Open House Recap

This Open House event, was one of 2 that were held in the Garfield Commons in the Main Building and were opportunities to experience the welcoming atmosphere of the school and discover the diverse opportunities available for students.

The event was from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Garfield Commons (red brick main building, 400 23rd Ave.) Thank you to all that were available to attend.

Visit our Garfield HS PTSA website for great information for families.

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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 about Garfield:
  • The Garfield News Quiz
  • Garfield Messenger (student newspaper)
  • The PTSA (parent-teacher-student association)
  • Facebook: Garfield families group and PTSA page
  • A selective history of Garfield [Wikipedia]
  • The 2024 “4-peat” state champ girls basketball team [Seattle Times]
  • Garfield Jazz preps for 2024 Essentially Ellington competition in NYC
  • Lip Dub from 2016 (still fun after all these years)
  • Quincy Jones, the legendary Garfield alum who recently passed away
  • David Baker, winner of a 2024 Nobel Prize

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SPS Enrollment Process 25-26

Students are assigned to their attendance area school based on where they live. Families may request a different school through School Choice. Refer to the district Student School Assignment for more information. Visit the district School Choice and Open Enrollment page for district enrollment information.

Enrollment Key Dates 25-26

Key Dates

• January 6 New registrations for 2025-26 school year begins.
• February 1 Admissions Fair will be held at the John Stanford Center.
• February 1 – February 28 Open Enrollment School Choice priority applications will be accepted (tiebreakers apply).
• March 1 – May 31 School Choice late applications will be accepted (NOT eligible for tiebreakers).
• April 22 Open Enrollment results will be available online.
• June 3 – August 31 Non-resident applications will be accepted.
• August 31 Waitlists for the 2025-26 school year will dissolve.