NHS Raider Update

If there is a need to be absent, please call 507-663-0616 or use the NHS Student Absence Form. The link for attendance reporting is also be linked on the NHS website. If your student is ill, please provide symptoms within your message. This is a 24-hour voicemail system. Thank you!

If you are interested in participating in the Parents as Partners on Monday, February 3rd, click here.

February 3rd Session: Dual credit opportunities and how to access these opportunities for NHS students, (Advanced Placement (AP), Concurrent Enrollment and PSEO).

Future PAP sessions will be as follows:

• April 7: Financing my student's future and other topics selected by

Northfield High School students competed at the Business Professionals of America (BPA)

Region 2 Competition on Wednesday, January 8 and brought home 10 awards with nine

students advancing to State Competition. Region 2 is comprised of big schools including

Minnetonka, Stillwater, East View, Tartan, Eagan and East Ridge High School with over 260

students competing in a variety of business-related subjects.

The following students qualified for the state competition held in downtown Minneapolis on

March 6-8:

1. Zane Engels: Desktop Publishing Fundamentals – 2nd Place, Spreadsheet Fundamentals – 5th Place
2. Nick Eschen: Accounting– 3rd Place
3. Josh Goerdt: Payroll Accounting– 2nd Place
4. Caley Graber: Word Processing Fundamentals– 5th Place, Administrative Support Team– 2nd Place
5. Aki Gupta: Financial Math & Analysis– 2nd Place, Accounting– 2nd Place, Financial Analyst Team– 3rd Place
6. Makena Malecha: Banking & Finance– 1st Place, Administrative Support Team– 2nd Place
7. Olivia Voigt: Desktop Publishing Fundamentals – 3rd place, Administrative Support Team- 2nd Place
8. Tristan Westergren: Business Law & Ethics– 2nd Place, Financial Analyst Team– 3rd Place

S114 or email her at twilson@northfieldschools.org.

Dear NHS Staff, Students and Families,

We've kicked off the spring semester with a short week for students. Students and staff have had a chance to adjust to the their new schedules and begin to develop routines that will carry them through the spring. Winter activities season is into the second half with post season preparation underway. The fall semester grades have been posted and available in Skyward.

As we transition to the spring semester, I will begin to share important dates and events. Note the Junior Exam Day/E-learning day for grade 9, 10, & 12, and Prom 2025 shared later in the update. We will continue to work hard to create, support and nurture a culture of leadership and excellence at NHS. Please reach out to teachers, counselors and administration if you have questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Shane Baier

NHS Principal

NHS Mock Trial Team won the trial this week against Rochester Mayo! Outstanding attorney went to Piper Artley and Outstanding Witness went to Gwyn Cikanek

Hockey Day Minnesota is an event held each year to celebrate the game that made Minnesota “The State of Hockey”. Hockey Day MN began in 2007 and was sponsored by the Minnesota Wild alongside partners like FanDuel Sports Network, Minnesota Hockey, and the proud local communities that serve as the host each year. This year the event was held in Shakopee.

On Tuesday, March 11th, our 11th grade students will participate in a testing day at NHS. Students have already committed to taking the ACT, Accuplacer, or ASVAB assessment. See descriptions of each below. Because the deadline has passed, students cannot change their testing choice. 11th grade students will arrive at school at the normal time. More details to come.

All students in grades 9, 10, and 12 will participate in an e-learning day . Teachers will take roll call (virtually) during 6th period at 1:00 pm. Teachers will post their lessons on Schoology.

The Trout have been released into the 50 to 70 gallon tanks. Over 400 Trout have taken another step toward the Cannon River this week. We expect the Trout to grow rapidly now that they have more space to move.

Craig Johnson, Biology Teacher, has participated in the Classroom Trout Program for many years. This year, he is collaborating with TJ Austin, Fish, Wildlife and Forestry Teacher. They each have the equipment in their respective classrooms to support the project. Interested students in each classroom will help support this journey. If you have questions, email Craig Johnson at cjohnson@northfieldschools.org or TJ Austin at taustin@northfieldschools.org. We will provide a weekly update on progress between now and the Trout release date.

Craig Johnson

Northfield High School Biology Teacher

Northfield High School Fishing Coach

MNTU Trout in the Classroom Program Teacher

TJ Austin

Northfield High Agriculture Teacher

FFA Advisor

MNTU Trout in the Classroom Program Teacher

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