Garfield Elementary -

Friday update: We will not be selling cotton candy on Friday, the 24th because our cotton candy machine is broken. Instead, we will be selling popcorn for $1(limit 2).

Whole Group Math State Testing on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday is Science testing for 5th. Cotton Candy sales on Friday. $1.00 per bag, 2 bag maximum.

We have some talented artists in the making here at EPS! The 2nd annual Elementary Art Show was a huge success last night, we love showcasing how our students are learning and growing through art integration!

For more photos of students, artwork and set up families and can view and download at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17h8IM7WcjkGHNjdux2xE_ot0ERwFsASx?usp=sharing

Thank you to Park Avenue Thrift and Enid Arts Council for providing the funding and resources to make this happen. And thank you to EPS admin and curriculum department for planning and setting the show up!

🍿POP UP popcorn sales tomorrow. $1 per bag (limit 2) 🍿

Summer school enrollment form need to be completed and returned by tomorrow, Friday, April 17th. Students returning forms after April 17th will go on a waiting list.

Pre K Promotion Program May 13th @1:30

This week at school April 13-17 includes:
* The start of state testing
* Enid Elementary Art Show
*Celebration Rise and Shine

Due to preparations for family fun night there will be no running club after school.

Family Fun Night! 4/2/26 from 5:00-6:30

Garfield Kindergarten will present "Barnyard Moosical" on Thursday, March 26th, at 9:00 am.

Reminder! Enid Public Schools 4-year-old enrollment for the 2026-27 school year opens April 1!

Enrollment is completed online at www.enidpublicschools.org/enrollment.

If you do not have access to internet or a device resources are available at the enrollment center by appointment only beginning April 1.

Please have copies ready of your child's birth certificate (no hospital footprints please), immunization records, Parent ID, and verification of address - utility bill, water bill, etc.

For questions call the EPS Enrollment Center at 580-366-7100

The Enid Public Schools Teacher Career fair is coming up!

Thursday, March 26
Meet & Greet: 4–4:45 p.m.
Extended Interviews: 4:45–6 p.m.
Administrative Services Center, 500 S. Independence

EPS is looking for outstanding teachers for the 2026-27 school year! Get to know our administrators and learn more about our district.

Don’t forget copies of your resume because principals will be scheduling extended interviews with candidates.

There is a $2,000 signing bonus for Standard Certification in Early Childhood, Special Education, Secondary Math, Secondary Science & World Language Teachers.

Learn more and apply at www.enidpublicschools.org/applytoday!

Tomorrow, March 9th, will be the closing ceremony for our reading challenge. We are encouraging all students to wear red.

Families- Tonight, during conferences, we will have support from the enrollment office to help you complete pre-enrollment forms for the 26-27 school year. If you would like help, please look for the sign by the cafeteria.

Students across the district had a great Read Across America week! We had visitors from EPS admin to community members, from Enid High students to military members serving overseas sharing their love of reading with EPS kiddos.

We're so thankful for everyone who showed up for our awesome students this week!

We love our Maintenance Department! Today we are celebrating Maintenance Appreciation Day.

To our amazing staff behind the scenes: Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and skill that keep our schools clean, heated, air conditioned, and safe! We know students learn best in environments where they feel safe and cared for and our maintenance team is a big part of making that happen.

We appreciate you!

Garfield's Olympic reading challenge ends on Monday, March 9th. All reading logs must be turned in. Students have been challenged to read 200,000 minutes and will earn a school-wide hot chocolate party if we meet it. Today, students have read 140,000 minutes. They are really close. READ! READ! READ! We can do it!!

Families,
Friday, March 6th, is group picture day. Photographers will also be taking individual spring pictures. It is also pajama day. Students may wear their pajamas for pictures or they can bring pajamas to change into after their picture has been made.