
February 23, 2026
Step into the delightfully dark and hilarious world of the Addams Family as Wednesday Addams falls in love with a “normal” boy and invites his family to dinner. What follows is an...

February 13, 2026
As we all know, this winter has been generous. Maybe too generous. And after using more than our allotted five calamity days, we heard loud and clear from families, students, and ...

February 10, 2026
Kindergarten is more than the first day of school — it’s the beginning of a child’s lifelong learning journey. At James A. Garfield Elementary, kindergarten builds the foundation...

February 6, 2026
This morning, at student arrival, a water leak was identified on the front lawn of Garfield High School. Our maintenance team investigated and confirmed early this afternoon that ...

January 29, 2026
As we welcomed students back today, a common question circulating in our schools and community has been, "How cold does it need to be for a 'Cold Day?" There are times when tem...

January 17, 2026
Svonavec, Sisson, Gilbert and Moser to be recognized before boys varsity basketball game The James A. Garfield High School Hall of Fame committee has announced its Hall of F...

January 16, 2026
Four students were recognized for their writing in Hiram College’s annual High School Writing Contest, sponsored by the Lindsay-Crane Center for Writing and Literature in conjunct...

January 3, 2026
Garfield didn’t have to travel far for the Portage County High School Wrestling Tournament. The G-Men wrestled on their own mats, in their own gym, and spent the day testing them...

December 17, 2025
The James A. Garfield Local School District’s choral program showcased both its youngest singers and its developing upper-level performers during the 2025 Winter Choral Concert at...

December 14, 2025
On Dec. 14, 2025, the James A. Garfield High School Concert Band brought holiday energy — and a little movie magic — to the Iva Walker Auditorium during its annual “Sounds of the ...

November 11, 2025
Garfield High School’s Drama Club is turning Olympus upside down this fall with Pandemonium, a sharp and witty modern-day murder mystery by JD Atkins. Performances will be held Nov...

November 6, 2025
James A. Garfield High School students continue to shine—this time on a national stage. In the fall of 2025, 28 juniors elected to take the PSAT, and their performance was nothing...

October 13, 2025
The Georgia Lee Alford Chapter of the National Honor Society held its 58th annual induction ceremony at James A. Garfield High School, welcoming 24 new members in a ceremony that ...

September 25, 2025
James A. Garfield High School is proud to announce its 2025 Homecoming Court. This year’s senior representatives are Lilly Shay, Reese Shirkey, Kaelyn Tasker, Addison Truce, Sam...

September 15, 2025
We’re proud to share that James A. Garfield Local Schools earned strong results on this year’s Ohio School Report Card! District: 4 Stars High School: 4.5 Stars Middle School: ...

September 11, 2025
This year’s freshman class at Garfield High School became the “founding class” of a new mental health initiative as the Vincent Foundation hosted its first speaker event. Formed by...

August 30, 2025
The Garfield G-Men shook off damp grass and cool temperatures Thursday night, rolling to a 36–14 win over John F. Kennedy Catholic in their home opener. Garfield’s defense set the...

August 26, 2025
Tasker, Bartlett-Habeger notch hat tricks as Lady G-Men overwhelm Red Raiders The Lady G-Men turned in a commanding performance Tuesday night, blanking the Painesville Harvey Re...

August 23, 2025
Friday nights in Garrettsville are about more than just football. They’re about the roar of the crowd, the drumline echoing through the bleachers, cheerleaders firing up the si...

August 19, 2025
On a clear, late-summer evening Monday, August 18, the Garfield varsity girls soccer team kicked off their season at home against Crestview . Crestview struck first, with Isabell...
