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We Are Garrett Heights –

A premier educational community inspiring academic excellence and nurturing human potential

Garrett Heights Elementary Middle School has been serving the Lauraville Community of Baltimore City since its foundation in 1899.

The Montessori inspired learning environment, continues to create a culture of student- empowerment based on the idea that every child can be a leader.

Mrs. Wilson’s 4th grade class share summer activities with each other.

Black Mental Health – Awards Ceremony & Gala

GHEMS Fall FestivalThis year’s Fall Festival was full of fun and excitment.We had the “The biggest, the loudest, the craziest party ever! Huge GHEMS Thanks to everyone who made it out to the GHEMS Fall Festival. Scholar’s of all ages enjoyed the games and food provided by the school and our parent group, the Friends…

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Baltimore City Chromebook Distribution

Baltimore City Chromebook Distribution –  Pratt LibararyPratt Library will be distributing 30,000 HP Chromebooks to eligible Baltimore City households.BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT ONLINE The link above will take you to the scheduling website. Begin by selecting the pickup location. Select a date on the calendar and available times will appear. You can browse through additional months…

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City School Choice Fair

City School Choice FairJoin us Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at the Baltimore Convention Center. All 3rd to 8th-grade families are invited to attend.We had the “The biggest, the loudest, the craziest party ever! Choice Fair The 2024-2025 Middle & High School Choice Fair is December 9, 2023. Join us Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at the Baltimore Convention…

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Holiday Food Give Away

Heaven’s Pantry Food Give AwayThe Season of Giving is here…. Please register for free Gas Card and grocery giveaway. Heaven’s Pantry is having a food give away – Families please take advantage of this generous opportunity. Register Today! by using the QR code or link on the flyer.

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GHEMS Fall Festival

GHEMS Fall FestivalThis year’s Fall Festival was full of fun and excitment.We had the “The biggest, the loudest, the craziest party ever! Huge GHEMS Thanks to everyone who made it out to the GHEMS Fall Festival. Scholar’s of all ages enjoyed the games and food provided by the school and our parent group, the Friends…

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Celebrate Principal’s WeeK

Happy Principal’s Appreciation WeekThank You Principal Traynham for all that you do…We had the “The biggest, the loudest, the craziest party ever! October has been a wild and crazy ride here at GHEMS. But I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge Principal Traynham’s support and leadership. As we celebrate Principal’s Month, we want to…

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Trip to Clark’s Ellison Farm

Pre-K / K Had a Great Time at the Farm.The Farm Trip was full of fun and excitement.We had the “The biggest, the loudest, the craziest party ever! Photos from the Event

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GHEMS Bingo Night

GHEMS BINGO NightJoin us for a few rounds on Bingo. Prizes for both Scholars and adults. Cards are $5 each – Come out and support the GHEMS Lions

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Discounted High-Speed Internet

Welcome to Garrett Heights Elementary / Middle Internet Essentials and the Y Internet Essentials from Comcast brings affordable, high-speed internet to your home and greater access to what’s important to you. You may qualify if you have at least one child who is eligible for the National School Lunch program or if you receive HUD…

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Get Connected: Class Dojo

Welcome to Garrett Heights Elementary / Middle Talking to Teachers is as easy as WWW.CLASSDOJO.COM   All teachers are connected to classes using the website www.CLASSDOJO.com. ​ It is essential that families are using this communication tool to keep up with class and school news. ​ Steps for connecting on Class Dojo: 1) Decide what’s easier…

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Lion’s Roar Newsletter

It is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you as we embark on another year of learning, growth, and community here at Garrett Heights Elementary Middle School/GHEMS.

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Campus Portal: Creating an account

Welcome to Our Campus Portal Info Page. At Garrett Heights Elementary Middle School, we believe in fostering a strong partnership between our dedicated educators and our valued parents. We are thrilled to introduce our Infinite Campus Information Portal, a cutting-edge platform designed to keep you informed, engaged, and connected with every aspect of your child’s…

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SFC – Budget Meeting

SFC / Budget Meeting – Discussions / Updates on GHEMS Budget items for Sy 2023-2024. Watch Video by clicking [Read More]

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Family First: Family and Community Engagement Fellowship brings wholistic approach to learning

Family First: Family and Community Engagement Fellowship brings wholistic approach to learning Year-long program helps school communities collaboratively create School-Family-Community Partnership Plans How can parents interpret complex test scores? What can families do at home to support their children’s classroom learning?  How is a student really doing beyond what’s said in report cards and at  parent-teacher conferences? Understanding…

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Having Trouble in Math?

Morgan State University’s The BEARS DEN – Building Enthusiastic and Resilient Students is a wonderful STEM and Math tutoring program for students in grades 6-7.

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SMARTPHONES: SCHOOL DISTRACTION

Studies suggest that teachers are currently in a constant battle with smartphones for attention in the classroom. Students are finding ways to text, surf the web, and post on social media, all while the teacher is instructing. They hide their devices in their lap, a sweatshirt pocket, or even in an open pocket of their…

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GHEMS & RON CLARK ACADEMY

Why Ron Clark Academy? Common Goals Between GHEMS and RCA GHEMS strives to continuously improve the education we offer our students. Our student-centered, team approach to educating our students attracted us to Ron Clark Academy (RCA), an internationally recognized model middle school in Atlanta. . Ron Clark Academy (RCA) is an internationally recognized model middle school. Located in…

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Attendance and Truancy

Daily attendance in school is critical for young people’s academic success. Students with a strong attendance record are also more likely to have positive long-term outcomes in areas such as college graduation, employment, and physical and mental health. Here at GHEMS, we are making student attendance a high priority this school year, especially during periods…

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