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.

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.

FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM 5640 Briarcliff Drive, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 8:00am at the above location for the purpose of considering and voting upon the non-renewal of an employment agreement for administrator, Michael Cruz. Upon request to the Treasurer, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in this activity.
The Board will also take action to enter into executive session for the purpose 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 of Education is holding a special meeting on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 8:00am at the above location for the purpose of considering and voting upon the non-renewal of an employment agreement for administrator, Michael Cruz. Upon request to the Treasurer, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in this activity.
The Board will also take action to enter into executive session for the purpose 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.

🎓 Maple Leaf Elementary 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 🎓
We are excited to celebrate our 5th grade students as they prepare for their next chapter!
📅 Monday, June 1
🕤 5A: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
🕧 5B: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Maple Leaf Elementary School
Please note: Each student is limited to 2 guests.
Congratulations to our amazing 5th graders! 🐾✨
We are excited to celebrate our 5th grade students as they prepare for their next chapter!
📅 Monday, June 1
🕤 5A: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
🕧 5B: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Maple Leaf Elementary School
Please note: Each student is limited to 2 guests.
Congratulations to our amazing 5th graders! 🐾✨

🎨 Maple Leaf Elementary students recently enjoyed an exciting field trip to the art museum!
Students explored creativity, culture, and imagination while experiencing incredible works of art. What a fun and inspiring day for our young Bulldogs! 🐾✨
Students explored creativity, culture, and imagination while experiencing incredible works of art. What a fun and inspiring day for our young Bulldogs! 🐾✨





🎨 Maple Leaf Elementary students recently enjoyed an exciting field trip to the art museum!
Students explored creativity, culture, and imagination while experiencing incredible works of art. What a fun and inspiring day for our young Bulldogs! 🐾✨
Students explored creativity, culture, and imagination while experiencing incredible works of art. What a fun and inspiring day for our young Bulldogs! 🐾✨




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.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING/WORKSESSION
The Special Meeting/Worksession of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Monday April 13, 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 conference with the public body's attorney concerning pending or imminent court action by division (G)(3) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code. Court action is "pending" if a suit has been commenced; court action is "imminent" if it is on the point of happening or impending.
No further action will be taken.
The Special Meeting/Worksession of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Monday April 13, 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 conference with the public body's attorney concerning pending or imminent court action by division (G)(3) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code. Court action is "pending" if a suit has been commenced; court action is "imminent" if it is on the point of happening or impending.
No further action will be taken.

Donuts for our hero! The Kiwanis Kiddos loved showing appreciation to Officer Lee for always supporting and protecting our school community.

The Regular Meeting of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Monday March 16, 2026 at 6PM at Garfield Heights High School, 4900 Turney Rd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125.
This meeting will also hold the annual Roses for Teachers celebration.
This meeting will also hold the annual Roses for Teachers celebration.

Please come out and support the Bulldogs Basketball! See the link below for tickets!
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/ohsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzM5Njk1
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Students who doubled their Edmentum scores earned 20 minutes of free play for all their hard work on their Learning Path. Students focus on individualized learning plans to earn trophies as they successfully complete skills.


Congratulations to Maple Leaf Students of the Week January '26

Congratulations to Maple Leaf Students of the Week 2.9.26

The Regular Meeting of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 6PM at William Foster Elementary School, 12801 Bangor Ave, Cleveland, OH 44125.
The Finance Committee will meet Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 5PM at William Foster Elementary School, 12801 Bangor Ave, Cleveland, OH 44125.
The Finance Committee will meet Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 5PM at William Foster Elementary School, 12801 Bangor Ave, Cleveland, OH 44125.

The Special Meeting/Worksession of the Garfield Heights Board of Education will take place on Monday February 9, 2026 at 6PM at the Garfield Heights Board of Education, 5640 Briarcliff Drive, Garfield Heights, OH 44125.
Action will be taken on Personnel - Certified Contracts
Action will be taken on Personnel - Certified Contracts

Garfield Heights City Schools will be closed on Friday, January 30, 2026, due to extreme conditions. Please stay warm.

Garfield Heights City Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to extreme conditions. Please stay safe.

Garfield Heights City Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to extreme conditions. Please stay safe.

Garfield Heights City Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20, 2026 due to extreme temperatures. Stay warm!

