Garrett County Public Schools

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐦 𝟐/𝟐𝟒/𝟐𝟔

All Garrett County Public Schools' afternoon and evening activities are to conclude by 6:00 pm today, Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐤

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) was honored during a Special Olympics Spotlight Hour held on Friday, February 20, as part of the Super Dunk event. The recognition celebrated the strong and ongoing partnership between GCPS and Special Olympics Maryland, as well as the school system’s continued support of Unified sports and inclusive programming.

During the Spotlight Hour, top fundraisers from each GCPS team, along with their team captains, were invited to attend and be recognized for their leadership, commitment, and contributions to this year’s fundraising efforts. These individuals played a key role in supporting initiatives that benefit Unified Sports across Garrett County. Participants were also given the opportunity to join members of the Super Dunk team for an additional dunk, adding to the excitement and celebratory spirit of the evening.

One of the first Super Dunkers was Dr. Chelsie Manges, GCPS Director of Special Education, who dunked 12 times over 12 hours, stating, “Each dunk was dedicated to one of our schools to continue to bring awareness to our unified sports and highlight our dedication and commitment to inclusion.”

The event highlighted the impact of community collaboration and the dedication of GCPS students, staff, and supporters in promoting inclusion and opportunity through Unified Sports.

For more information about the Super Dunk, please visit https://support.somd.org/event/2026-super-dunk/e702047.

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟐/𝟐𝟒/𝟐𝟔

Garrett County Public Schools will conduct a Virtual Learning Day (with live instruction) on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Schools will be closed for in-person learning.

𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐬

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) was made aware this morning of a delivery issue affecting some users who did not receive a phone call and/or text message. After contacting SchoolMessenger, our mass communication service provider, we learned this is a known issue that the vendor is working to resolve.

While we await resolution, GCPS encourages parents and guardians who may question our operating status to double-check the GCPS website, GCPS Facebook page, and local media outlets for important updates. Additionally, if desired, families may review and update their communication preferences through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝

All Garrett County Public Schools' afternoon and evening activities are canceled for today, Monday, February 23, 2026.

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟐/𝟐𝟑/𝟐𝟔

Garrett County Public Schools will conduct a Virtual Learning Day (with live instruction) on Monday, February 23, 2026. Schools will be closed for in-person learning.

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐/𝟐𝟑/𝟐𝟔

GCPS is preparing for the possibility of a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, February 23, 2026. All necessary learning materials will be sent home with students today, Friday, February 20, 2026. No decision has been made at this time. A message will be sent through our regular media outlets and school system alerts no later than 6:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, regarding whether a virtual learning day will be implemented.

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – 𝟐/𝟏𝟔/𝟐𝟔

Due to varying weather predictions and out of an abundance of caution, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is preparing for the possibility of a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, February 16, 2026. All necessary learning materials will be sent home with students today, Friday, February 13, 2026. No decision has been made at this time. A message will be sent through our regular media outlets and school system alerts no later than 6:00 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, regarding whether a virtual learning day will be implemented.