Northfield Middle/High School

It's been a few years since I attended, but with the University in town, this little school has and does offer some unique advantages.

I have hosted 9 foreign exchange students who have attended this school as well as my own 2 kids. They all enjoyed their time here with the extra opportunities of teams that have won state championships, music festivals, stage band, and the annual musical. They were all challenged academically and supported by the staff here.

We are a military family with kids in both middle and high school. Northfield is the BEST school experience we have had in 23 years of moves. The teachers are excellent...providing a positive and hands on learning experience. The class size is small, which allows for the teachers to know the kids strengths and weaknesses. Teachers are allowed to be creative and think outside of the "box". There is a good mix of AP classes. The electives are great too...our son has really enjoyed learning to cook in consumer science and he looks forward to woodworking next year. Our daughter enjoys Spanish, and is excited to take complete all 4 years.The chem teacher has terrific techniques to inspire. The government teacher is providing the kids good critical thinking skills. The language teachers have inspired our kids to read and creatively write. The math team is great too. Mr. Howard the art teacher is terrific too. The kids are looking forward to being a part of the drama dept and continuing in the great music program. The towns kids have embraced our kids, and encouraged them to join clubs and sports. The guidance counselors really care about the kids feeling welcome too. :) The leadership is terrific. The nurse is wonderful. The cafeteria has good food and a nice staff. The school is very clean and presents a happy environment. We are thrilled to be part of Northfield! Alicia(mom)

Great school! Middle-school teachers are genuinely interested in helping students learn to love exploration. Teachers and administrators have both shown me a commitment to developing good communication with parents.

Northfield Middle and High School is big enough have many wonderful offerings and small enough so that each student and parent is important to the school's success. Success is celebrated, and if problems do arise, they are handled with dignity and fairness. Students may select core courses at all appropriate levels, including Honors and Advance Placement, and they are even accommodated if they choose to take classes at the college in town, Norwich University. The arts, including music, art, photography, woodworking, as well as consumer science and physical education are valued as parts of a well-rounded education. The excellent library and one-to-one laptop program support learning in all classes. The highly skilled teachers care about each student. They make the school a place of learning that welcomes everyone's uniqueness. Music, plays, sports, yearbook, service clubs and more give students a wide range of ways to get involved in the school outside of the classroom. Parents who choose to send their children to Northfield Middle and High School will be pleased that they did.