Calendar

Nov
11
Tue
Veterans Day (no school)
Nov 11 all-day
Nov
15
Sat
Black College Expo @ Rainier Beach High School
Nov 15 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

8th Annual Black College Expo organized by National College Resources Foundation! Seniors, juniors, and college transfer students can meet one-on-one with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), other colleges, universities and educational programs. Juniors and seniors can bring transcripts and potentially be accepted by colleges ON THE SPOT!

This FREE event is open to students of ALL ages. Request tickets in advance. Learn more.

 

Nov
27
Thu
Thanksgiving Day (no school)
Nov 27 all-day
Nov
28
Fri
Native American Heritage Day (no school)
Nov 28 all-day
Dec
4
Thu
GHS Open House & Tours @ Garfield High School Main Building
Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
GHS Open House & Tours @ Garfield High School Main Building

Spread the word – Garfield High School open house and tours
for prospective families.

Thursday, Dec 4, 2025
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026
6-8 pm in the Garfield High School main building

Come learn what makes Garfield High School great!

There will be an opportunity to speak with students, teachers, and current parents, and take a tour of the building.

RSVP to tell us what you’d like to know – and who’s coming!
https://forms.gle/K3KinZVGNrakr4Je9

Dec
19
Fri
1-hour early dismissal
Dec 19 all-day

Last day of school before break.

Dec
22
Mon
Winter Break (no school)
Dec 22 2025 – Jan 2 2026 all-day

School resumes on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

Jan
15
Thu
GHS Open House & Tours @ Garfield High School Main Building
Jan 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
GHS Open House & Tours @ Garfield High School Main Building

Spread the word – Garfield High School open house and tours
for prospective families.

Thursday, Jan 15, 2026
6-8 pm in the Garfield High School main building

Come learn what makes Garfield High School great!

There will be an opportunity to speak with students, teachers, and current parents, and take a tour of the building.

RSVP to tell us what you’d like to know – and who’s coming!
https://forms.gle/K3KinZVGNrakr4Je9

Jan
18
Sun
Winter Waltz @ UW Ballroom
Jan 18 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Winter Waltz @ UW Ballroom

Get your tickets for this year’s Winter Waltz!

This elegant event offers a chance to dress up and dance to live waltz music performed by Garfield High School’s orchestral ensembles. This year’s theme, “Over the Waves”, was chosen by our student musicians based on the famous waltz “Sobre las Olas” by Juventino Rosas Cadenas.

Dress code is Festive Formal, and we invite you and the entire community to participate. Don’t miss out—tickets and tables sell quickly, so secure your spot for this special night!

WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

WHERE: UW Ballroom, Husky Union Building

4001 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195

THEME: Over the Waves

TICKETS: Click here to buy Tickets!

Discount tickets are available for those needing financial assistance. Please fill out this form to request.

DRESS CODE: Festive Formal

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/friends-of-garfield-music-winter-waltz–2026

Jan
19
Mon
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school)
Jan 19 all-day