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NMS family message about a non-credible threat

Matt Hillmann — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:19:19 +0000

Dear 91ԭ�� Families: In alignment with our strategic commitment to communication, I want you to see a copy of this message that Northfield Middle School Principal Greg Gelineau sent to families a short time ago. To emphasize Mr. Gelineau’s message, the Northfield Police Department promptly conducted a threat assessment, including a home visit. Their conclusion is that it was…

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Bridgewater Leadership Update

Matt Hillmann — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:10:28 +0000

en Español** Dear Bridgewater Families: I am writing to inform you about some short-term leadership changes at Bridgewater Elementary School. As you may know, Principal Nancy Antoine’s husband, Doug, was diagnosed with the blood disorder myelodysplasia. He will be receiving treatment for his cancer at the Mayo Clinic. Mrs. Antoine will be taking some time off to support him.

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Juneteenth celebration

Matt Hillmann — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 01:09:03 +0000

The district is hosting the second annual free Juneteenth celebration on Thursday, June 19. Here are the details…

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Priority Based Budget Reduction Recommendations FAQ

Matt Hillmann — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:27:04 +0000

As shared in previous family updates, the district is considering $6 million in priority based budget reductions. In an ongoing effort to communicate the impact of the recommended reductions, here is the district’s priority based budget reduction recommendations frequently asked questions document (FAQ).

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Sad news to share: death of NHS student

Matt Hillmann — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 22:31:01 +0000

en Español** Dear Northfield School District Families: We have some terrible news to share with you today. Sylvester Huyck, a junior at Northfield High School, died on Friday night. Sylvester passed away from apparent heart failure as a result of a pre-existing condition. At this time, we are asking that our school community respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.

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Threatening Statement Made by NMS Student Today

Matt Hillmann — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:00:58 +0000

en Español*** Dear Northfield School District Families: I want you to see a message that Northfield Middle School Principal Greg Gelineau shared with families a short time ago. I want to emphasize that this situation is not connected to yesterday’s incident. Student and staff safety is a top priority in our district. We appreciate your patience as we have worked through the two…

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Special District Update: non-credible threats to district staff members

Matt Hillmann — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:15:31 +0000

Dear Northfield School District Families: I want you to know that the school district administration and Northfield Police Department are investigating a series of threatening messages that were delivered to at least eight middle and high school staff members this afternoon. At this time, the Northfield Police Department does not believe there is a credible threat. Here is what we know…

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Apply to participate in the Reimagine NHS core planning team!

Matt Hillmann — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 16:50:51 +0000

This information was also included in 2024-25 Family Update No. 13. We are excited to invite you to apply to participate in the Core Planning Team for the Reimagine Northfield High School project! This team will play a vital role in shaping the future of our school by guiding key design decisions, establishing priorities, and ensuring the vision aligns with our community’s needs.

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2024 Election Results

Matt Hillmann — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:45:41 +0000

Claudia Gonzalez-George, Corey Butler, and Amy Goerwitz were re-elected to the school board, and Maggie Epstein will join them as a new board member. We thank Tristan Cox, Iris Lee, and Andreas Thurnheer for their interest in the district and running for the board. All three bond referendum questions passed.

NCEC Playground Tree Removal and Trimming

Matt Hillmann — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:40:57 +0000

On Thursday and Friday, October 17 and 18, Cannon River Tree Care will remove several infected ash trees from the Northfield Community Education Center’s playground and one tree from the ECFE outdoor classroom. The playground and ECFE classroom will be closed while the work is taking place. In addition, the trees around the main entrance to the building will be trimmed. The trees will be replaced…

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