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!

Northfield's DECA chapter competed at the 2025 State Career Development Conference this past week in Colorado Springs at the Broadmoor Hotel. This intensive Career Technical Student Organization requires a vast amount of work from students to earn a spot to compete at the state conference. Of the 103 Northfield students who competed, 41 were finalists, and 23 qualified for the International Development Conference later this year in Orlando, Florida.  In only our 4th year as a program, we have established ourselves as a competitive chapter across the state, beating some schools with over 50 years of experience! Big shoutout to Mr. Bender, Ms. Sprague, Mrs. Martin, Mr. Rockwood, Mrs. Buckner, and Mr. Kizer for advising, mentoring, chaperoning, and preparing the students. And bigger shout out to the amazing students for representing Northfield so well and for all the effort they put into this competition. 

State Champions:

Maile McManis - 1st Place -  Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling 

National Qualifiers:

Will Zhang - 5th Place - Accounting Applications Series 

Sienna Laverty -  4th Place - Business Growth Plan

Linnea Fry and Sophie Lewis - 2nd Place - Business Growth Plan 

Ari Bekelman and Jayden Tjahyadi - 2nd Place -  Financial Services Team Decision Making

Tessa Mair, Margaux Deines, Aadi Chahal - 3rd Place - Sports and Entertainment Marketing Research

Kiera Vipani and Brynn Williams - 5th Place - International Business Plan  

Scarlette Leasure and Delaney Whitney - 3rd Place - Integrated Marketing Campaign-Event

Parker Bazaz, Rithvik Iyer, Matthew Kwong - 4th Place - Integrated Marketing Campaign-Event

Milen Haile- 3rd Place - Principles of Entrepreneurship

Isabelle Brehm-   5th Place - Principles of Finance

Owen Huie- 6th Place -  Principles of Finance 

Ellie Weaver- 4th Place - Restaurant and Food Service Management Series

Ian Larkin and Jack Sheehan - 2nd Place - Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making

On February 22, 2025, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Colorado hosted its annual awards ceremony at the Denver Art Museum, celebrating the creativity and dedication of young artists across the state. This special event brought together students, families, educators, and community members to honor outstanding artistic achievements. We are incredibly proud to recognize the Northfield High School students who earned awards at this prestigious event: Casper DeLong (12), Ellyana Hall (11), Emma Klemt (11), Sienna Miller (11), Cristian Rascon-Perez (12), Lauren Rich (11), Campbell Rosen (12), Kendall Smith (11), Brynn Williams (11), and Ben Zemanick (11). Their hard work and talent continue to elevate the arts at NHS—congratulations to all!

The National Art Honor Society at Northfield High School is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of two of its talented members, Ellyana Hall (11) and Campbell Rosen (12). Their artwork has been selected for the highly competitive National Art Honor Society (NAHS) Juried Exhibition, hosted by the National Art Education Association (NAEA). This year, the exhibition received a record-breaking 2,414 submissions, with only 83 pieces chosen by a panel of distinguished arts educators—an acceptance rate that underscores the prestige of this honor. While the exhibition will be presented virtually, its impact is significant, showcasing the dedication of NHS students to high-level artistic practice and reinforcing the school’s commitment to excellence in the arts. Congratulations to Ellyana and Campbell on this outstanding accomplishment!

The Northfield Climbing Team had five climbers compete at the Colorado State Championships last weekend - Cordelia Peterson (2026), Keegan Kline Oliver (2026), Stella Cooper (2027), Moses Wang-Lohnes (2027), and Giovanna Chickillo (2028).

All five climbers had great individual results with special congratulations to those finishing in the top 12 - Cordelia (4th), Giovanna (7th) and Moses (12th).

The girls won the Varsity State Team Championship last year and Cordelia, Stella and Giovanna successfully defended their title by winning the Girls' Varsity Team State Championship for the second year in a row!  

Families: As the popularity of Northfield's Student Travel Program continues to grow, we want to make sure you're not left out!  Prepare now to attend the Spring Travel Week: 2 evening sessions of information about where our students and staff are traveling in 2026 and how you can get in on the fun.  Mark your calendars for March 18-19.  Keep your eyes and ears open for details regarding time and location, coming soon!

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.

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!

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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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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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