James A. Garfield Local Schools

We are proud to announce that EVERY BUILDING in the James A. Garfield Local School District has been awarded the prestigious Purple Star designation from the Ohio Department of ...

Just when you thought you were about to taste the sweet freedom of summer... we’ve got news: The last day of school is now MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025. Why? Because this “brutal” winter...

Garfield Elementary’s Drama Club Jr. is diving into adventure this spring with two delightfully zany productions: Everyone Gets Eaten by Sharks: A Cautionary Tale by Marshall Pa...

Summer break shouldn’t mean struggling to put food on the table. That’s where Ohio's Summer EBT/SUN Bucks comes in! This program provides $120 per eligible child to help famil...

Excellence is not just a goal at James A. Garfield Local Schools—it’s a standard. That dedication to student growth and achievement has earned JAG the 2024 Momentum Award from t...

James A. Garfield High School honored five individuals during its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, Feb. 7, at the JAG Fieldhouse. The event took place during the G...

Parent Teacher Conferences for the high school are February 13th from 3:30 to 7:00. Appointments can be made by emailing Mrs. Fisher @ ufisher@jagschools.org or calling 330.527.4...

The James A. Garfield High School Concert Choir took center stage on January 28, 2025, for their Solo & Ensemble Concert at the Iva Walker Auditorium. Under the direction of Mr. J...

Brace yourselves—next week is looking like a frosty one, with several days of temperatures dipping below zero and wind chills dropping to -15 or beyond. Let’s talk about how we ma...

Garfield Musical Theatre will bring the beloved hit musical “Mamma Mia!” to the stage this spring, offering audiences a lively journey filled with ABBA’s iconic songs, vibrant dan...

The James A. Garfield Elementary Youth Chorus and Garfield High School Concert Choir captivated a full house Tuesday evening with their annual winter recitals at the Iva Walker ...

The James A. Garfield music programs hosted two festive concerts in the Iva Walker Auditorium, celebrating the season with performances from student musicians spanning grades fiv...

In earl-December, Garfield High School’s Model United Nations (MUN) team traveled to Columbus to participate in the Ohio Model United Nations (OMUN) event, an annual gathering whe...

Ah, snow days—the ultimate double-edged sword of school leadership. On one hand, you have the students begging for a day off at the mere sight of a snowflake. On the other hand, t...

The GMS Drama Club will showcase its “Night of One Acts” from December 6–8, featuring three comedic short plays: The Chili Haunts Me Still, Supervillains Anonymous , and Middle ...

🎉 Happy Birthday to James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States and the namesake of our school! Born on this day in 1831, Garfield was a true advocate for educa...

The James A. Garfield Drama Club will debut its latest production, This Murder Was Staged , a fast-paced, interactive mystery comedy, at the Iva Walker Auditorium from November 22...

Friends, family, and faculty gathered in the Iva Walker Auditorium on Tuesday evening to honor the 57th class of National Honor Society inductees from James A. Garfield High Sch...

Today, during our district inservice day, JAG bus drivers put their skills to the test in the JAG Bus Rodeo! Navigating challenging maneuvers, sharp turns, unconventional stops, a...

On Friday, September 20, Mrs. Schweickert and her classroom aides took JAG students to Crestwood High School for Champions Day, where they joined students from 10 Portage County s...