Garfield Elementary School

09/10/2026

15 Years ago, Garfield became the home of YAMA! This afterschool non-profit orchestra program provides orchestra training to our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders including middle and high school students in Yakima. Fernando Flores, pictures with Mrs. Morales, got into YAMA at Garfield when he was in elementary school. Now he is an instructor! Registration will happen September 21st and 22nd at 5:30 here at Garfield!

08/19/2026

And the Garfield staff just left the building to go visit all 454 students to welcome them back!

05/28/2026

Great night for McDonalds! Come get some food at the 16th and Lincoln location to support Garfield Elementary. A portion pf the sales will be donated to our school!!

04/22/2026

🏫 As part of the proposed April 28, 2026 bond, Garfield Elementary is identified for replacement.

🛠️ Like many older facilities, the current building presents challenges:
• Limited office and entry space can create congestion during busy times
• Open and shared learning areas can make it more difficult to support small-group instruction
• Some classrooms and programs have been adapted into spaces not originally designed for learning
• Limited storage and narrow hallways impact daily operations
• Aging infrastructure, including plumbing and playground surfaces, requires ongoing maintenance

🏗️ As part of the proposed bond, Garfield is identified for replacement to better align with current school design standards, improve functionality, and support student learning.

🔗 Learn more: ysd7.org/bond

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM2seicf2j8

1 like. "Tour of Garfield Elementary"

04/09/2026

🏫 Garfield Elementary has been part of the Yakima community since 1966, serving generations of students and families.

✨ As learning environments and student needs have evolved, the proposed bond includes replacing Garfield with a modern facility designed to better support today’s students. This would include updated classrooms, dedicated spaces for small-group learning, and improved technology and electrical systems.

🔒 A new building would also support student safety with a single-point-of-entry, improve campus visibility, and include energy-efficient heating and cooling.

🌳 Outdoor learning and play spaces would be designed to be accessible for all students.

🛠️ Garfield was identified for replacement nearly 20 years ago. While updates have been made over time, the current building is now beyond its expected lifespan and increasingly difficult to maintain.

🔗 Learn more: ysd7.org/bond

03/25/2026

Earlier this month, Garfield Elementary transformed its gym into a lively celebration 🎉 of reading 📚, creativity 🎨, and community during its Dr. Seuss Literacy Night 🎩. Families gathered for an evening filled with fun, connection, and a shared love of books 📖.

Staff and students embraced the spirit of the event by dressing as beloved Dr. Seuss characters, helping create a colorful 🌈 and welcoming atmosphere. Families enjoyed a variety of activities 🎲, from reading stories together 📖 to participating in hands-on crafts like face painting 🎨.

The event also gave families time to simply enjoy being together. A special highlight of the evening was ensuring that every kindergarten through second grade student received a Dr. Seuss book to take home 🏠, encouraging continued reading 📖 long after the event ended.

Garfield Elementary’s Literacy Night showcased the powerful connection between school 🏫 and home 🏡. By bringing families together 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 in a joyful 😊, engaging environment 🎉, the event reinforced the importance of literacy 📚 and encouraged families to read together, and often 🔁. A special thank you to Garfield’s Library Media Specialist, Evangelina Cunningham, who organized this impactful event. ❤️

Read more stories at ysd7.org/ysdstories 📖

03/03/2026

Garfield Elementary is proud to host the upcoming YAMA Muestra performances in our gym!

Students from across Yakima School District who participate in YAMA orchestras will take the stage right here at Garfield:

🎻 Preludio and Chamber
📅 March 3 at 4:45 PM

🎶 Combo and Philharmonia
📅 March 5 at 4:45 PM

📍 Garfield Elementary School Gym
612 N 6th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

We’re excited to welcome families and community members into our school to support these talented student musicians. Come enjoy an evening of music and see the incredible work students from across the district have been preparing.

Want to see what the YAMA orchestras are working on? Join us at our Muestra!
Preludio and Chamber on March 3 🙌🏽
Combo and Philharmonia on March 5 ✨
Come by the Garfield gym!
612 N 6th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
A parent meeting will be happening after the performances for important updates

12/05/2025

🚒 Yakima Fire Department Team Visits Garfield Elementary School!

Excitement filled the halls of Garfield Elementary School as the Yakima Fire Department brought fire safety education directly to second grade classrooms! 👨‍🚒 Officer Stilley and his dedicated team spent the morning of October 20 teaching students how to respond should they ever have a fire occur in their homes. 🏠

The hour-long visit was packed with interactive learning opportunities, as the firefighters used specially designed materials from the YFD to help young minds understand the importance of fire safety. From learning how to call 911 📞, our students absorbed crucial information that could one day save lives. 💪

The highlight of the morning? A real fire truck parked right on Jerome Avenue! 🚨🚒 Students had the unique opportunity to explore the vehicle up close, asking questions and discovering the various tools and equipment firefighters use to keep our community safe. 🛠️👀

We extend our thanks to Officer Stilley and the entire Yakima Fire Department team for their commitment to educating our Yakima School District Youth. ❤️ These visits not only teach critical safety skills but also help build positive relationships between our students and the community.

Read more stories at ysd7.org/ysdstories 📖