

NMS Update 2.23.2025
Northfield Middle School 24 -25

Four students from NMS and one student from NHS performed in the 2025 Minnesota String and Orchestra Teachers Association (MNSOTA) Middle Level All-State Orchestra on Saturday, February 17 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Students in grades 7-9 audition to perform in this ensemble with a select group of other students from across Minnesota.
Congratulations to Audrey Brien (8th grade violin), Lucy Gorden Mercer (9th grade bass), Helena Holleran (7th grade cello), Max Mazzariello (8th grade violin) and Amargan Nega (8th grade violin)!
Two Northfield students were also selected as alternates. Congratulations to Soren Perkins (7th grade cello) and Mia Sahlin (7th grade violin)!
Student Illness Guidelines
Due to the number of illnesses we are currently seeing, we ask for your help in ensuring your student receives the care they need. Please review the following important information:
- Illness Protocol: If a student is feeling unwell, they are required to check in with the school nurse before contacting parents to arrange for leaving school.
- Sign-Out Process: Parents should sign their student out at the attendance office before leaving, unless other arrangements have been made with staff.
- Student Communication: All students are permitted to call home from the nurse's office at any time if they are ill.
- Reporting Symptoms: When reporting an illness, please communicate the student’s symptoms.
- Extended Absences: If your student will be absent for an extended period due to health reasons, please contact their counselor to arrange for any necessary accommodations.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Middle School Youth Center (MSYC)
NMS Raider Closet
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.
Order your NMS 24 - 25 Yearbook
The last chance to guarantee your student a yearbook is February 28th. The yearbook team is working hard to capture every moment and memory in the 2025 yearbook. We are providing Jostens with our final order number this weekend. If you are interested, please visit https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A04113510 before February 28th.
***To see if you already purchased a yearbook use this link: https://www.jostens.com/customer-service/yearbook-order-tracking
This Week's Events @ NMS
Monday, February 24: Gold - Day 2
Music Lesson Day 4
- MSYC, 3:00 pm - Leadership Club, Cultural Cooking Club (chinese green beans), Sports Club (kickball), Black Student Union, Video Contest, Homework Help
- Fitness Center, 3:00 pm
- Yearbook Club, Computer Lab, 3:00 pm
- Snowboard/Ski Club, 3:00 pm (make-up day)
Tuesday, February 25: Maroon - Day 1
Music Lesson Day 5
- Fitness Center, 3:00 pm
- MSYC, 3:00 pm - Homework Help, ESports, Padrinos, Sports Club (basketball), Cultural Cooking Club, Crafts w/Katie
- Division Street Singers, 3:00 pm
- Budget Reduction Meeting, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, DO Boardroom
Wednesday, February 26: Gold - Day 2
Music Lesson Day 6
- Fitness Center, 3:00 pm
- MSYC, 3:00 pm - Homework Help, Young Chefs, Sports Club (soccer), Mask Making with Mr. Estrella
- Ski/Snowboard Club - make up day
Thursday, February 27: Maroon - Day 1
Music Lesson Day 7
- MSYC, 3:00 pm - Homework Help, MESA (origami), ESports, Leadership Club, Sports Club (gym games)
- Fitness Center, 3:00 pm
- MS/HS Choir Concert, 7:00 pm, NHS gym
Friday, February 28: Gold - Day 2
Music Lesson Day 8
- Chamber Orchestra, 3:00 pm
Upcoming Middle School Events
February 24 - Ski/Snowboard Club, 3:00 pm (make-up day)
March 3 - Ski/Snowboard Club, 3:00 pm (make-up day)
March 4 - All District Jazz Bands Concert, 7:00 pm, NHS
March 6 - Student Council Meeting, 7:15 am
March 10 - Registration opens for NMS Spring Activities
March 10 - 15 - Children's Theatre, MS Auditorium, 4:00 pm
March 12 - Grade 8 Orchestra Festival, 9:00 am - 2:45 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
Winter activities: Fitness Center, Wrestling, Ski/Snowboard Club, Speech, Knowledge Bowl, Math Olympiad.
Tutoring Hotline
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.
Helpful Numbers & Links
Activities Hotline
507-645-3559
Attendance Line
507-663-0655
Benjamin Bus
507-645-5720
NMS Main Office
507-663-0650
NMS Office Hours
7:15 am - 3:45 pm
Nurse
507-663-0656
School Fax #
507-663-0660
Student Support Office
507-663-0664
Student Support Team
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."
NMS Administrators
Connect with Greg Gelineau
Email: ggelineau@northfieldschools.org
Location: Northfield Middle School, Division Street South, Northfield, MN, USA
Phone: 507-663-0650
Connect with Michael O'Keefe
Email: mokeefe@northfieldschools.org
Location: Northfield Middle School, Division Street South, Northfield, MN, USA
Phone: 507-663-0650