Ted Lysiak

Garrettsville - This year the James A. Garfield Schools will have a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) on campus each day students are in...

Garrettsville - The sixth grade class of Garfield Elementary recently did a two-day tour of the nation’s capital. It was the type of educational...

Garrettsville - James A. Garfield Middle School has participated in The Power of the Pen writing tournament for 17 years under the direction of...

This month we would like to focus on the partnership between J.A. Garfield High School and Maplewood Career Center. Maplewood Career Center provides a quality...

Garrettsville - On Wednesday, April 11th the James A. Garfield Local Schools, in partnership with our first responders, will be hosting a community safety...

Garrettsville - James A. Garfield Local Schools was recently recognized by the State Board of Education for an excellent academic accomplishment. The Momentum Award was...

Garrettsville - The Garfield Middle School Chapter of National Beta Club held their 15th annual induction ceremony last week. The 17 current members assisted...

Garrettsville - James A. Garfield Elementary is very proud to be a Leader in Me school, one where students and staff work together hand-in-hand...

Garrettsville - Morning announcements at JAG Elementary are now being visually broadcasted by a group of students from our Student Leadership Team. Listening to...

The Portage County Teen Board recently announced Garfield Senior Katie Synnestvedt as their Teen of the Month for October and November. Katie has been a...

It is time for Garfield School’s annual visit from the Mobile Dental Team! They will be on the school campus March 3rd and will be...

Garrettsville - On November 3, 2017, the James A. Garfield Local School District was recognized by the State Board of Education for an excellent...

Garrettsville - Over the summer the State of Ohio Auditor’s Office conducted a Performance Audit on our district. While we will get into the...

On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 we will celebrate something very dear to us…our families. Our second “Family First Night” will be held in our...

Students, parents, community members and visitors will be treated to numerous updates to the campus as school resumes on August 29th. Three major areas...

These times are estimated times. Please adjust your schedule after the 1st week of school to reflect the actual time. *Liberty street will be closed...

James A. Garfield Local School District today announced its 2017-2018 program year policy for free and reduced meals for students unable to pay the...

This summer, the James A. Garfield Local Schools will be updating three areas of technology in an effort to make communicating with our parents...

On Thursday, May 25th, members of the Garrettsville Police Department visited the James A. Garfield Local Schools’ campus in an effort to keep kids...

The James A. Garfield Local Schools have always taken great pride in providing an outstanding education for every student. The District released a Quality...

Garrettsville - If you have been in our buildings you know that our custodial and maintenance staff do an outstanding job of keeping them...

Garrettsville - Last week, our safety plans were put to a test, and it was clear that we were prepared on all fronts. The...

The James A. Garfield Schools have always viewed themselves as the cornerstone of an excellent community. Last spring, JAG staff worked to define what...

Garrettsville - Numbers released recently from the State of Ohio on school spending continue to reinforce the tremendous educational value at the James A....

Garrettsville - While we have avoided it for most of the season, winter weather is officially upon us. With this weather comes the ‘polarizing’...

Garrettsville - On or around June 1st of every year, children begin to realize summer break is quickly approaching for the James A. Garfield Schools. After nine long months of exerting academic rigor, athletic competition, artistic prowess and community service, our students gain a little extra energy as the end of the school year nears. While our students are excited for the long summer break, our staff begins to take an emotional roller coaster ride. They are excited to begin planning another year with students, but are sad to see a group of familiar students move to the next grade. They are inspired by the speeches of our graduating seniors, but feel a brief sense of emptiness as the seniors walk out our doors for the final time. Whether you are a student or staff member, the one common feeling we all share is a sense of pride in what we have accomplished this year. Here is a quick glance in the 2014/15 rearview mirror...

Garrettsville - Unless your address is “Under a Rock” Boulevard, you have most likely heard some degree of controversy surrounding testing in schools. The...

In all aspects of our organization we exceed minimum expectations. Our test scores reflect teachers and students going above and beyond. The condition of our grounds and buildings reflects doing much more than just the minimum. With new testing for students, higher standards and the Third Grade Reading Guarantee, this is no time to lower our expectations to a minimum.