Welcome to Northfield High School

Home of the Nighthawks

Mission: Northfield High School engages students in a rich and challenging academic program, empowering them to discover their own strengths and pursue areas of personal interest. Our teachers will inspire students to become enthusiastic lifelong learners, creative problem solvers and effective communicators. Our focus on collaborative and global learning will ensure graduates are prepared to be fully informed and principled citizens of the world.

Vision: Learning about ourselves and the world. Setting the standard for educational equity and academic excellence.

News

Northfield Student-Athlete Spotlight: Judah Michael

One returner. A young roster. Big expectations. See how Northfield senior Judah Michael is helping set the tone this season. With just one returning varsity player from Northfield’s 2024 Class 5A Final Four run, the team has embraced an up-tempo,Continue Reading

IB for All in Action

Two Northfield English teachers were recently highlighted by the district for their work in our IB for All program—an approach that ensures every student has access to rigorous, engaging, and meaningful learning. Their story reflects what IB for All looksContinue Reading

Northfield Athlete, Elian Oliva, Wins Denver Post’s Golden Helmet Award!

Northfield High School senior Elian Oliva has been named the 2025 Gold Helmet Award winner, a prestigious honor created and presented annually by The Denver Post since 1951 to recognize Colorado’s top senior football player, scholar, and citizen. Oliva isContinue Reading


Upcoming Events

12
Jan
9:30 – Late Start Day
12
Jan
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
13
Jan
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
14
Jan
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
14
Jan
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting
15
Jan
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
16
Jan
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
19
Jan
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
19
Jan
NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
20
Jan
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
20
Jan
Round 1: DPS School Choice Closes at 4 p.m.
21
Jan
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
22
Jan
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
23
Jan
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
26
Jan
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
26
Jan
9:30 – Late Start Day
27
Jan
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
27
Jan
Band/Orchestra/Choir: Solo and Ensemble Festival
28
Jan
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
29
Jan
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
30
Jan
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
02
Feb
Winter Spirit Week
02
Feb
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
02
Feb
9:30 – Late Start Day
03
Feb
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
04
Feb
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
04
Feb
Collaborative School Committee Meeting
05
Feb
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
06
Feb
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
09
Feb
ACCESS Testing Window (Selected Multilingual Learners)
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