GFW Public Schools

📅 Remember: There is no school on Thursday, Oct. 15 or Friday, Oct. 16 due to MEA Break.

Get a great overview of the two school district questions that will be on the ballot in the upcoming election with the GFW Referendum Informational Guide.

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Check out more pictures from last Friday when GFW sophomores visited Ridgewater College and took part in the IGNITE Your Future event. The day featured interactive opportunities at more than 80 hands-on career exploration stations, offered by dozens of industry partners and community agencies.

GFW sophomores visited Ridgewater College last Friday and took part in the IGNITE Your Future event. The day featured interactive opportunities at more than 80 hands-on career exploration stations, offered by dozens of industry partners and community agencies. Come back tomorrow to check out some more photos of the Firebirds in action!

GFW Pioneer Express FFA members will be out today (Monday, Oct. 12) from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to collect donations of corn to be taken to the elevator.

Be sure to support this amazing cause and our hardworking students!

Don't forget, it's almost time for the annual GFW Pioneer Express Corn Drive!

Every year our FFA Chapter hosts a corn drive for True Friends Camp (formerly known as Camp Courage) which is a camp for physically and mentally disabled campers that has several locations across the state.

There is a long standing tradition of with the corn drive in GFW with the group being in the top 3 donating groups for the past decade!

FFA members will be going out on Monday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to collect donations of corn to be taken to the elevator.

GFW Firebirds are getting fired up about cooking with real sugar with some help from Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative! Students in the GFW High School Food Chemistry class have been super busy using real MN Beet Sugar to practice their measurement skills with a few breakfast favorites. This magical ingredient was incorporated into everything from homemade powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, caramel sauce, and amazing strawberry jam!

Look closely at these incredible sweet creations to see their skill and attention to detail. Items were selected to showcase the use of beet sugar that is produced right in our backyards!

Special shout out to Ms. Dauer and her photography class for assisting with photos. #NationalRealSugarDay2026

GFW Elementary School is looking for a Paraprofessional to join our team!

Learn more and apply today! https://www.applitrack.com/gfwschools/OnlineApp/default.aspx?Category=Paraprofessional

A couple of the highlights of the Homecoming Pep Fest included a rousing game of Head, Shoulders, Knees and Cup and an amazing performance by the GFW Pep Band conducted by Mr. Berg and the Firebird!

Save the date for Halloween Fun! GFW ECFE invites families with children ages 0-5 for a fun-filled night full of treats and surprises. $9 per family includes indoor trick-or-treating and dinner for the whole family.

Join us on Friday, Oct. 30 from 6-7:30 p.m. at GFW. Be sure to register by Wednesday, Oct. 21! https://www.gfwschools.org/page/registration

GFW National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on Monday, Oct. 26 in the gym at GFW. Those who donate will get a $10 amazon gift card and earn 200 bonus points towards exclusive donor awards.

Sign up for your time slot at the link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=GFW%20High%20School

Reliable technology is now essential for learning every day.

From classroom tools to student Chromebooks, our district’s technology must be regularly updated to stay dependable and secure. This plan focuses on maintaining and improving the technology we already use so students and staff can keep learning without interruptions caused by outdated equipment.

Check out our website with more information on the upcoming election: www.gfwschools.org/election

It's almost time for the annual GFW Pioneer Express Corn Drive!

Every year our FFA Chapter hosts a corn drive for True Friends Camp (formerly known as Camp Courage) which is a camp for physically and mentally disabled campers that has several locations across the state.

There is a long standing tradition of with the corn drive in GFW with the group being in the top 3 donating groups for the past decade!

FFA members will be going out on Monday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to collect donations of corn to be taken to the elevator.

Don't miss the chance to participate!

It was a hard fought match last week, but the GFW senior class were officially victorious over the staff team. Staff will still probably write letters of recommendation for the students, but they may need some time to heal from this loss. Congratulations seniors!

Save the date and seize the day!

GFW Theatre proudly presents a production of Newsies with public performances on Thursday, Oct. 29 and Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m.

Don't be afraid and don't delay!

Congratulations to the 2026 GFW Homecoming Royalty, Lara Stegeman and Matthew Lee who were crowned at the pep fest last Friday! Thanks to all of our Homecoming candidates for their dedication throughout Homecoming Week as well!

Dominoes, Drama & Lunchroom Champions!

After 10 grueling, competitive rounds during lunch, plenty of back-and-forth, and serious debate over who would claim the title, the moment has finally arrived…

THE DOMINATOR HAS BEEN REVEALED!

The competition was fierce. The bragging rights? Well deserved.

#GFWFirebirds #WildDominoes #LunchroomLegends #TheDominator

GFW Public Schools is looking for Substitute Bus Drivers to help support our transportation department and get our students to and from school safely each day! The district offers paid training, the ability for parents to take their child on the bus, and more!

Contact Tonia Schiro for more information.