Saturday, Feb. 15, is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. Northfield High School is incredibly thankful for Officer Cody Jones' partnership and collaboration each day!

Public school Juniors in Colorado can add the optional SAT® Essay to their SAT School Day registration at no cost. The Colorado Department of Education will cover all fees, allowing Juniors to take the SAT® Essay at Northfield in April. Interested Juniors should contact their college(s) or university(ies) of choice to confirm admissions and placement requirements regarding the Essay section. Register for the SAT® Essay today. The registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 14.

Northfield students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will engage in a P/SAT practice test on Monday, Feb. 24; Class of 2025 Seniors are excused from school for the day. There are no regular Stripe Day classes; instead students should arrive to school no later than 9:30 a.m. and report to their third period class. Students without a third period will receive notification via email on their testing location.

Testing will end at 12:24 p.m. Following completion of the test, teachers will engage in a testing debrief with students; students are released from school at 12:45 p.m. Students with extended testing accommodations will finish at 1:15 p.m. A grab and go lunch option is available for students in the cafeteria following dismissal. Northfield student-athletes can remain in the Great Hall until practices begin. Review the bell schedule.

In addition to providing students with an opportunity to complete a full-length practice test prior to the P/SAT in April, the P/SAT Practice Day allows for personalized practice within Princeton Review and data for targeted instruction based on areas of growth.

Odd/Gold classes will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 25, for all students. For questions, please email nhscommunications@dpsk12.net.

Eat Mod Pizza on Thursday, Feb. 20, to support Northfield's JROTC. 20% of in-person and online proceeds go directly to the program. Show this post and/or mentioned fundraising code 'MODGIVES20.'

Freshman and Sophomore Morp is just around the corner on Friday, Feb. 28, at Northfield! Tickets are $5 each and are available for purchase on MySchoolBucks.com. One ticket purchase per student. All school-based fees must be paid for students to attend the dance. Northfield students only. Must have valid student ID to enter. Replacement IDs are available in the main office in Building 5 for $5.

Northfield's School Counseling team wants to support your student(s) academically, socially and emotionally, as well as with their career planning. To do so, they would like to hear from you via the needs assessment survey. This annual survey is anonymous, so please answer honestly. Information you provide will help Northfield Counseling to plan for the remainder of this school year and the 25/26 school year by determining what your student(s) may need. Northfield continues to grow and change, and we want to be sure we are doing the best we can for all students. We appreciate your feedback!

Freshman counselors at Northfield are feeling the love with recent shoutouts from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and Denver Public Schools (DPS).

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.

We are thrilled to announce that 13 of our talented Nighthawks were recognized with gold and silver medals, as well as honorable mentions, at the prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Awards at the regional level! This achievement highlights the outstanding creativity, skill and dedication of our students, and we could not be more proud of their hard work and commitment to their craft.

To celebrate these incredible accomplishments, student art work is on display at the Denver Art Museum (100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, Colo. 80204) now through Friday, March 7. An awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22, 10-11:15 a.m., offering a wonderful opportunity to view award-winning art and celebrate student success.

DPS SchoolChoice Round 1 for the 2025-26 school year is now open. This annual open enrollment process is for any student who wants or needs to attend a new school next year, particularly incoming ECE-3, kindergarten, sixth- and ninth-grade students. Students who currently attend Northfield do not need to complete SchoolChoice. SchoolChoice is open through 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

To submit a SchoolChoice application:

1. Research your school options using School Finder and the Enrollment Guides.

2. Create an account or use your DPS Parent Portal username and password to log in to SchoolChoice.

3. Rank up to 12 schools in order of preference and submit by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18. 

You’ll be notified of your results in late March. In the meantime, find much more information on the SchoolChoice website. If you have any questions, review the SchoolChoice FAQs, call 720-423-3493, or email schoolchoice@dpsk12.org.

On Thursday, Feb. 20, Northfield will host an International Baccalaureate (IB) "roundtable," for IB staff from schools around the region to learn about Northfield's successful efforts at offering IB Language and Literature to all students.

This event will bring positive publicity to Northfield and allow us to share our successes with IB programming; in addition to engagement with thought partners to troubleshoot challenges. As the IB For All approach expands across the Rocky Mountain region, Northfield hopes to continue to have more opportunities to collaborate and learn from other schools' experiences with IB.

Last week, students enrolled in IB Chemistry engaged in internal assessments (IAs). IAs combine science and math to test hypotheses through hand-on experiences with many household items, including fruit juice, avocadoes, beets and more. Watch a few student interviews.

IB Chemistry is an experimental science course combining academic study with the acquisition of laboratory skills while students develop a wide range of practical skills to increase their facility in the use of mathematics. It also allows students to develop interpersonal and information technology skills with an emphasis on experimental work.

The IB Visual Arts Department invites you to experience an enthralling exhibition on Thursday, March 20, 6-7:30 p.m., to celebrate the hard work and exceptional contributions of our IB students, both at the SL and HL levels. This exciting exhibition is hosted at Stanley Marketplace (2501 Dallas St., Aurora, Colo. 80010) and offers a unique opportunity to support students as they present their work to the Denver Community.

Northfield Nighthawks Game Schedule 

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.

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!

Join the Northfield Community for a day of fun, competition and community support at the Northfield Nighthawks Community Golf Tournament! Whether a seasoned golfer or a beginner, this event is perfect for everyone who loves the game and wants to make a difference.

Date: Saturday, May 3
Location: City Park Golf Course (3181 E 23rd Ave, Denver, CO 80205)
Time: Shotgun Start, 7:30 a.m.

Gather your friends, family, or coworkers to form a team, or register individually and be paired with other players. The tournament will feature an exciting 4-person scramble format, with prizes for top teams, longest drive, closest to the pin and more.

All proceeds from the event support The Northfield High School Foundation, helping to enrich the experiences and opportunities for ALL of Northfield students. Last year, the tournament raised more $18,000!

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.

Registration Fees:

• Individual Player: $185

• Team of Four: $740

Signup or learn more. Space is limited! 

Come tee off for a good cause and let’s make this a day to remember while supporting the Northfield Nighthawks!

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

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.

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:

• CDPHE: Infectious disease guidelines for schools and child care settings | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and ChildCare_How_Sick_Is_Too_Sick_English.pdf

• CDC: About Influenza | Influenza (Flu) | CDC 

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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