Dear Garfield Class of 2020,

Thank you for providing your feedback on different possible options for our 2020 graduation ceremony. In response to the Governor’s phased re-opening plan and graduation guidance from OSPI, the state’s education agency, we will be hosting virtual graduation ceremonies for its Seniors. 

We recognize that this is very disappointing to many of you. We are disappointed too and want to make sure you know how much we care about you and that we will work to make sure you feel honored during this important moment.

Seattle Public Schools will be hosting Garfield High School’s Virtual Ceremony on June 17, 2020.

In the meantime, we need you to submit a photograph for the virtual event. Please upload your photo NO LATER than June 1 at 4:00p.m. to be included in the ceremony. Our graduation will be broadcast on cable television and premiere on YouTube during our scheduled date and time.  Please follow the tips below to insure your picture is shown.  

Take Care, Stay Safe, and Best Regards,

Theodore Howard, II
Principal
Garfield High School

PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT REQUIRED PHOTO INFORMATION BELOW.

• NAME YOUR PHOTO USING THIS FORMAT:   GAR_LAST NAME_FIRST NAME.JPG
  
  
• Select a cap and gown, yearbook, or professional photograph if available.  If not available, provide a “portrait” headshot or photograph from the waist up
  
  
• Make sure that clothing, etc. is appropriate. Any photograph with imagery or behavior that doesn’t align with the values of our school or the district will be removed by school Administration. 
  
  
• Remember your peers, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family and all of Seattle will get to see this virtual ceremony. 
  
  
• Upload your Image by following this link:  Garfield 2020 Senior Photos

SENIOR FAMILIES!  Monday, June 1, 2020 between 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. will be the LAST OPPORTUNITY for Class of 2020 Seniors to Drive-Thru pick Cap & Gown and/or other Graduation items (e.g. announcements) at Garfield High School.  To pick up on June 1st, the LAST CHANCE TO ORDER a cap and/or gown rom the graduation company is by 12:00 Noon, Friday, May 29, 2020.

The Drive-Thru Pickup will be located on the West side of the Main School Building (23rd Avenue). You may still pick up grad items if you do not have a vehicle and are required to walk.

Items NOT picked up on June 1, 2020 will be available at the cap graduation company, National Achiever, 13027 Bothell Everett Hwy UNIT E, Everett, WA 98208 or by paying the company shipping & handling to an address. 

IMPORTANT: To pick up your graduation items, you are required to remain in your vehicle, with only you or your family members to keep everyone safe by social distancing.  If walking, please arrive by yourself or with only one other family member.

NOTE: If you have a remaining balance please bring cash or credit/debit card for payment.  NO GRADUATION ITEMS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON JUNE 1st at GARFIELD.

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020!💜