Calendar

Aug
20
Wed
Grade 9 & New Student Orientation @ Garfield HS
Aug 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

We look forward to meeting you! Details here.

Sep
3
Wed
First Day of School
Sep 3 all-day

This is NOT an early release Wednesday! That starts the 2nd week of school.

Sep
15
Mon
Diploma pickup for Class of 2025
Sep 15 all-day

First day that Class of 2025 grads (or family members) can pick up Diploma. More info.

Sep
24
Wed
COLLEGE VISIT- Macalester College @ Room 121
Sep 24 @ 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm
Oct
10
Fri
State In-service Day (no school for students)
Oct 10 all-day

Staff will be in trainings this day.

Oct
29
Wed
Financial Aid, FAFSA & College Application Workshop @ Garfield Library
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

What you’ll get
• One-on-one help from Garfield staff and community-based organizations
• Guidance on creating FAFSA accounts and completing forms
• Review of college application requirements and timelines
• Assistance with any questions and submitting your applications

When & where
• Wednesday, October 29, 2025
• 6:00–8:00 p.m.
• Garfield High School Library

Bring
• Your laptop (strongly encouraged)
• Any documents you may need for financial aid or applications (if available)

Garfield staff and community partners will be available to help you with any questions and help you submit your applications.

Nov
8
Sat
Reclaiming the Village – Follow-up Summit @ Garfield Commons
Nov 8 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Reclaiming the Village - Follow-up Summit @ Garfield Commons

This summit centers Black students and families and welcomes our Garfield community to listen, learn, and
act together. The follow-up will focus on student mental health and elevating student voices, hearing directly
from students about what they need to thrive.

Register here

Nov
11
Tue
Veterans Day (no school)
Nov 11 all-day
Nov
27
Thu
Thanksgiving Day (no school)
Nov 27 all-day
Nov
28
Fri
Native American Heritage Day (no school)
Nov 28 all-day