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Learn about the staff of the Garfield Teen Health Center! Last update: Aug. 23, 2024 Steven Akuffo, MS, LMHC (he/him)
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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.]
Jones 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 MoreMayor’s news releases re mental health, safety
UPDATE: Here is the Aug. 22, 2024, news release summarizing the announcements outlined below. Following is a news release from
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 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 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.
Read MoreSafe Schools Action Plan Proposed
An initial plan to address safety concerns has been developed with leadership by the PTSA and input from members of
Read MoreStudents Return to Classes amid Schedule Changes
Event plans have been altered for the remaining 2 weeks of school and schedule changes include a split lunch that
Read MoreDates Set for End-of-Year & Senior Activities
UPDATED 6/10: Garfield has announced the times and dates for end-of-year activities, including Graduation rehearsal, Senior Breakfast, Purple and White
Read MoreSchool Closure after Shooting Death
Here is an excerpt from Principal Tarance Hart’s primary email to our community on June 6. The full email also
Read MoreJune Filled with Special Activities
June is a whirlwind of special activities at Garfield, including Graduation rehearsal, Senior Breakfast, Purple and White Week and more.
Read MoreJuniors Face June 1 Deadline on Middle School Courses
Did your current Junior earn poor grades during middle school on a high-school-level course such as Spanish 1 or Algebra
Read MoreGarfield at International Business Conference
Business/Marketing Teacher Lambert Ellis reports that Garfield students had an amazing time in late April at DECA 2024 ICDC –
Read More2024 Senior Prom is June 8
Garfield’s 2024 senior prom will be 9-11 pm June 8, with a “Hollywood” theme. Tickets on sale: [TBA] Price: [TBA]
Read MoreGHS Has Most Nominees for 2024 Regional Emmys
Participants in Garfield’s Video Production Program received 10 Student Emmy Nominations in this year’s NATAS (National Academy of Television Arts
Read MoreGHS Will Still Offer French in ’24-25
Following is Principal Hart’s April 1, 2024, email in response to concerns that Garfield might not be able to offer
Read MoreNews Quiz Makes Headlines
UPDATE: Garfield’s new Weekly News Quiz is now in the headlines itself, in an April 5, 2024, piece by Seattle
Read MoreStudents Power Counseling Dept’s Instagram
With student help, Garfield’s Counseling Department has added a powerful new Instagram resource. After an open application process, the counselors
Read MoreStudent Ideas Needed on ‘Well-Resourced’ School
The District is asking students to weigh in on what a “well-resourced” school is. Deadline to take the 4-question survey
Read MoreAssistant Principals: Who your Student Should See
Updated as of Winter 2024! Assistant Principals are assigned to a set of students based on either last name or
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