CORRECTION: 𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is providing an important update to the 2025–26 school calendar following the use of inclement weather days earlier this year.

Due to weather-related closures, the last scheduled day for students was previously set for Monday, June 8, 2026. GCPS submitted a waiver request to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to adjust the calendar to minimize the impact on families.

At the April 28th meeting of the Maryland State Board of Education, the waiver request was approved. As a result, the calendar changes are:
• Thursday, June 4, 2026 – Students dismissed three hours early
• Friday, June 5, 2026 – Students’ Last Day, students dismissed three hours early
• Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – Teachers’ Last Day

GCPS appreciates the flexibility and support of students, families, and staff as adjustments are made throughout the school year. The approved waiver allows the district to maintain compliance with state requirements while providing an earlier conclusion to the school year for students.

For up-to-date information on the 2025-26 GCPS calendar, please visit www.gcps.net/calendars.