Garfield Elementary is a pre-K through 8th-grade school located in the Historic Garfield Neighborhood
In this week's update, Dr. Gonzalez shares highlights from our Leadership Retreat as district leaders prepare for the 2026–27 school year and reminds families about free summer meals available all summer long. 💙💛
05/27/2026
FREE summer meals are back at some Phoenix #1 schools for all kids 0 - 18 years old. 🍽️🆓
Our cafeterias at Bethune, Capitol, Emerson, Herrera, Lowell, Magnet, Shaw, & Whittier will open and serve breakfast and lunch.
Check out meal dates and serving times below ⬇️
05/25/2026
We celebrated the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Team with a special dinner alongside their families. It was an honor to present these outstanding student leaders with their certificates and celebrate the vital insights and voices they’ve brought to our district all year long. Thank you to our amazing students for your dedication, and to the families who came out to support them!
Another school year in the books! 🎉 Thank you to our students, families, and staff for an amazing year filled with growth, learning, and memories. Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and relaxing summer break. See you next school year, Phoenix #1! ☀️💙
05/22/2026
Congratulations to our students who earned a proficient score on the AZELLA assessment and were recognized at our AZELLA Reclassification Ceremony! 🎉 Your hard work, determination, and growth have paid off, and we are so proud of this important achievement. Keep shining and reaching new goals! 📚✨
05/21/2026
The perfect venue for our 8th grade promotion ceremony! Thank you to Central High School in Phoenix Union High School District for setting the stage for us. From Class of 2026 to Class of 2030. The future is bright, Grizzles! 😎
05/20/2026
Cheers to our retiring Class of 2026! ✈️🌍 We celebrated our retirees with an adventure-themed celebration because their next adventure is just beginning. Thank you for your years of dedication to Phoenix #1. We wish you a retirement filled with rest, fun, travel, and unforgettable memories! ❤️
In this week's Superintendent Weekly Update, Dr. Deborah Gonzalez has an urgent reminder for ALL 8th-grade parents as they prepare to transition their students to high school. 🖊️🎓
05/15/2026
Teacher Appreciation Week was full of thoughtful surprises for our amazing educators! 🎁
From small gifts to catered lunches and a custom lemonade treat, our school leaders and community partners found fun ways to show teachers how much they’re valued.
Thank you to our educators for the incredible impact you make on students every day! 🍎🍋
Reminder: our next Phoenix #1 Governing Board meeting is tomorrow, May 14, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Location:
Emerson Court - District Office
1817 N. 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
You're invited to watch in person or online via livestream and review our agenda by visiting www.phxschools.org and clicking the Governing Board tab. 🏫
05/09/2026
Voices raised, hearts united 🎶✨
Our District Choral Festival was a beautiful celebration of talent, dedication, and the power of music to bring us together, with powerful harmonies and unforgettable performances filling every moment with passion and pride. So proud of all the teachers and students who shared their voices and made the night truly special, bravo! 👏