Calendar

Oct
17
Fri
Seattle National College Fair @ Seattle Convention Center
Oct 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

200+ colleges and universities on site. Register in advance!

Oct
18
Sat
Seattle National College Fair @ Seattle Convention Center
Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

200+ colleges and universities on site. Day 2. Register in advance!

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
2
Sun
National Portfolio Day-Seattle @ Seattle U/Cornish College
Nov 2 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

College reps offer feedback on student visual arts portfolios, in person. Free!

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
18
Thu
Bark ‘n’ Bites – All Grade Social @ Standard Brewing
Dec 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

This Thursday come mingle with parents from all grade levels at Standard Brewing (2504 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144)

Thursday Dec 18 – 6:30-8:30
Standard Brewing • 2504 S Jackson St · Seattle, WA 98144 • https://www.standardbrew.com/

Light appetizers will be provided. It’s a busy time of year, but take an hour (or more) to build community with fellow GHS parents. Additional food and beverages (alcohol and non) is available to purchase. Hope to see you there!

 

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

Last day of school before break.