process for 9th grade classes. I will share more details about the specific activities planned for Parent and Student Night at NHS in the coming weeks.

We are looking forward to meeting and working with you! It is our hope that you will take this opportunity to learn about our school programs. Please feel free to call me at 507-645-3473 if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Shane Baier, Principal

Northfield High School

If you are interested in joining Clay Target this Spring. Please come to the informational meeting on March 10th at 6:00 in the upper cafe at the High School.

There's nothing else like your school yearbook. Get your hands on the limited edition collection of our stories from the year. Share it with your friends today and hang on to it for years to come! Mrs. Holland and the Yearbook Club are excited to bring you the 2024-2025 Northfield Middle School Yearbook. Watch for announcements on how you may submit photos and content to be included this year. Order your's today!

Any unclaimed items from our lost and found shelves will be donated on Friday, February 7th. Remind your student to look through the lost and found if they have misplaced any items by Thursday, February 6th.

Monday, February 3: Maroon - Day 1

Music Lesson Day 1

• MSYC, 3:00 pm - Students who have attended 30+ hrs at MSYC - PIZZA & RB FLOAT celebration, Homework Help, Cultural Cooking Club (tiramisu), Sports Club (kickball), BSU (connect 4 tournament), Leadership Club
• Fitness Center, 3:00 pm

Tuesday, February 4: Gold - Day 2

Music Lesson Day 2

• Division Street Singers, 3:00 pm
• Fitness Center, 3:00 pm
• MSYC, 3:00 pm - Homework Help, ESports, Padrinos, Sports Club (basketball), Crafts w/Katie

Wednesday, February 5: Maroon - Day 1

Music Lesson Day 3

• One hour late start, 8:57 am
• MSYC, 3:00 pm - Homework Help, Young Chefs (cupcakes), Sports Club (soccer), LGBTQIA+, Mask Making with Mr. Estrella
• Fitness Center, 3:00 pm
• Drama Rehearsal, 3:00 pm
• Yearbook Club, 3:00 pm, Computer Lab

Thursday, February 6: Gold - Day 2

Music Lesson Day 4

• Student Council Meeting, 7:15 am
• MSYC, 3:00 pm - Homework Help, MESA (Board Games/Uno), ESports, Leadership Club, Sports Club (gym games)
• Fitness Center, 3:00 pm
• Drama Rehearsal, 3:00 pm

Friday, February 7: Maroon - Day 1

Music Lesson Day 5

• WEB Leader Meeting, 7:30 am
• Chamber Orchestra, 3:00 pm
• MS Student Council Dance, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Cost is $5.00)

February 3 - Yearbook Club, 3:00 pm, Computer Lab

February 6 - Student Council Meeting, 7:15

February 7 - WEB Leader Meeting, 7:30 am

February 7 - Student Council Dance, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (cost is $5.00)

February 12 - WEB Spoons event, 11:15 am

February 14 & 15 - Drama Performances, 7:00 pm, NMS Auditorium (no entry or gate fee)

February 17 - No School, President's Day

February 20 - Student Council Meeting, 7:15 am

February 21 - District Choral Festival

February 21 - Mid Quarter 3

February 24 - Ski & Snow Board Make Up Day

March 4 - All District Jazz Bands Concert, 7:00 pm, NHS

March 6 - Student Council Meeting, 7:15 am

March 10 - 15: Storybook Theater, MS Auditorium, 4:00 pm

March 12 - 8th Grade Orchestra festival, 9:15 am - 3:45 pm

March 14 - MS Jazz Field Trip, 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

March 18 - MS Spring Conferences, 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

March 19 - WEB Spring Break Movie, 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm

March 20 - Student Council Meeting, 7:15 am

March 20 - All District Orchestra Concert, 7:00 pm @ NHS

March 21 - End of Quarter 3

March 24 - 28 - Spring Break, No School

March 31 & April 1 - No School, Teacher Prep Days

April 2 - Quarter 4 Begins

April 2 - MS Spring Activities begin

Tutoring Hotline is a volunteer program that matches Carleton volunteers with Rice County students of all ages in need of free, one-on-one academic assistance in any subject. Our program supports students who already have a set curriculum; our tutors are not equipped to assign new content. Approved tutors sign up for specific tutoring requests depending on their academic interests and availability and will meet with students for about one hour, once a week in a public location or via Zoom. Tutoring sessions are individualized to the student’s needs and may include review of concepts learned in school, preparation for upcoming tests, help with homework, etc.

Activities Hotline

507-645-3559

Attendance Line

507-663-0655

Benjamin Bus

507-645-5720

NMS Main Office

507-663-0650

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7:15 am - 3:45 pm

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507-663-0656

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507-663-0660

Student Support Office

507-663-0664

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Our School Counselors are available to assist families with class schedules and questions you may have:

Jenny Streefland - student last name A-H
Natalie Amy - student last name I-P

Cori Yamry - student last name Q-Z

The Northfield School District does not discriminate on the bases of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in employment. You can learn more at https://northfieldschools.org/about/departments/human-resources/ under the Title IX tab."

Email: ggelineau@northfieldschools.org
Location: Northfield Middle School, Division Street South, Northfield, MN, USA
Phone: 507-663-0650

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Location: Northfield Middle School, Division Street South, Northfield, MN, USA
Phone: 507-663-0650