ENG 2026-27 Family Update No. 8
November 11, 2026
Dear Northfield Public Schools Families:
November has arrived, and with it the early sunsets, warm coats, and the first thoughts of Thanksgiving. I hope your family is finding some cozy moments in a busy season. This week was also a chance to say thank you. Wednesday was Veterans Day, and our schools honored the veterans in our community in some wonderful ways.
Our students lead these programs, and they are a good reminder of how much our kids care. Greenvale Park held a Veterans Day assembly on Monday. On Tuesday, Spring Creek hosted a Veterans Day luncheon, and Northfield Middle School held its annual program in the NMS Auditorium. Bridgewater held an assembly on Wednesday. NHS will again be honoring Veterans with a Veterans Honor Wall. Parents are welcome to stop by and view the space.We are deeply grateful to all veterans, and to their families, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of our country.
There is a lot to cheer about, too. The Raider girls cross country team took first place at the state meet last Saturday. Congratulations to the student-athletes and coaches on a remarkable season. Raider football beat Rochester Century 38-0 last Friday and heads to the state tournament. Our girls volleyball team finished a great season in the section finals, and I want to thank them for all they gave this year. Girls swim and dive wrap up section action today with finals, and girls hockey opens its season tonight, hosting Mound-Westonka at the new Hasse Ryt-Way Ice Arena. Good luck to all of our Raiders!
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, the NHS Theater Department opens the fall musical, Mean Girls, on Friday. Shows run November 13-15 and 20-22. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday shows begin at 2:00 p.m., all in the NHS Auditorium.
At our board meeting on Monday, November 9, the school board canvassed the results of the November 3 election and authorized certificates of election. The winners are incumbents Ben Miller and Jeff Quinnell, and Alyssa Melby, who ran a successful write-in campaign. Congratulations to all three, and thank you to everyone who voted.
Thank you for your partnership and for the many ways you support our students and staff. As always, please reach out if I can be of help.
Sincerely,
Tim
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Tim Anderson, Ed.D.
Superintendent
tanderson@northfieldschools.org| 507-663-0629
Photo: Superintendent Anderson made a visit to Spring Creek Elementary, where staff served lunch to local veterans during their Veterans Day luncheon.
The Northfield High School Theater Department will be performing their fall musical, “Mean Girls,” November 13-15 and November 20-22. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday shows begin at 2:00 p.m. at the NHS Auditorium. Tickets are $7 for students, and $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Northfield School District Child Nutrition update is now available. This edition features highlights from the district’s child nutrition program, information about applying for educational benefits, and healthy recipes. View the newsletter here.
Work continues across several areas of the Reimagine Northfield High School site. Here are recent highlights:
Concrete footings and foundation work continues. The footings and foundation now surround the entire perimeter of the classroom addition on the east side. Footings and foundation work has begun on the music/storm shelter addition.
Precast panels are scheduled to arrive on site the week of Thanksgiving through early December, with structural steel to follow in December. Walls will begin to be installed at that point, and the building will begin to look more vertical. Construction traffic will also increase during this time, and pre-installation meetings will discuss how vehicles will safely enter and exit the site.
Asphalt coating on the Raider Drive intersection is scheduled for Saturday, November 14. Please watch for road closures and detours.
Regular construction updates can be viewed on the Reimagine NHS webpage.
At Northfield Public Schools, we value our strong community partnerships. To better connect families with local events and resources, we've created a community events newsletter. This newsletter is linked to our district newsletters, making it easy for families to stay informed about upcoming opportunities and important community resources.
This week's newsletter includes information about the VFW coloring and essay contest, Coffee & Conversations at The Key, joining Girl Scouts and 4-H, and more!
