2023-24 District Update No. 1
August 1, 2023
2023-24 District Update No. 1 | Aug. 1, 2023
⏰ Reading time: Two minutes, 30 seconds
💬 Superintendent's Message
Dear Northfield School District Families:
I am thrilled you have chosen the Northfield School District to provide a high-quality education for your students. Our outstanding team of educators are diligently preparing for the 2023-24 School Year. Please read through this update (it will take you less than three minutes!) for important information about the district.
In general, we will publish a district update twice per month. We aim to keep these updates efficient while making sure you have the information you need to support your student and be engaged in our school district.
I look forward to our partnership in 2023-24. Please never hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher, their principal, or me with any questions or feedback about your child's educational experience!
Sincerely,
Matt Hillmann, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
🚌 Action required: transportation form deadline is Aug. 11
Benjamin Bus and Northfield Public Schools are implementing an opt-in transportation model this school year. This means that eligible students must register in advance of the school year to receive transportation. Students wanting bus transportation (and have not already registered) must submit the registration form by Friday, August 11th to guarantee transportation beginning on September 5th. Registration forms received after this date could result in transportation services being delayed by five-to-seven business days after the first day of school.
You may complete the registration form:
Online through Family Access
Print and return a copy of the registration form to Benjamin Bus
Over the phone with Benjamin Bus at 507.645.5720
Please contact Benjamin Bus at 507.645.5720 with any questions.
🗓️ 2023-24 school calendar and important dates
You can find the 2023-24 Northfield School District academic year calendar here. Some important dates to remember:
- Aug. 30 and 31: family conferences – these conferences are a great way to start the school year off positively! Watch for information from your school principal with more details.
- Sept. 5: First day of school
You may also want to bookmark the Northfield High School activities calendar — it is a great way to see upcoming events!
📝 2023-24 District Committees
School district committees provide an engaging opportunity for teachers, staff, parents/guardians and community members to provide input and feedback that is critical to our district’s success. Please complete this brief form if you are interested in serving on a district committee this year.
🪧 July 10, 2023 School Board Update
- The school board held a regular meeting on July 10 followed by a closed session for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations as permitted by Minnesota Statute 13D.03.
- Board packets, table files, and meeting videos are located on our website.
- You can listen to my recap on KYMN radio.