Hello Northfield High School families and community,
I’m excited to share an update about our school’s innovation plan renewal process here at Northfield. As an administrator serving on our innovation plan writing team, and as a school leader who has served at multiple innovation schools in Denver Public Schools, I’ve had the chance to see firsthand how innovation status can make a meaningful difference for teachers and students.
As an innovation school, we get the flexibility to design programs and practices that fit our students’ needs and our school culture. Innovation status means more autonomy over things like programming, scheduling, staffing, and budgeting to create the best possible learning environment for all of our students. Over the years, I’ve seen how innovation status has opened doors for schools to implement new structures and given students opportunities to learn in ways that truly engage them.
I’m grateful to be part of this work and to share the innovation renewal process with you. Innovation status is a way for us to keep improving, experimenting, and making sure our students have the resources and opportunities they deserve. We will be sharing pieces of our innovation plan throughout the month. We can’t wait to share more updates as we move through the renewal process.
Dr. Bonnie Martin
9th Grade Assistant Principal
Jessica supports Navy House freshmen, helping students navigate one of the most important years of their high school experience.
With 8 years as a School Counselor in Denver Public Schools and more than 18 years in education, Jessica brings deep experience to Northfield. Prior to joining our community, she spent seven years as a 9th grade and middle school counselor at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College, and has also served as a college advisor, operations manager, and substitute teacher.
In her role at Northfield, Jessica provides essential guidance and support to Navy House freshmen, helping students build a strong foundation for success while strengthening the systems that contribute to our district-leading 9th grade outcomes.
“Jessica has quickly become a valued member of our highly effective 9th grade support team, ensuring every freshman feels prepared and supported in their first year.”
— Calarri Cox, Assistant Principal
Outside of School:
In her free time, Jessica enjoys yoga, meditation, reading, and watching good movies with her boyfriend.
How having flexibilities around curriculum selection benefits our students and staff:
This flexibility helps us provide personalized, engaging learning experiences for all students.
Innovation status allows us to continue supporting teacher growth and student success.
Students may not use cell phones, headphones, or similar electronic devices—including wearable tech like META glasses—during instructional time. Devices may be used before and after school, during passing periods, off-periods, and at lunch. Staff may ask students to put devices away, and repeated violations may result in confiscation and further consequences. Thank you for helping us keep classrooms focused on learning.
Questions? Contact Lisa Alfonso.
Questions? Contact Brenda Quezada
Deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 4p.m.
Who should apply:
How to apply:
Notifications: Late February
Questions?
All Northfield High School students are required to complete 30 verified volunteer hours—a chance to make an impact in the community and learn more about themselves and the world. Now is the time for the Class of 2026 to act! Late submissions could delay verification and add unneeded stress as graduation approaches.
Take action:
Questions? Contact Ms. Liz Ritter via email or visit her in the library.
All seniors’ default yearbook photo will be their school photo.
If you’d like to use a professional photo taken outside of school, you can submit it online:
➡️ Submit your portrait at Jostens
Photo requirements:
Submission is optional.
Yearbook Tributes:
Submit a senior tribute with words of praise and pictures of the past. Design your own tribute or use one of Josten’s already made templates. Tributes are $140 for a ¼-page and $105 for an ⅛ of a page.
Questions? Contact Dr. Dan Clarke via email.
College Applications:
College Acceptances:
Financial Aid Applications:
Incentive Alert: Complete All Steps for a Raffle!
Seniors who complete college applications, acceptances reporting, and financial aid forms will be entered into a raffle! Details coming soon.
Review the senior timeline of events that keep you prepared for graduation!
Northfield High School senior Judah Michael is featured in a recent local news video story highlighting the Nighthawks’ basketball season. The coverage focuses on Michael’s role as the team’s lone returning varsity player from the 2024 Class 5A Final Four run and his leadership on a young roster embracing an up-tempo, defense-first style of play.
Monday, 1/12: 🏀 Boys C Team & Freshman Basketball vs. Mullen, 4:00 PM & 5:30 PM
Tuesday, 1/13: 🏀 Boys Basketball vs. Rangeview HS, 4:30 PM / 4:30 PM / 6:00 PM / 7:30 PM
Wednesday, 1/14: 🏊 Swim & Dive Girls Meet, 5:00 PM
Thursday, 1/15: 🏀 Girls JV & Varsity Basketball vs. Cherry Creek, 5:30 PM / 7:00 PM
Friday, 1/16: 🏀 Boys Varsity Basketball AWAY @ George Washington HS, 7:30 PM
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/
Students interested in off-season sports are encouraged to participate in workout sessions to build strength, improve skills, and prepare for upcoming seasons.
Denver Public Schools is committed to keeping our schools safe, welcoming, and inclusive for every student and family.
DPS does not collect immigration status, and federal immigration enforcement is not permitted at schools, on transportation routes, or during school activities unless legally required. All visitors must check in at the main office before entering school buildings.
Families are encouraged to:
We remain unwavering in our commitment to supporting our entire school community.
How to help: Must show the flyer—paper or digital—at checkout
Delicious food + supporting students = win-win! 🌮🍚
You leave your campsite and hike south 3 miles, then east 3 miles, then north 3 miles — and somehow end up back at your tent, where a bear is eating your food.
What color is the bear?
➡️ Answer coming next week!