Garrison Elementary School

News from Ms. Murphy, check it out!!

Check out our new GES Music page for students! Ms. Murphy invites you to listen to grade level songs as a family as we prepare for the annual Art and Music Jubilee. We look forward to sharing the evening with you all!

https://sites.google.com/sau11.org/ges-music/home

Also, we are at 999 followers, who will be 1000? 👀

GES Music SAVE THE DATE: Art & Music Jubilee! Thursday, May 14, 2026

Have you always wanted to work at Garrison? (Of course you have!) Here is your opportunity - GES is hiring a paraprofessional to join our team. You can apply at this link!

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Last week, students celebrated kindness. Check out some of the fun they had!

🚨 Online Registration is Now CLOSED! 🚨
But don’t worry — you can still run! All remaining registration will take place in person during bib pick-up and on race morning. Full details below ⬇️

📍 Pre-Race Bib Pick-Up (and In-Person Registration!)

📅 Wednesday, Nov. 27
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Garrison School Gymnasium

In-person registration will be available.
Cost is slightly higher than online reg.
Avoid race-day lines and get your bib early!

🏁 Race Day Registration & Bib Pick-Up

📅 Thursday, Nov. 28 (Race Day!)
⏰ 7:00–8:15 AM
📍 Garrison School Gymnasium

Please arrive early — it gets BUSY! Cash, check, and electronic payments accepted (processing fees apply for electronic).

8:00 AM: Pre-race stretching session
8:30 AM: Race begins!

🛍 Merchandise Sales

Limited quantities of race shirts and Turkey Trot socks will be available during bib pick-up and on race day.
Cash, check, or electronic payments accepted (processing fee for electronic).

🐶 Pets / Dogs

Per Garrison Elementary School policy, no pets allowed on school property. Please leave furry friends at home.

🚻 Bathrooms

Available inside the school.

🏆 Awards

Presented immediately following the race inside the gym (once all age-group winners finish).

Awards include:
Overall: 1st, 2nd, 3rd male & female
Kids: 1st male & female for ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Age Groups: 10–14, 15–20, 21–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+

🚦 Racing Protocol

Walkers & strollers, please start in the back of the pack.
If you’re not feeling well, please stay home for the safety of others.

🌧 Inclement Weather

The race will only be canceled if the City of Dover Police Department requires it.
No refunds if cancellation occurs.