In the coming weeks, charges for International Baccalaureate (IB) exams will appear within the MySchoolBucks accounts of juniors and seniors enrolled in IB classes. IB exams are available to seniors as they complete their two-year IB classes, as well as juniors completing one-year IB classes. Students registered for IB exams in October, and confirmed their registrations during the week of Nov. 11.

IB exams cost $123 per subject and offer students the opportunity to earn college credit with qualifying scores. Most students leave Northfield with at least three college credits, and some with as many as 30 credits based on their achievement on IB exams. 100 percent of the cost of exam fees is paid to IB; Northfield retains $0 of exam registration fees. 

We are pleased to be able to offer no-cost IB exams for students who receive free and reduced price lunch. Students also had the opportunity to apply for scholarships during the registration process and we are pleased to be able to grant these scholarships. Scholarship discounts are reflected on MySchoolBucks.

Students who wish to sign up for exams that they did not initially sign up for will be charged a $39 late fee for each late exam until Wednesday, Jan. 15. Conversely, students wishing to withdraw from an exam can do so until Tuesday, Jan. 14 to receive a full refund. After this date, no refunds will be given, and no additional registrations can be made. 

For late registrations, withdrawals, or other issues, please contact Northfield IB Coordinator, Mr. Peter Wright.

The first semester of the 24/25 school year ends on Friday, Dec. 20. Nighthawks in all grades will participate in final exams the week of Dec. 16. Monday, Dec. 16 is a Late Start/Stripe Day. Tuesday through Friday, students will take two exams each day, if they have class during the specified periods (see the schedule below). On these days, students will finish the school day at 10:35 a.m., followed by a Grab and Go Lunch option available until 11:30 a.m. Students may use the time between 10:35 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for extended test time, makeups and/or support from teachers.

In preparation of final exams, Nighthawks are encouraged to participate in Northfield's Final 30 offering. The Final 30 is held 3:25-3:55 p.m., Monday through Friday, when school is in session. The time is devoted to assisting students with assignments, assessments and tutoring, as well as mental health check-ins and club meetings. During this time, 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 slip signed by a parent/guardian.

Northfield's Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) will host a financial services speed-networking event for all students on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 9:59-11:30 a.m., in Building 5 Room 119. Encourage your student to sign up. Students in attendance will connect with professionals who manage money and support individuals and businesses to achieve their financial goals. Lunch is provided. Attendees have the opportunity to win a $25 gift card of their choice! For questions, please email DSF Events Manager, Cendy, or connect with DSF College Advisors in the Northfield Future Center. 

Participating in an informational interview or job shadow gives students an opportunity to explore their professional interests and prepares them to make informed decisions about their career and college plans. Listening to experiences, asking questions and seeing work happen first-hand can make a huge difference for career trajectories. To make this service accessible to more students, Northfield is looking for volunteers to support our students' career development and interests. Complete the Northfield Career Partnerships Interest Form.

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.

Congratulations to Northfield Seniors, Melissa Roman-Giles and Chloe Mann, who each received money from the DPS Foundation Student Grant Fund. Melissa received $600 to support her small business, and Chloe Mann $2,000 to support the Northfield Women in Business Club. 

The DPS Foundation Student Grant Fund opened last spring and is continuing this year as a pilot program. Learn more about the Student Grant Fund and/or make a donation.

Northfield Student Council’s Annual Food Drive brought in more than 700lbs of non-perishable food items collected during the month of November. Donations were given to the Food Bank of the Rockies. The English teacher with the most donations was Ms. Altepeter. Each of Ms. Altepeter's class periods will receive donuts after break.

Colorado currently spends less per pupil for education than the national average. It's up to us to make a difference for students at Northfield High School.

If every Northfield family contributes $200, we would hit our goal each year and be able to say yes to every request from teachers and admin. 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!

How to Get Started
Visit the Foundation’s donation page.
Choose the option for monthly giving.

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 Foundation President and Parent, Dawn Owens. Questions about Colorado Gives Day can be directed to Northfield Fundraising Chair and Parent, Kelly Hogan.

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Introducing your DPS League Champions! Northfield Cheer and Poms teams took first place in their categories last weekend; plus, a second place finish in the jazz category. Shout out to the teams and coaches for their dedication and unending Northfield spirit.

Shout out to Northfield Flag Football Player Caroline Cummings for being named a 2024 Playmaker's Corner 5A All-Freshman Wide Receiver! The award was presented to Caroline by Nighthawk Flag Football Coach and Northfield Teacher, Mr. Garrett Hayes, and by Team Captain, Izzy Puckett. Congrats, Caroline!

Nighthawk Volleyball is proud to announce six All City League Conference honors. Congratulations to:

Mariah Lindsay (L/DS) ('25) - 1st Team All City League
Kandice Kountz (S) ('25) - 2nd Team All City League
De'Ja Lewis (OH) ('28) - 2nd Team All City League
Grace Rodgers (RH) ('25) - All City Honorable Mention
Jaia Daniels (MH) ('25) - All City Honorable Mention
Emma Keuler (OH) ('27) - All City Honorable Mention

As a 1st Team honor, Mariah will play in the City League All-Star match; date is pending.

Congratulations to our Northfield Men’s Varsity Soccer Team with 12 players earning City League All Conference!!! Nighthawk Nation is extremely proud of this group's hard work and ongoing dedication to the game.

1st Team All-Conference
Zander Kosmas ('25)
Caden Gard ('25)
Isaias Bonilla ('26)
Ethan Cruz ('26)
Adrian Rodriguez ('26)

2nd Team All-Conference
Brody Douglas ('26)
Seven Green ('25)
Evan Holsinger ('26)
Ari Druck ('26)

Honorable Mention
Colton Chalker ('26)
Calvin Georgeson ('26)
Logan Saenger ('25)

A special congratulations to our DPS ALL CITY PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Isaias Bonilla!

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