GFW Public Schools

If you heard a rumble around town today, you may know that students drove their tractors to school to celebrate Ag Day!

Fifth and sixth grade students had the opportunity to share their singing talents during class yesterday!

We love seeing hands-on learning for real-world situations like in Life Hacks class at GFW High School taught by Ms. Collins!

Don't miss the Tim Orth Foundation All Jamboree on Friday, April 5 at GFW High School! The school doors will open at 5 p.m. Get all the details at the link: https://www.nujournal.com/sports/local-sports/2024/03/26/tim-orth-all-jamboree-event-to-be-held-april-5/

GFW Public Schools is excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of the site for our new PreK-12 facility which begins construction soon! We will be holding a fun event on Friday, April 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn more and RSVP to help us plan: https://www.gfwschools.org/article/1531173

A huge congratulations to GFW seniors Marti Jacobson and Sam Berkner for being honored with the Triple A Award! The Academics, Arts, and Athletics award honors high school seniors throughout the state who have a 3.0 or higher GPA and who participate in league-sponsored athletic and fine arts activities. Award recipients are selected through a multi-level process involving member schools of the league, the league's administrative regions, and a special committee of educators, business leaders, and members from the fine arts and athletic communities. We're proud of you Sam and Marti!

Let's celebrate GFW Elementary student Adler Kent! Adler wrestlers for rolling thunder out of New Ulm at the 72 lb weight class. He has a record this year of 65-7, with 37 pins. Last weekend was regional qualifiers, where over 100 of the states best 3rd and 4th graders at his weight class wrestle for 1 of 16 spots to go to state. Adler secured his spot last weekend to go to state by placing 3rd in his region. He will be wrestling state in Rochester and is considered one of the top 16, 3rd and 4th grade wrestlers at 72 lbs in the state. Way to go Adler!

Sibley County Deputy Eric Johnson and his canine partner Otis were the special guests at the T-Bird way assembly. We honored police officers as our real life heroes! Pictured with him is Adler Kent. He is going to state in wrestling, and we also recognized his accomplishments at our T-Bird way assembly.

Students in ninth grade were able to do Pre-Registration today where they learned about class offerings for next year and think about what they want to take. Registration for next year is coming soon!

The snow didn't stop these students from heading to St. Cloud State University early last Friday morning for an honor band event! Jennifer Guzman, Kalli Aden, Adrian Soliz, Caidyn Suess, and Jacy Rolf-Harrell were selected to rehearse and perform under the leadership of Christopher Fogderud (Brainerd HS), Dr. Don Linn (SDSU), and Dr. Catharine Bushman (SCSU). Composer Marie A. Douglas made an appearance to talk to students about her pieces that each band performed and discussed the spiritual, urban life in Atlanta, and hip-hop influences she weaves into her work. In between rehearsals, students were in sectionals led by professional musicians, including internationally-acclaimed saxophonist and educator Preston Duncan of the U of M. The day ended with students seeing a late afternoon performance from the SCSU Wind Ensemble where Mr. Berg was seen playing with the clarinet section, and each of the three honor bands had a wonderful evening performance of music they only spent one day rehearsing. The students did a fantastic job of representing GFW at this event. Although they had a fantastic time learning, performing, and interacting with students from several other Minnesota schools, they were glad to finally get home after a long day of making music!

Students in grades 7-12 were able to attend an amazing assembly yesterday featuring Minnesota native Cory Greenwood who shared about self worth and living our own truth with music from former American Idol contestant Hannah Nicolaisen. The assembly was made possible through the generous support of the Thunderbird Foundation, with contributions from the old St. Gregory's Church in Lafayette specifically earmarked for mental health initiatives. We'll share more about this awesome experience soon!

NO SCHOOL TODAY March 26th, 2024 There will be no school for students, today, March 26, 2024. There will be no e-learning for students, today, March 26, 2024. There will be no athletics/activities. T-Bird Club will remain open.

Here's a good looking creation over at GFW Middle School and High School

GFW Middle School celebrated students chosen as Student of the Month today. Members of GFW High School NHS joined them helped recognize the students and had some fun during an assembly as well!

GFW Public Schools is hiring a 4th-6th grade football coach to grow and encourage our young athletes! Contact Pat at 507-276-6455 if you are interested.

Want to see some of our students showcasing their talents? Head to GFW High School on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. for a 9-12 High School Band and Choir Concert!

GFW Public Schools partnered with Renville County to receive funding through the DNR to build sleeper cabins which will be placed in Renville County parks for families and community members to utilize. They are coming along nicely!

GFW Public Schools has an opening for a part-time van driver. Join our team and help transport our amazing students! Contact Tonia at 507-207-2239 if you're interested.

Parent Talk! Your parenting journey is impacted by many factors. Please come to discover how childhood trauma and generational differences and relationships can impact but also empower parenting. We will examine ways to process our own past, teach new skills to our children, and improve communication between parent and child. This will be a time to gain information as well as reflect and plan. Leave with tools to use to promote mindfulness, processing, and healing. Thursday, March 21st, 2024 6:00pm-8:00pm GFW Elementary School - Community Ed/ECFE Room No Fee Child Care Provided $5.00/child Register by March 14th, 2024

We had a great time at Kindergarten Kick-Off getting to know members of the class of 2037! It's a great time to join GFW Public Schools! https://www.gfwschools.org/page/enroll