Register for GHS Black Family & Community Summit on Aug. 16
Garfield has announced the school will host a summit for Black families and community partners 9 am – 2 pm on Aug. 16, 2025. Registration is requested (see below).
The “Reclaiming the Village” summit will include:
- A community resource fair featuring organizations that provide academic, wellness, and mentoring supports
- Listening sessions where families share experiences and offer feedback on how families and the school can better partner
- Breakout sessions focused on graduation planning, student wellness, identity, and culturally responsive practices
- Lunch and informal time to build relationships
- A closing reflection to capture feedback and outline next steps
If you are a caregiver or family member of a Garfield student, please register so the school can have an accurate count.
Community-based organizations or individuals interested in participating should complete the form linked below. (This form is for those offering opportunities and support for students and families, not for vendors or businesses selling goods or services.)
Reclaiming the Village is to become an annual gathering focused on strengthening partnerships between the school, Black families, and community partners who support them. “The goal is to deepen trust, strengthen collaboration, and work together to improve how we serve and support Black students at Garfield,” according to the school’s announcement, which continues below.
“We are hosting this summit because the data is clear. Black students continue to face disproportionate barriers in access, achievement, and connection to school. At the same time, we see the brilliance, resilience, and leadership that Black students bring into our classrooms and community every day. This summit is a step toward building a more consistent and collaborative structure — one rooted in shared ownership, mutual respect, and collective action.
“This is not a stand-alone event. It marks the beginning of a longer-term commitment to collaboration, shared responsibility, and aligned action on behalf of Black students at Garfield. It also reflects our commitment to building more sustained and intentional family engagement, grounded in trust, partnership, and a shared vision for student success.”