Do you need an updated First Aid certification? Our Community Education program is hosting their next training on Wednesday, June 2!
Jeffery T. Allerson will lead the Heartsaver CPR/AED First Aid Certification Course from 1-4 p.m. in the GFW PreK-12 School Building.
Participants will learn duties and responsibilities of first aid rescuers; first aid actions for medical emergencies, including severe choking, heart attack, and stroke; and skills for handling injury and environmental emergencies, including external bleeding, broken bones and sprains, and bites and stings. Following the course, participants will receive a course completion card that is valid for two years.
The registration fee is $60 per person, and the deadline to register is by Tuesday, May 26!
https://www.gfwschools.org/page/registration
Jeffery T. Allerson will lead the Heartsaver CPR/AED First Aid Certification Course from 1-4 p.m. in the GFW PreK-12 School Building.
Participants will learn duties and responsibilities of first aid rescuers; first aid actions for medical emergencies, including severe choking, heart attack, and stroke; and skills for handling injury and environmental emergencies, including external bleeding, broken bones and sprains, and bites and stings. Following the course, participants will receive a course completion card that is valid for two years.
The registration fee is $60 per person, and the deadline to register is by Tuesday, May 26!
https://www.gfwschools.org/page/registration
There have been lots of awesome projects and activities taking place at GFW this year! What was your student's favorite classroom activity?
GFW High School students worked hard this year, even while wearing Hawaiian leis during spring fling!
We are almost at the end of the 2025-26 school year so let's see some smiles, studies, and amazing moments from GFW this year!
Students in the Spanish 2 class got to take a field trip to Plaza Garibaldi in New Ulm for some delicious learning!
GFW Middle School and High School students can order their 2025-26 yearbooks now! This will be our first official yearbook as GFW Firebirds and books will be available in the fall for pick up.
Head to https://www.buytheyearbook.com/ and use school code 732958 to get yours!
Head to https://www.buytheyearbook.com/ and use school code 732958 to get yours!
Community Resource Update: The GFW Community Bus will not be out in for the next two weeks, but will begin summer hours on Tuesday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Fairfax.
Don't miss the GFW Art Show in the commons area tonight (Friday, May 15) and the GFW Variety show performances tonight at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the gym!
GFW Elementary students did such a wonderful job at their spring concert!
Looking for great childcare for the summer? GFW's The Nest is taking applications for children aged 33 months - fifth grade. Care is available from 6 a.m. to 6 pm. with lots of fun field trips and activities to keep kids busy!
Contact Contact Elyse Dreckman or Tonia Schiro for more information at Elyse.Dreckman@gfwschools.org and tonia.schiro@gfwschools.org
Contact Contact Elyse Dreckman or Tonia Schiro for more information at Elyse.Dreckman@gfwschools.org and tonia.schiro@gfwschools.org
Congratulations to the award winners who were recognized the high school band concert!
John Philip Sousa Award - Luke Bastian
The John Philip Sousa award is the pinnacle of achievement in high school band. It recognizes superior musicianship and dedication.
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - Cole Jacobson
The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award honors the most outstanding senior in Jazz Band.
Kal Aden's Award
Kal received an award for her service to all of the fine arts programs at GFW, going above and beyond to help advisors and fellow students when needed.
Congratulations!
John Philip Sousa Award - Luke Bastian
The John Philip Sousa award is the pinnacle of achievement in high school band. It recognizes superior musicianship and dedication.
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - Cole Jacobson
The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award honors the most outstanding senior in Jazz Band.
Kal Aden's Award
Kal received an award for her service to all of the fine arts programs at GFW, going above and beyond to help advisors and fellow students when needed.
Congratulations!
Here are some more photos from last week's International Festival!
The GFW International Festival took place on Friday evening and it was a ton of fun! We had representatives from Mexico, Guatemala, Spain, Liberia, Philippines, Honduras, and Colombia. Attendees were able to check out tables of items and history, connect with people about their culture and try some tasty food!
Our Food Service team are really appreciating the young helpers that have been assisting them with service! It's a great way to give students a closer look behind the scenes of what it takes to serve lunch.
Another highlight from the Spring Fling Pep Fest was the egg and spoon race. Good thing we protected that new gym floor!
GFW Elementary Junior Coaches got to join nearly 1,000 students from across Minnesota at CHS Field on Tuesday for the Playworks Minnesota Youth Leadership Summit!
The Summit featured interactive play experiences, including a Fun Is Good open play area and a Baseball5 activation led by USA Baseball and supported by the Minnesota Twins. Students also participated in school spirit activities that celebrated their leadership.
Way to represent the GFW Community Junior Coaches!
The Summit featured interactive play experiences, including a Fun Is Good open play area and a Baseball5 activation led by USA Baseball and supported by the Minnesota Twins. Students also participated in school spirit activities that celebrated their leadership.
Way to represent the GFW Community Junior Coaches!
Even the GFW Staff got in on the Musical Chairs action last week Congratulations to Mr. Busse who won!
Another highlight from the Spring Fling Pep fest was a highly competitive game of musical chairs!
The Spring Fling Hula Hoop Contest was an absolute blast last week!
GFW Middle School and High School had a whole lot of fun last week for Spring Fling week! Watch for a few more updates coming soon. Congratulations to Barulio and Bayleigh for being crowned king and queen!
