Bright Beginnings is an innovative school-year-long program for all 3-year-old children, including those with special needs. The Bright Beginning classes meet three half-days per week. This class focuses on providing children with a day to explore and learn to work with other children.
Check out some of the ways that students use play-based learning to gain confidence, get used to following a schedule, and of course have some fun!
We loved getting to meet our future Firebirds at Kindergarten Kick Off! There are great things going on at GFW Public Schools, so if you know someone looking for an incredible place to start their child's love of learning, have them reach out. Learn more about enrolling at the link:
https://www.gfwschools.org/page/enroll
Ms. Fernandez and her class are always looking for ways to show Firebird PRIDE at school. Here's what she had to say:
"The PRIDE Board is a way our classroom recognizes students for showing PRIDE at school. When we see someone who demonstrates something like helping a classmate, showing kindness, staying focused, trying their best on a challenging task, using respectful language, or including others, they add their own name to the board. We frequently talk about what it means to show Firebird PRIDE as a class so it stays meaningful and connected to our expectations. As the board fills up, we work toward a class reward that we’ve voted on together, which helps build motivation and a strong sense of community."
The class recently celebrated with some delicious treats and root beer floats!
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., you’ll have a chance to learn more about our kindergarten program and meet our kindergarten teachers.
Did you know that kindergarteners at GFW have a chance to be dual language learners? Our Dual Language Immersion program includes half the day taught in English and half the day taught in Spanish. This program is great for both English and Spanish speakers and is the only program of this kind in our area.
We can’t wait to meet the future class of 2039!
We want to give a slightly delayed shout out to the Gibbon Fire Department for hosing off the playground equipment recently to clean up some mess from wind and weather. Thank you for your help!
There are some serious Pi Masters at GFW Middle School and High School!
Here are the grade level winners:
6th -Ryker Leitzau (47 digits)
7th - Adrian Palma (50 digits)
8th - Kaylee Slosson (33 digits)
9th - Josie Schwarzrock (134 digits)
10th - Mirra Sjogren - (84 digits)
11th - Haley Strain (41 digits)
12th - Mckenzie Milligan (104 digits)
-Keyden Buboltz was recognized for earning the highest score among GFW participants.
-Kjerssa Jansinski, Matthew Lee, and Mr. Thompson won 1st place in the individual measuring contest.
Check out the full story and interview with Cole: https://www.nujournal.com/news/local-news/2026/03/26/jacobson-ends-gfw-career-as-complete-player/
Learn more about our special programs including STEAM. All GFW Elementary students have the chance to explore the exciting and evolving world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
We’re proud to be Growing Future World class leaders here at GFW!
Carson Lee is a State Finalist for his Grain Production Proficiency and Eden Messerli is a State Finalist for her Agriculture Education Proficiency.
We are so excited for these two incredible students and will be cheering then on every step of the way!
We will be registering new families for the Bright Beginnings (3 year olds) and the Exploring Together classes (4-5 year olds). The Spring Registration date will be Thursday, March 26. We will be on hand to register children from 4- 6:30 p.m.
Please bring your emergency numbers, immunization records and a deposit of $50 to hold your child’s spot (this $50 goes towards tuition). Scholarships are available. Class sizes are limited and fill quickly.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 4-6:30 pm
Location: GFW PreK-12 Site. Enter through the front door.
Please call Tonia at 507-207-2236 with any questions.
Don't miss Preschool Registration for 2026-2027 School Year!
We will be registering new families for the Bright Beginnings (3 year olds) and the Exploring Together classes (4-5 year olds). The Spring Registration date will be Thursday, March 26. We will be on hand to register children from 4- 6:30 p.m.
Please bring your emergency numbers, immunization records and a deposit of $50 to hold your child’s spot (this $50 goes towards tuition). Scholarships are available. Class sizes are limited and fill quickly.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 4-6:30 pm
Location: GFW PreK-12 Site. Enter through the front door.
Please call Tonia at 507-207-2236 with any questions.
