James A. Garfield Local Schools

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...

On Thursday, September 19th, JAG Elementary hosted its first Coffee with Principals event in the Charles Klamer PD Center. Principals Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Craine discussed exc...

From August 6-9, the Garfield PTO hosted a fantastic Safety Village program for our incoming kindergarten students. Under the guidance of high school volunteers, our young G-Men l...

The Summer Food Service Program has a new name: SUN Meals! All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program site...

We welcome Justin Christopher as the new principal of James A. Garfield Elementary for grades 3-6, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. Justin brings over 18 years of extensi...