Happy first day to all of our GFW Elementary School students! Here's Athena ready for her first day of second grade!
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Students and staff at GFW Middle School and High School kicked off the day yesterday with a morning assembly to welcome students back, introduce staff, and get excited for the 2024=25 school year!
September is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month! GFW students benefit every day from the leadership and vision of our school board members. Please take time to thank these dedicated school leaders for all of their hard work and time that they dedicate our schools and students!
Back-to-school conferences at GFW Elementary have been great! We are ready to start the school year tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 4) for students in grades K-5.
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For students in grades 6-12 at GFW MIddle School, tomorrow is the big day! This sign drawn by Ms. Dauer says it all.
Let's get excited about the first days of school! If you would like your first day of school photos shared on our channels, send them over to communications@gfwschools.org.
GFW staff heard from Todd and Shaun from Youth Frontiers during a retreat on "remembering your purpose" during the first day of staff development. They had a great message about the importance of listening to "your music" instead of "the static" as educators!
GFW Public Schools is excited to welcome some new teachers to GFW Middle School and High School. New and non-tenured staff learned how to manage schoology and set up their grade books before all staff came back this week.
We are so excited to kick off the 2024-25 school year! The first day of school for students in grades 6-12 is Tuesday, Sept. 3.
A huge shout out goes to all of the members of the GFW Student Council and GFW Pioneer Express FFA for helping out at open house last night by handing out Chromebooks and greeting everyone! We were too busy to take too many photos but we got one.
GFW Elementary Families, if you didn’t attend a back-to-school conference yesterday, be sure to sign up for your 15 minute appointment for Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. to kick off your student’s school year! https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/GFW_Schools
Our incredible van and bus drivers participated in training to get ready for the upcoming school year. We are so grateful for these dedicated folks who are such an important part of our schools and community!
GFW Elementary School is hosting back to school meet and greets for K-5th grade by appointment only on Wednesday, August 28 from 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Get to know your child’s teacher with a 15 minute appointment. Sign up for your time slot at the link: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/GFW_Schools
GFW Middle School and High School is hosting an open house for all students and families in grades 6-12 tomorrow night (Wednesday, Aug. 28) from 4-8 p.m. Join us to meet your teachers, walk your schedule, and find your locker!
We are so excited to welcome back staff this week! Dr. Smith got things started by looking at goals for the year.
The Winthrop News sat down with Interim Superintendent Dr. Kelly Smith to hear about plans for the 2024-25 school year and the status of the facility project. Check out the latest issue for more! https://www.winthropnewsmn.com/2024/08/20/smith-back-at-gfw-as-interim-superintendent/
Could you be the next school lunch hero at GFW Public Schools? The district is hiring substitute assistant cooks to help provide delicious and nutritious meals to our students. Earn $15 per hour and make a difference for kids! Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/gfwschools/OnlineApp/default.aspx?all=1
GFW Public Schools and Dashir are looking for substitute custodians to support our schools for the upcoming school year. Earn $16 per hour and keep our schools in great shape for our students! Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/gfwschools/OnlineApp/default.aspx?all=1
Paraprofessionals are a hugely important part of our schools! GFW Public Schools is hiring substitute paras for the 2024-25 school year. Help our amazing teachers and support our students while earning $15 an hour. Learn more about working for GFW and apply today: https://www.gfwschools.org/page/work-with-gfw-public-schools
The incredible transportation team at GFW Public Schools is looking for substitute drivers for the upcoming school year! Drivers earn $17.75 per hour or $62.80 per route and are an important part of the daily lives of our students and schools. Apply online today! https://www.applitrack.com/gfwschools/OnlineApp/default.aspx?all=1
GFW is looking for substitute teachers for the 2024-25 school year! The pay rate is $145 a day with an increase to $155 after 11 days worked. Be a part of our schools and make a difference for students in your community! https://www.gfwschools.org/page/work-with-gfw-public-schools
