Garfield HS Open Houses

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. We hope to see you there!

Who

• Prospective 8th Grade Students & Families!

What

• Garfield HS 2 Open Houses!
• Musical performances! Q+A and student-led tours of the building.

When

1. Thursday, December 4 from 6 – 8 p.m.
2. Thursday, January 15, 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!

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: 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.
• Learn more about Garfield:
  • The PTSA [parent-teacher-student association]
  • Garfield Messenger [student newspaper]
  • About GHS Overview
  • Garfield Building History
  • David Baker, winner of a 2024 Nobel Prize
  • Quincy Jones, the legendary Garfield alum

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Open Enrollment for School Choice is Jan. 5-31, 2026

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. 

As of November 4, 2025