GFW NHS students worked at the Sibley County Seniors Expo today serving lunch to seniors. The county organizes presentations of interest and entertainment for senior citizens in the county and students helped serve lunch and clean up afterwards. Way to serve the community!
It's almost time to take the ACT! The test will be held on Tuesday, April 22 at GFW from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Students were sent a link to sign-up but if they need it again, they can email Mr. Werner, Ms. Chandler, or Mr. Wasmund. Students need to sign up for the test by Monday, April 14.
Check out the latest updates on the PreK-12 Facility this week! You can catch up on the process on the facility progress page: https://gfwschools.org/o/gfw-schools/page/building-updates
Did the morning commute to GFW High School seem a little different today? It must be the 2025 Tractor Parade!
GFW Juniors and Seniors and their prom dates can attend the After Prom Party on Saturday, April 26 with food, games, and entertainment! All GFW Juniors and Seniors can attend the party even if they don't attend the dance or grand march.
It's almost time for the GFW Junior/Senior Prom! Students will have a magical Night Under the Lanterns on April 26. Tickets are on sale in the middle school/high school office.
Join us for the Grand March at GFW High School at 7 p.m. with tickets sold at the door!
Preschool registration for 2025-26 will take place tomorrow (Thursday, April 3) from 4-6:30 p.m. at GFW Elementary School in the ECFE Center. If you have a 3-5 year old child, we have the programming to help prepare your child for a positive Kindergarten experience and a brand new school coming soon!
Contact Tonia Schiro at tonia.schiro@gfwschools.org with questions.
Today is National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
The paras of GFW Public Schools are an incredible addition to our staff and our community who do so much to support our students every single day. Thank you to these wonderful people who make our district stronger with their hard work and dedication.
In case you missed it, Ampact is looking for Reading Tutors for GFW Elementary for the 2025-26 school year. You can take action in our community by giving your time and talent to help students build their skills and confidence! Tutors work with students during school hours throughout the school year. No matter if you’re a recent grad, career changer, stay-at-home parent or retiree, you can make a great tutor. With training and on-site coaching, we’ll prepare you to help kids succeed. Full-time positions are available beginning in August. Tutors receive a paycheck every two weeks plus up to an additional $5,100 for college tuition or loans. Tutors 55+ may gift the education award to their child, grandchild, stepchild or foster child.
Ready to put your passion in action?
Questions can be sent to chuck.steidler@ampact.us or call 612-746-6607. Learn more: https://join.readingandmath.org/careers-home/
Help Our Students Build Their Skills – Become a Tutor!
Ampact is looking for Reading Tutors for GFW Elementary for the 2025-26 school year. You can take action in our community by giving your time and talent to help students build their skills and confidence!
Tutors work with students during school hours throughout the school year. No matter if you’re a recent grad, career changer, stay-at-home parent or retiree, you can make a great tutor. With training and on-site coaching, we’ll prepare you to help kids succeed.
Full-time positions are available beginning in August. Tutors receive a paycheck every two weeks plus up to an additional $5100 for college tuition or loans. Tutors 55+ may gift the education award to their child, grandchild, stepchild or foster child.
Ready to put your passion in action? Questions can be sent to chuck.steidler@ampact.us or call 612-746-6607.
Learn more: https://join.readingandmath.org/careers-home/
We really enjoyed getting to spend time with some of the future kindergarten students and their families yesterday at Kindergarten Kick Off! We are honored to be a part of these student's educational journey. Welcome to GFW, Class of 2038!
Families of GFW Seniors, join the MN Office of Higher Education virtually on Tuesday, April 22 from 7-8 p.m. to learn more about how to best prepare your child for their next educational journey. This session will cover some of the key conversations to have with your child before they start college. From understanding finances, to navigating a college campus, to making sure your child knows how to do their laundry, we will help you feel prepared to send your child to college!
Register online: https://ecmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QWdtBmEpRbGgi3LzM-Mdtw#/registration
Is the use of artificial intelligence in school safe? GFW has partnered with Guardrailz AI, an educational based Ai platform designed to protect student data, privacy, and safety while enabling tailored Ai support for individual classes and student needs. This ensures that while students gain the benefits of Ai-powered learning, they do so in a secure and controlled environment.
Won't students just use AI to cheat? No! There are many ways that students can use AI to support their studying and learning at GFW High School. From AI-powered learning assistance to note taking tools and exam prep, AI can be used to support good study habits and encourage growth in writing and critical thinking skills.
How can GFW teachers use AI to improve their teaching? AI tools help teachers to develop lessons based on individual student needs, generate lesson plans and learning activities, and to encourage debate and discussion in the classroom.
GFW High School has begun utilizing the power of Artificial Intelligence to provide students with individual learning assistants, immediate feedback on their work, assist them with their writing, and guide them through challenging content.
GFW Middle School Student Council members put in some Community Service time with Sibley County Food Shelf. Way to go!
Congratulations to the St. Patrick's Day Bingo winners from yesterday!
Registration for the 2025-26 school year is happening at GFW High School! Families of 9th and 10th graders should run through the registration guide and get those classes chosen.
Visit the registration page for more information, registration worksheets, and the 2025-26 registration guide!
https://www.gfwschools.org/page/high-school-registration
Students had a ball playing basketball with Mr. Rogotzke and Ms. Collins during mini course day!
