Garfield Elementary School

Garfield Elementary School Garfield Elementary is a public K-5 grade school in the heart of Toppen*sh, Washington.

The staff at Garfield school is committed to providing the best education possible for our students. We have over 420 kindergarten through fifth grade students involved in a variety of school day and extended school day activities. We are members of the Washington State Reading First initiative that supports high quality, researched based reading instruction for all Garfield students. Our school i

s also a member of the LASER science initiative that provides high quality training and materials in "hands on, minds on" science instruction. Garfield students can also take advantage of after school homework help, reading tutoring, test preparation classes, intramural sports, Family Fun nights and ESL and literacy classes for their parents.

Toppen*sh, you’re invited to Flip the Switch with us! ⚡️🔆Join us on Thursday, September 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Va...
09/04/2026

Toppen*sh, you’re invited to Flip the Switch with us! ⚡️🔆

Join us on Thursday, September 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Valley View Elementary for a free night of family fun centered around renewable energy, conservation and the future of our community.

Come check out our new solar and battery energy technology, learn how our BESS+ project can save the district money, support cleaner energy and help provide power for essential community services during large-scale outages, and have a whole lot of fun while you’re here!

Families can look forward to:
☀Free dinner and treats
☀Free books
☀Lots of hands-on STEAM activities for kids
☀A chance to build a solar-powered robot
☀Games, prizes and more!

Our official Flip the Switch Ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m.

This is a chance for our students, families and neighbors to see firsthand how this exciting project will benefit Toppen*sh now and into the future.

Please note that this celebration is for our entire Toppen*sh community, not only Valley View families!

Our BESS+ project and this community event have been funded by the Washington State Climate Commitment Act.

📅 Upcoming Schedule RemindersThere will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.Also, Wednesday,...
09/04/2026

📅 Upcoming Schedule Reminders

There will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Also, Wednesday, September 16, will be an Early Release Day. There will be no school for Toppen*sh Early Learning Center (ELC) students on September 16, 2026.

⌚️Early release times are:
Toppen*sh High School: 11:30 a.m.
CATS High School: 11:30 a.m.
Toppen*sh Middle School: 11:35 a.m.
Kirkwood Elementary: 11:50 a.m.
Garfield Elementary: 11:55 a.m.
Lincoln Elementary: 12:00 p.m.
Valley View Elementary: 12:10 p.m.

Please plan ahead for these schedule changes. Thank you!

🚸 Pick-Up Safety ReminderFamilies, please remember that students should never cross the road outside of a designated cro...
09/03/2026

🚸 Pick-Up Safety Reminder

Families, please remember that students should never cross the road outside of a designated crosswalk during dismissal.

If you park on the opposite side of the road, please walk to the crosswalk and cross safely with your child. Please do not call students across the street or have them cross between parked vehicles.

Our dismissal area is very busy, and we want to keep every student safe. Thank you for your help and cooperation! ❤️🐾

📢 Friendly Reminder for FamiliesGarfield families, we are asking for your help in reminding students to please leave Squ...
09/03/2026

📢 Friendly Reminder for Families

Garfield families, we are asking for your help in reminding students to please leave Squishies, Dumplings, and other toys at home.

We have recently had an increase in students bringing these items to school, and unfortunately, they are becoming a distraction during the school day. Students are also losing them, trading them, and worrying about where they are. Some Squishies can also pop or break, creating a mess in classrooms.

We understand that some students may have sensory fidgets included as part of their individual learning plan, and those approved supports are absolutely okay at school. However, Squishies, Dumplings, and similar items are considered toys rather than learning tools, and toys should remain at home.

Thank you, families, for helping us keep our classrooms focused on learning! ❤️📚🐾

Surprise Otterpop Sale tomorrow during lunch recess!
09/01/2026

Surprise Otterpop Sale tomorrow during lunch recess!

Picture day information for Camp Garfield!
09/01/2026

Picture day information for Camp Garfield!

We’re looking for community members who want to help make our schools healthier places for students to learn and grow! 🍎...
08/28/2026

We’re looking for community members who want to help make our schools healthier places for students to learn and grow! 🍎🐾

This fall, our Wellness Committee will begin meeting to help review and update the Toppen*sh School District’s Wellness Policy, including topics like nutrition, physical activity and other wellness opportunities. No special training is needed, just an interest in supporting healthy schools.

If you're interested in joining, please contact our Director of Food Services, Nora Flores at nflores@https://trst.in/IbAfHp or by phone at (509) 865-8093.

The school year may already be underway, but it’s not too late to become a Wildcat!Toppen*sh School District still has s...
08/21/2026

The school year may already be underway, but it’s not too late to become a Wildcat!

Toppen*sh School District still has space for students in grades K-12. If you’re new to the area or looking for a new school community for your student this year, we’d love to welcome you to Toppen*sh!

Give us a call or stop by our District Office to get started with enrollment. 🐾

Phone Number: (509) 865-4455
District Office Address: 305 Bolin Drive, Toppen*sh, WA 98948

“About 165 kids -- or roughly four school busloads of children -- are seen in emergency rooms for medication-related tre...
08/19/2026

“About 165 kids -- or roughly four school busloads of children -- are seen in emergency rooms for medication-related treatment every day in the U.S.,” said Kate Carr, President and CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide. “Every one of those trips was preventable. We can and must do better.”

Learn more about how you can help keep kids safe by securing your over-the-counter prescription drugs on the DOH's Safety Study Hall: https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/schools/safety-study-hall

Find local take back sites and events! https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

Welcome Back, Garfield Wildcats! 🐾🏕️We are excited to welcome our students and families to a new school year at Camp Gar...
08/13/2026

Welcome Back, Garfield Wildcats! 🐾🏕️

We are excited to welcome our students and families to a new school year at Camp Garfield—Time for S’more Learning!

⏰ Please review the attached flyers for details. We can’t wait to see our Wildcats! 💚
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¡Bienvenidos Wildcats de Garfield! 🐾🏕️

¡Estamos muy emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes y familias a un nuevo año escolar en Campamento Garfield!

⏰ Consulte los anuncios adjuntos para obtener más información. ¡Estamos ansiosos por ver a nuestros Wildcats!

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505 Madison Avenue
Toppen*sh, WA
98948

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+15098654575

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