Garces Memorial High School - Bakersfield California

Welcome to Garces Memorial High School

G arces Memorial High School is Bakersfield, California's premier High School. Garces Memorial is an academically challenging, college preparatory, co-educational Catholic high school, founded in 1947 by the Christian Brothers and Dominican Sisters of St. Thomas Aquinas. Today it is operated by the Diocese of Fresno and staffed by a lay faculty and administration who are inspired by their Catholic faith to minister to the needs of the student body.

"Let us remember......we are in the holy presence of God."

Our Mission

Garces Memorial is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school. Our school educates youth to fulfill the mission of Christ by developing students spiritually, intellectually, and socially. Our mission calls us to instill in every member of the Garces Memorial community respect, integrity, compassion, and courage of faith.

Spiritually Connected

Garces students grow in their faith through daily prayer, all school Masses, theology classes, community service projects and by practicing moral and ethical behavior.

Academically Prepared

Garces Memorial is one of the most challenging high schools in the Central Valley; our college preparatory curriculum demands a strong academic commitment from all of our students. Garces graduates are prepared to excel whether they attend BC or MIT.

Socially Aware

Garces students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities, develop healthly lifestyle habits and to serve others who are less fortunate.

Athletics

Garces has one of the most successful sports programs in the history of the Central Section CIF, ranked fourth all-time with 112 Central Section team championships, as well as dozens of individual championships in swimming, diving, tennis, golf, track and cross-country.

Announcements…

NetClassroom

Garces Memorial's Online Parent and Student Access to View Grades, Attendance, and Conduct. https://netclassroom.garces.org

Financial Aid Applications Due

Wednesday, February 15
All families currently receiving Financial Aid must reapply for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Parent/Student Mass and Communion Breakfast Date Change

Due to the installation ceremony for our new Bishop, the Most Reverend Armando Xavier Ochoa, the date for the Parent/Student Mass and Communion Breakfast date has been moved. The new date is Tuesday, February 28th. Mass is scheduled for 7:00 a.m. in the Saint Dominic Chapel with breakfast immediately following in MLH.

David and Karen Reis Memorial Scholarship Fund

The family has designated that in lieu of flowers
donations be made to Garces Memorial High School.

Donate to The David and Karen Reis Memorial Scholarship Fund

2011-2012 Garces Memorial School Calendar

Check out our on-line
2011-2012 School Calendar

In the News...

Congratulations Hannah Martin

Garces Senior and Varsity Cheerleader, Hanah Martin, received a scholarship from Cheer Pros California All-State Team Scholarship. She was given $1,000 for being named the Top Athlete All Around for her display of Athleticism, Academic Achievement, and Community Outreach. She was also named to the All-State Team. Congratulations Hannah! Your Garces family is so proud of you!

Sophmore Winter Formal "Flash Mob"

A group of Garces sophomores put their mark on the Garces Winter Formal "Winter Wonderland" held Saturday January 28th. They showed a whole new way to become part of Garces traditions! In the middle of the evening, the sophomores tooked over the floor and broke out into a "Flash Mob" to the song "I Get That Feeling".
Check them out: Garces Sophomores' "Flash Mob" at Winter Formal

2012 Youth Leadership Bakersfield

Congratulations to Garces juniors Avery Andrew and Jimmy Taylor on their selection as the Garces representatives on the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce's 2012 Youth Leadership Bakersfield Advisory Council.

Garces Student Named Outstanding Student Athlete

Congratulations to Garces Senior Varsity Basketball Player, Dominic Carlson. He was honored by the Bakersfield Jockey Club at a luncheon on January 23rd as an Outstanding Student Athlete.