2026 AP Testing Volunteers still Needed!

AP tests final days this week. SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE.

We especially need volunteers on Thursday for Spanish and Computer Science. Don't worry you don't need to know the subject.

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.

Thank you to everyone who had already signed! Superintendent Shuldiner is aware of this effort and your support matters. If you haven’t yet signed, please do! 861 people have signed so far. Add your name and forward to others.

Petition link and more info.

ATTN SENIORS:

Grads All Night Party June 16, 2026:

June 1st ticket deadline.

Garfield PTSA is proud to host the annual Bulldog All Night Grad Party on June 16, 2026. 

ON SALE NOW! Buses are filling up.

Please visit our registration site to purchase tickets, sign digital waivers, and coordinate bus seating with friends by the June 1. Green bus is full! 3 and 4 have space.

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!

Thank you Volunteers and Staff

Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, goodies and other items to Staff Appreciation Week! GHS teachers and staff really enjoyed the lunch, coffee cart, notecards and recognition from our school community. Thank you!

Spring Musical: “Addams Family”

Get your tickets now. Shows start this Friday.

Fri 15 May,

Sat 16 May,

Thu 21 May, Fri 22 May, Sat 23 May (all at 7pm) + matinee Sat 23 May (2pm)

https://garfieldstage.org/shows



Come support our hard-working Garfield cast and crew! 

Reach out to info@garfieldstage.org with any questions.

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:

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.

Congratulations Track and Field Seniors!

Good luck at your final events Metros and All comers this week.

Thu May 14 Boys and Girls Track & Field Metro Championships Day 1 -2:00 pm @ SWAC

Fri May 15 Boys and Girls Track & Field All-Comers Meet - 2:45 pm @ NWAC

Sat May 16 Boys and Girls Track & Field Metros Day 2 Events 10:00 am @ SWAC

Congrats to Purple Haze Garfield Girls Ultimate - Undefeated!

Purple Haze made it to the SPS conference finals for only the second time in team history! First playoff game is Monday the 20th at Garfield, 7:30 pm. And these ladies have been invited to the Nationals in Salem next month. Go Haze!

Sports this week:

Tue May 12- Girls Fastpitch vs TBD – District Tournament - TBD @ Juanita HS

Wed May 13

• Baseball vs TBD - Metro Tournament Rnd 4  Varsity @ 7:00 @ Eastside Catholic
• Girls Fastpitch vs TBD – District Tournament TBD @ Juanita HS

Chalk and Talk - June 4th

Come join Garfield faculty and students in decorating the front of the school for gun violence awareness day.

June 4th 4:30pm - 7:30pm

This is an opportunity to re-engage the heart of the community back with its soul.

Justice for Amarr, Soloman and Junior

May is Bike to Work/School Month

Bike commuter of the week:

Mr. Gish. 9th and 12th grade English

"It’s a combination of the physical, the spiritual, the

mental, the emotional. It’s a very human thing to do."

Consider riding your bike once, twice, three times, or every day of May if you can. 

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.

SPS Black Families Host Superintendent Schuldiner

Our Voices. Our Children. Our Future.

Join SPS Black Families, Colorful Communities LLC, New Mind and Whole Family, The WA NAACP Youth Council, and Seattle Council PTSA for a conversation with Seattle Public School Superintendent Ben Schuldiner. Share your ideas. Ask questions. Build a better future—together.

• Tuesday, May 12, 2026
• 6:00 PM  7:30 PM
• Puget Sound Educational Service District
• 800 Oakesdale Avenue SouthwestRenton, WA, 98057

Children welcome! Please register for the activity table.

Questions? contact Sebrena Burr 206) 817-6363

Link to Register for the meeting

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. 

Learn how to brainstorm for topics, choose the right subject, 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 send Zoom link.

Barber Apprentice Training Program

Fades of the Future is an 8-week barber apprentice training program developed to introduce high school aged students to the trade of barbering. Students will gain practical experience in personal appearance and hygiene, sanitation, clipper variations, razor and scissor cutting, hair textures, and design. At Garfield Community Center. Registration Link: 

The Summer Youth Leadership Program (SYLP

A transformative three-week summer program that empowers Asian American high school youth to explore identity, build leadership skills, and deepen their connection to community. SYLP brings together 20-25 youth from across King County for immersive, experiential learning. Participants engage in workshops, community projects, identity exploration, and networking with Asian American leaders from a wide range of fields — including media, public service, academia, community organizing, broadcasting, policy and government, entrepreneurship, and much more. 

Program Dates: Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 17, 2026

Days and Time: 9am to 3pm, Monday through Friday

Eligibility: SYLP is open to high school students who have completed their freshman year and are entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year, or have just completed their senior year.

Location: Summit Sierra High School (1025 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104) in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District

Fee: $150

Deadline to apply: Friday, June 5, 2026

https://www.seattlesylp.org/

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. SACO connects coders across the PNW and supports students at every skill level, from beg to exp 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

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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