Students at GFW Elementary School listened and shared about being respectful, responsible, and safe throughout the elementary school as they kick off the T-Bird Way for the year!
GFW Public Schools has obtained COVID test kits for students, families and staff at both buildings. Test kits are free and are available in the health services office on a first come-first served basis. Each test kit contains two COVID tests.
Picture Days are coming up at GFW Elementary School! Students in Preschool, Kindergarten and First grade will have their portraits taken on Tuesday, September 19. Preschool, and grades 2,3, and 4 will have their portraits taken on Wednesday, September 20. Retake day will be Wednesday, October 18.
The GFW Community never misses a chance to cheer on our amazing students! Here's a few great photos from last week.
During Grandparents Day at GFW Elementary School at the end of the last school year, sunflower seeds were shared with some grandparents who visited for the day. Kathy Ahlbrecht shared what the flowers look like now. So cool!
Last week, teachers received training using mixed reality software in various content areas. Mixed reality units use aspects of both augmented and virtual environments to reinforce real world trade skills!
The Open House last week at GFW MS/HS was a huge success! The hallways and classrooms were filled with energy and excitement as students and families met with their teachers. The school year is off to a great start so far!
Last week our new teachers and non-tenured staff gathered together to prepare for the new school year. We are so excited to have amazing educators joining our district!
The 2023-24 GFW Bowling team is ready for another great season!
GFW students competed at the MN State Fair in a variety of areas and did a great job. They showed dairy, beef, sheep, rabbit, poultry, goat and swine and really live the 4-H motto “To Make the Best Better!”
Staff Development is underway for the staff at GFW Public Schools. It's great to have the team together to get ready for the school year!
The GFW Football Team enjoyed a nice meal after a scrimmage with St. James over the weekend.
Be sure to attend back to conferences and open houses taking place on Wednesday, August 30! This is a great chance to meet teachers, walk your schedule, and get prepared for the year. The first days of school are coming up!
Kaylie, Sophia and Demetri Schroeder have kept busy this summer swimming in the Boundary Waters, hiking in Temperance River State Park in Schroeder and spending times in the Sawtooth Mountains!
Here's some more summer fun from Ben and Delaney Prochniak who had some fun fishing during a family vacation this past week.
Send your summer fun stories and photos to communications@gfwschools.org
GFW Students are staying busy this summer! Brennir Peterson exhibited his Simmental Cow/Calf pair at the 4-H portion of the MN State Fair. He received the Grand Champion spot in his division, and will compete again against all divisions for overall Cow/Calf Pair!
Be sure to head to Mayflower Golf Club for KNUJ's Hole in One contest on Wednesday, August 16 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to a chance at cash prizes. All of the proceeds will go to GFW Public Schools!
Don't miss KNUJ's Hole in One contest taking place on Wednesday, August 16 at Mayflower Golf Club in Fairfax! Get your pass for a chance at $150,000 in cash prizes. Proceeds go to GFW Public Schools!
GFW Students did some great things at the Sibley County Fair last week. We love seeing all those ribbons!
Have photos of what GFW students are up to this summer? Send them to communications@gfwschools.org for consideration to be shared.
Opening night of Beauty and the Beast was absolutely amazing! The audience loved it and the talent of our community was so impressive. There are three more shows to go, get your tickets today!
