January 28, 2019
A dedicated group of Garfield Middle School students have created a new initiative this year. The S.A.V.E. (Students Against Violence Everywhere) group began meeting in early Dec...
December 7, 2018
On Tuesday, December 4, eight GMS students traveled to Maplewood Career Center to participate in the annual Middle School Leadership Seminar. These students were chosen by the t...
December 3, 2018
On Sunday, December 2, five Lego teams from James A. Garfield traveled to the regional competition in Aurora. It was a day of judging, coding, competing, and camaraderie. The c...
November 19, 2018
Mrs. Scirocco is meeting with all of our 7th graders, once a week, to discuss adolescent mental health. Please see the attached information. If you have any questions, please cont...
November 15, 2018
Tomorrow is the last day for the middle school food drive! Remember to bring in your items. The homeroom bringing in the most receives a pizza party!
November 15, 2018
The middle school is selling poinsettias for the holidays. Place your order at www.myschoolbucks.com or order forms are available in the middle school office. Orders can be place...
November 13, 2018
The food drive is in full swing. Mr. Bennett's homeroom took a major lead today with 65 items donated for the food drive. Please bring in your non perishable items by Friday. Nee...
November 2, 2018
Visit this link to view some of the great things happening at GMS! https://drive.google.com/file/...
October 29, 2018
It's important for kids to have breakfast every day, but what they eat in the morning is crucial too. Choosing breakfast foods that are rich in whole grains, fiber, and protein w...
October 24, 2018
Middle School Conferences are November 8th and November 13th. Sign ups are available by going to https://tinyurl.com/y8nnks5g or by calling Mrs. Schaefer in the office.
October 23, 2018
Today we will quickly review some of the happenings at GMS during the first term. Circularly, we have covered quite a few topics. Some of our eighth graders are enjoying a swas...
October 23, 2018
The 8th graders will visit Maplewood Career Center tomorrow. They will be leaving at 11:00 and will return to the school by 2:30.
October 9, 2018
Picture Retake Day is October 16th. Forms are in the office if needed.
October 4, 2018
Congratulations to our September Citizens of the Month: Maria Haines and Jacob Reese.
September 28, 2018
Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! Dallas Chapman and Jen Wade earned the recognition in 7th grade. Eighth graders Hunter Andel and Katarina Crawley were al...
September 10, 2018
On Tuesday, September 25, the James A. Garfield Schools will host Jesse Weinberger, nationally-known internet safety expert in the Iva Walker Auditorium. Ms. Weinberger has previ...
August 14, 2018
If your child is entering the 7th grade, they MUST have a TDAP immunization and the first dose of the meningococcal vaccine prior to the 1st day of 7th grade. Documentation can be...
June 13, 2018
2018-2019 School Supplies
7th Grade Math:
Miss Shafer - 1-1.5” or 2” three ring binder, loose leaf paper, pencils (Optional:TI-30XIIS calculator)
Mrs. Morgan* ...
June 13, 2018
High Honor Roll (4.0)
7 th :Cameron Edwards ,Daniel Ensinger, Anna Fashing, Maggie Fogel, Max May, Molly Morrissey, Jack Rado, Megan Schaefer, Maggie Shafer, and Madeline S...
May 31, 2018
Many thanks to Mrs.Morgan, teachers, and parent chaperones for a fantastic trip to Canada. Students toured both sides if Niagara Falls and Old Fort Erie.