GFW Public Schools

During August, we receive frequent updates to our transportation routes. As a result, the information included in this packet may change before the school year begins. Families wi...

As of July 1, 2025 GFW Public Schools has officially launched an updated brand and mascot as The GFW Firebirds with a freshly revamped logo and brand guide. In 2023, the Minneso...

GFW Public Schools is proud to announce a new bold update to its attendance procedures that puts career exploration front and center. Starting this school year, juniors and senior...

The GFW School Board held a regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. A summary of the meeting is below. Watch the meeting on YouTube Superintendent’s Report Superintendent...

Check out all of the awesome community education and early childhood family education events coming up this fall in the latest issue of the In Flight! You'll also find important b...

The GFW School Board held a regular meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025 A summary of the meeting is below. Watch the meeting on YouTube: Superintendent’s Report Mr. Allen Be...

The GFW School Board held a regular meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025 A summary of the meeting is below. Watch the meeting on YouTube: Sale of Abatement Bonds Steve Pumper ...

The GFW Summer Food Program will run from Monday, June 9 to Friday, August 8 Monday through Friday. Free meals will be served for those 18 and younger at GFW Elementary School in...

Hunger Impact Partners, a non-profit organization working with the Minnesota Department of Education is promoting free summer meals for kids across the state. With MDE, the Free...

The GFW School Board held a regular meeting on Monday, May 19. A summary of the meeting is below. Watch the meeting on YouTube: Abatement Bond Public Hearing Steve Pumper ...

GFW High School has a tremendous amount of pride in being a small district with big opportunities. Students are able to participate in a wide variety of activities, clubs, and ath...

During the 2024-25 school year, students at GFW Middle School have been participating in a variety of activities and lessons centered around behavior, relationships, and being a g...

Spring has sprung and the latest edition of the GFW In Flight has all of the upcoming summer community ed activities, Fall 2025 ECFE and preschool offerings, and some wonderful st...

On Friday, March 8, GFW Elementary became a showcase of different cultures with amazing attendance from community members. The idea came about because of all of the cultures repre...

The GFW School Board held a regular meeting on Monday, April 21. A summary of the meeting is below. Watch the meeting on YouTube: Superintendent’s Report Dr. Smith provide...

In the summer of 2024, Principal Jennifer Thompson sent an email to staff and into the community asking for someone to host two teacher interns in their homes. As part of the Amit...

The GFW School Board held a regular meeting on Monday, March 17 A summary of the meeting is below. Watch the meeting on YouTube: 2025-26 Budget Presentation CFO Lindsey H...

GFW High School has a wide variety of activities and options for students to participate in to learn valuable life skills, connect with others, and grow in their talents. We wante...

The GFW School Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18 A summary of the meeting is below. Watch the meeting on YouTube: Superintendent’s Report Dr. Smith shared ...

The GFW Community Bus is establishing a set schedule in order to best serve our community! On the 1st Friday of the month, the bus will be in Downtown Fairfax from 8-10 a.m. ...