Bulldog Digital Academy

Calamity Day - Thursday, March 4th

Wednesday, March 3rd, GHCS staff will have the opportunity to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Thursday, March 4th has been designated as a Calamity Day. Thank you for understanding as we keep our staff safe!

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Meal Order Form for March 1st-5th

Click HERE.

Town Hall Meeting

Join us for our Town Hall Meeting on Monday, March 1st for a discussion on student's return to school on March 8th.  

Click HERE to join!

Important Reminders for Returning to School

Items of interest that families should remember in preparing for March 8th & beyond...

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Back Together Again - Safely!

Please take a moment to view these special presentations regarding the safe return of students to school buildings.

Elmwood Elementary

Maple Leaf Elementary

Celebrating Black History Together!

Garfield Heights City School District invites you to actively celebrate Black History Month with us!

"While there is still discrimination in the world, we must rise above it and model the change we wish to see."

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CONGRATULATIONS Honor and Merit Roll Students!

BDA Honors Q2.pdf

BDA Merit Q2.pdf

Strategic Plan 2021-2026

VISION: Garfield Heights City Schools, a premier educational institution, will be recognized throughout Ohio as fully preparing students to be leaders equipped with real-world skills to contribute to a global society.

Read the complete plan HERE.

Snow Day - Tuesday, February 16th

Due to inclement weather, there will be no school either in-person or remote tomorrow, February 16th.  We will keep you updated in regards to evening activities.

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On Tuesday, at 5:45 pm, please login early to the Board meeting to provide comment on the proposed 2021-22 district calendar. Thank you.

Click HERE to join.

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HYBRID LEARNING BEGINS MARCH 8TH!

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It's BINGO TIME!

Join us for our Black History Bingo Night on Thursday, February 18th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Spaces are limited so registration is required. Please register HERE.
#GHCSpride

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Updates from Superintendent, Christopher Hanke

February 5th, 2021

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Garfield Heights City Schools Celebrates Black History Month

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Bulldog Digital Academy Newsletter

Good morning BDA Families,

Below is the link for next week's newsletter. We have wrapped up the second quarter, and we are moving into the final half of the year. I am very proud of the work we have done together so far this year, and I know that we will do even better in the last half. Thank you all for your ongoing support.

https://www.smore.com/zdpqy

Mrs. Morris

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Time to order your Student's Meals for Feb. 1st-5th!

Place your order HERE.

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The Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Presents: IS IT WORTH THE RISK?

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BDA Family Newsletter - January 21, 2021

Good afternoon BDA Families,

I hope that you are all well and staying warm :-)
Below is the link to our latest BDA Family Newsletter. We thank you for all of your ongoing support.

https://www.smore.com/r2ayv

Mrs. Morris

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Board of Education Vacancy

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On January 19th, Superintendent Hanke recommended to the Board of Education that the Garfield Heights City Schools stay in the remote learning setting through February.

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NWEA MAP Growth Diagnostic Assessments to begin in the next few weeks.

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Grab & Go Meal Order Form - Jan. 25-29

Time to place your child's Grab & Go Meal order for January 25th through the 29th!

#GHCSpride

GHCS Regular Board Meeting - 01/19/21 Join us at 6:00pm.

01/19/21

Join us at 6:00 PM here.

Garfield Heights City Schools Commemorates the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Did you miss the Virtual Town Hall Meeting 01/14?

Click HERE to catch up on all the news regarding students returning to the classroom.

Do you miss watching your favorite GHHS athletes perform? Watch them LIVE...

All games taking place in the HS gym can be viewed on the NFHS network.  Once you go to the NFHS website simply search Garfield Hts and our current event schedule will appear.  Click HERE to view.

Did you miss the Board of Education Organizational meeting yesterday?

View the meeting HERE.

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GHCS Meals Order Form (Jan 19-22)

Don't forget to fill out your order form!

Complete your order form here:

https://forms.gle/qiqAD8rZcA83bUe88

The district is currently planning a return to in-person learning.

If you prefer to remain in the remote setting, please OPT-IN to the Bulldog Digital Academy. Keep in mind that this is a semester-long obligation. Students who enroll in the BDA now will be required to remain online from January 25th - June 4th. Additionally, students will receive new schedules, new teachers, and new classmates.
If you determine you'd like to enroll your student(s), please OPT-IN by completing this Google Form. https://forms.gle/bF4qw4Kw38fstjTj9

Please complete one survey for each child in your family that you wish to enroll. Thank you.

DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting - 01/14 @ 6PM

Please email gwilson@ghbulldogs.org with any questions you may have.

Click HERE to join!

Intro to Art - Mrs. Frame

Students learned about one-point perspective and created landscapes and cityscapes to demonstrate their knowledge.

Click HERE.

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Fresh Food School Market Returns 01/13!

Be sure to mark your calendar!

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Complete your Grab and Go Meal Order Form Here:

https://forms.gle/SiPUDZraQsjcSKeR8

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GHCS Board of Education Organizational Meeting

January 11, 2021 @ 12:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: Immediately following the Organizational Meeting will be a special board meeting/work session.

Join us HERE.

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Happy Holidays from the Garfield Heights Board of Education

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A Message From Superintendent Christopher G. Hanke

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CONGRATULATIONS HONOR & MERIT ROLL STUDENTS!

8TH GRADE HONOR ROLL - BDA.pdf

7TH GRADE HONOR ROLL - BDA.pdf

6TH GRADE HONOR ROLL - BDA.pdf

8TH GRADE MERIT ROLL - BDA.pdf

7TH GRADE MERIT ROLL - BDA.pdf

6TH GRADE MERIT ROLL - BDA.pdf

ARE YOU A GARFIELD HEIGHTS CHOIR ALUMNI?

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Final BDA newsletter for the 2020 school year

Good afternoon BDA Families -

Attached is the final BDA newsletter for the 2020 school year...but don't worry, they will return in 2021 :-)

Thank you for all of your support throughout this first half of the school year, and we can not wait to see what the second half is going to bring.

Please remember to stay safe, and to love your family and rest up over the winter break.

https://www.smore.com/ga4kb

Mrs Morris

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You are invited to join us for Applewood Centers, Inc. Virtual Parent Support Series.

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BDA Newsletter - December 4, 2020

Happy December -

I hope that you are all staying safe and warm as December definitely showed up for us :-)

Please remember to keep up with your child's schoolwork and make sure they are on top of it all so that their grades will reflect their hard work.

Thank you for all of your support so far this school year,

--

Brynn Morris

https://www.smore.com/hgx2m

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Cancellation Notice:

Please note the Fresh Food School Market scheduled for Wednesday, December 9th is CANCELLED.

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Grab & Go Meal Order Form

Dec. 7 - Dec. 11

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GHBOE - Upcoming Work Session

Monday, December 14th @ 6PM

https://youtube.com/user/GHTVGHCS

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GHCS Town Hall Meeting - Social & Emotional Services

Click the link below to view:

https://youtu.be/fO3lgKp_dYc

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Good afternoon BDA parents and families, Below is the link to our Parent Newsletter. We hope that you and your family have a restful and safe Thanksgiving :-)

https://www.smore.com/zs37b

Join the Elementary 5th Grade Band Today!

Click the link below to view details!

BAND Informational Flyer 2020-2021.pdf

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GHCS Board of Education Work Session

Monday, December 14 @ 6PM

https://www.youtube.com/user/GHTVGHCS

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Town Hall Meeting 11/19 @ 6PM

This Town Hall will be focusing on agency and social-emotional resources for students.

https://www.youtube.com/user/GHTVGHCS

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College and Career planning and FAFSA night recorded meeting

If you missed our College and Career planning and FAFSA night the link below will take you to a recording of the meeting.

https://youtu.be/bxP62qQTz1U

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Bulldog Digital Academy Updates - 11/13/20

Good morning BDA families,

Thank you again for continuing to support our students and teachers as we work to make this year a success for us all. We are thrilled to have you all as a part of our team.

Below is the link for this week's newsletter. Have a great weekend and stay safe :-)

https://www.smore.com/569jc

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Town Hall Meeting

Thursday, November 19th @ 6PM

For parents focusing on agency and social-emotional resources for students.

A link to connect to the meeting is forthcoming.

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Garfield Heights City Schools Band Members Pay Tribute to All Veterans

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Are you thinking about moving?

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Town Hall Meeting - November 11 @ 6PM

Join us for a Town Hall Meeting this evening at 6pm for a discussion and updates on Covid-19 and Remote Learning.  

www.youtube.com/user/GHTVGHCS

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Remote Learning Update

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the Garfield Heights City Schools will remain in remote learning until at least January 4. The district will continue to serve the current small group, special education settings in-person.

Bulldog Digital Academy Updates

Good morning BDA parents and families,

Below is the link for our weekly parent newsletter. Please make sure to read it over, and reach out to your child's teacher or the office with any questions.

Thank YOU for all that you do,

Mrs Morris

https://www.smore.com/j9euw

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GH Middle and Elementary Schools Kick off the 2020 Coats for Kids Program!

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GHCS Quality Profile 2019-2020

Garfield Heights City Schools providing opportunities to learn, grow, achieve, and succeed!

#GHCSpride

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November is National Family Literacy Month!

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3rd Grade OST Test

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GHCS Lunch Order Form

Nov. 9-13th

Order HERE.

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Title I Annual Parent Presentation 2020/2021

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GHCS District - Keeping our Community Informed

Today, the Garfield Heights City Schools received a report that a high school student tested positive for COVID-19. All high school families are receiving the attached letter. The health, safety, and welfare of our school community are of utmost importance.

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Garfield Heights City Schools to Stay Remote Until At Least November 30th

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Updates from Your Superintendent, Mr. Hanke

October 23, 2020

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GHBOE Hybrid & Remote Learning Presentation

Weds., Oct. 21st

Click HERE to view.

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GHCS Town Hall Meeting

October 26th @ 6PM

https://www.youtube.com/user/GHTVGHCS

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GHBOE Work Session Recording - 10/21/20

Click HERE to watch.

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GHCS Food Service Dept. celebrates Festive Fall Friday

Friday, October 23

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How to maintain healthy homes and hearts while in a remote setting.

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GHBOE Work Session

Wednesday, October 21st @ 6PM

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GHCS Meals Order Form for October 26th-30th

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District Acknowledges County Red Level Re-Designation, Announces Board Work Session Next Week

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Chemistry Road Show!

Presented by the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Education Department.

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GHCS Meals Order Form (Oct 19 - 23)

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GHCS Regular Board Meeting - Monday, October 12 @ 6PM

Please NOTE: Questions and Comments will be taken via direct phone call. Click for details.

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We are Hiring!

Bus Drivers Needed

Apply HERE!

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Virtual Band Spectacular

Watch the Garfield Heights Marching Band Spectacular online at 7:00pm Thursday October 8th, 2020.

Click here for Band Spectacular.

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Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Mr. Hanke will be hosting a virtual town hall tonight for parents. It will be from 6-7 pm. We will be discussing the school reopening plan. Here's the link for the town hall:

https://www.youtube.com/user/GHTVGHCS

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Thursday is not only our FIRST Local Takeover Day, but it’s also the Great Lakes Apple Crunch!

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Your Invited to StoryWalk!

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Creativity and Fun in Social Studies Class!

Cool comic strip showing the relationship between the Minoans and Mycenaeans from 7th grader Deon T. 
Mr. Benjamin Harreld's Bulldog Digital Academy's 7th Grade Class.
#GHCSpride

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Congratulations to Mrs. Christina Brown's Bulldog Digital Academy 3rd Grade Class!

Her students jumped from 200 to 250 books read in Epic in two days!!!

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Meal Order Form, October 12-16

Click HERE.

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“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” - William James

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Virtual Town Hall Meeting

On Thursday at 6 pm, there will be a virtual town hall for parents focusing on the November 9 school reopening plan. A zoom link will be on our website on the day of the event to access the town hall.

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GHCS Board of Education Work Session

Monday, October 5th @ 6PM

Click HERE to join us!

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BULLDOG BARK

Garfield Heights Middle School Newsletter

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Chromebook Insurance Available

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October is National Farm to School Month

GHCS District - Recipient of the Feed Our Future Local Menu Takeover Grant

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How to Maintain Healthy Homes & Hearts while in a Remote Setting

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PARENT SURVEY - September 29, 2020

Please take a moment and complete the GHCS Parent Survey at your earliest convenience.  Your input is greatly appreciated.

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GHCS Meal Order Form

Oct. 5-8

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When Covid-19 Collides with Cancer

How Return to School Impacts the Home

Friday, October 9th

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FREE Computer and Internet Resource Available

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A Special Message from Superintendent Mr. Chris Hanke

September 25, 2020

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NWEA MAP Growth Diagnostic Assessments to begin in the next few weeks.

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GHCS Very Own Officer Doug Dillon Encourages Us to Always Remember on 9/11

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A Special Message from Superintendent, Mr. Hanke - 9/11

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We will never forget...9/11

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Did you miss the Parent Town Hall Meeting that focused on Technology Tips?

Click HERE to watch!

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Fresh Food Market

Wednesday, September 9th from 3:30-5:30 pm.

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Virtual Town Hall Meeting - Technology Tips!

There will be a virtual town hall for parents this evening at 6 pm. It is about google classroom, Chromebooks, and remote learning. It will be broadcast on the district's youtube channel. The address is https://www.youtube.com/user/GHTVGHCS

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Helpful Technology Videos for Parents

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PRINT YOUR "FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL" SIGN

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GHCS proudly offers free, daily curbside breakfast and lunch pick-up for all students enrolled in the District.

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Chromebook and Materials Distribution Schedules

Bulldog Digital Academy Students will pick up their Chromebooks at the school building they would attend if they were not enrolled at the Bulldog Digital Academy.

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Chromebook Care and Use Policy Guide and Parental Consent Form

_GHCS Chromebook Care and Use Policy Guide home use (1).pdf

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GHCS District encourages ALL families to purchase Chromebook insurance.

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Student Expectations for Virtual Learning

Click HERE.

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Meet the Bulldog Digital Academy Staff!

Click HERE!

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Free Covid Testing

Dear Garfield Heights families -

Here is information about a free COVID-19 test. You can get this test whether or not you have symptoms. Please read the flyer for more complete details.

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Immunization Requirements for 2020-2021

Parents-

These are the shots your child will need for the 2020- 2021 school year. If you have questions about why children need these shots, you can call the Ohio Department of Health at (614) 466-4643 or (toll-free) (800) 282-0546.

Immunizations for the 2020- 2021 school year.pdf

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BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS

Dear Garfield Heights parents:

Your children need a number of vaccines in order to be ready for school. The Cuyahoga County Board of Health will be at the Middle School on Wednesday, September 16^thfrom 5:30- 7:30 pm to provide you with the immunizations your child needs. All participants must wear masks. Please see the attached flyer for further details.

BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION Flyer Aug 2020 revised 08212020.pdf

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