On Oct. 10, our juniors and seniors attended the Minnesota Education Fair at MSU in Mankato. Our students had access to over 80 colleges and universities in one place! They were able to engage with, ask questions and learn more about the universities and colleges that were in attendance.
On October 13th, our 10th graders attended Ridgewater’s Ignite Your Future event. It was an interactive opportunity for them to have access to over 70 hands-on career exploration activities offered by dozens of industry partners and community agencies!
Learning in progress at GFW Elementary School!
Members of the GFW Football Team got out in the community and helped to rake leaves. Way to go guys!
Yesterday students at GFW Elementary School had an SEL lesson about bullying and today the staff surprised the students by dressing up as superheroes against bullying!
This week is National School Bus Safety Week! We are so grateful to our amazing transportation team who work so hard to keep our students safe as they travel to and from school each day. Remember to watch for school buses on and make sure your students behave safely on the bus!
Students in floral design class created candy bouquets to demonstrate their understanding of the floral principles of design.
Get more information about the November 7 election that will feature the option to revoke and replace the district's operating levy! During the April 2023 Building Bond Referendum, GFW Public Schools promised taxpayers that the district would be able to offer voters the opportunity to revoke and replace the current operating levy at a reduced rate due to the savings of operating a single facility.
https://www.gfwschools.org/page/2023-operating-levy
Recently at GFW Elementary, football buddies Marcus and Andrew visited and learned with students about tall tales and exaggeration. Then they helped by creating a page in a new tall tale created by the class!
ECFE Event: Halloween Fun! Friday, October 27 from 6-7 p.m. at GFW Elementary
Join us for a night of Halloween fun! Children 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! Register by October 17 by emailing tonia.schiro@gfwschools.org
The talented students of Thunderbird Manufacturing are starting to complete some projects. Keep an eye out on their website for more coming soon!
https://thunderbirdmanufacture.com/
Students are learning new systems, making things, and building a business at GFW High School!
We love seeing excitement in the hallways!
Important note from FEMA - On Wednesday, October 4, beginning at 1:20 PM CST, cell towers will broadcast the test for approximately 30 minutes. WEA-compatible cell phones that are switched on should receive the test message which will read, “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” These alerts will be accompanied by a ‘tone’ and ‘vibration,’ so it may be a significant interruption to class.
Check out hands-on learning in action at GFW High School!
The amazing GFW Food Service team always makes sure students get a great start to the day with breakfast!
GFW Community Education Trip: Stillwater Fall Colors Boat Cruise on Wednesday, October 11.
Hope is eternal, and we’ll hope for beautiful fall colors for this annual fall favorite! It is so relaxing and also a reminder that our seasons are changing.
Call Tonia Schiro at 507-207-2236 to register
The 2023 GFW Clay Target Team posed for a full team photo and a class of 2024 photo!
Check out this amazing new sign that was designed and created by class of 2023 graduate Andrew Burns!
Tomorrow (Friday, September 29) is an early release day!
