Garfield Heights City Schools

Don't forget!! Tomorrow, Saturday December 20th from 9-11AM the GHHS Student Council will be hosting Breakfast with Santa!!
Admission is $3.00 a person.
We can't wait to see you there!!

Congratulations to our very own Marcus Johnson, who was recently named a Greater Cleveland Sports Commission finalist for Male High School Athlete of the Year, presented by University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute. You can vote online until Jan. 9, 2026 to help him become the winner, which will be announced live at the 26th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards, on Feb. 5, 2026, at Rocket Arena.

Link to vote:
https://www.clevelandsports.org/sports-awards-nominations

Winterfest was a success!! Thank you to all the families that came to Maple Leaf this past Thursday evening!

Community Service students visited Elmwood Elementary to read to the 2nd grade classes. The younger kids loved the art projects and hearing the stories!

Happy Holidays from the GH Education Foundation. Now in its 5th year of operations, the non-profit Education Foundation wishes to thank all its supporters, donors and volunteers. Through giving of your time, treasures and talents, the Foundation has been able to award 14 scholarships to HS seniors, 25 classroom grants to extraordinary GH teachers and provide resources to students in the GH community over the past 4 years.

2026 promises to be an exciting year for the Education Foundation as it works to expand its assistance to students, staff and the students of the community. Beginning in January, 2026, the Education Foundation will be sending out regular updates to its supporters, donors, staff members, alumni and volunteers to increase their awareness of opportunities to assist the Education Foundation in expanding its support for students, teachers and community student activities. Stay tuned in early 2026 for exciting news on the upcoming 3rd Annual Education Foundation golf outing this summer. Happy Holidays!

This Saturday at Garfield heights High School the Student Council is hosting Breakfast with Santa!! For only $3 a person you can get a light breakfast, hear music and partake in activities and meet the Big Guy Himself!! We can't wait to see you there!!

The Regular Meeting of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Monday December 15, 2025 at 6PM at Maple Leaf Elementary School at 5764 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

GHHS Student Council and Key Club are hosting Breakfast with Santa!! Join us on Saturday December 20th from 9-11AM for breakfast and fun! You can pre order tickets from your building secretary or purchase at the door. 🎄🎄🎄

Food Bank is back!
Food Distribution from Cleveland Food Bank
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
3-5pm, Garfield Heights Middle School
Facilitated by GHCS Tri-M Music Honor Society

Calling all GHCS alumni! We would love for you to share your story with the future graduates of Garfield Heights City Schools!

Garfield Heights City Schools will be closed on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 due to weather conditions. Please be safe.

Calling all Middle School and High School Students!!
Do you need extra help with your schoolwork? Do you just need a quiet place to get things done??

GHCS AM study tables is your ticket!
Click on the QR code to sign up - bussing will be provided if you live with in 1.5 miles from school.

Join us TONIGHT at Garfield Heights Middle School for Literacy Night!! The event will take place from 5:30-7:30PM in the cafeteria. We will have a raffle with wonderful prizes including Turkeys for your Thanksgiving dinner!! We will also have special guest speakers here to talk about their love of all things comic books and graphic novels!

Scan the QR code to register!!

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVE, AIMED AT BRINGING WARMTH AND JOY TO THE CHILDREN IN OUR DISTRICT COMMUNITY THIS SEASON.

Please check out the flyer for more information. We appreciate your help and support of our families.

Starting next week Garfield Heights Middle School and Garfield Heights High School will begin morning STUDY TABLES! This program is open to all students in the MS and HS who need a little assistance with their assignments or just need a quiet spot to complete work. Bussing will be provided for any student living more than 1.5 miles from school. Scan the QR code or click this link for to sign up today! Spots are limited.
https://forms.gle/dkNt8ZJC1EnsFrbk7

Need assistance with Fresh Food this month?
Food Distribution from Cleveland Food Bank
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
3-5pm, Garfield Heights Middle School
Facilitated by GHCS Tri-M Music Honor Society

The GHHS Key Club volunteered at the kids book bank this week and helped sort and pack boxes of books to go to little free libraries around the area!

Great job!

📢 Bulldogs Helping Bulldogs! 🐾

Garfield Heights City Schools is hosting a Canned Goods & Non-Perishable Food Drive and resources to support families in need!
🗓 Donation Period: First two weeks of November (donations accepted all month!)
📍 Drop-Off Location: Your school’s main office or send items with your child
📅 Distribution Begins: Monday, November 17

Every donation counts! For more information or to learn about available food resources, contact Ms. Jefferson at the Board of Education Office.

💙 Together, we are stronger.

#GarfieldHeights #BulldogsHelpingBulldogs #FoodDrive #CommunitySupport

GHHS celebrated Halloween in style! Staff and students came dressed in their Halloween best! We even had a trick or treat event as part of our PBIS initiative!

Congratulations to the 2025 GHHS Boys Football team for making it to playoffs!! Keep up the great work!