Middle School and High School students were able to take a tour of the new facility today to get a preview of the spaces that they will be learning in beginning next week.
Some members of the class of 2026 even got a group photo on the staircase!
Some members of the class of 2026 even got a group photo on the staircase!
Did you hear? Tuesday, Feb. 17 is going to be Firebird Pride Day! Wear your spirit gear to celebrate all PreK-12 students in one facility for the first time in GFW history.
It's moving week y'all! There will be no school on Thursday, Feb. 12 or Friday, Feb. 13 so that MS/HS staff can get moved into their new homes in our amazing facility!
Register to attend tonight's free session about the FAFSA! bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries Students who attend are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship drawing. Interpreters are available.
In last night's Tomahawk Conference match up with Sleepy Eye St. Mary's, Cole Jacobson became the all-time leading scorer in GFW Boys Basketball history. Cole surpassed the previous record of 1,882 career points, set by Seth Schuette during the 2015-16 season.
GFW proudly congratulates Cole on this outstanding achievement and also recognizes all of his current and former teammates who played a role along the way. This milestone is a testament to years of hard work, dedication, and commitment to the GFW Basketball program.
Congratulations Cole and Go Firebirds!
Students will be dismissed early on Wednesday, Feb. 11 as we prepare for the big move of middle school and high school into the new building!
Let's hear it for our GFW wrestlers who are part of the GFW Co-op/New Ulm teams.
The JV wrestlers had a long day in Janesville this weekend and took home the first place trophy!
Shout out to our GFW Students for their awesome performances:
-Caleb Hacker took 1st @ 145A lbs
-Colten Miller took 2nd @ 107C lbs
Way to go!
The JV wrestlers had a long day in Janesville this weekend and took home the first place trophy!
Shout out to our GFW Students for their awesome performances:
-Caleb Hacker took 1st @ 145A lbs
-Colten Miller took 2nd @ 107C lbs
Way to go!
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Here is another look at today's GFW CTE College and Career Fair!
The GFW CTE College and Career Fair is off to a great start at GFW Middle School and High School! This year's fair has more than 40 organizations representing a variety of career options and higher education opportunities focused on career and technical education pathways.
The GFW Pioneer Express FFA Chapter had members interview for their State FFA Degrees and proficiencies at regions. Everyone did an awesome job!
Those who competed for their proficiency include: Kelly Willegal, Carson Lee, Luke Bastian, William Bastian, Abby Willegal, Eden Messerli, Bradley Wersal, and Travis Mages with some impressive achievements:
-Kelly Willegal, 1st place proficiency Beef Production
-William Bastian, 1st place proficiency Dairy Production
-Carson Lee, 1st place proficiency Grain Production
-Eden Messerli, 1st place proficiency Ag Education
-Abby Willegal, 1st place proficiency Small Animal Production
-Luke Bastian, 2nd place proficiency Dairy Production
Those who interviewed for their state degrees were: Carson Lee, Luke Bastian, and Lane Olson!
Those who competed for their proficiency include: Kelly Willegal, Carson Lee, Luke Bastian, William Bastian, Abby Willegal, Eden Messerli, Bradley Wersal, and Travis Mages with some impressive achievements:
-Kelly Willegal, 1st place proficiency Beef Production
-William Bastian, 1st place proficiency Dairy Production
-Carson Lee, 1st place proficiency Grain Production
-Eden Messerli, 1st place proficiency Ag Education
-Abby Willegal, 1st place proficiency Small Animal Production
-Luke Bastian, 2nd place proficiency Dairy Production
Those who interviewed for their state degrees were: Carson Lee, Luke Bastian, and Lane Olson!
Join us tonight to learn about applying for scholarships! Register here: bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries Students who attend are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship drawing. Interpreters are available.
Shout out to the New Ulm wrestling team that features GFW athletes for remaining undefeated and taking home another first place trophy over the weekend!
In other news:
- New Ulm hosts the Conference Championship against Jackson at home on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. with the varsity team traveling to Holdingford on Friday for a tri-meet, which will be the final regular season dual.
- Friday and Saturday: The girls' team begins sections in Redwood.
- Saturday: B-squad heads to Janesville for an individual tournament.
In other news:
- New Ulm hosts the Conference Championship against Jackson at home on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. with the varsity team traveling to Holdingford on Friday for a tri-meet, which will be the final regular season dual.
- Friday and Saturday: The girls' team begins sections in Redwood.
- Saturday: B-squad heads to Janesville for an individual tournament.
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Let's celebrate GFW Pioneer Express! The crops team had a successful competition earlier this week and placed second overall as a team at regions so they will be moving onto state. Way to go and keep up the great work!
The crops team included: Brenden Lee, Luke Bastian, Carson Lee, Travis Mages, and August Radloff.
The crops team included: Brenden Lee, Luke Bastian, Carson Lee, Travis Mages, and August Radloff.
We've got some wrestling updates from over the weekend.
Congratulations to New Ulm Wrestling for taking home first place at the Highwater Ethanol Invitational in Lamberton on Friday night with GFW Senior Brayden Miller taking 3rd place!
On Saturday, the team improved to 12-0 on the season with a 43-25 win over New London Spicer. Additionally the 9th Grade League State Qualifier took place with 10 placers on both the boys and girls sides including GFW ‘s Colten Miller (7th) and Caleb Hacker (3rd).
Way to go guys!
Congratulations to New Ulm Wrestling for taking home first place at the Highwater Ethanol Invitational in Lamberton on Friday night with GFW Senior Brayden Miller taking 3rd place!
On Saturday, the team improved to 12-0 on the season with a 43-25 win over New London Spicer. Additionally the 9th Grade League State Qualifier took place with 10 placers on both the boys and girls sides including GFW ‘s Colten Miller (7th) and Caleb Hacker (3rd).
Way to go guys!
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.
Due to extreme cold forecasted for our area, GFW Public Schools will hold an E-Learning Day on Friday, Jan. 23
Earlier this week, GFW staff and board members attended a session around the new GFW Strategic Plan that is coming together! There was a lot of excitement and passion in the room and it was a productive day of work to strengthen the future of our district.
January 19-25 is Paraprofessional Recognition Week in Minnesota! Everyone at GFW is so grateful to our incredible para team who do so much for our students each and every day.
Be sure to thank a para this week!
Be sure to thank a para this week!
