Reminder: FAFSA Night will take place next week on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 starting at 5 p.m.
Madalynn Swanson, Director of Financial Aid through Ridgewater, will present on FAFSA and will have dedicated time at the end of her presentation to assist with questions on completing the FAFSA.
If parents are requesting help completing their FAFSA, they must (student and contributor) have created their Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID at least 72 hours prior to FAFSA night, as their ID can take up to 72 hours to be 'verified'.
Federal Student Aid (FSA) IDs can be created on studentaid.gov.
Contact Tonia Schiro to register!
Madalynn Swanson, Director of Financial Aid through Ridgewater, will present on FAFSA and will have dedicated time at the end of her presentation to assist with questions on completing the FAFSA.
If parents are requesting help completing their FAFSA, they must (student and contributor) have created their Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID at least 72 hours prior to FAFSA night, as their ID can take up to 72 hours to be 'verified'.
Federal Student Aid (FSA) IDs can be created on studentaid.gov.
Class details:
Ages: 5th grade and up
Limit of 10 kids
$15/class
All classes held in the GFW MS/HS Kitchen 3:45-5 p.m. (please enter through door #17 in back of school!)
Contact Tonia Schiro to register!
Tumble out of bed and stumble to the kitchen, pour yourself a cup of ambition, and join us for a fun trip to celebrate all things Dolly as the Great Theatre Presents: 9 to 5! Join us on Thursday, Oct. 30 for lunch and a show!
We’ll begin with an included buffet lunch at the Coyote Moon Grille and then head for the St. Cloud Paramount Theatre for Great Theatre Presents 9 to 5. Full of catchy songs, hilarious antics, and a message about challenging the status quo, this high-energy show celebrates perseverance, camaraderie, and standing up for what’s right.
The cost is $110/person and includes transportation, your meal and the show ticket.
Transportation details: Bus will pick up in Fairfax at the old Middle School at 8:15 a.m., in Gibbon at 8:30 a.m. at the GFW School Building and in Winthrop at the MS/HS bus loop at 8:45 a.m.. The bus will return to Winthrop at approximately 5:45 p.m., Gibbon at 6 p.m. and Fairfax at 6:15 p.m.
Contact Tonia Schiro to register!
It was so great seeing so many members of the GFW community supporting the Firebirds at Homecoming last month!
Event Details:
Cost: $9/Family (Includes trick or treating and supper for the whole family)
Location: GFW Public Schools
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 15
For families with children ages 0-5 years!
Contact Tonia Schiro to register!
Madalynn Swanson, Director of Financial Aid through Ridgewater, will present on FAFSA and will have dedicated time at the end of her presentation to assist with questions on completing the FAFSA.
If parents are requesting help completing their FAFSA, they must (student and contributor) have created their Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID at least 72 hours prior to FAFSA night, as their ID can take up to 72 hours to be 'verified'.
Federal Student Aid (FSA) IDs can be created on studentaid.gov.
We have to throw back to homecoming week for a look at some of hte dress up days at GFW Middle School and High School. What a great week!
Dungeons and Dragons Club will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Art Club will begin on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 3:30-5 p.m.
Sign up sheets will be outside the art room. If you have any questions please contact the Club Advisor and Art Teacher Rachel Dauer at rachel.dauer@gfwschools.org
