March 5, 2021 Fall Preschool screening for children 3-5 years old. Please call Faye at 330-527-5524 to schedule a screening session. READ MORE >

Pre - K Jackson Schario Annabelle Caser Kindergarten Oliver Reeder Jiovani D’Ambrosia Ellison Tharpe Alaina Janic Penelope McBride First Aric Butler Kendall ... READ MORE >

Join the Garfield PTO Monday, March 8 - Friday, March 12 for the Spring Scholastic Book Fair! ALL students, staff and families in the JAG District will have an opportunity to shop in person AND online. Shop online here:https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=jagspring21 Shop in person at MB Realty 8118 Main Street,... READ MORE >

Literacy Month started last Monday at JAG Elementary and a vast number of volunteers worked to transform the building into something out of a story book! A huge thank you to Missy Cardinal, liaison from Cardinal Schools and to Jordak Elementary who donated the Charlotte’s Web decorations and books. Mr. Fisher, our transportation and maintenance supervisor took... READ MORE >

The James A. Garfield High School After-Prom Committee is hosting a virtual basket auction starting today, February 22nd! With everything going on, high school seniors have not had the school year they might have wished for. The JAG After-Prom Committee is raising funds to plan something extra-special for after-prom this year. Starting now, tickets are being sold... READ MORE >

February Students of the Month 20/21Pre-K Elena Molnar - Katie PaoloneKdg. Jayden Swigonski - Braylee Korosec - Michael Studer - Riley Hodson - Bryce Hirshbach1st Harper Hare - Reid Sionski-Peterson - Makenzie Kurtzman - Eliot Mattingly - Bruce Miller2nd Troy Martin - December Reedy - Lauren Marshall - Sophia Otto - Sawyer Hill3rd Skyler Rouru ... READ MORE >

All year long we have closely examined lots of data. The reason we do this is to keep our students and staff safe during this pandemic. We look at information at a county level and more locally what is happening in our three major zip codes. Finally, we keep a very close eye on what is happening in our schools. This week all data we examined is trending in the... READ MORE >

As we have done all year, we continue to monitor our local data. This includes Portage County alert status, case numbers and positivity rates. We also look at local numbers in the district’s zip codes. Finally, and often most importantly, we look at the number of students and staff who are positive or quarantined. All of this data can be found on our website... READ MORE >

It’s time to pre-register for Kindergarten if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2021. You must pre-register by going to our website, www.jagschools.org. Click on Menu, scroll down to the Final Forms link to pre –register and to fill out the forms. Other documents will be collected at a scheduled appointment on Thursday, March 18, Friday, March 19... READ MORE >

James A. Garfield Kindergarten Class of 2034 It’s time to pre-register for Kindergarten if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2021. You must pre-register by going to our website, www.jagschools.org. Click on Menu, scroll down to the Final Forms link to pre –register and to fill out the forms. Other documents will be collected at a scheduled... READ MORE >

I am happy to report once again some positive news for the JAG family. Just moments ago the Governor shared county data and reported that Portage County has moved back to Red status. In our consultation with the Portage County Health Department we learned that we actually met this threshold last week as well, but to be removed from the Purple status a county... READ MORE >

Today, I am happy to report that for the first time in a while, I have no bad news to share with you today. I do, however, have a few important points I would like to share with you as we finish our first week of online learning and prepare for Christmas break. First, I want to thank our entire staff. Every individual in this district has played a role in making... READ MORE >

The District will distribute meals during the online learning scheduled through January 3, 2021. The District requests completion of the online pick-up or delivery order form (through Google forms) by 4 p.m. Thursday for the following Monday pick-up. This allows the cafeteria staff to be better prepared for distribution. You do need to complete the form each... READ MORE >

To support the need for remote instruction, Altice USA is proud to continue to offer Altice Advantage Internet 30Mbps service complimentary for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not currently have home internet access. Through the end of the year, any unpaid balances on former Suddenlink accounts may be deferred to allow households... READ MORE >

December 2020 ONLINE Pre -K Ryker Clark Zelena Clark K Monroe Enslin Addison Paes Douglas Belknap William LeJeune Landyn Hunsicker 1st ... READ MORE >

We are pleased to announce a support for families of students in grades 3-12 during our remote learning period who may not have adequate Internet access for online learning. JAG Schools will have a designated, supervised area available to a limited number of students each day from December 9-December 23. Middle/High School Monday/Wednesday/Friday -... READ MORE >

This is a call I wished all year I would never have to make. Just moments ago Governor DeWine announced that the virus in Portage County is spreading to the point that we have triggered enough indicators to become purple, the highest level possible. This means we will be transitioning to online learning for all students beginning Wednesday, December 9th through... READ MORE >

Well, 2020 has presented us with its share of challenges, and we have been forced to change how we do lots of things…..from how we learn to how we celebrate holidays with family. Each day I hear someone talk about wishing things would just get back to the way it was before. Well, the weather has presented us an opportunity to do just that. JAG will be... READ MORE >

Good morning. I know this message is reaching you as we all may be feeling a heavy weight. Our entire community, State and Country are feeling the same way, and our staff and I are right beside you in carrying this same heavy burden. As parents, you have done your part, followed the plan and kept COVID at bay for a very long time. We appreciate how serious you have... READ MORE >

November Students of the Month PK Ellie-Mae Bultrowicz James Blakey K Grace Depew Russell Vannoy Hailey Herr David Byler Evelyn Laning 1 Jacob Henderson Grant Haddox Jackson Caser Eloise Parker Carly Fleck 2 Everett Thompson Wesley... READ MORE >

I would like to share a few things at the end of the first quarter of this school year. First, I am extremely proud of what each of you have done to make the first quarter so successful. For those learning online, we put a great curriculum and many supports in place to make sure your kids are successful. I know it has been hard for parents and kids, but you are... READ MORE >

October Students of the Month Pre -KKatelynn Matota Liam Washington KDerek LeydeGracie WrightEddie BerryCruz SanchezDylan Geers1stVictoria HeckyOlesya BarnoskySophia SaneRyleigh PaoloneRyder Smolnik2ndKatlyn KneremEmma DuncanAcie KorosecBen MullettLillian Callahan3rdOlivia BarkerLucas Hoskinson Keagan Moody Sophia Ellison4th Scarlett AdkinsLogan... READ MORE >

Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place by either Google Meet or by phone. Please sign at up tinyurl.com/JAGConferences until November 6th. Third through sixth grade will be held on 11/9 & 11/11, Preschool through second grade will be held on 11/10 & 11/12. We look forward to connecting with you! READ MORE >

Picture retake day has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2020. If your child needs their photo retaken, please send the original packet back to school to give to the photographer. If they were absent that day, please contact the Elementary at 330.527.2184 to request a picture purchase form. Online student photos will be retaken from 11:00-1:00. Online... READ MORE >

The Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations through December 2020 The USDA has extended the Summer Food Service program through December 31, 2020 if funding is adequate. This allows James A Garfield to distribute meals to the students attending face-to-face classes at no charge, breakfast and lunch. There will... READ MORE >

View the latest local data to monitor the spread of COVID-19 in our area. This dashboard is used to help determine the safety of our students, staff and community. Data is updated every Friday by 4pm.Visit COVID-19 Dashboard READ MORE >

As we continue this interesting year of 2020, many of the families at James A Garfield have not reapplied for free/reduced meals. This does make sense, as meals are currently free for all students, both breakfast and lunch, but there are other important considerations. The school district receives various funding and is eligible for additional grant... READ MORE >

Today, Governor DeWine announced that Portage County has been designated Red on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. As our plan calls for, I consulted with the Portage County Health Commissioner. Because we continue to have a very limited number of cases in our zip codes, the fact that we currently have no positive cases in our schools and the fact that we have... READ MORE >

Over the last two weeks we have been learning in a hybrid model. While we are happy to have this tool in our toolbox, and it has some advantages, we know having our students here with us five days a week is best. Today, I am happy to announce that after consultation with the Portage County Health Department we will be back to learning five days a week, face to... READ MORE >

Today, Governor DeWine announced that Portage County had moved to Red status on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. This means that starting next Monday, September 21st JAG will be moving to our Hybrid model for two weeks. We will monitor cases closely in our area over the next two weeks and make a determination as to whether it is safe to return to in person... READ MORE >

The USDA has extended the Summer Food Service program through December 31, 2020 if funding is adequate. This allow James A Garfield to distribute meals to the students attending face-to-face classes at no charge, breakfast and lunch. There will be charges for ala carte items such as individual milk only purchases and additional servings or extra items.The... READ MORE >

For the past eight weeks we have been preparing you for the start of this year. That date is now upon us and we are excited to welcome our students back to school next week. We will start school face to face, five days a week. We will have a slow start, with only students in group A attending next Tuesday and only students in group B attending Wednesday. All... READ MORE >

As you may already know, one of our staff members, Mr. Bartz, has been assigned as our Online Academy Coordinator. He has been hard at work already enrolling students in class, setting up training for our staff and preparing the online programs. Mr. Bartz will be in contact with all families who have elected to learn online to schedule a parent orientation. ... READ MORE >

We are excited to announce that our online ticketing system is up and running as of Wednesday, August 26th. We have thoroughly examined our athletic facilities to determine maximum seating capacity while ensuring required social distancing. Due to limited seating we can only accommodate two (2) tickets per athlete, band member and cheerleader. JAG Ticketing... READ MORE >

By 7pm this evening we will be posting student assignments for Group A and Group B. Students in Group A have the last names beginning with letters A-K. Students in Group B have the last names beginning with letters L-Z. We are posting this list to clarify any questions you may have about family groupings with different last names. These lists will be posted at... READ MORE >

Yesterday the Ohio Department of Health announced detailed guidance on spectators at athletic events. I wanted to share with you our plan for spectators. We have thoroughly examined each of our athletic facilities to determine capacity and safety measures. We will allow two (2) tickets per athlete, band member and cheerleader at each contest. As required by the... READ MORE >

Good afternoon G-Men Nation - Today, I am writing with your weekly update on plans for the upcoming school year. First, I would like to remind you of some important dates for the start of school. If you have elected to learn online this fall your first day of class will be on Tuesday, September 8th. In person classes will begin for half our students (those in... READ MORE >

First we are excited to announce the curriculum that will be used for our online option. Students in grades K-5 will use Lincoln Learning (https://lincolnlearningsolutions.org/) and students in grades 6-12 will have access to Edgenuity (https://www.edgenuity.com/). Both curriculum tools will offer Garfield students choosing to learn online for the first semester... READ MORE >

August 3, 2020 - Weekly update on plans for the upcoming school year: I want to make everyone aware that we hope to release our full reopening plan in the coming days. The plan will detail all the safety procedures our team will be putting in place to keep our students and staff safe. You will also see a revised school calendar that will have students starting... READ MORE >

The James A. Garfield is excited to present our families with an array of high quality PPE products at a very low cost to you. We are thrilled to offer spirit-driven options for both our youth and adult community members; and health products that will come in handy at home, in the car or in backpacks. ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NO RETURN OR EXCHANGES There is an... READ MORE >

Last week we announced our intention to share our reopening plan with you by August 1st. I want everyone to know that this will now be delayed a few days. Late last week the CDC released new guidance for the reopening of schools and this week the Ohio High School Athletic Association, Ohio Department of Health and the Governor have all shared that they have... READ MORE >

The James A. Garfield Local Schools athletes and band members will not be permitted to participate with their respective team or band sections for 14 days if they travel to or from the following states:FloridaTexasAlabamaSouth CarolinaArizonaGeorgiaIdahoMississippiNevadaPuerto RicoThis quarantine recommendation was set forth by the Governor's Office on Wednesday,... READ MORE >

Good afternoon. I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to complete the survey that was distributed last week. Nearly 85% of parents have responded. This provided us with some very useful information for our return to school plan. For families interested in receiving meals, our meal distribution program has been extended through the month of August.... 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 >

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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 >