Has your student gone through kindergarten at GFW Elementary? What was their favorite activity? Let's celebrate how our district gives students a strong and enjoyable start to their educational journey!
1 day ago, GFW Public Schools
We want to give a slightly delayed shout out to the Gibbon Fire Department for hosing off the playground equipment recently to clean up some mess from wind and weather. Thank you for your help!
1 day ago, GFW Public Schools
GFW Students in 8th grade participate in the College and Career Readiness class where they get to learn all about options that await them after high school. They are learning about options to pay for college and are learning how to fill out applications for scholarships. They even got to make their very own college pennants with some pretty great looking schools!
2 days ago, GFW Public Schools
Don't forget that spring break takes place from Thursday, April 2 through Monday, April 6. We will see everyone back ready to learn on Tuesday, April 7!
3 days ago, GFW Public Schools
As part of the math-based fun earlier this month, students were able to play Pi Day Bingo that featured different math symbols instead of numbers called. This activity aimed to increase mathematical awareness of students, and to provide refresher of math symbols and problems in preparation of the upcoming MCA. The winners of course got pie!
3 days ago, GFW Public Schools
Wednesday, April 1 is an early release day for students. No fooling!
4 days ago, GFW Public Schools
There are some serious Pi Masters at GFW Middle School and High School!
All hail the GFW High School Pi Master! Josie was able to recite 134 digits of Pi, which is truly impressive!
4 days ago, GFW Public Schools
Kindergarten at GFW is all about setting kids up for success with structure, exploration, and fun activities. Teachers get to know each student and support them as they are interacting with peers and adults to work on cooperation, communications, empathy and problem solving, regulating emotions, and building resilience!
7 days ago, GFW Public Schools
Do you have what it takes to be a Pi Master? GFW Middle School and High School students recently put their knowledge to the test in a friendly competition with pie as the prize.
7 days ago, GFW Public Schools
Trig Star Competition 2026 is a competition sponsored by National Society of Professional Surveyors that took place on March 13 at SCC Mankato. It aimed to provide opportunities to high school students to showcase their talents in trigonometry, and to expose them to the practical applications of trigonometry. The GFW Trig Star team was composed of 17 students with four math teachers that helped with the preparation. The team earned 3rd Highest Top 10 Cumulative Score with a few other achievements:
-Keyden Buboltz was recognized for earning the highest score among GFW participants. -Kjerssa Jansinski, Matthew Lee, and Mr. Thompson won 1st place in the individual measuring contest.
8 days ago, GFW Public Schools
A huge congratulations to Cole Jacobson who was unanimously chosen as the 2025-26 All-Journal Boys Basketball Player of the Year, as voted on by The New Ulm Journal’s sports staff.
Calling all future kindergarteners! We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners into our building in the fall. To get a sneak peak at what kindergarten is all about, be sure to join us for our Kindergarten Kick Off event on April 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn more about our special programs including STEAM. All GFW Elementary students have the chance to explore the exciting and evolving world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
We’re proud to be Growing Future World class leaders here at GFW!
9 days ago, GFW Public Schools
Let's celebrate some accomplishments by our GFW Pioneer Express FFA students!
Carson Lee is a State Finalist for his Grain Production Proficiency and Eden Messerli is a State Finalist for her Agriculture Education Proficiency.
We are so excited for these two incredible students and will be cheering then on every step of the way!
9 days ago, GFW Public Schools
Don't miss Preschool Registration for 2026-2027 School Year tomorrow night (March 26) at the new school!
We will be registering new families for the Bright Beginnings (3 year olds) and the Exploring Together classes (4-5 year olds). The Spring Registration date will be Thursday, March 26. We will be on hand to register children from 4- 6:30 p.m.
Please bring your emergency numbers, immunization records and a deposit of $50 to hold your child’s spot (this $50 goes towards tuition). Scholarships are available. Class sizes are limited and fill quickly.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 Time: 4-6:30 pm Location: GFW PreK-12 Site. Enter through the front door. Please call Tonia at 507-207-2236 with any questions.
9 days ago, GFW Public Schools
Don't miss Preschool Registration for 2026-2027 School Year!
We will be registering new families for the Bright Beginnings (3 year olds) and the Exploring Together classes (4-5 year olds). The Spring Registration date will be Thursday, March 26. We will be on hand to register children from 4- 6:30 p.m.
Please bring your emergency numbers, immunization records and a deposit of $50 to hold your child’s spot (this $50 goes towards tuition). Scholarships are available. Class sizes are limited and fill quickly.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 Time: 4-6:30 pm Location: GFW PreK-12 Site. Enter through the front door. Please call Tonia at 507-207-2236 with any questions.
10 days ago, GFW Public Schools
UPDATED DATE!!! Preschool Registration will now take place on Thursday, March 26 from 4-6:30 p.m.
Looking for an amazing place for your child to start their love of learning?
We will be registering new families for the Bright Beginnings (3 year olds) and the Exploring Together classes (4-5 year olds). The Spring Registration date will be Thursday, March 26. We will be on hand to register children from 4-6:30 p.m. Please bring your emergency numbers, immunization records and a deposit of $50 to hold your child’s spot (this $50 goes towards tuition). Scholarships are available. Class sizes are limited and fill quickly.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 Time: 4-6:30 p.m. Location: GFW PreK-12 Site. Enter through the front door. Please call Tonia at 507-207-2236 with any questions.
11 days ago, GFW Public Schools
Monday, March 23 is a non attendance day for students as we hold a staff development day, and mark the end of quarter 3.
14 days ago, GFW Public Schools
Students in Ms. Ozabel's biology learned about DNA and got to build their own 3D DNA models!
14 days ago, GFW Public Schools
Our kindergarten students have been getting into the spirit of celebration this week!
