GFW Middle School and High School is hiring for a Paraprofessional Position to join our team.
Learn more about working with GFW and apply today!
https://www.gfwschools.org/page/work-with-gfw-public-schools
Learn more about working with GFW and apply today!
https://www.gfwschools.org/page/work-with-gfw-public-schools
Join us for virtual college and financial aid events, Tuesday evenings starting January 20. The College Planning Series will cover important college and financial aid topics with professionals and live Q & A. Students who attend are eligible to win a $1000 scholarship for college! Visit bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries for more information and to register.
GFW Middle School and High School held a door decorating contest before the break. Mr. Langemo and Ms. Jutz won donuts for their incredible designs!
GFW High School NHS Students once again read the names of the student of the month honorees during today's celebration. We love celebrating our students!
Congratulations to the GFW Middle School Students of the Month for December!
Last chance alert! Registration for Kids Basketball and Volleyball Camps is due by Sunday, Jan. 11. These camps are open to all kids 3 years old-kindergarten and first through third grade so sign up and spread the word!
Here are some more great photos from the 5th grade kindness retreat that happened earlier this week. We love seeing our students working together to create a strong school community!
Students were working together in small groups on an activity with nouns, plural nouns, concrete nouns, and abstract nouns.
Looking for a great activity for kids 3 years old- kindergarten and first through third grade?
Elementary Basketball Camp is coming up and is open to all! This is an opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of the game of basketball and build an energy and excitement for the game.
This program will be led by members of the GFW HS coaching staff and supported by players in grades 9-12.
Registration is due Jan. 11!
https://aptg.co/Nf2fBL
Elementary Basketball Camp is coming up and is open to all! This is an opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of the game of basketball and build an energy and excitement for the game.
This program will be led by members of the GFW HS coaching staff and supported by players in grades 9-12.
Registration is due Jan. 11!
https://aptg.co/Nf2fBL
Looking for a great activity for kids 3 years old- kindergarten and first through third grade?
Elementary Volleyball Camp is coming up and is open to all! This is an opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of the game of basketball and build an energy and excitement for the game.
This program will be led by members of the GFW HS coaching staff and supported by players in grades 9-12.
Registration is due Jan. 11!
https://aptg.co/Z4dMNY
Elementary Volleyball Camp is coming up and is open to all! This is an opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of the game of basketball and build an energy and excitement for the game.
This program will be led by members of the GFW HS coaching staff and supported by players in grades 9-12.
Registration is due Jan. 11!
https://aptg.co/Z4dMNY
Students gave short presentations in Ms. Ozabel's biology class!
High School Student Council members helped to lead small groups during the fifth grade kindness retreat yesterday. We love when our students can work together across grade levels!
GFW Elementary Staff got festive and creative in a fun and intense gingerbread house decorating competition!
GFW 5th graders attended a kindness retreat yesterday put on by Youth Works. Four high school students, Mrs. Thompson, and Mrs. Schiro all helped lead the event. At the end of the retreat students chose one way that they could help kindness spread at school and committed to doing so. We look forward to checking in with students in the weeks to come!
Join us for virtual college and financial aid events, Tuesday evenings starting January 20. The College Planning Series will cover important college and financial aid topics with professionals and live Q & A. The events are free for MN students and families. Interpreters are available in Hmong, Spanish, Somali. Visit bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries for more information and to register.
Happy New Year! The GFW Community Bus is back in action this month on Fridays with free clothing, household items, hygiene products, and more.
Find the bus:
- 1st Friday - Downtown Fairfax from 8-10 a.m.
- 2nd Friday - Downtown Gibbon from 8-10 a.m.
- 3rd Friday - GFW MS/HS in Winthrop from 8-10 a.m.
- Last Friday - GFW MS/HS in Winthrop from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Find the bus:
- 1st Friday - Downtown Fairfax from 8-10 a.m.
- 2nd Friday - Downtown Gibbon from 8-10 a.m.
- 3rd Friday - GFW MS/HS in Winthrop from 8-10 a.m.
- Last Friday - GFW MS/HS in Winthrop from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Students in ninth grade were working in collaborative groups in Mrs. Oliveros' classroom to identify figurative language, theme, and the perspective and tone of the author within a text.
GFW Elementary students did a fantastic job at their rescheduled winter concert last night!
Before the break, Middle School and High School staff were able to take a tour of the new building as they prepare to transition to their new spaces in February. They are excited!
Before the break, students at GFW Middle School and High School were participating in a school-wide tournament of Rock, Paper, Scissors and the heavily favored competitor was Mr. Wasmund who was on a roll! Students are encouraged to practice their technique to be able to take his throne in 2026.
