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!
The Firebirds look good on their new field. Be sure to get out and cheer them on for the rest of the season!
We love cheering on our student athletes! Our GFW Cross Country runners have been running hard and doing great this season. Be sure to get out and cheer on the Firebirds!
Students at GFW Elementary School are learning important bus safety tips from drivers and teachers and practicing using the emergency exit!
Last week, the class of 2026 took on the GFW Staff All Stars in volleyball. It was a tough competition, but the students ultimately prevailed 25-20. Way to go!
There were so many fun moments during homecoming, but watching students play musical chairs and the balloon game are definitely highlights!
GFW Homecoming last week was a great time! Congratulations to Regie and Silvana, our Homecoming King and Queen!
All aboard the Stillwater Fall Colors Boat Cruise! Many join us each year for this fun tour - a relaxing time and a reminder that the seasons are changing!
A deli buffet lunch is included, where you can build your own sandwich with all sorts of ingredients and add warm entree’ selections and dessert!
Event Details:
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025
$100 per person
Bus will pick up in Fairfax at the old Middle School at 7:30 a.m., in Gibbon at 7:45 a.m. at the GFW School Building and in Winthrop at the MS/HS bus loop at 8 a.m. The bus will return to Winthrop at approximately 4:45 p.m, Gibbon at 5 p.m. and Fairfax at 5:15 p.m.
Contact Tonia Schiro to register!
A deli buffet lunch is included, where you can build your own sandwich with all sorts of ingredients and add warm entree’ selections and dessert!
Event Details:
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025
$100 per person
Bus will pick up in Fairfax at the old Middle School at 7:30 a.m., in Gibbon at 7:45 a.m. at the GFW School Building and in Winthrop at the MS/HS bus loop at 8 a.m. The bus will return to Winthrop at approximately 4:45 p.m, Gibbon at 5 p.m. and Fairfax at 5:15 p.m.
Contact Tonia Schiro to register!
Extra fun for Homecoming tonight! We will have three food trucks on site from 6-8:30 p.m. so be sure to check out Backstreet Market, Brickhouse Meats, and Donkey's Food Truck for some dinner.
GFW students know how to support each other and celebrate together, as proven by today's fun activities!
It's going to take more than one post to share all of the amazing Pep Fest fun!
GFW Students had a ton of fun today at the pep fest! The Pep Band set the mood for some fun games and friendly competition with students. It was an absolute blast!
See you here on Friday night!
The GFW Cross Country Team will be running around the track for the first half of the football game to raise awareness and money for the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund and you could join them for $1! They will also be selling giant freezies for $2 each.
