Quarter 1 ✅ Friday, Oct. 31 marks the end of the first quarter of the school year!
26 days ago, GFW Public Schools
The GFW Firebirds football team was triumphant over the #1 team in section 2A and will advance to the Section Finals on Friday, Oct. 31! The game is at 7 p.m. in New Prague vs. Lester Prairie. Get ready to cheer on the home team!
28 days ago, GFW Public Schools
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.
about 1 month ago, GFW Public Schools
Do you want to learn how to make jam or jelly? Join us and learn how to make it from scratch! Class participants will make jam or jelly during class and take two jars home with you! This class is Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in theGFW MS/High school kitchen (please enter through door #17 in back of school.) The class is $20/person and has a limit of ten adults.
Contact Tonia Schiro to register!
about 1 month ago, GFW Public Schools
Sibley County Public Health is offering a flu shot clinic. The clinic will be at the Elementary Site for staff and students Monday November 3rd in the morning, then at the MS/HS in the afternoon. This is optional for staff and students. Forms have been sent home with all students to share the information with their parents.
Reminder: FAFSA Night will take place 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.
about 1 month ago, GFW Public Schools
Learn how to master the kitchen in our After-School Cooking classes this fall! No cooking experience is necessary to enjoy these tasty classes. All students will learn how to make the meals together and enjoy tasting their creations! Next up on the menu is chicken parmesan sliders on Tuesday, Oct. 21!
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!
about 1 month ago, GFW Public Schools
Reminder: There is no school on Oct. 16 and 17. Enjoy the long weekend!
about 1 month ago, GFW Public Schools
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!
about 1 month ago, GFW Public Schools
It was so great seeing so many members of the GFW community supporting the Firebirds at Homecoming last month!
about 2 months ago, GFW Public Schools
Join us for a night of Halloween fun on Friday, Oct. 24 from 6-7:30 p.m.! Children are invited to wear their costumes and will be given the opportunity to do some “trick or treating” indoors for some fun treats and surprises. After trick or treating, enjoy supper with your family!
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!
Save the Date: FAFSA Night will take place 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.
about 2 months ago, GFW Public Schools
In honor of the 13th year of International Day of the Girl, Girl Scout memberships are $13 off Oct 5–11 when you use the code GSRVCELEBRATE.
about 2 months ago, GFW Public Schools
Everybody had a great time at the after school cooking class with GFW Community Education. They made waffle iron pizza and they turned out delicious. Check out the next class Chicken Parmesan sliders and caramel apples on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
about 2 months ago, GFW Public Schools
We love when the Football Buddies from GFW High School visit the elementary students!
about 2 months ago, GFW Public Schools
Students in fourth grade read a personal narrative about Polio and learned more about its history. They also learned that a Polio survivor went on to invent the game Candy Land so they transitioned into some group play!
about 2 months ago, GFW Public Schools
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!
