Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Thursday, October 10, 2024, for staff development in the afternoon. Elementary staff will participate in county-wide training, while secondary staff will participate in various school-based opportunities. Additionally, all GCPS schools and administrative offices will be closed for the Autumn Glory Festival on Friday, October 11, 2024. All facilities are expected to reopen on Monday, October 14, 2024.