PTSA General and Board Meetings — Tuesday, Sept. 17
Garfield community members, join us for the Sept. 17 PTSA meetings, online only: Use this Zoom link! The PTSA General
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Students sought for Youth Traffic Court
Calling all students interested in helping make the justice system work well, by participating in Seattle Youth Traffic Court. An
Read MoreBack to 2 lunch periods; Clubs get Advisory option
On Sept. 2, 2024, Principal Tarance Hart announced the following about a return to the two-lunch schedule and how Advisory
Read MoreSept. 3, 2024, Counseling Dept. update
Principal Hart on Sept. 3, 2024, alerted the community to a temporary set of changes affecting Counselor assignments. That information
Read MoreSign up to donate food for Sept. 13 staff breakfast
The Garfield Art Room often has the aroma of paint and clay, but since fall 2023, one Friday morning a
Read MorePicture Days Sept. 5 & 6; Pre-Order copies!
Garfield is welcoming back Yuen Lui Studio Sept. 5 & 6 to take students’ portrait photos for use in 2024-25
Read MoreSafety & mental health initiatives Sept. update
Below is content about safety and mental health from Principal Tarance Hart’s “welcome to the 2024-25 school year” email on
Read MoreGHS start-of-school policy updates
Principal Tarance Hart provided important information in a series of emails in late August and September 2024. Much of the
Read MoreNext GHS volunteering info session: Sept. 11
Learn about opportunities and how to complete the application process at Garfield’s next 2024-25 Volunteer Information Session, 6 pm, Wednesday,
Read MoreNew Parent/Caregiver social on Sept. 5
Are you a parent or caregiver who is new to Garfield? Come together for a meetup 6:30-8:30 pm, Thursday, Sept.
Read MoreMeet the Assistant Principals for 2024-25
Garfield is welcoming Tamar Coleman and Ivery Rhodes as Assistant Principals in 2024-25, joining Ida Acton, who has been at
Read MoreMany services at Garfield Teen Health Center
All students are welcome to use services of the Garfield Teen Health Center, a school-based clinic staffed by the Odessa
Read MoreJones email on safety, wellness (Aug. 21, 2024)
Schools Superintendent Brent Jones outlined new safety and wellness measures in an Aug. 21, 2024, email (below; some formatting and
Read MoreSports ramping up for ’24-25
Many Garfield teams have begun practices or have other activities before school starts. Some sports are ‘no-cut’; some teams require
Read More2024-25 New Student Open House on Aug. 21
Garfield is offering an Aug. 21 Open House to welcome incoming 9th-graders and all other first-year students and their families.
Read MorePrincipal’s Aug. 6, 2024, update on safety
Principal Hart’s Aug. 6, 2024, email updated the community about campus safety initiatives: “Over the summer, I have been working
Read MoreJuly 7 Service for Amarr Murphy-Paine
A memorial service will be held for Amarr Murphy-Paine at 1:30 pm July 7, 2024, at Holgate Street Church of
Read MorePick Up 2024 GHS Diploma in Sept.
Hey, 2024 graduates and families, diplomas will be ready for pickup roughly the 2nd week of school in fall 2024.
Read MorePTSA needs YOU in 2024-25!
Help us increase our emphasis in 2024-25 on building community, addressing safety issues and supporting students and staff. Many Board
Read MoreSpecial Thanks for Success of 2024 Prom
When decorations for Garfield’s 2024 Senior Prom couldn’t be delivered correctly, vendors and others stepped in at the last minute.
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