Don't forget that GFW High School is hosting the NHS Blood Drive on Monday, Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Get more details and sign up for a spot: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=GFW%20High%20School
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.
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.
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!
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!
Reminder: There is no school on Oct. 16 and 17. Enjoy the long weekend!
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!
It was so great seeing so many members of the GFW community supporting the Firebirds at Homecoming last month!
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!
Contact Tonia Schiro to register!
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!
Contact Tonia Schiro to register!
GFW High School is hosting the NHS Blood Drive on Monday, Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Get more details and sign up for a spot: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=GFW%20High%20School
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.
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.
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.
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.
We love when the Football Buddies from GFW High School visit the elementary students!
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!
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!
Our talented musicians in the GFW Pep Band have been absolutely bringing it this year. Get to a game and hear them in action!
Students in grades 7-12 have the opportunity to join a couple of fun clubs with Ms. Dauer that will be kicking off soon!
Dungeons and Dragons Club will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Art Club will begin on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 3:30-5 p.m.
Sign up sheets will be outside the art room. If you have any questions please contact the Club Advisor and Art Teacher Rachel Dauer at rachel.dauer@gfwschools.org
Dungeons and Dragons Club will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Art Club will begin on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 3:30-5 p.m.
Sign up sheets will be outside the art room. If you have any questions please contact the Club Advisor and Art Teacher Rachel Dauer at rachel.dauer@gfwschools.org
Join us for Home Alone: covering the basics of staying home alone and coming/going from home safely! We will discuss topics such as appliance safety, responsibilities, first aid and more, and time will be allowed for questions and answers from attendees. You will feel confident and educated to stay home after attending this class! This class is intended for 4th grade students and older. students. Class details:
MEA Thursday, Oct. 16, 12:30-2 p.m.
$45 per student
GFW Public Schools
Please register by Oct. 7
Contact Tonia Schiro to register!
MEA Thursday, Oct. 16, 12:30-2 p.m.
$45 per student
GFW Public Schools
Please register by Oct. 7
Contact Tonia Schiro to register!
Give it up for our awesome athletes of GFW Volleyball!
Interested in sharpening your babysitting skills? Join us for Babysitter Training on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m.-noon for Babysitter Training! We will cover appropriate games and activities, telephone common sense, basic first aid, good decision-making skills and much more. Participants must be 10 years old by the start of class. The class is $45/students and will be held at GFW Public School - Gibbon. Registration closes Oct. 7.
Students will receive printed materials, several items to add to their babysitter kits and a certificate upon class completion! Please bring a doll and snack to class.
Contact Tonia Schiro to register!
Students will receive printed materials, several items to add to their babysitter kits and a certificate upon class completion! Please bring a doll and snack to class.
Contact Tonia Schiro to register!
Don't miss the varsity game on Thursday, Oct. 9 where the GFW Firebird football team will be auctioning off these pre-game t-shirts. Proceeds will go to the NUMAS Haus in New Ulm and Sibley County Cancer Fighters!
