Winter Dance Feb. 10
Forget Me Not Fling is this year’s Winter Dance, 8-11 pm on Feb. 10 at a new venue, First &
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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.]
Cap and Gown Orders for Seniors
Seniors: Have you purchased your graduation cap and gown? The primary deadline has passed, but purchases are still possible, with
Read MoreGreetings from the Volunteer Coordinator
Greetings from your Volunteer Coordinator!! My name is Jhitana (Jit-Thona) Ball! I am super excited to be in this new
Read MoreBulldog Spirit at First Bark’n’Bites Event
Thank you to all who attended the PTSA’s first Bark’n’Bites Parent/Caregiver/Alumni gathering on Saturday, Jan. 20. We had a great
Read MoreGarfield to Enforce Parking Policy
Principal Hart has announced that, as of Jan. 22, the school will tighten its enforcement of parking policies. Dr. Hart’s
Read MoreStudents Shine in Business Competition
Twenty Garfield students recently competed in the 2024 Washington DECA Area Career Development Conference (ACDC) for this part of the
Read MoreVaccines at Teen Health Center
Are your student’s immunizations up to date? Get those shots at the Garfield Teen Health Center, operated by the Odessa
Read MoreBad Weather Info & Bell Schedule (2023-24)
Inclement weather or other issues may cause the District to delay the start of school by two hours and/or switch
Read MoreParent-Teacher Conferences, Financial Aid Workshop on Jan. 10; No School
Principal Hart has announced that classes will be canceled on Jan. 10 to provide time for Parent-Teacher Conferences. [Jan. 9
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Jannette Manuel is Interim Assistant Principal
Jannette Manuel, a teacher with more than 20 years of experience at Garfield, has been appointed as Interim Assistant Principal
Read MoreVolunteer Coordinator Appointed
Jhitana L. Ball has been appointed as Garfield’s new Volunteer Coordinator, Principal Tarance Hart has announced. The part-time position is
Read MoreDec. 4-8 is Spirit Week!
Get ready for Winter Spirit Week, December 4-8! Monday: Anything but a backpack day (for carrying school stuff) Tuesday: Ugly
Read MoreCOVID, Flu Shots at GHS
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available for students at the Garfield Teen Health Center! Protect yourself and our community this
Read MoreNearby Gunfire, Robbery Incidents; Nov. 30 Meeting
Two gunfire incidents near campus have prompted an email about safety from Principal Hart and a community meeting convened by
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Closer Look at Your Student’s SBA Test Scores
Results of spring 2023 Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) are available as part of a “Family Report” now accessible in The
Read MoreStudents Elect New Leaders
Congratulations to the many newly elected Officers of Garfield’s school-wide government and for each class. Each student will join ASB
Read MoreGarfield Wins $500k for Mental Health Programs
Dr. Hart announced at the Nov. 14 PTSA Board meeting that Garfield has won $500,000 in new funding for student
Read MoreJones: No School Closures Planned for ’24-25
Seattle Public School Superintendent Brent Jones will not be recommending any school closures or consolidations for the 2024-25 school year,
Read MoreThe Coffee’s Ready!
PTSA staff appreciation activities include support of the First Fridays breakfast, a casual monthly get-together for staff. Principal Tarance Hart,
Read MorePhoto Retakes on Nov. 3; Still Can Order Prints
Student missed the Picture Days in September? New students and those who missed the original ID/Yearbook photo sessions at Garfield
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