GHS Office Summer Hours, Picture Day and Event Calendar
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Garfield High School News
Summer Office Hours & Start of School Info
- Summer office & building hours are 8:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Picture Day with Yuen Lui is Monday, September 15, 2025. Learn more.
- Make Up Day is October 1 and Retake Day is the first week of November, exact day TBD.
9th Grade & New Student Orientation Aug. 20
Garfield will hold 2025 Freshman and New Student Orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 from 6 – 8 p.m. This evening is designed to help students and families feel more confident and connected before the first day of school on Sept 3, 2025.
Students and families will have the chance to:
- Meet Garfield’s administrative team and key support staff.
- Learn about academic programs, student services, and extracurricular opportunities.
- Tour the building with current students serving as guides.
Whether you’re joining Garfield from a feeder middle school or transferring in from elsewhere, this event is a great way to get to know the school community. The school will share more details in early August.

Fall Athletics: Football Begins Aug. 20 & Other Sports Aug. 25 Register on Final Forms. Must be registered on Final Forms & ASB Fees paid in order to Tryout.
GHS PTSA Newsletter Get Connected
Among the PTSA tools to help you navigate Garfield HS in addition to the GHS PTSA website is the PTSA eBark a weekly e-newsletter; sign up for the GHS PTSA Newsletter today, and follow updates on the GHS Facebook page
Join Us At A PTSA Board Meeting
Learn the latest about Garfield by attending PTSA Board Meetings, which usually feature a school update by Principal Hart and discussion of PTSA community-building activities and other initiatives. All Garfield community members are welcome at PTSA Board Meetings. If you have questions please email, communications@garfieldptsa.org.