Welcome Back to School

Senior sunrise took place Tues Sept 1 at 5:45am! What a great way to start the year. Students can follow ASB on Instagram to learn about other events.

First day of school Parent social Wed Sept 2 8:30am

PTSA is hosting a Parent/Guardian Social on the first day of school at 8:30 a.m. under the flagpoles at the front of the school. Stop by for coffee and a breakfast pastry, and stay for the GHS Drumline performance. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with seasoned GHS parents and ask questions. And if we don’t know the answer, we’ll help you find someone who does! in case of strike delay, this event will be re-scheduled. Stay tuned!

Join the New Garfield Parent/Guardian WhatsApp Community!

To help everyone stay informed and connected, we now have an official Garfield Parent WhatsApp Community.

👉 Click here to join: Garfield HS Seattle Parent/Guardians

1. Join the Chat Discussion GHS all Grades
2. Find Your Grade: join the chat for your child's graduation year. .
3. NEW groups this week: Music and Special Ed Chat

Q and A from families on WhatsApp.

Q: How does a student request a locker?

A: Announcement will be made in school usually about 2nd week.

Q: School Supplies for teachers?

A: Teachers will send out requests with their syllabus after first day

Q: Backpacks - Do they need to be clear?

A: Any backpack is fine

Q: When will student schedules be released?

A: Sept 1 9am (regardless of strike or not)

Picture day at Garfield is scheduled for Friday, September 4th.

You can preorder portraits here: 2026-27 Garfield High School Picture Day 9/4. Print orders will be shipped directly to families' homes within 3-4 weeks of picture day; digital orders will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com. Contact Yuen Lui Studio with any questions.

If the school year is delayed by a strike, or for any other reason, picture day will be rescheduled, and the new date will be communicated. The ordering process will remain the same.

ASB/Yearbook Combo

For a limited time, purchase your ASB Sticker and your Yearbook for the discounted price of $120 (reduced from $135.00). Click here for the combo.

Your ASB sticker is required to participate in athletics, clubs and other activities.

Back to School Jam Sept 5

Open to the entire community!

Saturday Sept 5th @ Garfield, 11:00am to 3:00pm

Please join us and other community orgs for FREE food, fun, music and School Supplies! Everyone is invited, please spread the word!

Auditions!

Auditions for our Fall Musical, Ride the Cyclone are Tuesday, September 8th after school in the auditorium!

No experience required to audition, but bring 16 measures of a song from a musical and a one-minute monologue or story to share!

Students cast in this project will be moved into our 3rd period Play Production Class.

Black Student Union (BSU)

The Garfield Black Student Union (BSU) is a student-led organization at Garfield High School in Seattle, Washington, that provides a safe community, mentorship, and a rich history of local student activism.

Would you like to learn more about us and join BSU? Sign up here.

Garfield Instrumental Music Welcome Night

Thursday, Sept 10, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

in the Garfield Commons (main entrance)

For ALL Instrumental Music families, new and returning: Athletic Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and Drumline.



This important welcome meeting allows families to register and access activity fee information, supports, and options for how to be engaged in our music programs.

There will be PIZZA and light refreshments provided for students & parent/guardians

Donate Food for the Back-To- School GHS Teacher & Staff Breakfast on 9/11!

Every month, typically the First Friday, Garfield families donate a bounty of breakfast foods, baked goods, and fruit, making this monthly tradition a much anticipated event. First Friday Breakfasts are a time for teachers and staff to connect over food and coffee in the relaxed setting of Room 302 aka Ms. West’s art room!

We rely on the generosity of families to provide delicious and varied foods...please take a look to see what you can bring for the Back-To-School Friday Breakfast!



Sign Up Here to bring food for the Sept 11th Friday Breakfast

Five Plays Five Days

Drama Club hosts our Student Directed One-Acts!

Their season will kick off on Monday, September 14th at lunch in Q120.

All freshman and students new to Garfield are encouraged to join us as we build 5+ short plays over the course of 5 days and perform them at lunch on Friday, September 18th!

Make friends, try theatre, and build community in this speedy intro to our student-led theatre program!

No experience is required.

First PTSA Board Meeting

Tue Sept 15: PTSA Board Meeting 6:30pm at GHS

All are welcome to the board meetings, which cover official business of the PTSA. There will also be General meeting on 10/13/26 specifically geared to provide information for all parents/guardians and the larger community.  

• Join us for the First PTSA Board Meeting on Tuesday, Sept 15th! It will be a hybrid meeting so come meet us in person at GHS or join us on Zoom! All are welcome!

Garfield Virtual Tour - video shorts

Have you seen the What I like about Garfield Video shorts? Take a peek at some of the people who make GHS so special!

Follow us on Facebook and on Insta to see these short interviews with teachers and students as they are posted.

or watch them on the Garfield PTSA YouTube Channel

Facebook Group for Garfield Families

Did you know there is a Facebook group where family members can ask questions of each other? It's a private group different than the public PTSA page. Comments are open so we can all help each other out with information.

Garfield HS (Seattle) Families

Check this link for any changes: https://garfieldhs.seattleschools.org/about/bell-schedule/

Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) paperwork

All Garfield students receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day—no application is required. However, completing the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application is still essential for families and for Garfield.

Free college and test fees. Free school fees. Reduced cost internet. Also school wide programs get more support with accurate count of FRL.

👕 Help Stock the Student Closet! 👖

Our Student Closet leaders request new clothing to help students shop for back-to-school style - think the kind of clothes you'd be excited to wear on the first day!

📍 Drop off donations at the office, clearly marked "Student Closet."

Please note: we're asking for new items only right now. Have gently used clothes to donate? Hang onto them — we'll put out a call for those soon!



Thank you for helping every Garfield student start the year feeling confident! 💜 

Accommodations

An accommodations request process can take up to seven weeks for review. Learn important dates and deadlines so you can submit requests early.

For students with an IEP, 504 or other accommodation needs please check this website for deadlines for PSAT, SAT and AP test accommodations.

Get Involved in Seattle Youth Traffic Court

An alternative to traditional juvenile court, Youth Courts are established by judges to involve trained high school students in adjudicating minor offenses by peers. At Garfield High School, students participate in real court hearings as jurors, judges, and bailiffs, with a focus on restorative justice circles to resolve conflicts and promote accountability. Students work closely with Seattle University School of Law staff and students, Seattle Municipal Court judges and Seattle Police Department officers. This is a great opportunity for you to have direct impact on social justice in Seattle.

The first training is at Seattle University Law School on Monday, September 14th.

Sign up here: Member Application Seattle Youth Traffic Court - 2026-2027 – Fill out form

Fall Sports

Fall Sports are in full swing with the first competition for most teams starting the week of Sept 7th!

Check out the game schedule for all Garfield team sports this fall and come cheer them on!

Garfield Girls Swim and Dive

Fall swim is underway at the re-opened Medgar Evers pool on GHS campus. All levels welcome!

Make new friends and have fun!

Practice before school

Season starts now.

sign up on Final Forms.

Follow on insta ghsbullfrogs

Sports Registration

Register here

Have a WIAA approved medical provider fill out this sports physical form

Pro-tip: register your student for every sport they are interested in, to ensure you receive timely, relevant information.

Follow your GHS sport of interest on Instagram for additional updates and events, like “Captain’s Practices”!

Volleyball New Head Coach

New head coach for Garfield Volleyball. Chelle Ticeson returns home to coach the bulldogs.

"My volleyball journey began there in 2002. I wore the purple and white, competed in that gym, graduated in 2006, and the game ultimately opened the door for me to continue my career at the collegiate level.

Now, 20 years later, I get to return to the Dog House in a whole new role—pouring into, leading, and helping shape the next generation of Bulldogs."

Garfield Teen Health Center provides Sports physicals!

The GTHC is open for in-person care. Students can get a sports physical, mental health care and more at the Teen Health Clinic.

Follow them on insta @garfieldteenhealthcenter

To schedule call: (206) 987-7210

More info on Teen Health Center webpage

Garfield Super Block Update

Here is an updated schedule

• Playfield G1: Spring 2026
• West Side Pathways: Fall 2026
• East Side Pathways: Fall 2026
• Play Area and Restroom: Early 2027
• Playfield G3 Softball: Fall 2027

Visit the website for more information and regular project updates. https://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/projects/garfield-super-block-renovation

How to Make a Conscientious Objector Claim

Military Draft (Selective Service) Registration becomes automatic on December 18, 2026 for everyone assigned male at birth ages 18-25.

Salmon Bay Friends Meeting is offering a training/informational session about how to make a conscientious objector claim on September 12.

Attendance is free, registration is required.

More information can be found here, and the registration link is here.

FREE SAT prep materials from Tutor.com via Seattle Public Library.

Tutor.com offers the full Princeton Review SAT prep course entirely for free with your library card.

Questions? Stop by the library and ask.

Join the Garfield HS PTSA

Members need to renew their membership each year.

We make it easy—click the link below, check the top box and any other appropriate boxes, then submit! https://garfieldptsa.org/signup/

No PTSA "dues" or other financial barriers to PTSA membership exist at Garfield. Instead we ask for contributions to our Annual Fund from families who are able.

PTSA funds are used to support school activities, clubs and so much more.

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