
Boilermaker Blog
December 13, 2024

Principal's Corner
January 24, 2025
Dear Parents/Guardians:
We have quickly reached the half-way point of the school year! I continue to encourage you to:
- Check your student's portal regularly.
- Communicate with your child's teachers.
- Connect with your child's guidance counselor.
Please be reminded that second marking period report cards will be available beginning on February 1st through Parent Portal.
This issue also includes a link to Boilermaker Nation. Take some time to look through it, as it contains many photos of student work, school events, trips and more. As always, feel free to reach out with any questions.
Hoping to see many of you at the January 30th Parent Meeting (@GMS) and at Career Night (@GHS)!
Sincerely,
D. D'Amico, Principal
Scheduling for the 25-26 School Year
This past week, teachers discussed course selections for the upcoming academic year with their students. These discussions may have covered both core subjects and elective options. Guidance counselors will soon be scheduling individual meetings with students to further explore course choices. For detailed course descriptions, recommended sequences, and other important information, please refer to our Program of Studies GHS Program of Studies SY 25/26
MADD Workshop for Middle & High School Parents -- January 30
MADD's Power of Parents program empowers parents of middle and high school students to have ongoing, intentional conversations about the dangers and consequences of drinking and other drug use. Please consider attending this important parent workshop.
Date: Thursday, January 30th
Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM
Place: Garfield Middle School
Lanza Avenue, Garfield
GHS Student Government Presents Career Night 2025!
Join us on Wednesday, February 12th, at 6 PM for an evening of inspiring conversations with successful GHS alumni. Learn about diverse career fields, gain valuable insights, and discover new possibilities for the future!
Registration is now open: Register Here
Winter Edition of Boilermaker Nation
Homework Club --- Every Wednesday & Thursday
The Homework Club is available to all GHS students, after school, every Thursday and select Wednesdays. Math, English, Science and Social Studies teachers will be present to assist students, after school, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., in the GHS Media Center. All are welcome!
E-Hall Passes are here!
Varsity Tutors Available to all Garfield Students!
The Garfield School District is happy to make the Varsity Tutors platform available to all students. This platform can give your student more opportunities to learn at their own pace. 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring and on-demand essay review are live tutoring resources to help your student with any questions about homework, classwork, or test prep. Live group classes, recorded classes, and celebrity-led StarCourses allow your student to learn more about the subjects they’re interested in, and add a touch of fun. College prep & admissions resources ensure that your student has the best resources available to secure their future.
For more information, please use the select the Varsity Tutors link (to the right). Students will be able to log-in using their Office 365 log-in credentials. The link can also be found on our homepage: ghs.gboe.org
Upcoming Events
February 17 - 21 -- No School
GHS Drama Club to Present Frozen, Jr. March 6 -8
The GHS Drama Club will proudly present Frozen, Jr. on March 6 through 8. More information to follow!
Attendance
Dress Code
- Students should be in dress code when in the building.
- See the student handbook for full dress code information. (See link below)
- Backpacks, hoodies and heavier jackets should be placed in assigned lockers.