Let's hear it for GFW Senior Lane Olson who took home the title of 2026 MSAA (Minnesota State Auctioneer Association) Rookie Champion and was reserve champion in the FFA Auctioneer Contest!
We love highlighting what our students our up to beyond the school day. Send your highlights to communications@gfwschools.org for consideration.
We love highlighting what our students our up to beyond the school day. Send your highlights to communications@gfwschools.org for consideration.
Due to forecasted weather, GFW Public Schools will have an EARLY DISMISSAL today, January 16 at 1:30 p.m.
The Nest will remain open until the last child is picked up. Afternoon preschool, Community Education, ECFE/ECSE classes, and after-school activities are canceled.
The Nest will remain open until the last child is picked up. Afternoon preschool, Community Education, ECFE/ECSE classes, and after-school activities are canceled.
The GFW Class of 2026 will be attending an awesome presentation at school coming up on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 8:30 a.m. where Dollars for Scholars will be sharing about the scholarship process and more! Families of graduating seniors are also welcome to attend!
Monday, Jan. 19 is a staff development day with no student attendance.
Join us next Tuesday night to learn about how high school students can earn college credits before they graduate. Register here: bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries Students who attend are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship drawing. Interpreters are available.
GFW High School celebrated student achievements last week!
The five students on the left were chosen for High School Honor Band (Lara Stegeman, Kalli Aden, Cole Jacobson, Adrian Soliz, and Lesslie Davila).
On the right are All State Candidates Mira Sjogren who is participating and Isaac Vos who is on the waitlist.
Congratulations to everyone on these amazing achievements!
The five students on the left were chosen for High School Honor Band (Lara Stegeman, Kalli Aden, Cole Jacobson, Adrian Soliz, and Lesslie Davila).
On the right are All State Candidates Mira Sjogren who is participating and Isaac Vos who is on the waitlist.
Congratulations to everyone on these amazing achievements!
Congratulations to the senior Knowledge Bowl Team Black consisting of Kal Aden, Garrett Stegeman, Owen Swenson and Cole Jacobson for earning 7th place at the meet today!
Congratulations to GFW's own Kelly and Lane who, along with their team got third in skillathon as well as Quiz Bowl at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. Kelly got fifth individual for quality Assurance, and Lane got Reserve high individual in evaluation and seventh high individual in Quiz bowl as well.
We love when we get student achievements shared with us at communications@gfwschools.org so feel free to send yours for consideration!
We love when we get student achievements shared with us at communications@gfwschools.org so feel free to send yours for consideration!
Tenth Grader Isaac Vos recently highlighted some work he completed on building a website for local business, Lolo's Chicago Style Hotdogs in Fairfax. We love to see our students contribute to community businesses!
The incredible students of GFW Middle School and High School Student Council were recognized last week! These students work hard to plan activities and fun events throughout the year. They meet monthly and occasionally on weekends to prepare. Thank you for everything you do!
For reward day, some students were able to join Ms. Wood for a walk to Roots coffee shop for a beverage and some time to socialize!
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
