GFW Public Schools

Here are some more great photos from the 5th grade kindness retreat that happened earlier this week. We love seeing our students working together to create a strong school community!

Students were working together in small groups on an activity with nouns, plural nouns, concrete nouns, and abstract nouns.

Looking for a great activity for kids 3 years old- kindergarten and first through third grade?

Elementary Basketball Camp is coming up and is open to all! This is an opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of the game of basketball and build an energy and excitement for the game.

This program will be led by members of the GFW HS coaching staff and supported by players in grades 9-12.

Registration is due Jan. 11!

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Looking for a great activity for kids 3 years old- kindergarten and first through third grade?

Elementary Volleyball Camp is coming up and is open to all! This is an opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of the game of basketball and build an energy and excitement for the game.

This program will be led by members of the GFW HS coaching staff and supported by players in grades 9-12.

Registration is due Jan. 11!

https://aptg.co/Z4dMNY

Students gave short presentations in Ms. Ozabel's biology class!

High School Student Council members helped to lead small groups during the fifth grade kindness retreat yesterday. We love when our students can work together across grade levels!

GFW Elementary Staff got festive and creative in a fun and intense gingerbread house decorating competition!

GFW 5th graders attended a kindness retreat yesterday put on by Youth Works. Four high school students, Mrs. Thompson, and Mrs. Schiro all helped lead the event. At the end of the retreat students chose one way that they could help kindness spread at school and committed to doing so. We look forward to checking in with students in the weeks to come!

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.

Happy New Year! The GFW Community Bus is back in action this month on Fridays with free clothing, household items, hygiene products, and more.
Find the bus:
- 1st Friday - Downtown Fairfax from 8-10 a.m.
- 2nd Friday - Downtown Gibbon from 8-10 a.m.
- 3rd Friday - GFW MS/HS in Winthrop from 8-10 a.m.
- Last Friday - GFW MS/HS in Winthrop from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Students in ninth grade were working in collaborative groups in Mrs. Oliveros' classroom to identify figurative language, theme, and the perspective and tone of the author within a text.

GFW Elementary students did a fantastic job at their rescheduled winter concert last night!

Before the break, Middle School and High School staff were able to take a tour of the new building as they prepare to transition to their new spaces in February. They are excited!

Before the break, students at GFW Middle School and High School were participating in a school-wide tournament of Rock, Paper, Scissors and the heavily favored competitor was Mr. Wasmund who was on a roll! Students are encouraged to practice their technique to be able to take his throne in 2026.

Is there anything better than recess in the snow?

How about a little throwback to halloween to celebrate the last school day of 2025?

GFW Schools will have an E-Learning Day on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025

The gym in the new building is getting a little Firebird flourish!

We love seeing smiles and creativity in the classroom!