There was a ton of fun for all at GFW Middle School and High School last week as fourth graders visited for Ag Experience Day!
Students in Ms. Dauer's BACE 7 class are hard at work!
Last week, Richard Ross, who is the grandfather of students Ellie and Odin and father of Paraprofessional Amy Albrecht brought this fossil to school and shared it with students during STEAM. It was found by a gravel company out of Currie, MN on May 7, 2024 and is around 3 feet long and weighs 30 pounds. It's was a solid Ivory tusk possibly from a Mastodon from 14,000 years ago. Thank you for sharing this cool experience with our students!
Let's hear it for the GFW Softball Team Seniors! They were celebrated at Senior Night with some awesome field decorations.
The JH Boys Baseball Team wrapped up their season with a win on Monday night! Way to go guys!
Some amazing art work is being created in Ms. Dauer's Art Studio Class!
Don't forget to order your 2023-24 yearbook! Orders are due by May 31, 2024.
Halle Bleick had an awesome home run on Monday against MVL!
The GFW Pioneer Express FFA celebrated the class of 2024 and installed new officers!
The new officers are: President- Eden Messerli, Vice President - Abby Willegal, Secretary- William Bastian, Treasurer-Carson Lee, Reporter - Luke Bastian, Sentinel - Brad Wersel Historian- Matthew Burns, Student Advisor- Mitchell Olson
Fifth graders had a fantastic field trip to Renville County Outdoor Parks Outdoor Education Day where they learned about wildlife and more!
There was some extra activity at the new school site this week! You may have seen some corn being planted the new 15 acre GFW School Farm which was made possible thanks to the amazing involvement from the Farmer’s Legacy Fund and community contributions. What a great example of our community coming together around our students!
It was smoothie day at GFW Middle School and High School!
Come down to see the GFW High School Variety Show Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18. Students will be performing your favorite tunes from across the decades as well as solo and small group acts. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students, kids not in school are free. We'd love to see you there!
Spring has sprung and Thunderbird Greenhouse is selling annuals! Stop by the plant sale at the greenhouse on Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Cash or check will be accepted for payment.
Some of our middle school students chose a fishing trip to Lake Marion as their Mini Course activity last week!
The food service team at GFW Elementary has had some extra help lately!
Students enjoyed a tasty new meal prepared by GFW School Lunch Heroes, a Mexicali Taco Boat!
GFW Public Schools is selling a truck!
2000 GMC Sonoma
201939 Miles
2.2 Liter 4 cylinder
Automatic Transmission
2 wheel drive
Runs and Drives
Very rusty, has tailgate but not connected
Needs new muffler
Condition: Poor
Email tonia.schiro@gfwschools.org if interested
Today is School Nurse Day! Be sure to thank the amazing team who work so hard to keep our students feeling good and ready to learn!
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Don't forget to share your appreciation with the teachers and staff members who work so hard every day for our students!
