James A. Garfield Local Schools

Winter is now upon us in northeast Ohio and, like dressing for winter, a few more layers are necessary when it comes to keeping students safe! Here are a few facts to follow that ...

Did you know JAG has breakfast? It's important for kids to have breakfast every day, but what they eat in the morning is crucial too. Choosing breakfast foods that are rich in ...

We are happy to introduce you to our new full-time substitute, Ms. Kate Carson. Ms. Carson attended THE Ohio State University earning a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communicatio...

We are pleased to welcome long-time Garfield resident, Alyson Rose, to Garfield as our newest first grade teacher. Alyson attended Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South ...

You may apply online at http://jaglocal.schoollunchapp ; download a paper form at www.jagschools.org or visit any school or district office to obtain a paper copy. To apply fo...

Dear Parents & Community Members, For over 40 years, fifth grade students at Garfield have attended Camp Fitch in Springfield, Pennsylvania for three days prior to Thanksgiving...

Dear Class of 2020 Students & Parents, To ensure that every senior makes it into their final yearbook we have scheduled free senior portrait sessions for you this summer. In...

Athletic Physicals $20.00 / Times: 9 - 12 and 1 - 3

What’s Trending: Parent Conference on Hot Topics Join Portage County organizations for an informational workshop on all the “hot topics” for parents and guardians. Topics...

While we have avoided it for most of this season, winter weather is officially upon us. With this weather comes the ‘polarizing’ topic of Snow Days (pun intended)! Each year this...

Preparing for the future can be a scary task; how do you know what to do when? Families often struggle with what steps they should be taking to determine the next step past high ...

Today we are especially proud to be G-Men. Our community has rallied around the future of our kids and passed Issue 8, securing the foundation of our community for another decade....

Each July the sounds of summer include the sound of the JAG Marching Pride beginning their pursuit of performance excellence. The sounds of “The Best Band in the Land” can be hea...

It's important for kids to have breakfast every day, but what they eat in the morning is crucial too. Choosing breakfast foods that are rich in whole grains, fiber, and protein w...

There is no doubt the warm weather we have experienced the past two weeks is making things uncomfortable at school. I wanted to let everyone know that while things may be uncomfor...

This year the James A. Garfield Schools will have a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) on campus each day students are in session. The position is being paid for in party by...

If one “hangs around” with high school students long enough they are sure to learn new lingo. If you spend time with James A. Garfield students you will probably hear them say wo...

Welcome back JAG! The halls are waxed, the classrooms are cleaned and the summer work crews are completing the last minute detail work to have our campus sparkling and ready ...

On November 6, 2018 the James A. Garfield Local Schools will be placing a 10-year, 1.5% Earned Income Tax on the ballot. With the passage of this issue, the district intends to l...

James A. Garfield Local is pleased to announce the availability of applying for Free and Reduced Price Meals online! The process is SAFE, SECURE, PRIVATE, and AVAILABLE anytime, a...