Scrutiny of draft agreement for police to be at GHS
A draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Police Department was presented to a community
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GHS
Posts about events and information for Garfield High School. [This category was narrowed in fall 2024 and no longer includes general District news, which has its own category.]
July 17 meeting for input on police presence at GHS
The District is offering the Garfield community more opportunities to learn about and comment on the proposal to station a
Read MoreGrade 9 & new student orientation Aug. 20
Garfield will hold 2025 Freshman and New Student Orientation 6-8 pm Wednesday, Aug. 20. This evening is designed to help
Read MoreDr. Hart’s 2024-25 year-end note
Principal Tarance Hart wrote the following in the final (June 20) newsletter of the 2024-25 school year. Closing the Year,
Read MoreRegister for Aug. 16 GHS Black family & community summit
Garfield has announced the school will host a summit for Black families and community partners 9 am – 2 pm
Read MoreThank you, Mr. Stever!
Science teacher Jonathan Stever is retiring after 28 years of introducing Garfield students to the wonders of the ocean (and
Read MoreVideo of 2025 Graduation
Here’s where to watch video of the 2025 Graduation held at Memorial Stadium on Monday, June 16. 2025 Graduation on
Read MoreGraduation & beyond FAQ for Seniors, families
Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Graduation and beyond. Thanks to the Class of
Read MoreSchool Board proposal allowing GHS police presence
UPDATE: View the 34-minute portion of the June 4, 2025, School Board meeting featuring discussion of Garfield safety and the
Read MorePurple & White events June 9-13
Purple & White Week (June 9-13, 2025) events include a student-staff basketball game and a dance! Students are getting full
Read MoreLearn about levy’s school safety, health components
The Seattle City Council in spring 2025 is discussing a proposed $1.3 billion tax levy to fund a variety of
Read MoreRees to be Activities Coordinator, Englund to lead Athletics
Garfield Principal Tarance Hart has announced new roles in 2025-26 for two current staff members: Jamie Rees will be Activities
Read MoreStudents ask your support for Parkinson’s
A team of students in the GHS Parkinson’s Disease Club will be walking to raise funds for the Northwest Parkinson’s
Read MoreDaniel Lee is 2025 Counselor of Year!
GHS Head Counselor Daniel Lee has been named by Seattle Public Schools as its Counselor of the Year for 2024-25.
Read More2025 Prom needs volunteers
Garfield’s Student Government (the ASB) and GHS Activities Coordinator Tiffany Bigham are seeking adult volunteers to make the 2025 Prom
Read MoreSchool safety update – Spring 2025
Principal Tarance Hart wrote the following message to the Garfield community on March 25, 2025: I want to acknowledge the
Read MoreYearbook pre-ordering ends April 5
April 5 is the final day to pre-order the 2025 yearbook. (A few copies will be on hand in June,
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 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
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