Calendar

Oct
12
Thu
Curriculum Night @ Quincy Jones Center, then Main Building
Oct 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:35 pm

Curriculum Night is an opportunity for all parents and guardians to come to Garfield to hear from school administrators and your student’s teachers. See details here.

Oct
13
Fri
Spirit Week / Homecoming @ Garfield HS
Oct 13 all-day
  • M-Th: ASB Elections
  • M-F: Special dress-up days, more
  • Th: Homecoming Pep Rally
  • F: No school, but: Football vs. Rainier Beach (7:45 pm, Memorial Stadium)
  • Sat: Homecoming Dance @GHS

Full info.

Oct
14
Sat
Spirit Week / Homecoming @ Garfield HS
Oct 14 all-day
  • M-Th: ASB Elections
  • M-F: Special dress-up days, more
  • Th: Homecoming Pep Rally
  • F: No school, but: Football vs. Rainier Beach (7:45 pm, Memorial Stadium)
  • Sat: Homecoming Dance @GHS

Full info.

Homecoming Dance @ Quincy Jones Center & Garfield Gym
Oct 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

This year’s theme is Enchanted City. Full details here.

Oct
18
Wed
Yearbook Ordering Window Ends
Oct 18 all-day

Check the “SchoolPay” tab in The Source. Additional ordering windows are expected.

Oct
20
Fri
PTSA Small Grant Applications Due
Oct 20 all-day

The PTSA and Building Leadership Team invite Garfield staff and student clubs to apply for funding through our Small Grants program. Deadlines are 3-4 times per year.

Oct
24
Tue
Reflections Contest Deadline
Oct 24 @ 3:30 pm

Deadline to submit visual arts or photography entries to the PTSA Reflections arts contest.

Winter Sports Info Session / Physicals Clinic @ Garfield Commons
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Families and student-athletes will be able to meet winter sports teams’ coaches; learn about topics such as tryouts; get on-the-spot sports physicals. More info.

Oct
26
Thu
PSAT testing (Gr11)
Oct 26 all-day

Free PSAT/NMSQT exam for all juniors. SAT exam for those with IEP/504 accommodations or who need a makeup.

Special bell schedule to be announced. More info about SAT and PSAT.

  • Bring: approved calculator, #2 pencils, student ID or government ID, clear plastic water bottle (must be left at the back of the classroom)
  • Don’t bring: computers, electronic devices, etc. Cell phones must be off and put away during test.
  • Students with 504 plan or IEP who wished accommodations — official deadlines have passed. More info.

Sophomores will not take the PSAT. [School updated this as of 10/3]

Nov
1
Wed
SAT Scores Released
Nov 1 all-day

Expected release day of scores for school-day SAT administered on Oct. 11, 2023