The Choice of Studies (COS) window will be open from Tuesday, February 18, through Friday, February 28, at 3:30 p.m. Students must complete course selection by this deadline. Changes will not be accepted after 3:30 p.m. on February 28.

Only current Northfield students can access and submit their COS Google Form using their DPS student email. Students are encouraged to review graduation requirements and available course options before making selections.

Class of 2027 (current sophomores) interested in the IB Diploma Program should visit the Northfield IB webpage for guidance on course selection.

Students who do not complete COS by the deadline will have courses assigned by their counselor based on graduation requirements.

Counselor Support

• Daily from Feb. 24-28

For questions, students should connect with their counselor during the support times listed.

Nighthawks, it’s time to show your school spirit and embrace the winter vibes with MORP Spirit Week! Each day brings a new theme, so bundle up and get creative.

Tuesday – Shred the Slopes
Channel your inner ski pro and hit the halls dressed for the mountains—goggles, ski gear, whatever you rock on the slopes. (No snowboards, skis, or other gear that would distract)

Wednesday – Twinter Day
Double the fun by twinning with a friend! Whether you match from head to toe or coordinate a subtle duo look, find your spirit week twin.

Thursday – Snow Day
No school? No problem! Bring the snow day vibes by bundling up in your warmest winter gear or comfiest PJs.

Friday – Winter Wonderland White Out
Turn Northfield into a winter wonderland by wearing all white. Let’s make it a bright and spirited sendoff to the week!

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.

Class of 2025: Your attendance is required at a class meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 2:30 p.m. in the competition gym. During the meeting, we'll talk about graduation details, prom and more. See you there!

Also, graduation announcements will be available for pick up March 19 at lunch. More details to come - stay tuned!

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.

• PAC Meeting: February 26 contact Brenda Quezada

• Community Forum: March 12 9 am - 9:45 am - Come here more about Athletics and Activities from Dr. Martin and Mr. Ocansey

Our incredible English department at Northfield High School continues to lead the way in ensuring IB for All is a reality for our students. Their dedication to rigorous and engaging instruction as well as vertical alignment has not only expanded access to all students 9-12 but has also empowered our students to earn college credit through our IB HL Language and Literature course.

Today, our English team, alongside our senior team leaders, IB coordinators, and Assistant Principal, hosted an IBARMS Language and Literature Roundtable—bringing together educators from Colorado Springs, Denver, and Fort Collins for meaningful collaboration and shared learning.

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!

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.

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.

Don't forget to get your Physical completed and submitted to Family ID ASAP!

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!

Northfield High School took 147 students to the HOSA State Leadership Conference downtown at the Sheridan Hotel from February 18th-20th. We are very proud of all of our students who competed, volunteered, attended symposiums, and participated in workshops at this event. 

Congratulations to the following students who received top 3 in their event:

• 3rd Place - Anatomy and Physiology - Keegan Kline-Oliver 

• 2nd place - Organic Chemistry - Ellie Richardson 

• 3rd place - Family Medicine Physician - Natalie Clark (qualified for Nationals)

• 2nd place - Gabriella Palmer who placed 2nd in Occupational Therapy (Qualified for Nationals)

The following students earned recognition in the top 10 of their event:

• Creative Problem Solving (Team Event) Lily Jaenisch, Lara Jaenisch, and Mozan Ahmed. 

• Forensic Science (Team Event) - Declan O'Brien and Jayden Tjahyadi

• Health Career Display (Team Event) - Mary Ennis and Avery Rosenbaum

• Health Education (Team Event) - Clara Liptzin, Laila Guiness, Mia VandeSande, and Maja Camina-Cook

• Medical Innovation (Team Event) - Keegan Kline-Oliver and Ellie Richardson

• Medical Math (Team Event)- Finn Kirkwood and Sofia Cloud

• Pathophysiology - Ocean Pierce

• Public Service Announcement (team event) - Team 1 - Olivia Gard, Julia Guiness, and Zoey Rosen, Team 2 - Sariah Stinson, Natalia Henry, and Judith Smith-Monter

• Research Poster - Kalani Junta

• Sports Medicine - Keegan Kline-Oliver

• Vet Science - Hayden Zeps and Sophia Raaberg

• Epidemiology - Lara Jaenisch and Molly Connolly

• Public Health (Team Event) - Ava Jakubin and Amelia Kurpecky

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

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!

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Thank you for being part of the Northfield community!

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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