New this year, each Friday, families receive a weekly grade email summarizing their student’s academic progress, including current grades and attendance in class. This email is a valuable tool to help support a student’s success.

Five Ways to Use the Weekly Grade Email

1. Encourage Advocacy: Review the email with your student(s) and encourage them to reach out to teachers with questions or concerns.

2. Encourage Final 30 Attendance: Remind your student(s) to utilize Northfield's daily "Final 30" from 3:25-3:55 p.m., where they can meet with teachers for extra help or to improve grades.

3. City Year Tutoring: Take advantage of City Year tutoring in the Northfield Library, offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Learn more about this opportunity.

4. Check the DPS Portal: Regularly review grades and attendance in the DPS Student/Parent Portal to stay up-to-date on your student's academic progress.

5. Reach Out for Support: Contact your student’s support liaison or dean, if you need additional support related to attendance or behavior.

Thank you for partnering with us to support your student’s journey at Northfield High School! For questions about weekly grade check emails, contact Northfield Principal Resident, Mr. Brian Cochran.

This week, eligible students received academic awards for their performance during the spring 2024 semester. Certificates will be soon be uploaded into Maia Learning for students to use when applying for college or careers.

Semester Academic Award Criteria

• Principal’s List: Students earning a 4.0 unweighted semester GPA.

• Honor Roll: Students earning a 3.80 to 3.99 unweighted semester GPA.

• Honor Athletes: Student-athletes with a 3.80 unweighted semester GPA, or better, during the active season. Fall sports are considered for fall semester awards. Winter and Spring sports are recognized with spring semester awards.

• Honor Performers: Student-performers with a 3.80 unweighted semester GPA, or better, during the active season. Drumline and the school play are considered for fall semester awards. Drumline and the school musical are recognized with spring semester awards.

We are excited to share a wonderful volunteer opportunity that can make a significant impact on our students' learning experience! As part of our Personal Finance course, students are developing essential financial literacy, interview skills, and networking abilities. For their final exam, we will host an interview round table and need industry professionals to serve as interviewers. We would greatly appreciate your support on the following dates/times:

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 8-10 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 8-11 a.m.

If you would like to volunteer your time for the round table, please complete our Google Form. Your participation will provide our students with invaluable insights and real-world experiences. Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our students and their growth! For questions, please email Northfield Social Studies Teacher and Team Lead, Ms. Liz Gavrys.

Student Council Food Drive Ends Wednesday, Nov. 20

Northfield's November Collaborative School Committee (CSC) meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 20. This month's meeting will focus on Academic Programming, including International Baccalaureate Programing. CSC meetings are held quarterly in Building 5, Room 119, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Public comment is reserved by the last 15 minutes of a CSC meeting. To schedule public comment, please complete the sign-up form at least five days prior to the next scheduled meeting.

Every Thanksgiving, the Nighthawk Community donates a bottle of wine, 6-pack of beer, or non-alcoholic beverage to Northfield's much-appreciated faculty and staff, including teachers, counselors, coaches, office, kitchen, facilities, safety, communications and administration. The goal is to provide all 200 staff members with a festive beverage to share with their families over the holiday break. To contribute, please complete the sign up form. Donations are needed by Tuesday, Nov. 19. For questions, please contact Northfield Parent and Volunteer, Laura Zerbe.

Cap and Gown. Cap and gown orders are due Wednesday, Nov. 20. Complete ordering information and graduation package details are available via the Jostens website. For families looking to simply order a cap and gown, that is an option, too. A Jostens cap and gown is required for all graduating seniors to participate in graduation. Northfield does have a limited number of loaner caps and gowns; these are reserved for families in need. Please contact your student's counselor, if you believe you fit this criteria.

Senior Portraits For Yearbook Inclusion. Submit your student’s favorite portrait for inclusion within the yearbook by Wednesday, Nov. 22. Each senior is allotted one vertical, rectangle portrait, 2” wide by 3” high, at 3000 dpi and saved in JPG format. Submission of a portrait is optional. Review a list of suggested photographer options, if needed, for senior portraits.

FAFSA 2025-26. The financial aid application, FAFSA, will open for the 25/26 school year on Sunday, Dec. 1. Learn more!

All Nighthawks, no matter the grade, and their families, are invited to join Northfield High School’s Counseling team and The College Place, on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m., in the Cafeteria, to learn about the importance of college, how to pick an education path, how to pay for college and the steps one can take now to prepare for education beyond high school. The College Place offers ongoing support for high school students trying to navigate the college admissions process. Learn more at www.collegenights.org.

Letter jacket fittings were held this week. Students who intend to purchase a jacket must return the completed order form and payment to Northfield Athletics Assistant, Mr. Calderwood, by Monday, Nov. 18. For questions, please contact Mr. John Calderwood.

This year, Northfield's Chess team made it to the playoffs for the mountain division and currently sit in second place. Shoutout to the team and it's coaches, Northfield Teachers Mr. Mark Groves and Mr. Alex Rodriguez.

IB Visual Arts students at both the SL and HL levels, along with AP Art Drawing students, recently ventured on an inspiring excursion to the Denver Art Museum. This experience was designed to immerse these young artists in a professional environment celebrating creativity and offering insights into the craft, broader creative industry, and practical, real-world applications of their skills. For those nearing the end of their high school journey, this initiative also aimed to equip them with invaluable tools, knowledge, and inspiration to excel in the dynamic landscape of artistic expression beyond graduation.

The first semester of the 24/25 school year will soon end. Nighthawks in all grades will participate in Finals the week of Dec. 16. The exact schedule will be announced upon finalization.

Over the past year, the Northfield High School Foundation has used funds raised by the Nighthawk Community to pay for computers, performing arts sets, a digital sign (soon to be installed) and to provide five scholarships to Class of 2024 seniors, as well as for countless other items requested by teachers and the administration. Colorado currently spends more than $2,000 less per pupil for education than the national average. We are in the bottom half of spending per student in the country. This means it is up to the Northfield Community to make up the difference.

If every Northfield family contributes $200, we would hit our goal every year and be able to say yes to every request from teachers and admin. Currently, only 10% of Northfield families contribute to the Foundation. We have to say no to many of the requests we receive. Please consider giving to Northfield through our Colorado Gives campaign. Every dollar counts and will contribute to making Northfield the school we all want it to be. For $20, we can buy calculators for math classes and standardized testing; for $50, we can pay for online subscriptions for computer science classes; for $100, we can provide scholarship assistance for specific club competitions.

You can join the statewide Colorado Gives movement and make a big impact at Northfield. This year, Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, Dec. 10, and it’s easily the best day to give. Please consider contributing $25, $50, $100 or $250 to the Northfield Foundation. Give today!

Early Giving Has Already Started
Now through Dec.10, every donation you give will be boosted with a $1M+ Incentive Fund made possible by Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank. Each nonprofit will receive a share of the fund based on their percentage of the total raised. Plus, if you set up a new monthly donation, Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first monthly donation up to $100, and up to $250,000 in total across all organizations. This is a fantastic opportunity to double your impact and support our efforts to provide our children with the best education we can. Give today! Our goal this year is to raise $75,000 for Northfield. You can help us achieve and surpass this goal.

How to Get Started
Visit the Foundation’s donation page.
Choose the option for monthly giving.
Your donation will be matched automatically.

Thank you for your support and making this the most successful Northfield Colorado Gives Day yet. For questions about The Northfield High School Foundation, please reach out to Northfield Foundation President and Parent, Dawn Owens. Questions about Colorado Gives Day can be directed to Northfield Fundraising Chair and Parent, Kelly Hogan.

Northfield teachers and staff offer time each school day to help students with assignments, assessments and tutoring, as well as mental health check-ins and club meetings. When school is in session, 3:25-3:55 p.m. is devoted to assisting students. 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 form by a parent/guardian.

Nighthawk Athletics do not begin until 4:15 p.m.

Northfield Nighthawks Game Schedule 

The 2024-25 CHSAA winter sports season begins Monday, Nov. 18. All student-athletes (or family) must create a one-time Family ID Account and use it to register for each season of athletic participation, as well as provide a yearly physical using the CHSAA Preparticipation Evaluation form, pay associated fees ($90/sport season; FRL-eligible students pay $25/sport season) and include an emergency contact. These items must be submitted prior to participating in tryouts or practices. Physicals are good for one year and can be obtained through a family doctor, a pharmacy or Denver Health School-Based Health Center.

For questions about Nighthawk winter athletics, visit the Northfield website; or contact Northfield Athletic Director and Assistant Principal, Mr. Ezekiel Ocansey, or Athletics Assistant, Mr. John Calderwood.

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.

Many thanks to the Nighthawk Family for all the support this entire season. From packing The Nest for home games and showing up at so many away games, too, know we appreciate all of you!
Making it to the Final Four our first season in 5A was a great experience and we are already hungry for next year!

Northfield's Poms team will compete in the rescheduled DPS League competition this evening at George Washington High School. Varsity performs at 7:40 p.m.

The team will also compete on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Mountain Vista High School. The jazz routine begins at 12:28 p.m. and poms at 5:10 p.m.

Your Nighthawk Cheer team placed second at Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Regionals. This ranking earned the team Northfield's first-ever bid to Nationals! Nationals is Feb. 7-10, 2025, in Florida at Walt Disney World.

Congratulations to three Northfield Gymnasts who were named as members on 2024 4A All State teams.

✨First Team All State: Ocean Pierce ('25)
✨Second Team All State: Sophie Sukigara ('27)
✨Honorable Mention: Sierra Davis ('28)

Against all odds, the Northfield Nighthawks Ultimate Frisbee team made it back to the D1 State Championships and ended up as second place runner-ups! Labeled as underdogs, the upset both the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds in the state to face Fairview High School in the state championship. After a hard battle, the team did not win the last game of the season.

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