Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle School

GHEMS Family, as we gear up for another amazing school year, we need your help to make sure your child’s information is up to date and ready to go. ✅ Annual Student Information ...

New for the 2025-26 school year: City Schools has updated its policy on the use of portable electronic communication devices, such as cell phones, in schools. Under the policy, stu...

At City Schools, learning never stops! There are many great ways to stay engaged, learning, and active throughout the summer. Visit our summer resource page with information on s...

💰👖👗👚 Clean Out, Give Back, and Make a Difference! 👔🧤🧥🥼💰 As you switch out your closets for the season, don’t toss those extra bags—donate them to a great cause! GHEMS is hos...

📢 Families, We Want to Hear from You! 📢 Your voice matters! The Garrett Heights Elementary Middle School Family Survey is now open through April 15, 2025 . By completing ...

Dear GHEMS community, We need your help. We are currently asking for support and donations for a family that recently lost their house in a fire. The fire has caused two young g...

GHEMS Family Shines on the Track: Meet the Nationally Ranked Siblings! At Garrett Heights Elementary Middle School (GHEMS), one family is making headlines for their incred...

Garrett Heights had the pleasure of hosting a special group of lunch buddies—the men’s basketball team from Coppin State University. During the K-3rd grade lunch period, the playe...

Fighting Chronic Absenteeism Students who are absent for 10% or more of school days (if they were expected to attend for at least ten days) are considered chronically absent a...

We’re looking for passionate and dedicated educators to help shape the future of our students. At Garrett Heights EMS, we believe in fostering a supportive, inclusive environment...

Overwhelming research has demonstrated the positive impacts of limiting or forbidding the use of cell phones by students in classrooms and other school spaces. During the 2024-25 ...

As an elementary school principal, I cannot stress enough how critical it is for our scholars to be present and engaged in school every day. Attendance is the foundation for acade...

Best of all, in most cases there is no cost to you if your child is insured with Medicaid or CHIP! Private insurance and affordable self-pay options are also available. Easy & ...

As we reflect on this holiday season, we are filled with gratitude for the overwhelming support we received from our incredible community partners. Thanks to their generosity, man...

A Big Thank You to Coppin State University Basketball Team On behalf of the GHEMS middle school basketball team, we'd like to extend a huge thank you to Coach Larry Stewart and...

At Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle School, we value the leaders who work tirelessly to enhance the quality of life in our community. This month, we’re proud to shine a spotlight...

Dear GHEMS Family, At Garrett Heights Elementary Middle School, we believe that our community thrives when everyone takes an active role in making it a better place to live, lear...

What an amazing time we had at our GHEMS Pre-Kindergarten Thanksgiving Luncheon and festive activities! Our young learners explored the history and meaning of Thanksgiving, lear...

Dear Rosedale Federal Credit Union and Mt. Zion Baptist Church, On behalf of Garrett Heights Elementary-Middle School, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous ...