About Our School

Welcome to Nathan Twining Elementary and Middle School. My name is Chad Kurtyka, and I am honored to serve as the principal of this dynamic and diverse learning community. Our school is located on the Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB), approximately 16 miles west of Grand Forks, N.D. We are home to the children of military members who live or work on the base. Nathan Twining School is unique within the Grand Forks Public Schools system, as we are the only school with a K-8 grade configuration, housing both an elementary unit (K-5th grade) and a middle school unit (6th-8th grade) under one roof. After completing 8th grade at Nathan Twining, students transition to Grand Forks Central High School in the city of Grand Forks.

Nathan Twining Elementary and Middle School is part of Grand Forks Public Schools. Although the Air Force Base has its own school board, it contracts with Grand Forks Public Schools to provide education for all its students. This partnership ensures that military children and their families have access to the same educational opportunities as those residing in the city of Grand Forks. All resources, including special services, professional development, and curriculum, are provided through the Grand Forks School District.

We are proud to offer two DoDEA-specific grants: Project HEROS (Helping Everyone Reach Optimal Science) and Project F.I.T to Learn (Fitness Integration at Twining). These grants provide our students with STEM-centered experiences, encouraging curiosity and innovation, while also emphasizing the importance of health and wellness. Through these initiatives, we aim to equip our students with the skills and strategies they need for lifelong success.

As a staff, we are proud to serve the families of the military members who help keep the freedoms we enjoy every day. Should you need additional information not found on this site, please call our school office at 701-787-5100.

Again, welcome to the Grand Forks Air Force Base and Nathan Twining Elementary and Middle School. We are glad you’re here!

Mr. Chad Kurtyka
Principal, Nathan Twining Elementary and Middle School