The Garfield City School District has an unexpected Board of Education vacancy as of June 30, 2026. The Board is now accepting letters of interest as a potential board member from eligible residents who desire consideration to fill the vacancy through the completion of the unexpired term that ends December 31, 2027. Interested eligible residents must deliver a Letter of Interest and Qualifications as a potential Board Member addressed to Board Vice President Thandeka Cox c/o Treasurer Phillip Oko, 5640 Briarcliff Drive, Garfield Heights, OH 44125, before 12:00 p.m., June 15th, 2026, and be available for interview by Board of Education members during a special meeting held on June 22nd, 2026. The individual chosen to fill this vacancy will be appointed and sworn in during the Board’s Regular Meeting on July 20, 2026.
The Board of Education Summer Hours schedule from June 5 – August 14 Monday to Thursday: 8 AM – 3 PM and Fridays: 8 AM - 12 PM. Please feel free to stop by during those times with any questions or concerns. Appointments are always encouraged.
💙💛 Congratulations to our 2026 Retirees! 💛💙
Our retirement luncheon was filled with great food, wonderful memories, heartfelt speeches, and plenty of laughter. Thank you for your years of dedication, service, and commitment to Garfield Heights City Schools. 💙💛
We wish all of our retirees the very best as they begin this exciting new chapter. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! 🐾💙💛
Thank you for the footprints you've left on our district and the hearts you've touched along the way.
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Our retirement luncheon was filled with great food, wonderful memories, heartfelt speeches, and plenty of laughter. Thank you for your years of dedication, service, and commitment to Garfield Heights City Schools. 💙💛
We wish all of our retirees the very best as they begin this exciting new chapter. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! 🐾💙💛
Thank you for the footprints you've left on our district and the hearts you've touched along the way.
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Notice of Special Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
5640 Briarcliff Drive, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the above location for the purpose of considering and voting upon a Settlement Agreement. Upon request to the Treasurer, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in this activity.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
5640 Briarcliff Drive, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the above location for the purpose of considering and voting upon a Settlement Agreement. Upon request to the Treasurer, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in this activity.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING/WORKSESSION
The Special Meeting of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Monday June 22nd, 2026 at 6:00PM at the Garfield Heights Board of Education, 5640 Briarcliff Drive, Garfield Heights, OH 44125.
The Board will take action to enter into Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, unless the employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing by division (G)(1) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code.
The Board will take action on Resolution 2026-45 to amend FY26 Appropriations.
The Special Meeting of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Monday June 22nd, 2026 at 6:00PM at the Garfield Heights Board of Education, 5640 Briarcliff Drive, Garfield Heights, OH 44125.
The Board will take action to enter into Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, unless the employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing by division (G)(1) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code.
The Board will take action on Resolution 2026-45 to amend FY26 Appropriations.
The Regular Meeting of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Monday June 15, 2026 at 6PM at Garfield Heights Board of Education, 5640 Briarcliff Drive, Garfield Heights OH 44125.
The Special Meeting of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Saturday June 13th, 2026 at 9:00AM at the Garfield Heights Board of Education, 5640 Briarcliff Drive, Garfield Heights, OH 44125.
Superintendent Vawters and the Garfield Heights Board of Education had the opportunity to celebrate some of our scholars as they graduate from Kindergarten at the Special Board Meeting on June 8. A special congratulations to all of our graduates as they head into summer and prepare for the next school year!
The Special Meeting of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Monday June 8th, 2026 at 6PM at the Garfield Heights Board of Education, 5640 Briarcliff Drive, Garfield Heights, OH 44125.
Action will be taken to enter into Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, unless the employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing by division (G)(1) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code.
Action will be taken to enter into Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, unless the employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing by division (G)(1) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code.
The Special Meeting of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 at 6PM at the Garfield Heights Board of Education, 5640 Briarcliff Drive, Garfield Heights, OH 44125.
Action will be taken to consider and adopt Resolution 2026-35 a Resolution to amend the tax budget.
Action will be taken to consider and adopt Resolution 2026-35 a Resolution to amend the tax budget.
The Special Meeting of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Tuesday May 26th, 2026 at 6PM at the Garfield Heights Board of Education, 5640 Briarcliff Drive, Garfield Heights, OH 44125.
Action will be taken to address items relating to the Superintendent’s employment, Interim Superintendent’s employment and administrative personnel.
🚨 Urgent Update: The Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony start time has changed. Graduation will now begin at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 28th. Doors will still open at 6:00 PM.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week was celebrated across the district with fun, gratitude, and Bulldog pride!
Thank you to all of our amazing teachers and staff for everything you do each day for our students and community
Thank you to all of our amazing teachers and staff for everything you do each day for our students and community
The Regular Meeting of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Monday May 18, 2026 at 6PM at Garfield Heights High School, 4900 Turney Road, Garfield Heights OH 44125.
💙💛 This Wednesday, 5/13, our First Ring Student Leadership group will present their final Action Research Project to all 16 First Ring districts, including principals and superintendents!
This year’s focus was Student & Staff Engagement, and we are incredibly proud of the hard work and leadership our students have shown throughout the year. 👏🐾
Good luck, students — way to represent Garfield Heights! 💙💛
This year’s focus was Student & Staff Engagement, and we are incredibly proud of the hard work and leadership our students have shown throughout the year. 👏🐾
Good luck, students — way to represent Garfield Heights! 💙💛
💰📚 Garfield Heights High School and Middle School students recently had an amazing opportunity to visit the Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland Experiential Learning Center in downtown Cleveland!
Alongside Ms. Huff, Ms. Bartlett, and Ms. Hasman, students explored budgeting, financial literacy, and real-world career skills while learning from a few community partners.
What an incredible hands-on learning experience for our Bulldogs! 🐾✨
#GoBulldogs #FinancialLiteracy #FutureReady
Alongside Ms. Huff, Ms. Bartlett, and Ms. Hasman, students explored budgeting, financial literacy, and real-world career skills while learning from a few community partners.
What an incredible hands-on learning experience for our Bulldogs! 🐾✨
#GoBulldogs #FinancialLiteracy #FutureReady
The Special Meeting of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Monday May 11th, 2026 at 6PM at the Garfield Heights Board of Education, 5640 Briarcliff Drive, Garfield Heights, OH 44125.
Action will be taken to go into Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, unless the employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing by division (G)(1) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code.
No further action will be taken.
Action will be taken to go into Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, unless the employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing by division (G)(1) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code.
No further action will be taken.
🎨 Arts Career Fair 🎭
Here are some pictures from our field trip to the Community Arts Center! Our students had the opportunity to learn about several exciting careers in the arts, participate in hands-on crafts, and receive information about future community events and opportunities.
A great day of creativity, learning, and inspiration for our Bulldogs! 🐾
Here are some pictures from our field trip to the Community Arts Center! Our students had the opportunity to learn about several exciting careers in the arts, participate in hands-on crafts, and receive information about future community events and opportunities.
A great day of creativity, learning, and inspiration for our Bulldogs! 🐾
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the amazing educators of Garfield Heights City Schools — Go Bulldogs! 🐾
Your dedication goes far beyond the classroom. Every lesson you teach, every word of encouragement you give, and every moment you pour into our students helps shape their future in powerful ways. Your hard work, unwavering commitment, and continued positive attitude make a lasting impact on our entire Bulldog community.
Thank you for showing up each day with passion, heart, and purpose. You are seen, you are valued, and you are truly appreciated. 💛
Your dedication goes far beyond the classroom. Every lesson you teach, every word of encouragement you give, and every moment you pour into our students helps shape their future in powerful ways. Your hard work, unwavering commitment, and continued positive attitude make a lasting impact on our entire Bulldog community.
Thank you for showing up each day with passion, heart, and purpose. You are seen, you are valued, and you are truly appreciated. 💛
The Special Meeting of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Monday May 4th, 2026 at 6PM at the Garfield Heights Board of Education, 5640 Briarcliff Drive, Garfield Heights, OH 44125. Action will be taken to go into Executive Session to discuss the employment of a public employee. No further action will be taken.
