GFW Schools
| GFW Schools | |
|---|---|
 Fostering Lifelong Learners in a Caring Environment |
|
| Type and location | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | K – 12th |
| Established | 1992 |
| Country | United States  |
| Location | The District office is Located in Gibbon, Minnesota |
| District Info | |
| Superintendent | Tony Boyer |
| Students and staff | |
| Athletic Conference | Tomahawk |
| Colors | Red, Black and Gold |
| Other information | |
| District ID | ISD #2365 |
| Website | http://www.gfw.k12.mn.us |
GFW Schools is an independent public school district whose district office is located in Gibbon, Minnesota.
Its schools are located in Gibbon, Fairfax and Winthrop, however the district serves a large portion of the Lafayette community as well.
[edit] School Board
The school board at GFW Schools numbers 6 members.
The current members are:
- Deb Burgstahler
- Otto Hartmann, Jr.
- Phil Klenk
- Thomas Van Hon
- Eric Webster
- Paul Weikle
[edit] Schools
| School | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|
| GFW High School | 9–12 | Winthrop, Minnesota |
| GFW Middle School | 5–8 | Fairfax, Minnesota |
| GFW Elementary School | K-4 | Gibbon, Minnesota |
The GFW High School may be found on N. Cottonwood Street in Winthrop, MN.
Their address is:
N. Cottonwood Street
Winthrop, MN 55396
They may be reached at the following numbers: 1-(507)-647-5382 or toll free at 1-(800)-324-GFWH
GFW Middle School
The GFW Middle School may be found on 300 S.E. 2nd Street in Fairfax, Fairfax, MN.
Their address is:
300 S.E. 2nd Street
Fairfax, MN 55332
They may be reached at the following numbers: 1-(507)-426-7251 or toll free at 1-(800)-324-GFWM
GFW Elementary School
The GFW Elementary School may be found on 323 E. 11th Street in Gibbon, MN.
Their address is:
323 E. 11th Street
Gibbon, MN 55335
They may be reached at the following numbers: 1-(507)-834-6501 or toll free at 1-(800)-324-GFWE
[edit] History
GFW was established in 1992 when the town of Gibbon, Fairfax, and Winthrop consolidated due to shrinking enrollment. Before then, they were all separate schools but Gibbon and Fairfax had several sports activities together for several years including football, wrestling, and track/field. Gibbon also shared a F.F.A chapter with Winthrop. Despite this, Winthrop shared activities with neighboring Gaylord. When they consolidated, they put the Elementary school in Gibbon and after a minor dispute, put the high school in Winthrop due to the bigger campus and put the middle school in Fairfax.
