Welcome Back GMS!

Main Office Line: (216) 529-4241

Attendance Line: (216) 529-4310

For student absences, tardies, early releases, etc.

Principal, April Patton

april.patton@lakewoodcityschools.org

Assistant Principal, Holly Botos

holly.botos@lakewoodcityschools.org

School Counselor, Allison Scullin

allison.scullin@lakewoodcityschools.org

School Psychologist, Renee Hart

renee.hart@lakewoodcityschools.org

Before the start of each school year, all families are asked to log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and complete annual updates for each of their students. This process allows parents/guardians to review and update important information, including emergency contacts, medical information, household details, and required permissions. Keeping this information current helps Lakewood City Schools communicate with your family and provide the best support for your student throughout the school year.

Please complete your annual updates as soon as possible to ensure your student's records are accurate.

Need help logging in? Click here.

Beginning this school year, the Free/Reduced Meal Application will go through Infinite Campus via the Parent Portal.

Directions and additional information on the Meal Benefits Application, Food Service Payments and Fee Payment can be found here.

To help students and families feel prepared for a successful start to the school year, we have planned two orientation opportunities for all incoming sixth-grade students and any students who are new to Garfield Middle School.

• Student-Only Orientation

  Wednesday, August 12
  9:00 AM– 12:00 PM

  Students will receive their class schedules and locker assignments, meet student leaders, participate in fun activities, and become familiar with the building before the first day of school.

• Family Orientation

  Thursday, August 13

  Students and their families are invited to attend one of the following sessions. Select the time that works best for you:

  • Session 1: 2:00–3:00 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM)

  • Session 2: 6:00–7:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)

  
  

Families are encouraged to arrive when the doors open to allow students time to walk their schedules, practice opening lockers, organize school supplies, and explore the building before the presentation begins.

If you are unable to attend, your student's schedule will be mailed home before the first day of school, and the orientation presentation will be shared electronically with all families.

Parking: Available in the front lot, behind the school, or in the church parking lot next door.

Entrance: Please use the flagpole doors only for all sessions

We can’t wait to see you there!

We are excited to welcome you to our Open House on Wednesday, August 26th, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM!

This is a great opportunity for you to:

• Meet our dedicated teachers and staff
• Visit classrooms
• Tour the building
• Learn more about what to expect this school year

Families are welcome to stop by anytime during the event window. There is no formal presentation, just an open time to connect, ask questions, and get to know our school community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Student schedules are now available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Please note that schedules are still being finalized, and changes may occur before the start of the school year.

All incoming 6th-grade and new students will receive a printed copy of their schedule during New Student Orientation.

Students in grades 7 and 8 should check Infinite Campus before the first day of school to confirm their first-period class. Printed copies of schedules will also be available on the first day of school if needed.

If you have questions or notice any errors in your student’s schedule, please call the main office at 216-529-4241.

School doors open at 7:45 AM, with all students entering through the flagpole door between 7:45 AM and 8:15 AM. Students arriving after 8:15 AM. should enter through the main office doors. Breakfast is served from 7:45 AM - 8:00 AM.

Any student entering the building before 8:05 AM must report to the cafeteria or gym. The entry bell rings at 8:05 AM, and students are expected to be in class by 8:15 AM. Students arriving after this time will be marked tardy.

Dismissal is at 2:52 PM., and all students must exit school grounds by 3:00 PM unless supervised by a staff member.

For drop-off and pick-up, please use the lane closest to the school, designated as the drop-off lane. The lane closest to Detroit is for drive-thru traffic.

Students should not be dropped off in this lane. To expedite this process, you can drop your child off anywhere along the drop-off lane and then move into the drive-thru lane to exit the parking lot.

8/12 New Student Orientation- Student Only Session 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

8/13 New Student Orientation- Family Sessions 2:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.

9/7 Labor Day - No School

9/16 PTSA Meeting 7:00 p.m. in the LRC

9/18 Student Picture Day