e-Bark Dec 16 2025
Stage, Music, Sports, Video Showcase, Fund update, and lots of photos!
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- Dec 18: All Grade Level Parent/Guardian Social at Standard Brewing 6:30pm
- Dec 19: Deadline to preorder yearbooks
- Dec 19: 1-Hour Early Dismissal 2:40pm
- Dec 20: Jazz Holiday Jam benefit at Chucks Hop Shop 1-4pm
- Dec 22 - Jan 2: Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)
🎉 Happy New Year! 🎊 2026
- Jan 9: Breakfast for Staff
- Jan 13: PTSA Board Meeting (all are welcome)
- Jan 15: Open house for prospective students/families
- Jan 18: Winter Waltz Garfield Band and Orchestra at UW HUB
- Jan 19: MLK Jr. Day, (NO SCHOOL)
- Jan 27: Last day of Semester 1
- Feb 16-20: Mid-Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)
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June 16 - Garfield Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony, 2pm 🥳 🎓
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2026 Graduation June 16 at 2pm!
Garfield’s graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held on Tuesday June 16 at 2pm,
at McCaw Hall.
More information
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Garfield Video Produces Showcase
Mr. Pugh's video production students at Garfield High School co-produced the Seattle Channel's Seattle Public Schools Student Filmmakers Showcase.
The program was filmed at GHS with Garfield students serving as hosts, and showcases student films from Garfield and other Seattle public schools.
The first few minutes contain a nice tribute to Garfield History.
Watch the production on Seattle Channel
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This Thursday come mingle with parents from all grade levels at Standard Brewing (2504 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144)
Dec 18 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Light appetizers will be provided. It's a busy time of year, but take an hour (or more) to build community with fellow GHS parents. Additional food and beverages (alcohol and non) is available to purchase. Hope to see you there! Read More
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Annual Fund Campaign Match Opportunity ends in Dec!
Thank you to Garfield families and supporters who have already donated. We have raised $40,000 so far!!
Donations through the end of December will be matched up to $26,000, through the generosity of an anonymous Garfield family in honor of the class of 2026.
Donate now to double your contribution through this incredible match!
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Annual Fund Supports GHS Library
Dear PTSA,
Thank you for funding our recent library projects. Because of your support we were able to reorganize and genrefy the Garfield Library fiction section, purchase new titles from Elliott Bay Book Company, and expand our 3D printing options for student projects.
We’ve also broadened our reach across the building by involving students in book selection, launched a “Not Social Media” board to gather student opinions, and partnered with after‑school groups (Y‑Scholars, SU Tutors, the 3Drip 3D printing seminar, etc.) to increase student access beyond school hours.
Your generosity is making a real difference for our students’ learning and engagement. We appreciate your partnership and continued support.
With warm regards,
Tyson Manzin (’93)
GHS Librarian
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BUY SENIOR ADS FOR YEARBOOK
Full, half, fourth, and eighth page senior ads are available to make for your seniors! Prices range from $50 - $300 and the funds go to support our yearbook team so we can keep on making amazing yearbooks each year! Here are some examples that showcase the ads that can be made! Link to purchase
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The window to preorder a yearbook through SchoolPay is December 12th through the 19th.
Yearbooks sell out every year so make sure to take advantage of the opportunity to order one in advance!
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Help us choose 2026 Parent Education Topic
We have the opportunity to host a guest speaker from UW/Seattle Children's at our PTSA General meeting on March 10 at 6:30pm.
Please let us know which topic(s) would be of greatest interest to you.
- How to help teens build self-motivation
- Executive function strategies for teens
- ADHD/neurodiversity in high schoolers
- Sleep challenges in teenagers
- Creating appropriate boundaries for screen time/social media use
Survey Link closes Jan 15
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GARFIELD SPORTS
Wed December 17
Boys and Girls Wrestling v. O’Dea and Nathan Hale Varsity @ 6:00p – Ballard HS
Girls Basketball v. Roosevelt Varsity @ 7:30 – Roosevelt HS
Fri December 19
Boys Swim/Dive v. Eastside Catholic Varsity @ 4:00p – Rainier Beach Community Center
Girls Basketball v. Lakeside Varsity @ 7:30p – Lakeside HS
Boys Basketball v. Rainier Beach JV @ 5:45p – Rainier Beach HS,
Varsity @ 7:30p – Rainier Beach HS
Sat December 20
Girls Flag Football v. Lincoln Varsity @ 8:30a
Girls Flag Football v. Chief Sealth Varsity @ 11:00a
Boys and Girls Wrestling RC Varsity @ 9:00a – Lynnwood HS
Tues January 6
*Boys Basketball v. O’Day JV @ 5:45p, Varsity @ 7:30p – Home game
Weds January 7
*Girls Basketball v. Lincoln JV @ 5:45p, Varsity @ 7:30p – Home game
Find schedules here on the Metro League Site
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Volunteers Needed for Concession Sales at Home Basketball Games!
Help support Garfield athletics by volunteering at the concession stand for a home basketball game! It’s a fun way to show your Bulldog spirit, meet other parents/guardians, and create a great experience for our athletes and fans. All profits support Garfield athletics. Concessions Volunteer Sign up here. (*updated link)
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Jan 9th 2026 Breakfast for Garfield Teachers & Staff!
Please see the sign up link for details and consider staying to greet staff and help with setup or cleanup. It's a great way to start a Friday!
Sign up here and read more
Supporting our hard-working teachers and staff is easy!
Each month, the PTSA—with generous support from the GHS family community—hosts a breakfast to show our appreciation.
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Winter Children’s Musical: “James and the Giant Peach”
Showtimes: Fri 16 Jan,
Sat 17 Jan (all at 7pm) + matinee Sat 17 Jan (2pm)
The Sat matinee performance is Pay What You Can and will include ASL interpretation.
Garfield High School’s Theatre Arts program presents James and the Giant Peach TYA, based on the beloved story by Roald Dahl. This youth-friendly production highlights the creativity, collaboration, and talent of our Garfield student performers.
We invite the Garfield community to attend and support our Theatre Arts program.
Read more here
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Jazz at Chuck's Dec 20th 1pm-4pm
Join Garfield Jazz for our annual Holiday Jam Session at Chuck’s CD Hop Shop 2001 E. Union Street
Musicians – bring your instrument and join in!
This free, benefit concert supports Garfield Jazz programs. Chuck’s will generously match every dollar donated up to $2500.
Donation Link
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Garfield's annual Winter Waltz!
Sun Jan 18 6:30-9:30pm
Hub Ballroom UW Campus
This elegant event offers a chance to dress up and dance to live waltz music performed by Garfield High School’s orchestral ensembles. This year's theme, “Over the Waves”, was chosen by our student musicians based on the famous waltz “Sobre las Olas” by Juventino Rosas Cadenas. The dress code is Festive Formal, and we invite you and the entire community to participate. Don't miss out—tickets and tables sell quickly, so secure your spot for this special night!
Tickets and info here
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Grad Night Planning Committee Volunteers Needed
Join the Grad Night planning committee and help plan a fun, safe all-night party for our Class of 2026 graduates on Tuesday June 16 after their graduation ceremony! The Grad Night co-chairs, Kathleen Judd and Karin Zaugg-Black, are looking for a group volunteers to help fill the following planning committee roles:
* Recruiting and coordination of chaperones the night of the event
* Event promotion
* Registration support
* Fundraising for student scholarships
* Purchasing items for the event.
Parents from ALL classes are encouraged to join the Grad Night planning committee, especially parents of sophomores and juniors. In the spring, we'll be reaching out for volunteer chaperones for the night of the event as well. Email us at gradnight@garfieldptsa.org to volunteer or learn more. Read more here
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Supporting Students During Conversations about College
With the holiday break coming up, many juniors and seniors will find themselves in social gatherings with family and friends who are eager to ask about their college plans. It’s an exciting but stressful time especially for seniors, so here are a few things for all families to keep in mind at holiday gatherings. And for GHS families who have other relatives who are in the midst of the college process, consider asking instead about other topics!
When college does come up, here are a few polite ways to redirect the conversation to other topics:
• “Thanks for asking. Yes, I’m working hard on my applications. I look forward to sharing when I decide where I’ll go.”
• “We’ve decided not to talk about plans for next year until (insert name) decides what they’d like to do / where they’ll go.”
• (When someone suggests applying to another place or asks why it isn’t on their list): “That school isn’t currently on my list but I’ll check it out. Thanks!”
-thanks to College Advisor, Brynnen Ford for these tips.
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Sock Drive ends Dec 19 *Juniors winning!
Donate new or gently used socks in front of the ASB room. Students should place socks in the corresponding box for their class year. The grade level that collects the most socks earns gum ball points! *updated*
Looks like the Juniors are way out ahead on this one!
10 pairs of socks = 1 gum ball point
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COMMUNITY NEWS:
Community news items are included as helpful resources for our families.
These postings are not endorsements
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Researcher Participants Needed - Seattle Children's
Researchers at Seattle Children's Hospital are conducting a study to develop a new measure of organization, time management, and planning skills in middle and high school students. We are looking for students in grades 6-12 who are interested in completing a brief (10-15 minute) questionnaire about their organization, time management, and planning skills as a part of research. One caregiver and one teacher of the student will also be asked to fill out the questionnaire on the student. Each individual (student, teacher, and caregiver) who completes the questionnaire will receive $35 as compensation for the time spent completing study activities.
For more information about the study and for caregivers to express interest, complete the inquiry form here: https://redcap.link/SPOTS.
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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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