This February marks the 100 year anniversary of the established celebration of Black history which started when Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched Black History Week in February 1926. February was chosen as a means to honor the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass. The week would later be celebrated the entire month in 1976. So, in observance of this month, the Black Student Alliance (BSA) at Northfield High School has been making plans to highlight the history of Black Americans and people of the African Diaspora, while connecting said history to the multitude of identities within the Northfield community.
Northfield’s Black Student Alliance works to shed light on the Black experience; provide a safe space for Black students and allies of all colors, ethnicities, and backgrounds; and not only recognize the history of the past, but also make history in the present. While the BSA of Northfield High School will have a number of ways to pay tribute to Black Americans past, present, and future, they will kick the month off with a Black American inspired spirit week:
This will all culminate in a school-wide celebration on Friday that will include performances and games in reverence of Black history. There will be more to come in the coming weeks, but students and staff should look throughout the hallways, on classroom doors and bulletin boards for both updates, shoutouts to community members, and Black history facts that may surprise them.
In a day and age when humanity and dignity are becoming luxuries rather than guarantees, where there are attempts to erase history, and where we are seeing our country become increasingly divided, it brings a great sense of comfort knowing that student-led organizations like the Black Student Alliance are working to unite and educate the community.
Garrett Hayes, Social Studies Teacher and Black Student Alliance (BSA) Co-Sponsor
Kevin Wyatt, Special Education Teacher, Senior Team Lead and BSA Co-Sponsor
Our Counseling Team is the heartbeat of student support, ensuring every Nighthawk—from their first day as a Freshman to their graduation—has a clear path to success.
The role of a School Counselor in Colorado requires an immense amount of specialized training and dedication. To serve our students, each member of our team has met rigorous state standards, including:
Our counselors are multifaceted advocates who serve students in three primary ways:
To provide the most personalized care possible, we divide our team strategically:
Please join us in thanking our 2025-2026 Team!
We are thrilled to share some momentous news! Senior Ari Bekelman has been named a Finalist for the prestigious Boettcher Scholarship—the most competitive and esteemed merit-based award in the state of Colorado.
While our community celebrated three incredible semi-finalists earlier this year, the field has now been narrowed to the “final 100.” To understand the magnitude of this honor, one must look at the numbers: Ari emerged from a pool of over 2,000 applicants from across the state. By reaching this stage, he is officially recognized in the top 5% of Colorado’s graduating seniors.
The Boettcher Scholarship is designed to keep Colorado’s “best and brightest” in-state by providing a full-ride scholarship to any four-year Colorado institution. Selection is based on more than just high marks; it requires a proven track record of intensive intellectual curiosity, leadership, and a commitment to service—the very qualities we cultivate.
Ari’s journey reflects #TheNorthfieldWay: a commitment to strategic thinking, academic tenacity, and principled leadership. He will head into the final interview round this spring, representing the spirit of Northfield High School.
Please join us in congratulating Ari on this exceptional milestone. We are incredibly proud of his hard work and can’t wait to see what he achieves next!
At Northfield, “IB for All” is the core of our Innovation Plan. We believe every student deserves a rigorous, world-class education that prepares them to be principled, global citizens.
The Innovation Edge
Our innovation status ensures a shared International Baccalaureate (IB) experience for every Nighthawk. IB for All means we deliver college-level coursework paired with essential high school support, giving every student a competitive advantage and a foundation of academic excellence.
The Nighthawk Journey
We scaffold success from day one to ensure all students reach their potential:
Proven Success
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the IB night on Thursday, January 29. If you missed it, here are the slides from the presentation.
Scheduled: Week of March 30 (Spring Break)
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is scheduled to perform repair work on the pedestrian bridge located on the north side of the Northfield Athletic Complex, adjacent to E 56th Ave.
What to Expect:
By scheduling this work during the break, DOTI aims to complete these necessary improvements while school is not in session. Thank you for your cooperation!
In line with our commitment to long-term student success, we are excited to share a unique wealth-building opportunity in partnership with Gary and Impact Charitable: The Ignite Futures Fund.
What is the Ignite Futures Fund?
This program provides a cohort of 100 Colorado sophomores and juniors with a $20,000 seeded investment account. Participants will engage in a two-year financial education program, eventually using their funds for home ownership, education, business ventures, or retirement.
Additionally, 150 more students can participate in paid learning activities and compete for $500 prizes.
Is My Student Eligible?
To apply, students must:
Key Dates & Action Steps
For full program details, visit the Ignite Futures Website or contact the support team at (720) 213-6505.
As the Fall Semester comes to a close, I wanted to recognize all of the AMAZING students here at Northfield who have over 4,900 approved hours of community service so far this year. I know there are students who still need to submit their volunteer hours. I’m so proud of all the work we’ve done and I know that we can beat that number next semester!
Friendly Reminder for our Seniors:
Volunteer Opportunities:
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Check out the Northfield website under the Student Life tab for additional assistance. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Ms. Liz Ritter or stop by the Library in Building 3 between the hours of 8am and 4 pm.
Shoutout to all of our winter athletes as we are approaching the final stretch of our regular season.
Stay up to date: Check the full schedule of Nighthawk games here
Tickets: Purchase online or in person via GoFan.
Can’t attend? Most games are available to watch through a HUDL subscription: https://www2.hudl.com/
Registration for Spring sports is now open! Please complete your online registration https://www.familyid.com/organizations/northfield-high-school-athletics and upload a current physical https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rvX06DQ3fSqJ4sUK5JdTkTS875Gjvivk/view?usp=sharing before the first day of try-outs on Feb 23rd. Please stop by and see Mr. Ocansey or Ms. Shea if you have any questions or need further assistance.
Players and families are invited to gather for a fun, welcoming evening to learn more about the program, connect with coaches and teammates, and support NHS Women’s Soccer.
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: The Stanley Beer Hall
RSVP: CLICK HERE TO RSVP!
The night will include an informational presentation beginning at 6:30 PM, plus a fundraiser benefiting the NHS Women’s Soccer Program—15% of all sales will be donated back to the team.
Come for the info, stay for the community, and help us kick off an exciting season ahead!
The Northfield Nightbots are gearing up for the 2026 FIRST robotics challenge! As a new team, they are asking the Northfield community to help them gather the tools and supplies they need for a successful competition season. If you have any of the following supplies that you would be willing to donate or loan to the team, please contact Ms. Noble (anoble2@dpsk12.net) or Ms. Thadi (y_thadi@dpsk12.net)
Keep up with our progress and competition results by following our team instagram page, byte_hawks. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTiqUSBjkrY/?igsh=dDJsNjNmMjh6a2x0&img_index=1
Last Week:
Q: What is unique about the number 8,549,176,320?
A: Each number, zero through nine, is listed in alphabetical order.
This Week…
In 1962, NASA used its first room-sized IBM computers to calculate John Glenn’s flight path around the Earth. However, Glenn famously refused to fly until Katherine Johnson verified the numbers by hand.