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Garfield Heights confirms Aug. 19 first day of school and Aug. 22 community kickoff

Garfield Heights City Schools · July 30, 2026
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Summary

Interim superintendent Sam Vaughters confirmed the 2026‑27 school year will begin Aug. 19 and promoted a community kickoff event on Aug. 22 featuring local media and guests.

During the broadcast, Sam Vaughters confirmed the district calendar and public events for the start of the school year.

"August 19, 1st day of school," Vaughters said, and he invited families to a back‑to‑school kickoff on Aug. 22. Vaughters named scheduled guests for the kickoff — Danita Harris from News Channel 3 and Josh Cribbs — and said the event will include family activities such as face painting and food trucks.

The announcement was presented as information for families; no policy decisions or new calendar votes were made on the broadcast.

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