If you were registered for Kindergarten Registration in March, but could not participate due to school cancellations, we will contact you once school resumes. We apologize for any inconvenience this disruption has caused. READ MORE >

Good afternoon. As we progress towards the fall, we will be providing weekly updates on plans for the 2020-2021 school year. We currently have two committees of staff members working with us to plan pathways for this fall. We will be best prepared if we have options since things are changing so rapidly. To help us determine the capacity and extent to which... READ MORE >

Good afternoon. This is Ted Lysiak, Superintendent of the James A. Garfield Local Schools calling with an update on the 2020-2021 school year. As you know, there is a great deal of uncertainty surrounding what the start of the school year will look like. We are scheduled to begin with students in grades 1-8 on September 1st and our kindergarteners on September... READ MORE >

Ohio families with children who receive free or reduced lunches recently received a P-EBT card, as part of a new Pandemic benefit program. Not only does the Garrettsville Farmers’ Market ACCEPT the P-EBT, but they will also MATCH dollar for dollar with Produce Perks! Meaning double the spending power for families in need! More info is available during the market... READ MORE >

JAG's own Prevention Case Manager from Children's Advantage, Kristi Fiorentino, will be offering a summer group on exploring emotions. This skill based group will help children ages 7-11 gain understanding about appropriate emotional expression, and regulation as well as identify appropriate & healthy coping skills. This is a 6-week group at Children Advantage's... READ MORE >

Help us celebrate the class of 2020 by viewing the virtual ceremony this Sunday, May 31st.The broadcast will premier on the following sources:Youtube:The Bureau (JAG Yearbook) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdYD2yKNxkTWgu7cLpylL7QFacebook:JAG Schools - http://facebook.com/jagschoolsJAG Yearbook - http://facebook.com/jagyearbookVillage of Garrettsville -... READ MORE >

Good afternoon, I wanted to share with you some important end of the year information. There are some exciting events quickly approaching. On Friday, May 29 our senior class will parade through the 53 square miles of our district as a farewell to the community that has so strongly supported them. The parade route can be found at jagschools.org, Facebook and... READ MORE >

Seniors - Important Graduation Recording Information Please arrive early or on time and use the road in front of the event entrance doors. You should be ready to be recorded as you walk into the buildingIf you and your family arrive early, please park in the parking lot until close to your time and then pull into the bus pickup road.Stay in your car until Mr.... READ MORE >

May2020 Pre -KHailey Herr Ellison Tharpe KVictoria Hecky Ellie Parker Baylee KrupanskyJD Swickheimer 1stZoey GonzalesAutumn Ziska Ayden KefferEmily Long 2ndEverettManiscalco Dawson EwellHunter VanSteenbergParker Dean 3rd Sophia Valenti Abigail FergisNicholas Muldowney Brooke Prinkey 4thMac HaneyAiden Dykes 5thChelsea BiererAbe... READ MORE >

On Tuesday Governor DeWine announced significant cuts to public education due to a shortfall in tax collections due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This will certainly have a direct impact here at JAG. I wanted to communicate to our community the impact of these cuts as well as address other questions you may have. The cuts Governor DeWine announced across the state... READ MORE >

James A Garfield has now been designated an open site for food distribution for children in the area ages 1 to 18. Distribution includes 5 days of breakfast and 5 days of lunch. Curbside pickup is available from 10 am to 12 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm each Monday (Tuesday the week of Memorial Day which will be 4 days of meals) through June 4. Please make the on site... READ MORE >

Good afternoon, this is Ted Lysiak calling with an important message regarding learning from home as we finish the rest of this year. First, I would like to thank all of the caregivers at home working hard to balance supporting the learning of your children with all of the other aspects of your life at this time. I know this is not easy. Too often, a lack of... READ MORE >

March2020 Pre -KMiles Maynard Annabelle Caser KGrace PetersonSerenity Wallace Lillian West Cameron Baillie 1stCole Dobbins Emma Fleming Sawyer HillAudrey Gonsalves 2ndCharis Warren Lucas Hoskinson Broden Neal Mason Ging 3rdOlivia WarehamIsabella Wright Jayden LeeTaylor Haney 4thLandon Sitosky Iris Kontour... READ MORE >

April2020 Pre KDavid Mullett Gracie Wright KRylan Prodan Jacob HendersonConnor Crane Oliviana Alderman 1stAylah Criblez Benjamin Mullett JonahOrzechowski Gabriel Marek 2ndEmilia Maynard Jaden Bolton Addison MillerClara Nottingham 3rd Ryan Gabbard Cole Lipstreu Lillian Fields Harrison Kissell 4thNick FlemingParker... READ MORE >

Dear Seniors & Senior Parents -Graduation is currently scheduled for Sunday, May 31st at 2pm. Since we hold graduation at our own facility, rescheduling is an easier task. As of today, we are planning to keep graduation on May 31st. However, as better information becomes available we may need to alter this date. We hope to make this decision no later than May... READ MORE >

The meal pickup program provided by JAG Schools will continue to take place every Monday from 10am-noon and 5pm-7pm during the school closure. These meals are provided for ALL families, but families qualifying for free/reduced meals during the school closure are eligible for additional meal support through the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard.IT IS IMPORTANT... READ MORE >

JAG Nation - A few important updates regarding the extended closure of our schools due to Covid-19: First some fun news to share. Starting April 6 we will be conducting a district-wide virtual spirit week! There will be a different theme each day and daily prizes will be given to winners selected from each building. Our spirit week is being held to show that the... READ MORE >

Teachers at James A. Garfield Schools place tremendous value on face-to-face learning. The activities presented in the alternative learning plans are not meant to replace face-to-face instruction. These activities are designed to engage students in learning that is meaningful and tied to our District Goals and Core Values. Students will have flexibility in what... READ MORE >

Thanks to our awesome Student Leadership Team, the week of March 30 will be our Virtual Spirit Week!!Monday (3/30)~ School Spirit Day (Black & Gold & make signs if you choose)Tuesday (3/31)~ Tie Dye (maybe make your own Tie Dye)Wednesday (4/1)~ Pet Day (share a picture of you and your pet)Thursday (4/2)~ USA Day (Wear red, white, and blue)Friday (4/3)~ PJ & Stuffed... READ MORE >

The Daffin's candy pickup will take place at the Elementary on Wednesday between 3:00-6:00 pm in the PD center. Please make arrangements to pick up your order(s). . This will the only opportunity you will have to pick up the candy. READ MORE >

March2020 Pre -KMiles Maynard Annabelle Caser KGrace PetersonSerenity Wallace Lillian West Cameron Baillie 1stCole Dobbins Emma Fleming Sawyer HillAudrey Gonsalves 2ndCharis Warren Lucas Hoskinson Broden Neal Mason Ging 3rdOlivia WarehamIsabella Wright Jayden LeeTaylor Haney 4thLandon Sitosky Iris... READ MORE >

February2020 Pre -KZelena Clark Parker Beck KJames Tushar Reid Soinski-PetersonDonnie Bricker Ryleigh Paolone 1stEmma Duncan Lenny Roman Cade Sanchez Sophia Otto 2ndMaxx Tharpe Daisee Cleavenger Rylan Lipply Peyton Snyder 3rdPatrick McCon Jackson SeabornShya Henry Marc Grubb 4th Joey Tarnowski Jemma Neer 5thKennedy DawsonEva... READ MORE >

James A. Garfield Local School District was recently awarded what may be one of the most highly regarded academic awards in school history. The District has been named to the 10th Annual AP District Honor Roll. This achievement for Garfield is due to expanding opportunities and improving performance for Advanced Placement students. The AP District Honor Roll... READ MORE >

2019 December Students of the Month Pre-K Alex EasleyLandon WadeKJack StrokAndrew WohleverRyder Smolnik Jackson Caser1stPaisley Kleinhen Anthony Allocco Andrew WestEverett Thompson2ndLogan SterrettElianna Beatty Olivia BarkerGabriella Beatty3rdWyatt Fincham Ryan May Emerson WhiteCaleb Whelchel4thChloe BenjaminLogan Shirkey5thAJ KristoffEmily... READ MORE >

Congratulations to all of our students who were recognized at the student-led awards assembly. Way to go G-Men! READ MORE >

November 5th2019 Pre -K Cruz Sanchez Grace Depew K Jerrie Callahan Sadie Gill Makenzie Bolton Harper Hare M 1stAva Whelan Reagan Delvaux Vivian Foy Benjamin Kercher 2ndMadelyn Senich Mark Tasker Owen Grenier Skyler Rouru 3rdElizabeth Holliday Lina Kaufman Parker Tallent Kylie Schmitz 4thLexie Kristoff Jaxx Soinski-Peterson 5thHannah... READ MORE >

October2019 Pre -KHarper Lipply Ryker Clark KKendall SwigonskiOakley Davies Mark HershbergerStephen Boxler1stRhys Haney Lillian Callahan Peebles Holden AlbertJonathan Maresh2ndTrenton Beck Jasmine WhitehairSophia Ellison Gavin Knight 3rdConnor PalmerColton CriblezKorbin Firtik Brooklyn Lee 4thJordyn Miller-Argento Angelique Grace 5thDelilah... READ MORE >

September2019 Pre -KGavyn MosierAddison Paes KMakenzie KurtzmanEmmet BunkCarly FleckGrace Vincent 1stBeau CainEvelynn AllenspachAcie KorosecKeeley Baillie 2ndDayton ClarkSabrina EvansCole EllisonSage Rainey 3rdEllie DelvauxAiden QuesenberryKylee WashingtonAddison Hoover 4thJackson BerzinskasAshton Verh 5thQuinn RoboreckiRyland... READ MORE >

Throughout September students learned about Leader in Me Habit 1- Be Proactive. When students are proactive they are responsible, take initiative and have a "can do" attitude. Students are reminded that they are in charge of their own actions, attitudes and moods. Congratulations to our 6th grade Proactive poster contest winners: Heidi Auth, Riley Grace, Olivia... READ MORE >

Parents,Here is the Picture Day online ordering information coming up on 09/11/2019!Order online at inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/41886PF READ MORE >

Please join us at 9:05 AM each morning for our live announcements. Our YouTube channel is bit.ly/JAGElemNews. READ MORE >

Parents save-the-date! Students get your smiles ready! Picture day will be Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Parents you can sign up for Picture Day Reminders at inter-state.com/kiosk. Order forms will be sent home the week of September 2nd. READ MORE >

REMINDER: Wednesday, August 21 at 5:30 pm, 6th grade Chromebook pick up. Meet first in the Iva Walker Auditorium at the HS for a presentation. The Chromebook distribution begins after the presentation in the HS Media Center. The $23.00 insurance fee may be paid online in the student's myschoolbucks.com account or bring a check. READ MORE >

I have lived in Garrettsville for 25 years. I earned my bachelors and masters degrees from Kent State University. My husband Scott and I have 3 children, Joe, Ally, and Kourtney. All 3 are Gmen. I come to Garfield after teaching elementary school in Cleveland for 21 years. I am so excited to meet my new fifth grade students and their families and working with them... READ MORE >

Hello JAG!! My name is Emma Dean. I am so happy to be apart of the James A Garfield family! GO G-MEN! This will be my third year of teaching. I graduated from Kent State University. I am currently working on my Masters Degree at Walsh University. I can't wait to start the school year. “Teachers who love teaching teach children to love learning” READ MORE >

Hello JAG! I am very excited to be starting my 6th year of teaching! I am currently finishing up my Masters at Malone University in Intervention. My favorite part about teaching is being able to make a difference in the students’ lives! In my free time, I enjoy camping, spending time with my dog, Omar, and cheering on the Tribe! I cannot wait to meet all of you in... READ MORE >

Hello JAG family, my name is Madison Dunn and I am one of the new third grade teachers. I graduated from Southeast High School and continued my education at Kent State University where I graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I became a teacher because I hope to inspire my students in the way that many of my childhood teachers influenced me. I am... READ MORE >

Mrs. Kisling has been an Intervention Specialist for four years and is passionate about understanding the unique learning styles of her students. Her free time is spent enjoying hiking trips with her husband and dogs. She is very excited to join the James A. Garfield team this year! READ MORE >

Please join us for Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, August 22 from 5:30 to 6:30.Students can drop off their school supplies and visit their classrooms.We look forward to seeing you then! READ MORE >

Leader in Me t-shirts are available for order. The cost is $10.00.To order a shirt please email kleindecker@jagschools.org with your child's name and the shirt size(s) you'd like to order. READ MORE >

We have a few extra 2018/19 yearbooks available for purchase at a cost of $15.00. If paying by check, please make it out to James A. Garfield Elementary. READ MORE >

April2019Pre -KLuke LewisMiles MaynardKSam ZicariEmily LongJesse HatfieldZayne EllisonJonathan Maresh1stBlaine RothAva GingerichAndrew DuvallConnor Patterson2ndEmma DiSanzaScarlett AdkinsZachary ZimmermanCole Lipstreu3rdKayla KristoffRaven WithrowKiera GonzalesDrew Jursa4thGavin BarnardRebecca Evans5thElla KissellRori Fields6thHallie CebullaThomas Wem READ MORE >

Title I Annual Planning Meeting Tuesday, April 2, 2019 6:00 in the Elementary Library Come to share your input on Title I planning for 2019/20 READ MORE >

Pink-eye is highly contagious.Please keep your student home with red, itchy eyes with drainage.They must be on an antibiotic for 24 hours before returning. READ MORE >

Congratulations to our March Students of the Month: Pre-K Laynie Rouru Kennedy Schmitz K Nolan Palmer Dylan Kurtzman Bella Nottingham Benny Bailey Mindy Miller First Savannah Brown Cole Ellison Olivia Barker Jack Todia Second Camryn Wilson Wyatt Fincham Colten Workman ... READ MORE >

On February 26, 2019 at James A. Garfield High School in the Iva Walker Auditorium, 29 elementary students performed in The Leader in Me Talent Show. The audience enjoyed singing, guitar, piano, dancing, reciting, gymnastics, comedy, yarn tricks and even martial arts! All of the performers were absolutely marvelous! The M.C.s and prop assistants helped the show go... READ MORE >

Pre-K Addison DeLagarza Benny Maresh K Mark Miller Sophia Otto Lauren Marshall Emma Duncan Andrew West 1st Olivia Hall Dawson Ewell Haley Masters Lilly ... READ MORE >

Fist bump… High-five... Handshake… Hug. No matter what the greeting, this is sure to be another great day in Mrs. Livingston‘s classroom! To help build relationships and demonstrate kindness, students in Mrs. Livingston‘s kindergarten class each receive an individualized morning greeting from an appointed “student greeter” of their peers. Students... READ MORE >

January 2019 Pre-K Carly Fleck Oliviana Alderman K Paisley Kleinhen Ben Kercher Missy Clark Zachary Roupe Penelope Caser 1st Sage Rainey ... READ MORE >

December2018 Pre-KRyan ProdanHaylee Burkhart KBella QuesenberrySawyer HillCameron StrokVivian FoyBenjamin Mullett1stMaxx TharpeLogan SterrettTimmy MillerOwen Fleck 2ndKorbin FirtikEmerson WhiteAnthony CookNyla White 3rdLily ThompsonBrooke HrabakAnthony GingLuke Evans 4th Raena Hopper Delilah Reeder5thHolly WarrenRevan Perkins 6thTessa... READ MORE >

Garfield custodian Aida Baker came to the United States in July of 2017. Before leaving her homeland in the Philippines, she dreamed that she would one day help the children from the elementary school where she graduated from in 1980. Aida knew first hand the struggles families faced in her community. "As I recall my elementary days, I went to school without... READ MORE >

November 2018 Pre-K Jackson Caser JD Swickheimer K Dylan Hunt Hayden Alexander Jonah Orzechowski Wesley Leonard Acie Korosec 1st Daisee Clevenger ... READ MORE >

JAG student leaders are continuing to find ways to provide community service. This fall the student leadership team organized a candy collection for the Ronald McDonald House. Students wanted to provide some support for the families of seriously ill children. The collection was such a success, that there was enough candy to share with a nearby homeless shelter!... READ MORE >

Pre-KLillian WestHailey HerrKMelody BratnickAva WhelanKatlyn KneremMarical UlrichIzaya Stytle1stEmilia MaynardCharis WarrenJayden BoltonSkylar Rouru2ndHamilton KissellCaly SuttonRyan RzeszuterNick Muldowney3rdKyleigh SimpsonEmily KneremLogan ShirkeyAlec Beatty4thKarter DeanAbraham Wohlever5thKatelyn EvansAlexis Phillips6thMauricio MillerAlana Martin READ MORE >

Members of the sixth grade class at Garfield Elementary recently participated in a Walk-A-Thon to help fund their three-day field trip to Washington DC. In its second year, the DC Walk-A-Thon is proving to be a very successful and beneficial way for these students to earn the money needed for the trip.Trip coordinator, sixth grade Social Studies teacher Lisa... READ MORE >

The Leader in Me program at J.A. Garfield Elementary continues to provide great opportunities for students. With a focus on Habit 7, Sharpen the Saw, students are taught the importance of leading a balanced life by caring for their: mind, body heart and soul. This fall, students got to choose from 45 different Sharpen the Saw groups to address this habit each... READ MORE >

Pre-KMakenzie KurtzmanGrace DepewKBeau CainEverett ThompsonLillian Callahan-PeeblesCade SanchezRegan Delvaux1stBroden NealKenna WhiteEverett ManiscalcoGavin McKnight2ndLina KaufmanConnor PalmerMason DevlinLeihetta Finley3rdCaleb PerrySophia HareNora YukichPayton Soltis4thOlivia ZicariChelsea Bierer5thCooper Albert Poppy Graf6thGiovanni GianakosHarper Troyer READ MORE >

In recognition of a commitment to quality and an ongoing dedication to the learning and development of children, James A. Garfield Preschool has received a Five-Star Step Up To Quality Award from the state of Ohio. Step Up To Quality is Ohio’s rating system for preschool programs. Participating programs can earn a one to five star rating. The well trained and... READ MORE >

James A. Garfield Elementary is very proud to be a Leader in Me school, one where students and staff work together hand-in-hand to create a culture anchored in leadership. Successful leadership requires many traits, including, respectful interaction, responsibility, kindness, and communication. One need look no further than our JAG students and staff to find all... READ MORE >

The Elementary is collecting food for the People Tree again this holiday. Please help out those in need with: non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products, pet food, etc. Anything is appreciated!Thank you. READ MORE >

The Student Leadership Team Book Drive!Help us get books for struggling families!When? November 15th - December 7thWhy? For families in need to be able to have a happy holiday.How? With the help of you, along with the Student Leadership Team, we can collect books to help everyone read!Where? Boxes for the books are in the lobby!Additional information:These... READ MORE >

November2017Pre-KDylan KurtzmanAva WhelanKNoah BrightPiper HrubikJoanna MillerKnox PaulMaxx Tharpe1stPatrick McConReese HillVictoria LeonardBecky Miller2ndOlivia BealMason BockmullerEvan CarterNora Yukich3rdChloie GirtRyland HodgeAvery LakeMadison SterrettAbraham Wohlever4thSeth RunewiczBrock Pesicek5thChelsea LemonsDaniel Kepich6thSean SheaEvan Ridenbaugh READ MORE >

Our school has the opportunity to win $2,500, and do its part in saving the planet! We’re participating in an energy conservation program from First Energy’s Ohio utilities, and through this program, our families and staff can request an Energy Efficiency Kit to be delivered to their homes. Not only will these kits save energy in your home and money on your... READ MORE >

The James A. Garfield School District core value for the month of October is Kindness. In honor of our core value our school will be taking part in a 21 day Kindness Challenge. Every day we will perform an act of kindness towards others. Please join us spreading kindness through our school and out into our community and world. READ MORE >

Due to advancements in technology the James A. Garfield Schools have moved to a new grade book system called Progress Book. This tool has many enhanced features for parents, teachers and students. Trainings have already been conducted with our teaching and secretarial staff so the new grade book can be utilized immediately. Some of the features of the new tool... READ MORE >

We are very excited to share that James A. Garfield Elementary is now a Leader in Me School! Our students will learn to lead themselves and others by utilizing The 7 Habits. To learn more about The Leader in Me, please view information on this website by selecting menu, documents and then The Leader in Me. You can also visit theleaderinme.org. READ MORE >