James A. Garfield Local Schools

James A. Garfield Local Schools has earned the highest possible rating of 5 Stars in the Progress Component of the 2025-26 Ohio School Report Card. The Progress Component can b...

Keeping students and staff safe takes preparation, communication and teamwork. James A. Garfield Local Schools uses the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG)...

Honoring those who have served our country is one of the traditions we are most proud to celebrate at James A. Garfield Local Schools. This November, both our Elementary School a...

Thirty-one James A. Garfield High School students joined the Georgia Lee Alford Chapter of the National Honor Society during its 59th annual induction ceremony Monday, Oct. 12, in...

This morning, students in grades 1–6 received a larger-than-life reminder about kindness when the Optimus Is Here anti-bullying assembly visited James A. Garfield Local Schools. T...

Direct Certification Letters The first round of direct certification letters were emailed on August 8, 2026. The second round of direct certification letters were emailed on Au...

James A. Garfield Local Schools is proud to announce that four outstanding student-athletes have qualified for the OHSAA State Track & Field Championships, which will be held June...

📚☀️ Looking for fun, educational activities this summer? The Garrettsville Library has you covered! From scavenger hunts, storytimes, music programs, art activities, reptiles, fr...

We have been keeping a very close eye on the weather forecast this week… Ms. Kisabeth and Mr. Lysiak have been checking multiple apps, crossing our fingers, negotiating with Mothe...

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Today, our entire JAG community—students, staff, families, and community members—comes together to say thank you to the incredible individuals who keep our schools running each da...

James A. Garfield Schools is proud to share an outstanding opportunity through the University of Akron’s Operation Teach Program , a fully funded initiative designed to help curr...

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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...

Greater Portage Athletic Conference (GPAC) – Commissioner The Greater Portage Athletic Conference (GPAC) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Commissioner , eff...

James A. Garfield Local Schools is proud to celebrate Ms. Peggy Shay, our outstanding fifth grade science teacher, as the recipient of the Jursa Family’s Crash A Class Educator Gra...

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...