Garrett County Public Schools

Mrs. Hazelwood’s 4th-grade class at Accident Elementary School celebrated National CSEd Week by coding a special Holiday Greeting . The activity involved learning how to code musi...

Additional Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) Teachers have attained National Board Certification. Achieving National Board Certification is a significant milestone for educator...

The Superintendent-appointed Northern Area Advisory Committee will present its report to the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools at a public hearing. The public h...

The Northern Advisory Committee will share a draft report at the meeting on December 9, 2024. The meeting is scheduled to take place from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria at Nor...

Please take note of the following GCPS calendar reminder: Students will be dismissed three hours early on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, for staff development. Staff will be particip...

Garrett County Public Schools will open two (2) hours late on Friday, December 6, 2024. Administrative Offices will open on time.

The Northern Advisory Committee will share a draft report at the meeting on December 9, 2024. The meeting is scheduled to take place from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria at Nor...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has received updated report card data, star ratings, and informational resources for the 2023-24 school year from the Maryland State Departmen...

GCPS will be closed on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Code Blue for employees. All afternoon and evening activities are canceled.

The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Dennett Road Educational Complex in the Community Room. The meeti...

All community members are invited to attend the annual Hickory Environmental Education Center Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 5 to 7 PM. Visitors can tour...

Please take note of the following GCPS calendar reminder: Students will be dismissed three-hours early on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Additionally, schools will be closed Thursd...

Good morning from Garrett County Public Schools. GCPS will be closed today, Friday, November 22, 2024. Code Orange is in place for employees. Central Office Facilities will open a...

From County United Way: The 12th annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive has wrapped up, and this year’s efforts far exceeded expectations thanks to the generosity of local busi...

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) would like to provide an update on Winter Operations for the 2024-25 school year. The Virtual Learning Plan for Inclement Weather for the 2024...

Dr. Brenda McCartney, Superintendent, will hold a special community meeting on Monday, November 25, 2024, in the cafeteria of Northern Middle School from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. The purp...

During the November 12, 2024, monthly Board Meeting, Dr. Brenda McCartney made a recommendation to adjust the Swan Meadow Heritage School charter contract. This change would exten...

UPDATE: The SECURE Status for Northern Area Schools Has Been Lifted. 11/14/24 9:32 a.m. A SECURE status is in effect at all northern area schools. This is a precautionary measure...

The Maryland Youth Risk Behavior Survey/Youth Tobacco Survey (MYRBS/YTS) is conducted by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) in collaboration with the Maryland State Departmen...

Please take note of the following GCPS calendar reminder: Students will be dismissed three-hours early on Monday, November 11, 2024, for staff development in the afternoon. Elemen...