Ted Lysiak
The Truth Behind Snow Days
Is there a magic number of inches of snow needed to call school? Is there a specific street that has to be impassable? The answer to each of to each of these aforementioned questions is no.
James A. Garfield Elementary Recognized by State of Ohio
We should all be very proud of our students, staff and administrators. This award affirms what we have known for some time. Our teachers work hard to foster great relationships with kids. They use data to help learn about student strengths and weaknesses and then work together to make sure all students grow. This, coupled with the support of a great community and parents is an obvious recipe for success. Congratulations to James A. Garfield Elementary School staff, students and administrators on their phenomenal work.
Excellence Abounds At Garfield Schools
While testing is how the state ranks our schools, our students excel in so many more areas. For example, JAG High School students earned 102 college credits through dual enrollment and AP courses. Our band continues to impress at band shows across the area, and even performed at the Hiram College Homecoming game!
Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for the “Campus of Excellence”
We did it! The James A. Garfield Local Schools used funds from a $5 Million State Grant to create a “Campus of Excellence” that will enhance education for children in our district for decades to come. The district will celebrate this wonderful accomplishment on Saturday, September 20 at 10am with a ribbon cutting ceremony that will be open to the public.
New Addition…New Traffic Pattern
This map should help provide some direction for everyone as you return to school on August 26. We will also have staff members at specific areas the first week back to assist everyone with these new traffic patterns.
Campus of Excellence Update: School Construction is On Schedule and Under...
"Regardless of the obstacles, the addition is on schedule to open for students on August 26. Here are the latest developments on each component of the grant".
Student Laptop Pickup Dates Scheduled
Dates have been scheduled for parents to come in with their children to receive their laptops over the coming weeks. Our goal is to distribute all laptops before the first day of school on August 26.
Challenge Raffle a Success!
Garrettsville - Months ago I challenged the James A. Garfield students to take an active part in a fundraising effort to kick off renovations...
Grant Projects Are “On Schedule”
Garrettsville - The Straight A Grant from the state provided the James A. Garfield Schools with some exceptional opportunities. With these exceptional opportunities came...
Challenge Accepted!….There is still time!
Garrettsville - Last month I challenged the James A. Garfield Community to take an active part in a massive fundraising campaign to kick off...
Campus of Excellence Update
Park Avenue Partnerships
Park Avenue School will not sit idle next year! Partnerships with the Greater Cleveland YMCA and the Portage County Educational Service Center...
A Challenge to the James A. Garfield Community
Garrettsville - As you may be aware, the James A. Garfield Local Schools were recently awarded a $5 Million grant to construct an addition...
