𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐄𝐧𝐝-𝐨𝐟-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
As a reminder, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss all students three (3) hours early on Wednesday and Thursday, June 11 and 12, 2025, with the last student day being June 12, 2025, for the 2024-25 school year. The last day for teachers will be Friday, June 13, 2025.
𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟓 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) proudly honored the dedicated employees who are retiring during the 2024-25 school year during a special retirement dinner held in their honor. The event, which brought together colleagues and family members, celebrated decades of service, leadership, and commitment to the students and schools of Garrett County.
The evening was filled with heartfelt reflections, laughter, and expressions of gratitude for the contributions made by this year’s retirees. Each retiree in attendance was recognized individually for their years of service and the impact they’ve had on their school communities.
The 2024-25 GCPS retirees include educators, administrators, and support staff from across the county, many of whom have served for decades. Their collective experience and care have helped shape generations of learners and left a lasting legacy in Garrett County.
GCPS extends its warmest congratulations and deepest thanks to all 2024-25 retirees. Your work has made a difference, and your presence will be missed.
𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬
The Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) Food & Nutrition Services Department is happy to announce the return of the Summer Food Service Program. Distribution will be for seven days of free breakfasts and lunches and will begin the week of June 16, 2025.
There are some changes this year to the Summer Food Service program, due to Federal clarifications in the regulations. Families or a designated person must register to receive meals. Families can register using an online form (https://forms.gle/SVJWiZd9L5xWgZXt7) or at one of the meal sites. A list of meal sites can be found on the GCPS website www.gcps.net/summer-food-service. Families that have not pre-registered will be required to bring their child(ren) or a report card with them the first time to pick up meals. Additionally, only two meals per day will be served this year. Seven days of breakfasts and lunches will be distributed per week. These meals will include fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, and entrees.
There are thirty-eight (38) sites to choose from, on Tuesday or Wednesday each week. Some sites will be in the afternoon while others will be in the evening, enabling you to pick the one that best suits your schedule. Please remember that you can only pick up from one site per week.
Students attending summer school are asked not to pick up meals at one of the sites. Meals will be provided at each school, and weekend bags will be provided to those students attending. Other children in the family will need to pick up at one of the meal sites.
Families from outside of Garrett County are welcome, but will need to preregister or bring their children with them.
Additional information can be found at www.gcps.net. If you have any questions, please call Scott Germain at 301-334-8917, 888-262-2792, or email at scott.germain@gcps.net.
All meals are free of charge to children 18 and under, regardless of whether they are enrolled in Garrett County Public Schools.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐥
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Additionally, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, will be a three-hour early dismissal for students, as this is a Staff Development Day. Full calendar details, including early dismissals and the students’ last day, may be found on our website at https://www.gcps.net/Page/2658.
According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Underage drinking poses a range of risks and negative consequences. It is dangerous because it:
Causes many deaths. Alcohol is a significant factor in the deaths of people younger than age 21 in the United States each year. This includes deaths from motor vehicle crashes, homicides, alcohol overdoses, falls, burns, drowning, and suicides.
Causes many injuries. Drinking alcohol can cause youth to have accidents and get hurt. In 2011 alone, about 188,000 people younger than age 21 visited an emergency room for alcohol-related injuries.10
Impairs judgment. Drinking can lead to poor decisions about taking risks, including unsafe sexual behavior, drinking and driving, and aggressive or violent behavior.
Increases the risk of physical and sexual assault. Underage binge drinking is associated with an increased likelihood of being the victim or perpetrator of interpersonal violence.11
Can lead to other problems. Drinking may cause youth to have trouble in school or with the law. Drinking alcohol is also associated with the use of other substances.
Increases the risk of alcohol problems later in life. Research shows that people who start drinking before the age of 15 are at a higher risk for developing alcohol use disorder (AUD) later in life. For example, adults ages 26 and older who began drinking before age 15 are 3.6 times more likely to report having AUD in the past year than those who waited until age 21 or later to begin drinking.12
Interferes with brain development. Research shows that people’s brains keep developing well into their 20s. Alcohol can alter this development, potentially affecting both brain structure and function. This may cause cognitive or learning problems as well as may increase vulnerability for AUD, especially when people start drinking at a young age and drink heavily.
Why Do So Many Youth Drink?
As children mature, it is natural for them to assert their independence, seek new challenges, and engage in risky behavior. Underage drinking is one such behavior that attracts many adolescents. They may want to try alcohol, but often do not fully recognize its effects on their health and behavior. Other reasons youth drink alcohol include:
- Peer pressure
- Increased independence or the desire for it
- Stress
For more information, please visit: niaaa.nih.gov
📣 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲!🎉
Today, Garrett County Public Schools proudly celebrates the incredible administrative professionals who keep our schools running smoothly every single day. From answering phones and organizing schedules to supporting staff, students, and families, your dedication does not go unnoticed.
💼📚💙 Thank you for being the heart of our offices and the glue that holds us together. We appreciate all that you do!
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #GCPSMD #GCPSProud #BehindTheScenesHeroes
