Northfield PreK & Elementary

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Mrs. Powell
Mrs. Powell, Principal

Setting the Gold Standard

Welcome to another exciting school year!

As we open this new chapter together, I’m thrilled to share our school-wide theme: “Be the Gold.”

Gold is valuable—not because someone says it is, but because of what it is. It doesn’t need to shout or prove itself. Its worth is already there—pure, strong, and enduring. This year, we want every student to recognize that same kind of value within themselves.

Too often, children wait for someone else to notice them, approve of them, or tell them they matter. But just like gold, their worth isn’t determined by recognition or validation. They already hold potential, brilliance, and strength inside. Our challenge this year is to help them stop waiting—and start shining.

“Being the Gold” means:

  • Believing in their own value—even on tough days.

  • Striving to grow, refine, and strengthen their character and skills.

  • Uplifting others as they rise, knowing there’s enough shine for everyone.

  • Walking with integrity, confidence, and kindness—because true gold doesn’t need to boast.

We can’t do this alone. When students hear this message at school and at home, it becomes real. Thank you for encouraging your child to see their own worth, to keep growing, and to shine brightly—not by comparison, but by being who they truly are.

Here’s to a golden year ahead—one where every child knows they are already enough, already gold.

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Partnership At Dismissal

We love seeing families at pickup! To make the most of our teachers’ planning time, we encourage families to arrive at dismissal. Beginning next week, if you arrive 10 minutes after dismissal we will begin bringing students back inside and ask that families come in to sign them out. Thank you for helping us keep this important time for teachers — your partnership makes a difference!

School Start/Dismissal Times:

  • Building Opens: 7:50 a.m.

  • Breakfast: 7:40 a.m.

  • Start: 8:05 a.m.

  • Dismissal: 3:20 p.m.

  • Wednesday Early Dismissal: 2:15 p.m.

Helpful Links

  • Dining Menus

  • Back-to-School Forms

  • District Calendar

  • After-School Program

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Upcoming Events

Mark Your Calendars

  • September 2nd: No School - Staff Development

  • September 3rd to October 17th: Northfield Marathon

  • September 8th Booster Club Meeting

  • September 8th | 6pm: Board of Education Meeting in GHS Freshman Academy (Annual Budget)

  • September 9th | 5pm: Preschool Family Engagement (All Gering Prek) at Northfield Elementary and dinner provided

  • September 11th: Preschool Storytime with Gering Public Library

  • October 6th-8th: Parent-Teacher Conferences

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