JAG Elementary School

As we all know, this winter has been generous. Maybe too generous. And after using more than our allotted five calamity days, we heard loud and clear from families, students, and ...

Kindergarten is more than the first day of school — it’s the beginning of a child’s lifelong learning journey. At James A. Garfield Elementary, kindergarten builds the foundation...

This morning, at student arrival, a water leak was identified on the front lawn of Garfield High School. Our maintenance team investigated and confirmed early this afternoon that ...

As we welcomed students back today, a common question circulating in our schools and community has been, "How cold does it need to be for a 'Cold Day?" There are times when tem...

The James A. Garfield Local School District’s choral program showcased both its youngest singers and its developing upper-level performers during the 2025 Winter Choral Concert at...

Last night at the November Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognized our Elementary Student Leadership Team for their outstanding efforts in building a positive, respect...

We’re proud to share that James A. Garfield Local Schools earned strong results on this year’s Ohio School Report Card! District: 4 Stars High School: 4.5 Stars Middle School: ...

James A. Garfield Local Schools is proud to announce an LED lighting retrofit project underway at the Elementary School — a smart investment that benefits both our students and ou...

Join us on Saturday, June 21 from 9–11 a.m. at James A. Garfield Local Schools for a one-of-a-kind open house. Climb behind the wheel and take a test drive around campus — gui...

The James A. Garfield Music Department hosted its 2025 Spring G-Men Youth Choir Concert on May 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the Iva Walker Auditorium. Directed by Mr. Joel Logan, the conce...

Kindergarten Parent Night will be Thursday, May 15th @ 5:30 pm starting in the Cafeteria. This will provide you information about our program, tour the building, and have the opp...

James A. Garfield Local Schools proudly celebrated Military Family Recognition Month with two meaningful events organized by Military Family Liaison Chris Forgacs and Student and ...

Title 1 Home Spring Family Reading Challenge / April 28th - May 23rd

We are proud to announce that EVERY BUILDING in the James A. Garfield Local School District has been awarded the prestigious Purple Star designation from the Ohio Department of ...

Garfield PTO Movie Night / Monday, April 14th @ 6:30 pm / Garrettsville Cinema

Spring Break - NO SCHOOL 4/14/25 - 4/21/25

Garfield Elementary’s Drama Club Jr. is diving into adventure this spring with two delightfully zany productions: Everyone Gets Eaten by Sharks: A Cautionary Tale by Marshall Pa...

Summer break shouldn’t mean struggling to put food on the table. That’s where Ohio's Summer EBT/SUN Bucks comes in! This program provides $120 per eligible child to help famil...

Excellence is not just a goal at James A. Garfield Local Schools—it’s a standard. That dedication to student growth and achievement has earned JAG the 2024 Momentum Award from t...

Presidents' Day - NO SCHOOL - Monday, 2/17/25