Hello Nighthawks,
This week, the world celebrated Giving Tuesday, a ”global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.” The day was an opportunity to raise money to transform our school community. I am so grateful for everyone who contributed to our Colorado Gives campaign this year, but we still have a long way to go to hit our fundraising goal.
Over the years, the Northfield High School Foundation has provided calculators for students to take standardized tests and other essential daily school supplies. We have awarded more than $42,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors to continue their education. We also support our teachers and staff with supplies for the break room and scholarships for field trips and club events. Our hope is to continue to provide these services and expand our support to our teachers, staff and students.
This year, we hope to continue to support Northfield with the programs mentioned above, as well as build a display case for visual arts awards, to enhance our outdoor space to encourage students to stay on campus during lunch, add a scoreboard to our baseball and softball fields, and a video screen in the main gym.
We can’t do any of this without you. We need your help to transform our community. Donate today! Go Nighthawks!
The Northfield High School Foundation
A Note from the Nest...
Upcoming Events
Monday, Dec. 9: Late Start/Stripe Day; Spring Musical Auditions
Tuesday, Dec. 10: Colorado Gives Day; Spring Musical Auditions
Wednesday, Dec. 11: DSF Financial Services Speed Networking Event; Spring Musical Auditions
Saturday, Dec. 14: DECA/HOSA Fun Run & Maker Market
Monday, Dec. 16: Late Start/Stripe Day
Tuesday, Dec. 17: Finals periods 1 and 3
Wednesday, Dec. 18: Finals periods 2 and 4
Thursday, Dec. 19: Finals periods 5 and 7
Friday, Dec. 20: Finals periods 6 and 8
Monday, Dec. 23 - Friday, Jan. 3: Winter Break
Monday, Jan. 6: No School; District Professional Learning Day
Northfield News
2024/25 School Year Course & Activities Fees
Annual registration fees for activities, software, AP and IB testing, etc., vary by grade level at Northfield. Some courses and programming have associated fees, as well. All fees are payable via MySchoolBucks (MSB), an online payment system. All legal guardians can access MSB directly through the MSB website or through the DPS Parent Portal. For assistance with MSB, please utilize the user guide. Review Northfield’s Beginning of Year Letter for specific grade-level fees on page 3. Families who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) are eligible for decreased or eliminated school-based fees.
Northfield JROTC High Scores
JROTC‘s yearly inspection is in the books! Northfield earned 95% of the total points possible, awarding us the designation Honorary Unit of Distinction (HUD). Adding to the accolades, the Cyber team, including Donnie Dreeszen (‘25), De'Andre Alexander (‘26), Kennedi Duke (‘25), Logan McKee (‘26), and Shiloh Brea (‘28), took first place in their division for their ability to identify and fix vulnerabilities in intentionally flawed operating systems. The first-year team will compete at the highest tier for the state competition on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Experience the Art of Nighthawk Pride
The National Art Honor Society is thrilled to announce the unveiling of a vibrant mural designed to celebrate and showcase Nighthawk pride. This creative initiative invites our members to explore the limitless possibilities of artistic expression while fostering a deeper connection to our school spirit. We warmly invite the community to experience this stunning display of local talent in room B2-107. Come see how art brings us together!
Spring Musical 'Hadestown: Teen Edition;' Audition Packet
The Nighthawk’s spring musical is Hadestown: Teen Edition, a jazz-inflected folk opera following Orpheus’ mythical quest to overcome Hades and regain the favor of his one true love, Eurydice. Auditions begin Monday, Dec. 9; callbacks are Wednesday, Dec. 11. All Northfield students are invited to audition, whether they have theatre experience or not. Prior to auditioning, students should review the Hadestown: Teen Edition audition packet.
Graduation Cap and Gown Donations
It’s only December, but Northfield’s graduation committee is hard at work planning for the Class of 2025's Commencement and Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 30, at University of Denver’s Ritchie Center. If you have a Northfield alum in your family and still have their navy graduation cap and gown, please consider donating for future use. Donations can be delivered to the Main Office in Building 5. Thank you in advance!
International Baccalaureate Exam Charges
In the coming weeks, charges for International Baccalaureate (IB) exams will appear within the MySchoolBucks accounts of juniors and seniors enrolled in IB classes. IB exams are available to seniors as they complete their two-year IB classes, as well as juniors completing one-year IB classes. Students registered for IB exams in October, and confirmed their registrations during the week of Nov. 11.
IB exams cost $123 per subject and offer students the opportunity to earn college credit with qualifying scores. Most students leave Northfield with at least three college credits, and some with as many as 30 credits based on their achievement on IB exams. 100 percent of the cost of exam fees is paid to IB; Northfield retains $0 of exam registration fees.
We are pleased to be able to offer no-cost IB exams for students who receive free and reduced price lunch. Students also had the opportunity to apply for scholarships during the registration process and we are pleased to be able to grant these scholarships. Scholarship discounts are reflected on MySchoolBucks.
Students who wish to sign up for exams that they did not initially sign up for will be charged a $39 late fee for each late exam until Wednesday, Jan. 15. Conversely, students wishing to withdraw from an exam can do so until Tuesday, Jan. 14 to receive a full refund. After this date, no refunds will be given, and no additional registrations can be made.
For late registrations, withdrawals, or other issues, please contact Northfield IB Coordinator, Mr. Peter Wright.
DSF Financial Services Speed-Networking Event
Northfield's Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) will host a financial services speed-networking event for all students on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 9:59-11:30 a.m., in Building 5 Room 119. Encourage your student to sign up. Students in attendance will connect with professionals who manage money and support individuals and businesses to achieve their financial goals. Lunch is provided. Attendees have the opportunity to win a $25 gift card of their choice! For questions, please email DSF Events Manager, Cendy, or connect with DSF College Advisors in the Northfield Future Center.
First Semester Final Exam Schedule; Tutoring Options
The first semester of the 24/25 school year ends on Friday, Dec. 20. Nighthawks in all grades will participate in final exams the week of Dec. 16. Monday, Dec. 16 is a Late Start/Stripe Day. Tuesday through Friday, students will take two exams each day, if they have class during the specified periods (see the schedule below). On these days, students will finish the school day at 10:35 a.m., followed by a Grab and Go Lunch option available until 11:30 a.m. Students may use the time between 10:35 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for extended test time, makeups and/or support from teachers.
In preparation of final exams, Nighthawks are encouraged to participate in Northfield's Final 30 offering. The Final 30 is held 3:25-3:55 p.m., Monday through Friday, when school is in session. The time is devoted to assisting students with assignments, assessments and tutoring, as well as mental health check-ins and club meetings. During this time, students should arrange a time and location to meet with their teacher, counselor and/or club sponsor.
Tutoring with City Year, an education nonprofit, is also available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-5 p.m., in the Library. Northfield students are invited to take advantage of this tutoring option following the completion of a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian.
DECA/HOSA Fun Run and Holiday Maker Market
Sign up to participate in the Northfield DECA/HOSA Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 14, 9-11 a.m. Participants can run a 1k or 5k, and afterward visit the DECA market, including booths and food trucks. Participation fees go toward upcoming DECA and HOSA club competitions.
Learn more about HOSA, DECA, and all student clubs at Northfield.
Northfield Career Partnerships; Mentor Opportunity
Participating in an informational interview or job shadow gives students an opportunity to explore their professional interests and prepares them to make informed decisions about their career and college plans. Listening to experiences, asking questions and seeing work happen first-hand can make a huge difference for career trajectories. To make this service accessible to more students, Northfield is looking for volunteers to support our students' career development and interests. Complete the Northfield Career Partnerships Interest Form.
Senior Portrait Submission Deadline Extended
The senior portrait submission deadline was just EXTENDED! You now have until Sunday, Jan. 26, to submit your favorite senior portrait for inclusion within this year's Northfield High School yearbook. Each senior is allotted one vertical, rectangle portrait, 2” wide by 3” high, at 3000 dpi and saved in JPG format. Submission of a senior portrait is optional. More information and submission detail is available within the Class of 2025 Senior Timeline.
Northfield Staff Holiday Appreciation
To show appreciation for Northfield staff this holiday season, The Northfield High School Foundation plans to provide all 200 team members, including teachers, coaches, counselors, cafeteria, facilities, communications, office and administration, with a gift bag containing a $10 Starbucks gift card, a $25 Target or Amazon gift card and candy. Contribute today!
Share the Action. Coaches and/or Families: Please share photos of Northfield student-athletes in action, along with a sentence or two, and we'll include your content in this section! The deadline for submissions is 8 a.m. on Thursdays. Remember to tag @nighthawk.nation in your social media posts.
Fall Sports Post-Season Survey
If your student participated in Northfield’s fall athletics, please complete the post-season survey. This survey will provide families with the opportunity to provide feedback on fall athletics. Data collected from the survey will help Nighthawk Nation to reflect on our strategies and practices, and may inform goals for the offseason. We appreciate your time in providing us with this feedback. For questions about the survey, please contact Northfield Athletic Director and Assistant Principal, Mr. Ezekiel Ocansey.
Holiday Shopping: Poms Team Fundraiser Dec. 5 & 6
Save your holiday shopping for the Northfield Poms event at Kendra Scott!
In-store shopping is Friday, Dec. 6, 5-7 p.m. at Kendra Scott's Cherry Creek North location (175 N. Fillmore St., Denver, Colo.). Online shopping is Dec. 6 AND Saturday, Dec. 7, using code: GIVEBACK-IBLDY.
On both days, 20% of sales will be donated to the Poms Team to help with the cost of uniforms, competition fees and travel.
Northfield Seniors Participate in National Signing Day
Earlier this week, high school athletes around the country, including top performers at Northfield, signed their intents to continue their athletic talents in college. Northfield football, baseball, soccer and lacrosse athletes committed to Division I, II and III institutions, including Washington State, Cal State Northridge, Stetson University, Minnesota State and Bates College. Shoutout to these top athletes:
Aidan Martin: Washington State
Logan Bader: Thomas College
Jack Phiel: Haverford College
Alia Hill: Minnesota State University
Brooke Rosenberg: Bates College
Savvy Mahoney: Lenoir-Rhyne University
Alex Flocken: Viterbo University
Zander Kosmas: Stetson University
Ariah Velazquez: Cal State Northridge
Henry Luther: Shoreline Community College
Questions / Concerns / Compliments
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DPS & Community News
Discounted Offers from the Denver Public Schools Foundation
Get discounted offers to local sporting events, theatre plays and more, while supporting DPS schools with Denver Public Schools Foundation!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities:
Denver Center for the Performing Arts: A Christmas Carol - (Now through Sunday, Dec. 29).
Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Friday, Dec. 27, at 7 p.m. @ Ball Arena.
National Western Stock Show: Jan. 11-26, 2025.
Urban Air (Denver East): DPS Spirit Night - Sunday, Jan. 12.
*DPS Foundation also has Special Offers available throughout the year with the Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Mammoth, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Rockies and more! Explore DPS Foundation offers.
About the Denver Public Schools Foundation:
The DPS Foundation helps ensure that investment in our schools is directed in the most effective, impactful and lasting way. Our organization galvanizes and mobilizes our entire community to invest in crucial resources and programs that have the greatest impact on student well-being and success, while supporting families and educators. We provide funding support for afterschool programs, career and college success, classroom grants and more. For more information visit dpsfoundation.org.
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