Garrett Middle School announced on Mar. 24 that it will host its Rising 6th Grade Night on April 2 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. The event invites incoming students and their families to tour the school, meet teachers and administrators, and learn about joining the Parent Teacher Student Association.
The event aims to help new students transition smoothly into middle school by introducing them to the school’s staff and resources. Families are encouraged to attend during specific time slots based on their child’s current elementary school, with Austell, Clarkdale, and Mableton Elementary scheduled from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., while Hendricks and Sanders Elementary are set for visits between 6:00 and 6:45 p.m.
Garrett Middle School is part of the Cobb County School District, which has been recognized as one of Georgia’s best places to work according to the official website. The school participates in Title I programs that provide additional resources for at-risk students according to the official website.
The school also promotes community involvement through annual traditions such as the History Trek celebration while supporting at-risk students via Title I initiatives according to the official website. Unique features of Garrett Middle include facilities like a Vita Par Trail exercise path established in the 1980s and a student-built Log Cabin constructed during the mid-1970s according to the official website.
Garrett Middle School states that it strives for student success through collaboration with families and community members in order to promote academic, social, and emotional development according to the official website.
