
July 21, 2025
🎒 GHEMS Families—It's Time to Verify! 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...

July 8, 2025
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 ...

August 15, 2025
This year’s Love on the Lawn event at Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle School was nothing short of spectacular! Families, friends, and neighbors came together for a day filled ...

August 6, 2025
We're looking forward to seeing you on the first day of school! Most schools open for students on Monday, August 25. Please check with your school for the exact date if attending ...

August 6, 2025
At Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle, we are more than just a school — we are a Community School , dedicated to supporting the whole child and the whole family through educa...

July 22, 2025
Volunteer sign up Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFZwFpldMgKXXTJJyaLso0vJyG-OOPSYKyfpOyPCsx_Ro0tQ/viewform?usp=header

June 23, 2025
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...

June 18, 2025
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...

March 25, 2025
💰👖👗👚 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...

March 13, 2025
📢 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 ...

March 12, 2025
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...

March 10, 2025
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...

March 4, 2025
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...

February 20, 2025
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...

January 23, 2025
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...

January 16, 2025
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 ...

January 13, 2025
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...

January 13, 2025
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 & ...

January 9, 2025
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...