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!

about 23 hours 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.

1 day ago, GFW Public Schools

Student in front of class with microphone

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.

2 days ago, GFW Public Schools

GFW students and staff at trig star competition

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.

Check out the full story and interview with Cole: https://www.nujournal.com/news/local-news/2026/03/26/jacobson-ends-gfw-career-as-complete-player/

2 days ago, GFW Public Schools

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!

3 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!

3 days ago, GFW Public Schools

State finalist in Grain Production Proficiency Carson Lee

state finalist in ag education proficiencey, Een Messerli

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.

3 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.

4 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.

5 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.

8 days ago, GFW Public Schools

Students in Ms. Ozabel's biology learned about DNA and got to build their own 3D DNA models!

8 days ago, GFW Public Schools

Our kindergarten students have been getting into the spirit of celebration this week!

8 days ago, GFW Public Schools

Kindergarten Kick Off is right around the corner! Future kindergarteners and families are invited to learn more about our programs on Tuesday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Start your student's journey in our brand new facility! Our state-of-the-art classrooms have been thoughtfully designed for our next generation of learners.

Kindergarten registration is now open for students turning five years old by Sept. 1, 2026. Learn more at our event on April 7!

8 days ago, GFW Public Schools

GFW Public Schools is selling a number of items and equipment in a Sealed Bid Auction. Bids are due to the district office by April 16, 2026 at 12 p.m.

Browse items and get more information: https://www.gfwschools.org/o/gfw-schools/page/sealed-bid-items

9 days ago, GFW Public Schools

Last night, members of the GFW High School Student Council were able to attend a student leadership event with the Minnesota Timberwolves! They heard from Timberwolves and Lynx executives about their career paths and got leadership advice about the sports industry. They also heard from the Timberwolves VP of Fan Experience about his leadership journey in sports. And to top it off, the Timberwolves won against the Utah Jazz, 147-111!

9 days ago, GFW Public Schools

Students and staff at the timberwolves event

Last week, Ciera Conrad, the Outreach & Admissions Specialist at Ridgewater College, spoke to eighth grade College and Career Readiness students about some of the programs that Ridgewater offers.

She also played a game with students where they had to guess how many years of schooling each career (offered at Ridgewater) requires and they were shocked to learn how many careers only require two years of schooling or less!

11 days ago, GFW Public Schools

It's hard not to get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit when your bus driver greets you like this!

11 days ago, GFW Public Schools

GFW Public Schools is looking for custodians and cleaners to join our team! Check out the openings below and contact Brian Weir if you are interested at brian.weir@gfwschools.org

-Full Time Day Position: 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
-Full Time Cleaner: 2:30 - 11 p.m.
- Part Time Cleaner: Time -TBD

12 days ago, GFW Public Schools

February marked the beginning of the next chapter for GFW Public Schools with all students from Pre-K through 12th Grade being under the same roof.

We know when starting a next chapter it's good to reflect on the past, so Mr. Werner captured some great photos of the GFW Middle and High School in Winthrop before the transition.

What are your favorite memories from the Winthrop building?

23 days ago, GFW Public Schools

Due to local elections on Tuesday, March 10, we are changing the time of the 9-12 band and choir concert to begin at 8:01 p.m., a one hour delay from the scheduled time. The concert will take place in the commons area of our brand new school.

Students have been working hard to prepare for the concert!

24 days ago, GFW Public Schools

Concert time change - Tuesday March 10 at 8:01