Garfield Heights City Schools

Don't forget! Tonight at GHMS we are holding an informational event all about Infinite Campus! Be sure to join us from 6-7PM!

Looking for something fun to do on Thursday night? Join the Garfield Heights City Schools community for line dancing!! That's right! This Thursday (10/9) from 6-7PM come by the middle school for some line dancing. Be sure to bring a friend!! Doors will open at 5:30PM.

Let's take this opportunity to shout out our MS Football Coach Darrell Copeland!!! Coach Copeland led our Garfield Heights Middle School Football Team to a perfect 8 - 0 record!

Thanks Coach Copeland for leading our scholars on and off the field, we appreciate you!!!!!!

Way to go boys!!

Did you know that 1st quarter is almost over!?! Do you need help accessing your students grades or school information? If so, join us this Tuesday at Garfield Heights Middle School when Dr. Stitt will go over Infinite Campus. You will learn how to access the parent portal as well as keep up with your students grades and keep in contact with their teacher. The session will run from 6-7 PM. Please register by scanning the QR code or click this link https://forms.gle/vcWPEaSjZ6sGy26L8

Garfield Heights City School District Receives Grant From Martha Holden Jennings Foundation

Garfield Heights, OH ⸺The Garfield Heights City School District recently received a $1000 opportunity grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation to support the launch of its New Teacher Support Program. This initiative is designed to provide ongoing support and professional development for teachers in their first two years of teaching as well as educators who are new to the district.

“We are honored to receive this support from the Jennings Foundation,” said Shayla Ivezzy, Assistant Principal and Implementation Lead for the New Teacher Support Program. “This grant will allow us to create a collaborative space where new and newly hired teachers can learn, share best practices, and grow in their instructional effectiveness—ultimately enhancing the learning experience for every student in Garfield Heights. It also reflects our commitment to being good stewards of our resources while investing in what matters most.” By focusing on both skill development and community-building, this initiative supports teacher retention and advances the district’s vision for continuous improvement and student success.

The mission of the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, which was established in 1959, is to foster the development of young people to the maximum possible extent in Ohio’s PK-12 public schools and to provide a greater means for accomplishment on the part of Ohio’s teachers by encouraging creativity in teaching and bringing greater recognition to the teaching profession.

Reminder: Coffee Talk with Dr. Reynolds and Mr. Oko Wednesday October 8 at 9:30 AM at the Cuyahoga County Library GH Branch. Please come join us!

Today only! Join Greater Cleveland Dress for Success at Garfield Heights Middle School 12000 Maple leaf Drive . We have a few spots open for drop in sessions. The event runs from 10:30AM-1:00PM.

Don't forget to register for one or all of the wonderful fall opportunities for parents!! This Saturday we have Dress for Success Cleveland and next Thursday we have Line Dancing!! All events will take place at Garfield Heights Middle School 12000 Maple leaf Drive Garfield Heights Ohio 44125

Last week GHCS Preschool hosted their first parent engagement opportunity of the school year. It was called: "A Season of New Beginnings". Parents of the preschoolers joined in on fun, treats, and music!

Music Express learned the first half of their 2026 competition show this past Monday and Tuesday. Thirteen grueling hours!! We'll be working hard on this and learn the second half choreography next month. Music Express is pictured here at the end of the second day with our choreographer Shane Coe. Premiere Night (where we premiere this year's show) is January 22 at 7:00 and will feature Music Express and the Middle School's Center Stage show choir, which is back this year!

Scholars in Ms. Gilliland's Advanced Studio Class are working diligently on their first painting project: Complementary Color Bulldogs. After learning how to set up a palette and creating value scales for a warm up, they are now transporting their complementary colors onto their bulldogs to replace the original colors in the photographs. These vibrant pups feature many of the Elements and Principles of Art and Design, such as Line, Shape, Color, Value, Emphasis, Variety, and Contrast, all while being cute as a button!

The Regular Meeting of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Monday July 21, 2025 at 6PM at the Garfield Heights Board of Education at 5640 Briarcliff Dr., Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125.

The Finance Committee will meet at 5:15PM at the Garfield Heights Board of Education.

William Foster kicked off the last week of school with the Kindergarten Celebration!! Our kindergarten students have worked hard all year and we can't wait to see what wonderful things 1st grade brings for them!!

Elmwood closed out the 24-25 school year with our 3rd grade clap-out, fine arts festival, student concert, awards ceremony, and field day! This year has been filled with exciting learning experiences and a whole lot of fun! Enjoy great moments each day over the summer break. Thank you for an amazing year Elmwood!

In May, Garfield Heights City Schools Preschool students GRADUATED!! Congratulations to all the littlest bulldogs - we can't wait to see you grow! Have a great summer as you get ready for kindergarten!!

The Regular Meeting of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Monday June 16, 2025 at 6PM at the Garfield Heights Board of Education at 5640 Briarcliff Dr., Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125. The Policy Committee will meet at 5:15PM at the Garfield Heights Board of Education.