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- May 4, 5, 6: Cheer Tryouts
- May 6: Spring Football Meeting (for 2027 Season)
- May 4-8: Teacher & Staff Appreciation week
- May 4-15: AP Testing
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May 15-16, 21-23 Addams Family – Spring Musical
- May 25: no school Memorial Day
- May 26: GHS Jazz at Jazz Alley 7pm
- May 30: Prom - Volunteers needed
- June 3: Vocal Jazz ‘Sing for your Supper’ at Central Cinema
- Fri June 5: Last Friday Breakfast for GHS Teachers & Staff
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- June 8-12: Purple & White Week
- June 10: All choirs - Courtyard Concert
- June 11: End of Year Orchestra & Band Concert
- June 14: Garfield Jazz - Farewell to Seniors
- Mon June 15: Senior Breakfast & Graduation Rehearsal (at GHS)
- Tues June 16 - Garfield Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony, 2pm at McCaw Hall
- June 16 - Grad Night Party!
- Wed June 17 last day of school - ice cream party, early release
- Sept 2: First day of school!
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Multicultural Night Thank You
The 1st Annual Multicultural Night was a festive and special event! GHS families, friends and community members enjoyed the stunning student fashion show and performances as well as a potluck of DELICIOUS traditional foods and beverages provided by GHS families. It was an amazing representation and celebration of the rich and diverse student community which makes Garfield so unique.
Thank you to all the student groups who worked so hard for everyone to enjoy the event. We are already looking forward to next year!
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2026 AP Testing Volunteer Proctors Needed!
AP tests are May 4-15. Volunteers are needed for all tests - Urgent for tomorrow and Tues! SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE.
Your duties may include: basic proctoring such as walking around a testing room; distributing test materials and supplies; reading test-taking instructions aloud; following AP Testing procedures; monitoring a Garfield hallway near testing rooms.
Shifts are about 4 hours long so that there isn’t disruption during the testing. Garfield HS is so grateful for your assistance. Proctors cannot use devices or bring reading material into the sessions. A great chance to test your digital detox abilities.
You can't proctor a test your student is taking. Check AP schedule here
Link for AP Exam test dates
Note: Proctors cannot use devices or bring reading material into the sessions.
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Spring Football Meeting May 6
Kicking off the 2027 Garfield Football season, this is where the tone gets set, the vision gets shared, and the work begins.
Wednesday, May 6 at 2:40 PM in the Library
This meeting is for ALL players, returners, newcomers, and anyone ready to be part of something bigger than themselves.
We’re building something special this year. It’s going to take commitment, energy, and a mindset to compete at a high level every single day. This is your opportunity to step up, get informed, and be part of the movement.
Come ready. Come focused. Come hungry. The standard is being set… be there to be part of it. - Coach Jones 🐾
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It's Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week - Food Needed
We still need donations for lunch this Wednesday, May 6th! Please sign up to donate sides, salads or dessert for this lunch.
This is a big week every year, Garfield families and the GHS PTSA lavish a little extra TLC on Garfield teachers and staff. The BIG May First Friday Breakfast was wonderful - yummy food, sunshine and big smiles - teachers and staff went into their school day with full bellies and lots of gratitude. This week, staff and teachers will enjoy Hello Robin Cookies (a GHS Family), a big lunch on Wednesday May 6th featuring food from MedMix (a GHS Family), coffee drinks from Elegance Espresso plus a few more purple & white things that show how much they are appreciated!
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Class of 2026 Yard Signs
Celebrate your graduating senior with a Class of 2026 Grad Sign!
Signs are $14 each and come with a yard stake, but they also display great in a window—no yard required! If your graduate has two homes, just let the counselor’s office know when you pick up your signs.
Please consider making a donation to ensure every GHS Grad gets a sign - money shouldn’t be a barrier to celebrate this milestone!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ghs-graduation-yard-signs
Thank you for supporting Garfield’s amazing Class of 2026 as they launch into their next chapter and the Bulldogs 4 Life club. Pickup begins May 5 in the counselor’s office.
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Petition to allow SPS teachers to attend graduations
Seattle Public Schools scheduled 2pm downtown graduations for Garfield, Roosevelt, and Franklin but canceled an early-release plan, forcing teachers to remain on campus. - Graduations are milestone celebrations where teachers who mentored and supported students deserve to be present to congratulate and be recognized. - Petition asks for reinstating early release, arranging Central Office staff to cover classrooms, or other solutions so teachers can attend 2pm ceremonies.
Petition link and more info.
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Yearbooks for sale early June
Yearbooks will be for sale the first week of June, first come first serve until they are sold out! Check school pay for the link when it opens
Students with free and reduced lunch can purchase a yearbook for $20 cash from Mr. Lovre in room 201 at any time.
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Bulldog All Night Grad Party 2026: The Ultimate Senior Send-Off! June 16, 2026
Garfield PTSA is proud to host the annual Bulldog All Night Grad Party on June 16, 2026.
This legendary, safe, and sober "mystery" celebration is one final night for the entire class to celebrate together. After an 8:30 PM check-in at the GHS parking lot, seniors will board charter buses to two secret venues, returning exhausted but happy after 5:00 AM the next morning.
Tickets are officially ON SALE NOW! Busses are filling up. Please register soon so we can plan accordingly.
In our effort to reach 100% participation, we offer community sliding-scale pricing ($40–$220) and scholarships. Please visit our registration site to purchase tickets, sign digital waivers, and coordinate bus seating with friends by the June 1 deadline.
Questions contact our co-chairs at gradnight@garfieldptsa.org.
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Grad Night Overnight Chaperones needed!
Grad Night is a sober, all-night, after-graduation party for seniors. The event is organized and chaperoned by Garfield parents and guardians and hosted by a company called Grad Nights.
We need chaperones (particularly 9, 10 and 11th grade parents) to support this year’s event while helping build a strong foundation for 2027 and beyond. link for sign ups!
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Prom is May 30th - Volunteers Needed
Garfield’s Class of 2026 Prom, Belltown Blues, will take place on Saturday, May 30, at Block 41 in Seattle.
Ticket Sales on Schoolpay
Regular Ticket - $60, Guest Ticket - $65, Guest Form Deadline is May 22nd
This year’s Prom is loosely based on Jazz culture and music. There will be music, drinks,
photobooths, and a special performance !
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Prom:
We are looking for volunteers to help make this a safe, joyful, and memorable evening for our students. Opportunities are available for setup, check-in, serving snacks, general chaperoning, and end-of-night cleanup.
Come support our students as they celebrate this special milestone in style.
Sign up to volunteer.
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Garfield Jazz at Jazz Alley May 26
Garfield Jazz will perform at Jazz Alley on May 26th at 7:00 pm. Enjoy a night out at Seattle’s premier jazz venue with music from Garfield ensembles 1 & 2! Proceeds benefit Garfield’s Jazz programs. Tickets and information:
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Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Results
Garfield music students participated in the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow, ID. This festival had participants from the wider PNW and roughly 70 groups from various schools performing for adjudication.
"Garfield sent 103 students and 8 ensembles, and every student showed up to support one another. We were our own cheerleaders, and it was special to witness. It reminded me—and the rest of our music team—why Garfield is such an incredible school to teach at. We carry our unique vibe and energy with us wherever we go, and it’s infectious in the best possible way. The world needs more of what our kids have to offer."
Vocal Performance Winner: Madeline Alviar (11th)
Division 1 Winners: Ultraviolet (Vocal Jazz 1) , Jazz Ensemble 1, Jazz Ensemble 2
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Bike to Work/School Month
Consider riding your bike once, twice, three times, or every day of May if you can.
There are so many benefits:
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We need you! Help the PTSA in 2026-27
We are actively seeking volunteers for many open positions next school year, and invite parents and caregivers who are interested in volunteering at Garfield to get in touch!
Volunteer positions range from event-specific roles that can be done remotely on a flexible schedule (e.g., Grad Night planning committee) to ongoing roles such as co-editing our PTSA newsletter or serving as the Secretary on our board (help keep us organized with agendas and meeting minutes)! Please email Gabrielle Ventenbergs if you are interested!
Many of the current PTSA leaders and volunteers are graduating. Start now to shadow and learn about your role. This way we can hit the ground running at the start of next school year.
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College Essay Workshop May 26 7:30 pm- Free
Join Bonnie Rochman, a local college essay coach and proud Garfield alumni mom, for Demystifying the College Essay Process, a free online workshop to share tips and strategies for writing a compelling college essay.
Essays are a critical admissions component as colleges field an increasing number of applications and routinely screen for AI use. Learn how to brainstorm for topics, choose the right subject, craft an eye-catching opening paragraph and unlock the key to a unique and insightful essay.
This one-hour workshop and Q&A for students and parents will take place on Tuesday, May 26, at 7:30 pm. RSVP to CollegeEssay911@gmail.com and Bonnie will reply with the Zoom link.
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Updates to the Garfield Super Block Play Area, Promenade and Restroom Renovation
Newly poured accessible ramp in the southeast corner of Garfield Park. Previously a steep grassy slope with a staircase.
More info here:
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SACC 2026 SEATTLE AREA CODING COMPETITION
The Seattle Area Coding Organization is a student-run community that helps pre-college students learn, practice, and compete in programming. Through contests, workshops, and shared resources, SACO connects coders across the Pacific Northwest and supports students at every skill level, from beginners to experienced competitive programmers.
Sat, May 23rd 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM - FREE
Location: CodingMind Redmond
Teams of up to 3 people, Pizza will be provided for free,
For more information, go to saco.dev/sacc
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Community Health survey
The Healthy Youth Central Area Network, a school and community coalition formed to address youth substance use in Central Seattle, would like your help in learning more about community concerns related to drugs and alcohol. The coalition is inviting community members to take a few minutes to complete the 2026 Community Survey.
Your perspective helps guide prevention programs, youth resources, and community support.
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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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