Upcoming Events
2026-2027 Schedule
Meet & Greet
All families are invited this open-house-style, back-to-school night to meet with their teachers and get questions answered by school staff. Stop by the PTO table to pay your school supply fee, grab some popcorn, and pick-up your information packet.
Sept 2
Location / Time:
4:00 – 6:00 PM
PTO Meeting
Join other Garlough parents and teachers to hear about upcoming events and learn about how you can support these activities at school or in your student’s classroom.
We’ll be joined by 197 Superintendent Peter Olson-Skog to hear details about the levy on this November’s election ballot.
Sept 15
Location / Time:
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Culver’s Night
Treat the family to dinner and dessert at Culver’s and the GEMS PTO will earn 10% of all purchases. Drive-through, carry-out or dine-in purchases count toward our fundraising.
Sept 22
Location / Time:
125 Marie Ave E
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Stay tuned for details on signing up for your teacher time slot!
Oct 6 & 8
Location
Hoot Hike
All are welcome to the 17th annual Hoot Hike! Gather for an easy hike through our school grounds, playground & bounce-house fun, raffle prizes, a food truck, and more.
The Hoot Hike is our only major, all-school fundraiser. 100% of funds raised go directly to GEMS to support outdoor learning, musical instruments, rollerblading, classroom pet supplies, family fun nights, and many other special events not covered by the regular school budget.
Oct 9
Location / Time:
4:00 – 7:00 PM
PTO Meeting
Join other Garlough parents and teachers to hear about upcoming events and learn about how you can support these activities at school or in your student’s classroom.
Oct 13
Location / Time:
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Culver’s Night
Treat the family to dinner and dessert at Culver’s and the GEMS PTO will earn 10% of all purchases. Drive-through, carry-out or dine-in purchases count toward our fundraising.
Nov 16
Location / Time:
125 Marie Ave East
4:00 – 7:00 PM
PTO Meeting
Join other Garlough parents and teachers to hear about upcoming events and learn about how you can support these activities at school or in your student’s classroom.
Nov 10
Location / Time:
6:30 – 8:00 PM
PTO Meeting
Join other Garlough parents and teachers to hear about upcoming events and learn about how you can support these activities at school or in your student’s classroom.
Dec 8
Location / Time:
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Winter Play Date
A fun outdoor event for Garlough families. Please join us for a fun afternoon of winter play. The PTO will provide some sleds for families to borrow or you can bring your own. Kids can also skate on the pond or play on the playground.
Jan 9
Location
1625 Humboldt Avenue
Time
PTO Meeting
Join other Garlough parents and teachers to hear about upcoming events and learn about how you can support these activities at school or in your student’s classroom.
Jan 19
Location / Time:
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Culver’s Night
Treat the family to dinner and dessert at Culver’s and the GEMS PTO will earn 10% of all purchases. Drive-through, carry-out or dine-in purchases count toward our fundraising.
Jan 26
Location / Time:
125 Marie Ave E
4:00 – 7:00 PM
PTO Meeting
Join other Garlough parents and teachers to hear about upcoming events and learn about how you can support these activities at school or in your student’s classroom.
Feb 9
Location / Time:
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Stay tuned for details on signing up for your teacher time slot!
Feb 18 & 23
Location
PTO Meeting
Join other Garlough parents and teachers to hear about upcoming events and learn about how you can support these activities at school or in your student’s classroom.
Mar 9
Location / Time:
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Culver’s Night
Treat the family to dinner and dessert at Culver’s and the GEMS PTO will earn 10% of all purchases. Drive-through, carry-out or dine-in purchases count toward our fundraising.
Mar 15
Location / Time:
125 Marie Ave E
4:00 – 7:00 PM
PTO Meeting
Join other Garlough parents and teachers to hear about upcoming events and learn about how you can support these activities at school or in your student’s classroom.
Apr 13
Location / Time:
6:30 – 8:00 PM
GEMS Project Fair
April 22
Time: 4:30-7:00pm
Location
Dance Around the World
Join us for a night filled with international food and dance from around the world. Families are encouraged to dress in traditional dress and bring a dish to share.
May
Location
Time
Plant Sale Fundraiser
Shop our annual plant sale fundraiser. Get a jump start on getting your garden ready this spring and support the students at Garlough. See the plant list
May 8
Location / Time:
PTO Meeting
Join other Garlough parents and teachers to hear about upcoming events and learn about how you can support these activities at school or in your student’s classroom.
May 11
Location / Time:
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Culver’s Night
Treat the family to dinner and dessert at Culver’s and the GEMS PTO will earn 10% of all purchases. Drive-through, carry-out or dine-in purchases count toward our fundraising.
May 18
Location / Time:
125 Marie Ave E
4:00 – 7:00 PM