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 Northfield High School Foundation’s 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, we invite you to join us for an Open Reception on Friday, Feb. 7, 6-9 p.m., at 40 West Gallery (6501 W. Colfax Avenue; Lakewood, Colo. 80214). This is a fantastic opportunity to see the award-winning works in person and support our Nighthawks as they continue to shine in the Arts. Please mark your calendars and help us cheer on our amazing students as they receive the recognition they deserve!

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.

The IB Visual Arts Department invites you to experience an enthralling exhibition that celebrates 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 our Nighthawks as they present their work to the Denver Community. While the event will take place in March, it is never too early to mark your calendars and join us in honoring the dedication and creativity of our talented students!

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 Northfield Women's Basketball on Tuesday, Jan. 28, by eating at Esters Onieda Park (2201 Oneida St, Denver, Colo. 80207). Remember to mention the team to your server. Go Nighthawks!

Northfield Cheer will host two mini camps for new and returning children ages 4- to 13-years-old this basketball season. Join the team's band app for more information on how to register and camp updates.

The Northfield Poms team will perform before the Denver Nuggets home game at Ball Arena on Thursday, Feb. 6. Come cheer on the team! A portion of game ticket sales go toward team fundraising efforts. To see the performance, arrive at your seat an estimated 30-40 minutes before game tip off. For questions, contact Northfield Pom Parent, Jamie Nally, at 720-363-1849; or Lyndsay Marchbanks (303-405-7635), the Denver Nuggets contact for ticket questions.

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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.

Campus Prep will offer a high-quality SAT prep course this winter for juniors and seniors. The 7-week course, taught by a Harvard grad, will take place at the University of Denver and totals 27 hours of comprehensive learning, along with three proctored practice exams. Cost of the course is $195. A live, online version of the course is also available. The course fills up fast. Register today. Campus Prep has provided these popular courses at the University of Denver for the past seven years and is the official SAT provider for the Boulder Valley School District. For questions, email admin@campusprep.org or call 877-805-2521.

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5500 Central Park Blvd.
Denver, Colo. 80238