A Note from the Principal...

Hello Nighthawks,

As we step into April, we enter a season filled with milestones, celebrations, and academic focus. This is a crucial time for our students, especially those in grades 9 -11, as they prepare for the PSAT/SAT, with juniors also completing the CMAS assessments. These exams provide valuable insights into student learning and readiness for college and career pathways. We encourage all students to approach these assessments with confidence and determination. Families, your support is key—ensuring students are well-rested, arrive on time, and feel encouraged will help set them up for success.

Beyond assessments, April is an exciting month for our seniors! To celebrate the Class of 2025, Senior Week kicks off on April 21st, with our Senior Athletic Signing Day, daily themes and activities, and a Senior Farewell assembly. Prom is also right around the corner on May 17th, promising an unforgettable night of celebration. In addition, students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program will begin their IB exams, and course finals are quickly approaching as we near the end of the academic year.

Looking ahead, we are excited to welcome our incoming Class of 2029 and transfer students at our Welcome to the Nest event on Wednesday, April 16th. Our staff is working diligently to ensure a warm and supportive transition for these students as they join the Northfield community.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Let’s finish this year strong, Nighthawks!

With gratitude,

Jessica Rodriguez Bracey
Principal

Community Mtg: Traffic Safety Discussion for Central Park Schools

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure invites school administrators, parents, and community members to discuss traffic control and safety issues around the three school campuses north of I-70 in Central Park.

Meeting Details:
Where: The Cube – 8371 Northfield Blvd
Date: Friday, April 11th
Time: 3pm
Duration: 1 hour

Click here to access the Paul Sandoval Campus School Zone Safety - Action Plan Memo Please share this notice with others in the community who may be interested. We look forward to your participation!

Northfield News

"HADESTOWN" Impresses Judges, Under Consideration for Statewide Theater Honors

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts holds an annual ceremony, called the Bobby G Awards, recognizing musical productions performed by Colorado private and public high schools. Northfield's 'HADESTOWN - The Teen Edition' participated in this year's program and is under award consideration. Ms. Al-Naqeeb received the following feedback from the five adjudicators who evaluated the performance.

"Hadestown was a beautiful performance that focused on the emotional truth of the storytelling in a way that made the story honest and full of life."

"The storytelling of Northfield’s production of Hadestown was exceptional. Everyone on and off stage was in the same story and fully committed. The deep core of a successful production is magical. The collective belief, the long hours, the moments ofuncertainty, the trust, and the coming together. The magic is the collective beating heart of the show created and sustained by everyone involved. Congratulations Northfield High School on making that magic come alive!"

"This shows how awesome our performing arts students and directing team is! We will find out at the end of the month if anyone is nominated for the Bobby G awards", said Ms. Hanan.

🌎 DPS Climate Summit – April 29

Attention Middle and High School Students and Families! Join staff, students and community members at the DPS Students for Climate Action hosted annual Climate Summit.

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 29
⏰Time: 10:30AM - 1:30PM
📍 Location: CSU Spur Campus, 4777 National Western Dr.
🔗 Register here

This event is an opportunity to take action and make a difference by learning how to contribute to climate action, hone leadership skills, and find your place in the District's Climate Action Plan..

FREE FOOD | FREE FUN | PEER LEARNING

Prom Update

🎷 Prom 2025: Jazz After Dark

Get ready for an unforgettable night at Prom 2025, with the theme Jazz After Dark!

🗓 Date: May 17
⏰Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📍Location: Asterisk Event Center, Denver
🚗Parking: Lots Available

Tickets: $45 per person, available for purchase starting April 14 in the Bldg. 5 Main Office with Ms. Vanessa Piria, after attendance is verified and any outstanding fees are paid. She's available before school, during lunch and 8th period and after school until 4p. Click here for details.
Who’s Invited: Northfield Juniors & Seniors

Outside Guests: Permitted with a completed guest form, available from Mr. Ritter after Spring Break. Forms must be returned by May 9.

For any questions, please reach out to Mr. Ritter directly.

April 9 = Counselor Chat: College Admissions

📢 Attention Students & Families!

Join us for a Counselor Chat on College Admissions with a CU Boulder Admissions Counselor! 🎓

Gain valuable insights into the college application process and learn how to make your application stand out.

📅 When: April 9 |🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Join the Google Meet session here
👥 Who: Students & Families in Grades 9-11

Can’t make it? This session will be recorded and available on the Northfield website. Don’t miss this chance to get expert advice on your college journey!

🎉 Congratulations to Brenda Quezada! 🎉

We are proud to announce that Brenda Quezada, Student Support Liaison - Engagement Specialist, has been recognized as Northfield High School’s Outstanding Colorado High School Educator by the University of Colorado Boulder! 🏆👏

This prestigious award honors exceptional high school educators across the state who go above and beyond to support students in their pursuit of higher education. Out of more than 300 high schools invited to submit nominations, Ms. Quezada’s dedication and impact on our students stood out!

Please join us in celebrating Ms. Quezada for her incredible contributions to our school community!

CMAS Testing Schedule - April 10

2025 - 2026 Student Council Election

Timeline

Click here to complete application before April 10
Interview invites sent 4/12 - 4/13
Interviews 4/14 - 4/23
Candidates notified 4/25
Campaign Period 4/26 - 5/16
Student Elections 5/12 - 5/16
Results Announced 5/20

Click here to review a slide show of the roles and responsibilities of each position.

NOTE: Election of incoming Freshman will be held at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.

Spring Cleaning? Don't Forget Those Pesky School Fees

Northfield High School is currently doing some house cleaning of our own by collecting outstanding student fees. Juniors and seniors should be aware that all fees must be paid before purchasing Prom tickets. Additionally, seniors must have all outstanding fees cleared before receiving their cap and gown for graduation.

Families can view and pay current balances online by logging into MySchoolBucks from the parent portal.

If you have any questions or need to confirm an adjusted fee schedule, please contact Vanessa Piria.

📖IB Exam Period & End-of-Year Class Schedules

As we approach the IB exam period and the end of the school year, we want to clarify expectations regarding class schedules and final exams to ensure consistency and equity for all students. Please review the information below to help avoid any confusion about course end dates.

Key Dates & Expectations:

Non-Senior IB Courses:
Classes will continue as scheduled through the end of the school year, even while IB exams are taking place. All students are expected to attend and actively participate until their designated course end date.
IB Diploma Seniors:
Seniors completing the IB Diploma will be finished with all coursework after May 2.
Other Seniors (Non-IB Exam Courses):
Seniors not taking the IB exam for specific courses are required to attend class through May 12 and take their final exams on May 13-14.
All Other Grades:
Classes for grades 9-11 will continue through May 23, with final exams held during the week of May 27. Please note, there are a few exceptions in mixed grade-level IB classes, which are detailed in the table below.

Important:

Please refer to this table for the IB testing schedule and specific course end dates to ensure you are aware of attendance expectations and final exam dates for each class.

We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a smooth and structured end to the school year.

If you have any questions:

For IB-related questions, contact Reina Cruz.
For non-IB-related questions, contact Bonnie Martin.

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Northfield High School Foundation Scholarship Donations

The Northfield High School Foundation is proud to offer five non-renewable scholarships of $3,000 to the Northfield Class of 2025. Interested seniors must simply write and submit two short essays about their Northfield High School experience, detail plans following graduation and provide a recent transcript, to be considered. The Northfield High School Foundation Scholarship Committee will review applications and announce the winners in late April. If you, or anyone you know, would like to make a donation to the scholarship fund, please do so through Colorado Gives.

Community Happy Hour - Hosted by Northfield Foundation

Tickets are only $25!
This is a great way to support Northfield while connecting with community members.

Click here to Buy Tickets Now

Ticket includes:

Complimentary light appetizers
Cash bar
Exciting games
Optional use of Stick & Feather’s state-of-the-art golf simulators!

Following this event, you can hit the links on Saturday, May 3 at the 7th annual Nighthawk Community Golf Tournament.

7th Annual Nighthawk Community Golf Tournament

This is a 4-person scramble-style format and is fun for all levels of players. Register individually or as a team. Tournament registration also includes a post-game luncheon, fantastic prize opportunities and lots of playing time on one of Denver’s most beautiful city golf courses.

Registration: Click here to register
Fees: $185/person or $740 for a team of 4
Date: Saturday, May 3
Location: City Park Golf Course (3181 E 23rd Ave, Denver, CO 80205)
Time: Shotgun Start, 7:30 a.m.

Event Highlights:

Fiesta Buffet Lunch + one adult beverage included.
Ticket price also includes range balls for warm-up, all greens fees and golf carts.
Hole-in-one, marshmallow drive, longest drive challenge and other fun contests.
Networking and community-building.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses and/or individuals looking to support a great cause while gaining visibility.

Funds raised directly support:

Arts, Athletics, and Academic Programs at Northfield
Last year, we raised over $18,000 for:
- Lockers for sports equipment
- Musical instruments
- Student scholarships
- And much more!
- Last year, the tournament raised more $18,000!

Thank you for supporting the Northfield High School community!

Northfield Nighthawks Community Golf Tournament

Northfield Baseball Rockies Fundraiser

Support Nighthawk Nation Baseball by attending a Colorado Rockies game in 2025. Purchase a voucher for two tickets to your choice of one of 75 Rockies home games for $50. Voucher also allows for seat selection. Thank you for supporting Northfield Baseball!

Northfield Nighthawks Game Schedule

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Questions / Concerns / Compliments

Do you have questions, comments or compliments for Northfield High School? We want to hear your feedback.

🎉We Want to Celebrate Your Student!

At Northfield, we know our students are achieving incredible things outside of school—whether it’s in sports, the arts, community service, or personal milestones. Since we don’t always get to hear about these accomplishments, we’d love for you to share them with us!

Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey and let us know about the amazing things your student is doing outside of Northfield. Your responses will help us recognize and celebrate their hard work and passions.

Please note: While we will do our best to share and highlight as many student achievements as possible, we may not be able to post them immediately. Thank you for your patience and for helping us celebrate our students!

Submit accomplishment here

Thank you for being part of the Northfield community!

DPS & Community News

Denver Public Schools Family Cultural Festival

DPS invites all families to the Denver Public Schools Family Cultural Festival on Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Harvey Park Recreation Center (2120 S. Tennyson Way, Denver, Colo. 80219). The festival offers wellness resources, knowledge on restorative practices, multicultural learning opportunities and fun experiences for the whole family. RSVP to attend. DPS looks forward to celebrating and building connections with you.

Guidance for Respiratory Illnesses

DPS Nursing and Student Health Services reminds all families of the following guidance for respiratory illnesses.

How are viruses spread?
Respiratory viruses are primarily spread through contact with droplets from the nose and throat of an infected person, typically via coughing and sneezing. These viruses can also spread when someone touches a surface that has the virus on it, as they can survive on hard surfaces for several hours and on skin for a shorter period. Frequent hand washing is crucial in reducing the spread.

General Health Practices:

Hand Hygiene: Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Cough/Sneeze Etiquette: Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your sleeve when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of tissues in the trash immediately.
Surface Cleaning: Regularly clean and disinfect high-touch areas such as doorknobs, mobile devices, countertops, and tables.
Avoid Close Contact: Refrain from close interactions, including kissing, sharing eating utensils, or shaking hands with individuals showing cold-like symptoms.
Flu Vaccination: Get your flu vaccine to help reduce the spread of illness.

By following these practices, we can help reduce the transmission of respiratory illnesses in our schools and protect the health of everyone in our community.

Additional Resources:

Updated Covid-19 Guidelines

In March 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its respiratory virus guidance for people with COVID-19. The updates align with guidance for other respirator viruses, including the flu and RSV. Review the complete guidelines.

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