Garrett Elementary

We are honored to participate in the @MgmHumane “Read to the Paw” Tutoring Program. By reading to Mia, the certified therapy dog, our 1st Graders have grown from nervous readers to confident ones Thank you, MIA!!! #GoGarrett | #StriveForGreatness

Today for #RedRibbonWeek our students, faculty and staff wore their camo to join in the FIGHT against drugs and alcohol! Take a look at some of our 2nd and 3rd grade students who are ready to win the fight this week! #GoGators | #StriveForGreatness

Here are some of our Fourth Grade Gators who are REaDy to be Drug Free! #GoGators | #StriveForGreatness

Garrett students wore red today to kick off Red Ribbon Week! Each day this week students will dress up based on a daily theme and learn about the importance of staying Drug and Alcohol Free as well as how to make good choices. #GoGators | #StriveForGreatness

Wednesday October 20,2021 was National Unity Day 2021. Garrett Gators are always reminded to be a Buddy and not a Bully. A few Gator friends were caught by the candid camera wearing their orange to represent Unity. #bullyfree #unityday #GoGators |#StriveForGreatness

All first graders at Garrett Elementary will receive a pumpkin thanks for the donation from a local Walmart. #pumpkinpatch #GoGators | #StriveForGreatness

Tag a friend who deserves to hear this! 🍎 #WorldTeachersDay

Every day, education professionals do amazing work on behalf of their students. That includes getting students safely to their buses or parents' vehicles. At Garrett Elementary, it is truly a team effort! #GoGators | #Striveforgreatness

Thanks to Grace Presbyterian Church for the prayer walk today. Thanks for praying for our students, administrators, office staff, custodians, cafeteria workers and Definitely the teachers. #GoGators | #StriveforGreatness

Attention Parents.

Reminder: Masks will be required for all students, staff and visitors to school and district office buildings this school year. Please take a look at answers to other Frequently Asked Questions about the 2021-2022 school year here: buff.ly/37jVFAL

MPS will hold a free Back-to-School Resource Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Eastdale Mall. There will be giveaways including free school supplies. Representatives from community agencies, organizations and MPS will be there to answer your questions.

It’s almost time to start back to school and @mps_ala will be providing basic schools supplies to start the school year. This is a one-time distribution, and parents will have to replenish these supplies as the school year progresses. #GoGators | #StriveForGreatness

MPS is once again offering assistance with school uniforms and supplies. Details about this program are available below and at the district website (buff.ly/3ejTuB5) under the label "Important Notice."

Are you a certified special education teacher and looking for a job in an amazing elementary school environment for the 2021-2022? We are the place for you! Interested applicants should apply online and call the school office at (334)260-1090!   #GoGators | #StriveForGreatness

Big Thanks to Church of the Highlands for helping to Beautify our school. Thanks for always serving and helping the students and staff at Garrett Elementary. #GoGators| #StriveforGreatness

Tax-free weekend is coming up this weekend (7/16-7/18) so take a look at the uniform options for the 2021-2022 school year! The full uniform policy will be available in the student handbook. #GoGators | #StriveForGreatness

The first day of school for students is Aug. 16. Teachers return Aug. 9. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. For a more detailed look at the upcoming school year, please visit buff.ly/3yMm06g. #StriveForGreatness | #GoGators

Hey Garrett Gator Family! We are now officially on Instagram! Make sure to give us a follow on each of our social media platforms to you can stay up to date with us as we continue to “Strive For Greatness” !   #GoGators | #StriveForGreatness