Try something new this fall! Beginning Sept. 10 and through the school year, Yoga sessions will be hosted by Community Education. Join each Thursday for a gentle, accessible, all level yoga class focused on breath work, strength and balance.
Classes will take place on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the GFW PreK-12 School, Gibbon in the Business Center. Extra yoga mats will be available. The cost is $70 if you sign up for all six sessions, or drop in for $15 each week.
Learn more! https://www.gfwschools.org/page/registration
Classes will take place on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the GFW PreK-12 School, Gibbon in the Business Center. Extra yoga mats will be available. The cost is $70 if you sign up for all six sessions, or drop in for $15 each week.
Learn more! https://www.gfwschools.org/page/registration
Here are few more Firebird first day photos!
It's the first day of school for K-12 in GFW! Let's see your first day photos at communications@gfwschools.org to be shared with the community.
Superintendent Berg kicked off the first day of school for all K-12 students by hopping on one of GFW's new buses in Fairfax and joining students for the ride to school. Have a great first day!
GFW Middle School and High School students had a fantastic first day and even got to take part in a fun assembly to get ready for the year!
Grades K-5, you are up next. See you tomorrow!
Grades K-5, you are up next. See you tomorrow!
We got a few more MS/HS first day pictures! Can't wait to see your elementary grade first day photos tomorrow. Send them to communications@gfwschools.org for consideration!
The Cafeteria Crew is ready for the big kids, today and started the day with delicious donuts for breakfast!
Some of the GFW Class of 2027 kicked off the 2026-27 school year with a little food, fun, and friendship!
GFW Public Schools is moving to a digital and cashless ticketing app for events! Everyone who enters the event will need a ticket. Our students can still attend the games free of charge, but will need a student pass.
Be sure to download the app if you plan on attending events and cheering on the Firebirds!
Check out the GFW Bound Page: https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/gfwinthrop?slug=gfwinthrop
Be sure to download the app if you plan on attending events and cheering on the Firebirds!
Check out the GFW Bound Page: https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/gfwinthrop?slug=gfwinthrop
📅 Sept. 1 is the first day of school for grades 6-12, but we’re so excited to welcome grades K-5 to the 2026-27 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 2!
📅 We can’t wait to welcome grades 6-12 back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 1!
Don’t forget that back-to-school conferences for grades K-5 will be held from 4-8 p.m.
Don’t forget that back-to-school conferences for grades K-5 will be held from 4-8 p.m.
GFW Public Schools is looking for a Paraprofessional to join our team at the Middle School and High School level!
Learn more and apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/gfwschools/OnlineApp/default.aspx?Category=Paraprofessional
Learn more and apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/gfwschools/OnlineApp/default.aspx?Category=Paraprofessional
Calling all 9-14-year-old students: You’re invited to take part in the GFW First Lego League team. Students will design and program a Spike Prime robot to do a variety of tasks on a 4x8 foot field. This year’s theme is Bioglow and is about the vibrancy of the world's ecosystems.
Students will meet every Monday night from 6-7:30 p.m. at the GFW PreK-12 in Gibbon, robotics room starting Sept. 14. The class fee is $20/student.
Contact Bix Baker for more information!
Students will meet every Monday night from 6-7:30 p.m. at the GFW PreK-12 in Gibbon, robotics room starting Sept. 14. The class fee is $20/student.
Contact Bix Baker for more information!
📅 Mark your calendars for our Back-to-School Conferences! Come meet your teachers and get ready for the 2026-27 school year on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Don't miss the Community Open House happening this week on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 5-7 p.m. for a chance to tour the facility and connect with GFW leadership. Superintendent Berg will also share information about the November election proposal at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. We will see you there!
Check out the latest issue of the GFW In Flight for all of your back-to-school needs and a look at all of the amazing programs and events taking place through ECFE and Community Education!
http://edition.4hop.com/GFW/GFW_FALL_WINTER26/#p=1
http://edition.4hop.com/GFW/GFW_FALL_WINTER26/#p=1
Check out the video for a closer look at the Minnesota Permanent School Fund Constitutional Amendment that will be on the November 3 ballot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaDBGkmFNfQ
The Nest is the Before and After School Care program offered by GFW Public Schools for children 33 months - 5th grade. We are now accepting school year registrations for 2026-27. Contact Elyse at 507-207-2208 or by email at elyse.dreckman@gfwschools.org to get registered for 2026-27!
Do you have a child that will be 3 years old by August 15, 2026? Has your child not yet been screened? Call Tonia at 507-207-2236 to make an appointment for our next Early Childhood Screening opportunity taking place on Thursday, Aug. 20 with times available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
GFW is hiring! We're looking for bus drivers to join our team. As a bonus, GFW will pay for bus training. Learn more and apply today! https://www.applitrack.com/gfwschools/OnlineApp/
