Drumline takes 1st place
Teacher Blake Saunders reports that Varsity Drumline took first place in the Lincoln Invitational Drumline Festival at Tacoma’s Lincoln High
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Class of ’25 families: Get Grad Night tix!
Parents and Guardians of Seniors: Tickets are on sale now for Grad Night, the event that will create lifetime memories
Read MoreUpdated 2025 state & AP testing dates
UPDATED, March 25: Garfield has set the windows when students will take state assessments in late April and May. Advanced
Read MoreTreats, fruit needed for April 4 staff breakfast
Hey, families, show your appreciation for Garfield teachers and staff by signing up to donate food for the next “First
Read MoreHelp needed for May AP exams
The school is seeking volunteers for its administration of the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) exams during the weeks of May
Read MoreMost AP exams to be digital in 2025
In 2025, most AP exams will be given digitally in “Bluebook,” an app that is automatically loaded onto students’ SPS-issued laptops. The
Read MoreApril jazz events honor Quincy Jones
Garfield Jazz will twice perform a special show in April to pay tribute to the late Quincy Jones, Director of
Read MoreGarfield Chess: Epic battles & more at Championship
Congratulations to Garfield Senior Edward Cheng, who went undefeated at the State High School Chess Championship Feb. 28-March 1 at
Read MoreHow to find sports schedules, buy tickets
We don’t currently compile a listing of upcoming sports/athletics events, because most are easily found on the Metro League website.
Read MoreBasketball teams finish 3rd, 5th in state 3A tourney
Congratulations to the Garfield boys and girls basketball teams on deep runs in the 2025 State 3A Basketball Tournaments. The
Read MoreMock Trial Club takes it to the bench
Mock Trial Club members competed in late February at the district tournament, reports Club Advisor Richard Truax, a Garfield social
Read MoreStaff Appreciation Week May 5-9
Garfield’s Staff Appreciation Week in 2025 is May 5–9, with a special kickoff on May 2 of the monthly “First
Read MoreHear GHS at Hot Java Cool Jazz March 28
Garfield Jazz Ensemble 1 is thrilled to again be selected to perform at Starbucks’ 28th Annual Hot Java Cool Jazz
Read MoreLast chance for ads in Yearbook!
The 2025 Arrow yearbook has announced that March 18 is the last day to place Senior Ads! Class of 2025
Read MoreTreats, fruit needed for March 7 staff breakfast
Hey, families, show your appreciation for Garfield teachers and staff by signing up to donate food for the next “First
Read More‘Seattle Sports Star’: Sarah Lessig ’25
Garfield senior Sarah Lessig was honored at the 90th Annual Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards, one of the
Read MoreSeniors: Apply now for Golden Grads Scholarship
Every year, the Garfield Golden Grads alumni organization awards scholarships to graduating seniors. The 2025 scholarship application is available online.
Read MoreState PTA asks you to ‘Focus on Advocacy’
The Washington State PTA’s 2025 “Focus on Advocacy” at the State Legislature offers several ways to make an impact, but
Read MoreGHS Newsletter archive
In February 2025 (second semester of 2024-25), Garfield began publishing a newsletter. The first edition noted that, “Along with school
Read MoreSign up for 2025 spring sports
It’s time to register for spring sports at Garfield and beyond! Not all schedules are available, but get a jump
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