Garfield HS Open House

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Garfield High School Open House & Tour for Prospective Students and their Families!

We invite you to join us for an informative, fun evening on the following dates.

• Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• January 2027: TBD

Come learn about what makes Garfield High School great, including school history, academics, student support, clubs/activities/athletics, campus environment, and more.

The program includes performances by Garfield’s renowned music programs and opportunities to speak with teachers, students, current parents and tour the building.

Tell your middle school family friends.

Who

• Prospective 8th Grade Students & Families!

What

• Garfield HS Open House
• Musical performances! Q+A and student-led tours of the building.

When

• December 8, 2026 from 6 – 8 p.m.

Where

• The Garfield Commons in the Main Building (red brick main building, 400 23rd Ave.)

Come learn what makes Garfield High School great!

Join us for an informative evening and learn what makes Garfield High School great! Including academics, student support, clubs, activities, athletics, and school history. There will be an opportunity to speak with students, teachers, and current parents as well as take a tour of the building. Visit our About Garfield HS page to learn more about our school as well as visit the GHS PTSA page for great information for families and how to get involved.

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Learn About Garfield HS & Parking

• Learn more about Garfield:
  • The PTSA [Parent-Teacher-Student Association]
  • PTSA School Open House & RSVP Info
  • Garfield Messenger [student newspaper]
  • About GHS Overview
  • Garfield Building History
  • David Baker, winner of a 2024 Nobel Prize
  • Quincy Jones, the legendary Garfield alum
• Parking: If you drive, leave extra time to find a spot. The small lot and driveways facing 23rd Avenue fill up early, so consider street spaces on 25th Avenue adjacent to the football field, and on East Alder Street, just south of the main (red brick) building. Learn more on our Transportation page.

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Open Enrollment for School Choice TBD

Every Seattle Public Schools (SPS) student is assigned to their attendance area school based on where they live. Families can also apply to request that their student attend a different school through the Open Enrollment for School Choice process. View the School Choice Steps to Steps to Request Garfield HS!

Enrollment Key Dates

Refer to the district enrollment resources for families and students for more information as well as the district enrollment news posts.

As of October 3, 2026