Garrett Morgan Elementary

05/29/2026

This morning, we welcomed back our graduating seniors as they walked the halls of GME one more time in their caps and gowns! 🎓

It was a special opportunity for teachers and students to reconnect, share memories, and catch up on all that has happened over the years. Current GME students lined the hallways, cheering on our seniors and imagining the day they’ll make that same walk themselves.

We are so proud of these graduates and all they have accomplished. ❤️💛💚

05/29/2026

Garrett Morgan’s Field Day was SO MUCH FUN! ☀️

A huge thank you to Mrs. Canter for all of the planning, preparation, and long hours you poured into making this event so special for our students each year!

We also want to thank all of our amazing volunteers who helped make the day possible. Field Day could NOT happen without each and every one of you! 👏

05/28/2026

Fourth Grade hit a HOME RUN with their field trip to the Lexington Legends yesterday! ⚾️

05/27/2026

🎓 Seniors, we can’t wait to celebrate YOU at GME! 🎓

If you are a former GME student graduating this year, we invite you to come back and walk the halls one more time so we can celebrate your amazing accomplishment! 🎉

05/26/2026

Important GME Dates and Times:

05/21/2026

As the end of the school year approaches, our teachers and staff are working extra hard with testing, end-of-year activities, and keeping our students engaged and motivated each day. 💙

Let’s show them some extra love and appreciation as they make their way to the home stretch! Please use the link below to leave a kind message of appreciation for one of our amazing teachers or staff members. Your encouraging words can make a big difference! 🍎✨

This school year, we want to be sure to pass along kind and uplifting words about individual staff members from our families. You can help by sharing sweet sentiments and thankful tributes to any of our teachers and staff members.

05/21/2026

Mr. Gastell was presented with the FCPS Green Clean Custodial Sustainability Superstar Award, and he absolutely deserves it and then some!

Mr. Gastell goes above and beyond every single day at Garrett Morgan with a positive attitude. He mentors students, builds relationships, and helps make GME a better place for everyone.

Congrats Mr. Gastell! We are so thankful to have you at GME! ❤️💛💚

05/13/2026

Garrett Morgan is proud to announce our new principal, Kris Church, who will officially begin leading and inspiring our school community on July 1! We are excited for this new chapter and look forward to the passion, vision, and leadership she will bring to our students, staff, and families.

📢 New Principal Announcement

📚 Kris Church has been selected as principal for
Garrett Morgan Elementary.

💭 Learn more here: https://ow.ly/W75E50YZ8NC

05/11/2026

📣 IT’S TESTING TIME! 📣

Students are encouraged (but not required) to wear their favorite pajamas!

You can support your student by helping them:
✔️ Get plenty of rest each night
✔️ Start each day with a healthy breakfast

05/09/2026

What a joy it was to honor and celebrate our Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Member of the Year at the FCPS Global Awards this evening! Congratulations to Elizabeth Lehman and Karen Harding! They represent the excellence, dedication, and heart that make our GME staff so special. We are proud to celebrate you both!