NMS Weekly Update 1.18.2026

Middle School Families,

This morning, our middle school students participated in a grade-level online safety presentation. The session focused on practical strategies for staying safe online, including limiting what is shared digitally, being cautious when interacting with strangers, and understanding that online content can quickly become public.

Most importantly, students were reminded that they will never be in trouble for asking for help. We encourage families to continue these conversations at home and to reassure students that trusted adults and community resources are always available to support them.

We are also reaching out to gauge interest in a parent-focused presentation. If you are interested in attending an evening session, please complete the following Google Form. If there is sufficient interest, we will follow up with our presenters to find a date and time based on the survey results. The survey will close on Friday, January 23rd, 2026.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student safety.

Sincerely,
Greg Gelineau
ggelineau@northfieldschools.org

Attendance Line 507-663-0655

Dear Middle School Families,

To works towards our district-wide 90% SEL (Social Emotional Learning) proficiency goal, during the second semester every classroom will have a 10 minute lesson, twice a month during 4th hour classes on Wednesdays. The lessons this semester will focus on self-awareness and social-awareness, with an emphasis on communication, expressing gratitude, and stress management. We are excited to dive into these important mini lessons to support our students and community.

Please reach out to your students' counselor or Mr. Gelineau if you have any questions.

Jenny Streefland, A-L (jstreefland@northfieldschools.org)

Natalie Amy, M-Z (namy@northfieldschools.org)

Greg Gelineau (ggelineau@northfieldschools.org).

Who's ready for quarter 3 fitness center? If you want to improve your strength, flexibility, & endurance, join your friends in the FC after school. Using the Fitness Center is a great way to get your body tuned up and connect with friends! Please contact Coaches Natalie Amy (namy@northfieldschools.org) or Marcy Korynta (mkorynta@northfieldschools.org) with any registration questions. Fitness Center runs Mondays-Thursdays, from 3:00-4:30 PM each night. Students can come as many nights per week as their schedule allows. Registration opens January 5, and the first day of Fitness Center is Tuesday, January 27.

Northfield Middle School staff will post the day’s activities on Schoology before 9:00 am. Students will join their Period 1 class via Google Meet at 9:00 am for attendance and to receive instructions about the e-Learning day. Students will need to have their camera turned on.

Expectations will align with what students would complete within a regular class period. The learning activity will advance the current content being learned in the course. The teacher will explain the maximum time the student should spend on the learning activity. Teachers will be available to assist students with the day’s tasks based on the following schedule. For clarity, this schedule is not for required live instruction but for student assistance.

1st period: 9:00 am-9:45 am (includes the required 15-minute e-Learning day attendance, expectations, and schedule overview.)

2nd period: 10:00 am-10:30 am

3rd period: 10:45 am- 11:15 am | Lunch: 11:15 am-12:15pm

4th period: 12:15 pm-12:45 pm

5th period: 1:00 pm-1:30 pm

6th period: 1:45 pm-2:15 pm

7th period: 2:30 pm-3:00 pm

Parent Information - School closings

Monday, January 19th, 2026: No School, Dr MLK, Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026: Gold - Day 2

Week 2 Band & Orchestra Lessons

Wrestling Meet @ Owatonna MS, 4:15 pm
Division Street Singers, 3:00 pm
Knowledge Bowl, 3:00 pm
MSYC, 3:00 pm

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026: Maroon - Day 1

Band & Orchestra Make-up Lessons

Yearbook Meeting, 3:00 pm
Wrestling practice, 3:00 pm
MSYC, 3:00 pm

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026: Gold - Day 2 (End of Quarter 2)

Week 2 Band & Orchestra Lessons

Student Council meeting, 7:15 am
Jazz Band, 3:00 pm
Wrestling practice, 3:00 pm
Knowledge Bowl, 3:00 pm
MSYC, 3:00 pm

Friday, January 23rd, & Monday, January 26th, 2026:

No School, Teacher Prep Days

Tuesday, January 27th, 2026: Maroon - Day 1 (Start of Quarter 3)

Week 2 Band & Orchestra Lessons

Division Street Singers, 3:00 pm
First day of Quarter 3/Fitness Center, 3:00 pm
Knowledge Bow, 3:00 pm
MSYC, 3:00 pm

January 19 - No School (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

January 20 - Wrestling Meet @ Owatonna MS, 4:15 pm

January 21 - Yearbook Book Club, 3:00 pm

January 22 - Student Council Meeting, 7:15 am

January 22 - End of Quarter 2

January 23 & 26 - No School, Teacher Prep Days

January 27 - Quarter 3 Begins

January 29 - Knowledge Bowl Meet, 7:55 am

January 30 - Chamber Orchestra, 3:00 pm

February 3 - Yearbook photos for students in HS events, 8:00 am - 10:45 am

February 4 - Yearbook Club, 3:00 pm

February 5 - District Choral Festival, 11:30 am

February 6 - MS Dance, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

February 6 - Chamber Orchestra, 3:00 pm

February 9 - HS Counselors visit/9th grade registration

February 9 - Grade 8 parent night @ NHS, 6:30 pm

February 13 - Chamber Orchestra, 3:00 pm

February 16 - President's Day - No School/Staff Development

February 18 - Yearbook, 3:00 pm

February 19 - Student Council Meeting, 7:15 am

February 19 - WEB Leader Meeting, 7:25 am

February 19 - MS/HS District Choirs Concert, 7:00 pm, NHS

February 20 - Midquarter 3

February 20 - Chamber Orchestra, 3:00 pm

February 23 - Grade 8 Orchestra MNSOTA field trip

February 27 - Chamber Orchestra, 3:00 pm

March 3 - All District Jazz Bands Concert, 7:00 pm, NHS

March 4 - Yearbook, 3:00 pm

March 5 - Student Council Meeting, 7:15 am

March 6 - Chamber Orchestra, 3:00 pm

March 6 - Rock & Roll Revival Show, NMS Auditorium

March 7 - Rock & Roll Revival Show, NMS Auditorium

March 12 - WEB Leader Meeting, 7:25 am

March 13 - Chamber Orchestra, 3:00 pm

March 13 - Rock & Roll Revival Show, NMS Auditorium

March 14 - Rock & Roll Revival Show, NMS Auditorium

March 16 - All District Band Concert, 7:00 pm, NHS

March 17 - All District Orchestra Concert, 7:00 pm, NHS

March 18 - Grade 6 WEB Movie, 12:45 pm

March 19 - Student Council Meeting, 7:15 am

March 19 - Hold Drill

March 19 - Grade 5 Parent Night, 5:30 pm

March 20 - End of Quarter 3

March 20 - Chamber Orchestra, 3:00 pm

March 21 - March 30 - Spring Break, No School

March 31 - Quarter 4 Begins

March 31 - Spring Conferences, 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

April 3 - Evacuation Drill

April 3 - Chamber Orchestra, 3:00 pm

UPDATE:

We are in need of winter gear. Sizes we are looking for are adult small - xlarge gloves, mittens, and snowpants. We also continue to need adult M, L, and XL sweatpants, all youth sizes in tshirts, and belts.

We are excited to share a resource we have at the Northfield Middle School- The Raider Closet. It is a place that ALL students are welcome to use. The Raider Closet has coats, hats, gloves, sweatshirts, pants, shirts, shoes, and more! If you have a middle school student that could use any of these supplies have them come to the student support office during their study hall or before/after school and we can help them pick out what they need! Questions feel free to reach out to Heather Stanton Ims, School Social Worker at 507-663-0685.

Starting January 1, 2026, a sports physical will be required for all Middle School athletic activities. Students must submit a completed physical form before participating in any practices, games, or athletic events. Please schedule appointments early to ensure eligibility. If you have any questions, please contact Kari Hartwig at khartwig@northfieldschools.org.

Registration is now open for Fitness Center, Speech, and MS Wrestling. Please visit our MS Activities website for detailed activity information and registration link.

NMS Winter Athletics & Activities

Tutoring Help

To access your student's photos, please click on the link below. If you have any questions regarding photos, please reach out to Kari Hartwig at khartwig@northfieldschools.org.

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