Accident Elementary
A Maryland 4-Star Rated School.
๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ - ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐
The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The Board will meet at the Dennett Road Education Complex in the Community Room. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed for public review.
Public comment for the October 13, 2026, Board Meeting will begin at ๐:๐๐ ๐ฉ.๐ฆ. (๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐), after which time the Board will go into executive session in the Instructional Directorsโ Conference Room until 5:30 p.m. to discuss personnel matters and a negotiations topic. The Board of Education will reconvene for the public session from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the community room. Time is set aside during the public session for the hearing of constituents at 7:00 p.m. Please note that this time is approximate, and public comment may be adjusted based on the timing of the presentations.
Topics excluded from Public Comment include:
โข Individual personnel issues.
โข Comments identifying individual students or staff members.
โข Matters that are on appeal or may be appealed or have been appealed.
โข Topics for which the Board schedules formal public hearings.
โข Advertising or solicitation for products and/or services.
The agenda for the August Board Meeting can be accessed at https://garrettcountyschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/. The agendas are not considered final until the Board takes action to accept them at the start of each meeting.
Part or all of the meeting may be closed pursuant to the General Provision ยง3-305 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ: ๐๐ก๐ซ๐๐-๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐ก
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in accordance with the approved 2026โ27 calendar. Staff will participate in countywide professional development during the afternoon.
All 2026โ27 GCPS calendar information is available at www.gcps.net/calendars.
๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐
The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The Board will meet at the Dennett Road Education Complex in the Community Room. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed for public review.
Public comment for the October 13, 2026, Board Meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. (thirty minutes earlier than previously announced), after which time the Board will go into executive session in the Instructional Directorsโ Conference Room until 5:30 p.m. to discuss personnel matters and a negotiations topic. The Board of Education will reconvene for the public session from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the community room. Time is set aside during the public session for the hearing of constituents at 7:00 p.m. Please note that this time is approximate, and public comment may be adjusted based on the timing of the presentations.
Topics excluded from Public Comment include:
โข Individual personnel issues.
โข Comments identifying individual students or staff members.
โข Matters that are on appeal or may be appealed or have been appealed.
โข Topics for which the Board schedules formal public hearings.
โข Advertising or solicitation for products and/or services.
The agenda for the August Board Meeting can be accessed at https://garrettcountyschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/. The agendas are not considered final until the Board takes action to accept them at the start of each meeting.
Part or all of the meeting may be closed pursuant to the General Provision ยง3-305 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
GCPS Adds Flag Rugby to Physical Education Programming
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has added flag rugby to its physical education programming, giving students an opportunity to learn a new sport while developing teamwork, movement skills, and confidence.
The initiative was launched with support from Rugby Maryland, which provided professional development for GCPS physical education instructors as part of the districtโs back-to-school professional learning program. Mr. Patrick Walsh, Rugby Maryland Representative, also worked directly with students, introducing them to the fundamentals of flag rugby and giving them an opportunity to learn and practice the sport.
Unlike traditional rugby, flag rugby is a non-contact version of the sport in which players use flags rather than tackling opponents. This makes it an accessible way for students to learn the fundamentals of rugby while staying active and developing skills such as passing, running, spatial awareness, communication, and teamwork.
โAdding flag rugby gives our students another way to discover a sport they may not otherwise have an opportunity to experience,โ said Mr. Paul Edwards, GCPS Director of Secondary Education. โWe appreciate Rugby Maryland for working alongside our physical education teachers and helping them feel prepared to bring this new activity into their classrooms. It is a great example of how partnerships can expand learning opportunities for our students.โ
The addition of flag rugby supports GCPS efforts to provide students with a diverse range of physical activities and opportunities to develop skills that can encourage lifelong participation in physical activity. Marylandโs physical education standards emphasize developing a variety of motor skills, movement and fitness knowledge, social skills, and personal skills through physical activity.
The partnership also introduces students to a sport with growing youth participation opportunities throughout Maryland. Rugby Marylandโs youth programs emphasize non-contact rugby for both boys and girls, with a focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, safety, and enjoyment of the sport.
The new programming reflects GCPSโs commitment to Empowering Learners by providing students with opportunities to discover new interests, develop skills, connect with others, and explore possibilities beyond the traditional classroom.
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has added flag rugby to its physical education programming, giving students an opportunity to learn a new sport while developing teamwork, movement skills, and confidence.
The initiative was launched with support from Rugby Maryland, which provided professional development for GCPS physical education instructors as part of the districtโs back-to-school professional learning program. Mr. Patrick Walsh, Rugby Maryland Representative, also worked directly with students, introducing them to the fundamentals of flag rugby and giving them an opportunity to learn and practice the sport.
Unlike traditional rugby, flag rugby is a non-contact version of the sport in which players use flags rather than tackling opponents. This makes it an accessible way for students to learn the fundamentals of rugby while staying active and developing skills such as passing, running, spatial awareness, communication, and teamwork.
โAdding flag rugby gives our students another way to discover a sport they may not otherwise have an opportunity to experience,โ said Mr. Paul Edwards, GCPS Director of Secondary Education. โWe appreciate Rugby Maryland for working alongside our physical education teachers and helping them feel prepared to bring this new activity into their classrooms. It is a great example of how partnerships can expand learning opportunities for our students.โ
The addition of flag rugby supports GCPS efforts to provide students with a diverse range of physical activities and opportunities to develop skills that can encourage lifelong participation in physical activity. Marylandโs physical education standards emphasize developing a variety of motor skills, movement and fitness knowledge, social skills, and personal skills through physical activity.
The partnership also introduces students to a sport with growing youth participation opportunities throughout Maryland. Rugby Marylandโs youth programs emphasize non-contact rugby for both boys and girls, with a focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, safety, and enjoyment of the sport.
The new programming reflects GCPSโs commitment to Empowering Learners by providing students with opportunities to discover new interests, develop skills, connect with others, and explore possibilities beyond the traditional classroom.
๐ ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ! ๐
Garrett County Public Schools and the Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County are partnering to host a Spelling Bee for students in grades 5โ8!
๐ October 21, 2026
โฐ 6:00 p.m.
๐ Garrett College Performing Arts Center
Students in grades 5โ8 are invited to put their spelling skills to the test and compete with other students from across Garrett County!
Ready to participate? Students can contact their teacher or scan the QR code to sign up.
Garrett County Public Schools and the Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County are partnering to host a Spelling Bee for students in grades 5โ8!
๐ October 21, 2026
โฐ 6:00 p.m.
๐ Garrett College Performing Arts Center
Students in grades 5โ8 are invited to put their spelling skills to the test and compete with other students from across Garrett County!
Ready to participate? Students can contact their teacher or scan the QR code to sign up.
๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐
Mark your calendars for these important GCPS dates in October:
๐ October 1st - First Quarter Progress Reports Released
๐ October 8th - Three-Hour Early Dismissal for Students/Staff Development
๐ October 9th - GCPS Closed for Autumn Glory
All GCPS calendar information is available on our website at www.gcps.net/calendars.
Mark your calendars for these important GCPS dates in October:
๐ October 1st - First Quarter Progress Reports Released
๐ October 8th - Three-Hour Early Dismissal for Students/Staff Development
๐ October 9th - GCPS Closed for Autumn Glory
All GCPS calendar information is available on our website at www.gcps.net/calendars.
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ: ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐
๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ
First quarter progress reports will be released on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Schools will distribute progress reports according to their individual school policies. If you are unsure, please refer to your student handbook or contact your school office with questions about how and when progress reports will be available.
All GCPS calendar information is available on our website at www.gcps.net/calendars.
First quarter progress reports will be released on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Schools will distribute progress reports according to their individual school policies. If you are unsure, please refer to your student handbook or contact your school office with questions about how and when progress reports will be available.
All GCPS calendar information is available on our website at www.gcps.net/calendars.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐
๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐
๐ข๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ญ
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has completed its annual financial audit for fiscal year 2026. In the auditorsโ opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Board of Education of Garrett County as of June 30, 2026, and the respective changes in financial position for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The audit was conducted by The Rodeheaver Group, P.C. As part of the audit, the firm reviewed the Board of Education of Garrett Countyโs financial statements and related financial information. The auditors reported that financial statement disclosures were neutral, consistent, and clear, and determined that significant accounting estimates were reasonable in relation to the financial statements as a whole.
The audit also identified several financial statement adjustments, all of which were corrected by management. The auditors reported that no significant difficulties were encountered in completing the audit and no disagreements with management arose during the process.
The full audit report is available on Diligent, under the September 28, 2026, Board Meeting, or by visiting the following link: https://garrettcountyschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=317.
๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐
The Garrett County Board of Education will hold a Special Public Session on Monday, September 28, 2025. The Board will open the meeting at 3:00 p.m., after which time they will go into Executive Session until 3:45 p.m. to discuss an Administrative Function topic. The Board will reopen the Public Session at 4:05 p.m. for Public Comment, followed by two agenda topics: the FY2026 Financial Statements and Results of the Financial Audit and the revised FY27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
The Special Public Session will be held at Dennett Road Educational Complex in the Community Room. The meeting is open to the public but will also be live-streamed for public review via https://youtube.com/live/IBQ_frgMwB8?feature=share. Time is set aside during the public session for the hearing of constituents at approximately 4:00 p.m. Please note that this time is approximate, and public comment may be adjusted based on the timing of the presentations.
Topics excluded from Public Comment include:
Individual personnel issues.
Comments identifying individual students or staff members.
Matters that are on appeal or may be appealed or have been appealed.
Topics for which the Board schedules formal public hearings.
Advertising or solicitation for products and/or services.
The agenda for the September 28, 2026 Board Meeting can be accessed at https://garrettcountyschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/. The agendas are not considered final until the Board takes action to accept them at the start of each meeting.
Part or all of the meeting may be closed pursuant to the General Provision ยง3-305 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ข๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will administer a Behavioral Health Screener to all students in Pre-K through 12th grades beginning the week of September 28, 2026. This initiative is part of GCPSโs approved Strategic Plan, which is aligned with the Blueprint for Marylandโs Future.
The Behavioral Health Screener is designed to help GCPS better understand studentsโ experiences at school, including how they feel about their classroom environment, their interactions with peers and teachers, and the overall school climate. The screener is a short survey that should take no more than 10 minutes for students in grades 3 through 12 to complete. For students in Pre-K through 2nd grade, the screener will be completed by their teacher.
The results will provide valuable insight into how students are experiencing school and help GCPS identify opportunities to better support student needs and improve the school experience. If a student is unsure about an answer to any question, they may skip the question.
The following link will take you to the exact survey questions students/teachers will respond to: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1L-NRzXOksCbvgpLr9ZAv2llkwjjhTpfJ?usp=sharing. Parents and guardians have the option to opt their child out of participating in the Behavioral Health Screener. Please note the โopt-outโ process begins with a telephone call to your childโs school. For more information, please visit the Behavioral Health Screener page of the GCPS website, https://www.gcps.net/page/behavioral-health-screener, or contact your school or the Student Services Department at 301-334-8926.
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will administer a Behavioral Health Screener to all students in Pre-K through 12th grades beginning the week of September 28, 2026. This initiative is part of GCPSโs approved Strategic Plan, which is aligned with the Blueprint for Marylandโs Future.
The Behavioral Health Screener is designed to help GCPS better understand studentsโ experiences at school, including how they feel about their classroom environment, their interactions with peers and teachers, and the overall school climate. The screener is a short survey that should take no more than 10 minutes for students in grades 3 through 12 to complete. For students in Pre-K through 2nd grade, the screener will be completed by their teacher.
The results will provide valuable insight into how students are experiencing school and help GCPS identify opportunities to better support student needs and improve the school experience. If a student is unsure about an answer to any question, they may skip the question.
The following link will take you to the exact survey questions students/teachers will respond to: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1L-NRzXOksCbvgpLr9ZAv2llkwjjhTpfJ?usp=sharing. Parents and guardians have the option to opt their child out of participating in the Behavioral Health Screener. Please note the โopt-outโ process begins with a telephone call to your childโs school. For more information, please visit the Behavioral Health Screener page of the GCPS website, https://www.gcps.net/page/behavioral-health-screener, or contact your school or the Student Services Department at 301-334-8926.
๐๐ง-๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐
๐ฅ๐ฎ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ
Garrett County Health Department is offering the annual FREE FluMist/Flu Vaccine Clinic. COVID-19 vaccinations will not be offered for students at these clinics. If interested, contact the health department or your healthcare provider. Please note that children diagnosed with asthma, cochlear implants, or immunocompromised are not eligible to receive FluMist. A preservative-free flu vaccine will also be available. The options for the flu vaccine are listed for selection on the registration form. Please see the list below for dates and the registration links.
To register your child/children for the clinic, go to the active link below associated with your student's school and fill out the registration form. Please enter the childโs legal first and last name. You will be required to upload a picture of the current insurance card. If the child does not have insurance, please select โno insuranceโ. If you have more than one child to register in the SAME school, you will be able to click on the link again and complete another registration. If your child/children go to different schools, please use the link associated with the child's school.
Please use the active links below to register. If you are having trouble registering or need help, contact the nurse at your child's school for assistance.
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Yough Glades Elementary - https://forms-v2.pattrac.app/form/GARRETT/d6e3c32d-366c-4922-bff2-fc92b0a15ad0
Southern Garrett High - https://forms-v2.pattrac.app/form/GARRETT/b375f2c3-6d86-4a22-a0c3-5df8e9520f6d
Crellin Elementary - https://forms-v2.pattrac.app/form/GARRETT/c44c27d4-ebcd-4dc3-aaa4-5b5095a87c3d
Swan Meadow School - https://forms-v2.pattrac.app/form/GARRETT/c82bfed9-08ad-44fb-b7d7-d33003e7ad99
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Northern Garrett High - https://forms-v2.pattrac.app/form/GARRETT/8be52b46-159f-4409-a5af-e3af7ad3817f
Northern Garrett Middle - https://forms-v2.pattrac.app/form/GARRETT/0c9b89e1-4060-4062-bfa1-9047ccdbf418
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Grantsville Elementary - https://forms-v2.pattrac.app/form/GARRETT/7c94b2f0-1215-4fa6-bbf5-265aaff6e29d
Rt 40 Elementary - https://forms-v2.pattrac.app/form/GARRETT/78398fb9-ba62-488a-9dad-8b0661793597
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Accident Elementary - https://forms-v2.pattrac.app/form/GARRETT/b46cdfbb-7066-4536-bda4-6e1be4ea7106
Friendsville Elementary - https://forms-v2.pattrac.app/form/GARRETT/dd1d995a-360e-49bf-a9e0-51c44e2f340a
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Broad Ford School - https://forms-v2.pattrac.app/form/GARRETT/d331bea9-bd42-4c3a-a9be-419cc583aeed
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has partnered with local farmers, University of Maryland Extension, Garrett County Economic Development, and the Appalachian Farm and Food Alliance (AFFA) to launch Maryland Mondays, a Farm to School initiative featuring a locally produced Maryland food item on the school menu each week.
The initiative, supported through a USDA Farm to School Grant secured by AFFA, kicked off Monday with 300 pounds of green beans produced by ALL Produce in Oakland. The green beans were served to approximately 1,200 students across GCPS.
The kickoff was highlighted at Yough Glades Elementary School, where local farmer and Yough Glades alumnus Levi Lantz talked with students about farming and the green beans they were enjoying. Kenzie Mousch, Nutrition Educator with the University of Maryland Extension, encouraged students to try the green beans through the โTwo Bite Clubโ and led a student taste test.
The initiative also connects local farmers with GCPS to plan for future locally grown products on school menus. Maryland Mondays will continue throughout the school year, providing students with opportunities to enjoy local food while learning about agriculture and the people who grow it.
GCPS would like to extend gratitude to each of our community partners involved with this program.
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has partnered with local farmers, University of Maryland Extension, Garrett County Economic Development, and the Appalachian Farm and Food Alliance (AFFA) to launch Maryland Mondays, a Farm to School initiative featuring a locally produced Maryland food item on the school menu each week.
The initiative, supported through a USDA Farm to School Grant secured by AFFA, kicked off Monday with 300 pounds of green beans produced by ALL Produce in Oakland. The green beans were served to approximately 1,200 students across GCPS.
The kickoff was highlighted at Yough Glades Elementary School, where local farmer and Yough Glades alumnus Levi Lantz talked with students about farming and the green beans they were enjoying. Kenzie Mousch, Nutrition Educator with the University of Maryland Extension, encouraged students to try the green beans through the โTwo Bite Clubโ and led a student taste test.
The initiative also connects local farmers with GCPS to plan for future locally grown products on school menus. Maryland Mondays will continue throughout the school year, providing students with opportunities to enjoy local food while learning about agriculture and the people who grow it.
GCPS would like to extend gratitude to each of our community partners involved with this program.
๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐
The Garrett County Board of Education will hold a Special Public Session on Monday, September 28, 2025. The Board will open the meeting at 3:00 p.m., after which time they will go into Executive Session until 3:45 p.m. to discuss an Administrative Function topic. The Board will reopen the Public Session at 4:00 p.m. for Public Comment, followed by two agenda topics: the FY2026 Financial Statements and Results of the Financial Audit and the revised FY27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
The Special Public Session will be held at Dennett Road Educational Complex in the Community Room. The meeting is open to the public but will also be live-streamed for public review. Time is set aside during the public session for the hearing of constituents at approximately 4:00 p.m. Please note that this time is approximate, and public comment may be adjusted based on the timing of the presentations.
Topics excluded from Public Comment include:
Individual personnel issues.
Comments identifying individual students or staff members.
Matters that are on appeal or may be appealed or have been appealed.
Topics for which the Board schedules formal public hearings.
Advertising or solicitation for products and/or services.
The agenda for the September 28, 2026 Board Meeting can be accessed at https://garrettcountyschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/. The agendas are not considered final until the Board takes action to accept them at the start of each meeting.
Part or all of the meeting may be closed pursuant to the General Provision ยง3-305 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ: ๐-๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ ๐/๐๐/๐๐
In accordance with the approved 2026-27 calendar, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for staff development in the afternoon. Staff will be participating in school-based professional development.
All 2026-27 GCPS calendar information is available on our website at www.gcps.net/calendars.
In accordance with the approved 2026-27 calendar, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for staff development in the afternoon. Staff will be participating in school-based professional development.
All 2026-27 GCPS calendar information is available on our website at www.gcps.net/calendars.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is currently making records available for students who received services under the Special Education Program through Garrett County Public Schools and graduated in 2019 or 2020.
If you would like to have these records, you are asked to contact the Department of Student Services at 301-334-8926 prior to October 19, 2026, to make arrangements to receive the records.
All unclaimed records will be destroyed after that date, pursuant to State regulations.
๐๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ซ - ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ
The Allied Health Teacher at Southern Garrett High School provides health services instruction and delivers the Project Lead the Way Biomedical curriculum, working with partnering agencies to coordinate clinical experiences for students. This role involves developing and implementing the training program, supervising classroom and clinical experiences, evaluating student performance, and maintaining all required school and program records in compliance with the Board of Nursing. The teacher also serves on local health education committees, upholds confidentiality and professional standards, and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning while pursuing ongoing professional development in allied health education.
๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:
Allied Health Teacher
๐๐จ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Southern Garrett High School
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๐๐: Full-time
๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฌ: Exempt
๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ: 187 workdays, generally 7.6 hours per day, but may be greater depending on system needs
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฒ: Unit I Teacher Blueprint Career Ladder Salary Scale ($60,010-$69,169) (Commensurate with education and experience)
๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ: Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Director of Secondary Education
๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: 2026-2027 School Year
๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐:
Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
๐๐๐๐ซ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐/๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ:
https://www.applitrack.com/garrettcountyschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=High+School+Teaching
The Garrett County Board of Education shall not discriminate against any employee or any applicant seeking employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or disability. Questions about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.
๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐, ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐
The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The Board will meet initially in Executive Session at Perkins Restaurant from 1:30 โ 3:30 p.m. to discuss the Superintendent's goals for 2026-27.
The Board will return to Public Session at 4:00 p.m. at Dennett Road Education Complex in the Community Room for Public Comment. Thereafter, the Board will return to Executive Session in the Instructional Directorsโ Conference Room to continue personnel discussions.
The Board of Education will reconvene for the Public Session from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the Community Room. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed for public review via https://youtube.com/live/RhSHhsAcKCA?feature=share. Time is set aside during the public session for the hearing of constituents at approximately 7:00 p.m. Please note that this time is approximate, and public comment may be adjusted based on the timing of the presentations.
Topics excluded from Public Comment include:
โ Individual personnel issues.
โ Comments identifying individual students or staff members.
โ Matters that are on appeal or may be appealed or have been appealed.
โ Topics for which the Board schedules formal public hearings.
โ Advertising or solicitation for products and/or services.
The agenda for the August Board Meeting can be accessed at https://garrettcountyschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/. The agendas are not considered final until the Board takes action to accept them at the start of each meeting.
Part or all of the meeting may be closed pursuant to the General Provision ยง3-305 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ: ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฒ
In accordance with the approved 2026-27 calendar, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. All schools and offices are closed. Regular operations are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
All 2026-27 GCPS calendar information is available on our website at www.gcps.net/calendars.
In accordance with the approved 2026-27 calendar, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. All schools and offices are closed. Regular operations are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
All 2026-27 GCPS calendar information is available on our website at www.gcps.net/calendars.
๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ง๐/๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐ ๐
UPDATE 8:30 am: The main line, 301-746-8863, is now available to use. Internet remains down at this time.
Due to last nightโs storms, the internet and the phone system at Accident Elementary School are currently not working. We are working diligently to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, but we do not currently have an estimated restoration time.
Anyone who needs to contact the school may call the Office of Elementary Education at 301-334-8927. A message will be relayed to the school. We will provide an update once additional information is available.
๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐, ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐
The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The Board will meet initially in Executive Session at Perkins Restaurant from 1:30 โ 3:30 p.m. to discuss the Superintendent's goals for 2026-27.
The Board will return to Public Session at 4:00 p.m. at Dennett Road Education Complex in the Community Room for Public Comment. Thereafter, the Board will return to Executive Session in the Instructional Directorsโ Conference Room to continue personnel discussions.
The Board of Education will reconvene for the Public Session from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the Community Room. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed for public review. Time is set aside during the public session for the hearing of constituents at approximately 7:00 p.m. Please note that this time is approximate, and public comment may be adjusted based on the timing of the presentations.
Topics excluded from Public Comment include:
โ Individual personnel issues.
โ Comments identifying individual students or staff members.
โ Matters that are on appeal or may be appealed or have been appealed.
โ Topics for which the Board schedules formal public hearings.
โ Advertising or solicitation for products and/or services.
The agenda for the August Board Meeting can be accessed at https://garrettcountyschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/. The agendas are not considered final until the Board takes action to accept them at the start of each meeting.
Part or all of the meeting may be closed pursuant to the General Provision ยง3-305 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The Board will meet initially in Executive Session at Perkins Restaurant from 1:30 โ 3:30 p.m. to discuss the Superintendent's goals for 2026-27.
The Board will return to Public Session at 4:00 p.m. at Dennett Road Education Complex in the Community Room for Public Comment. Thereafter, the Board will return to Executive Session in the Instructional Directorsโ Conference Room to continue personnel discussions.
The Board of Education will reconvene for the Public Session from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the Community Room. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed for public review. Time is set aside during the public session for the hearing of constituents at approximately 7:00 p.m. Please note that this time is approximate, and public comment may be adjusted based on the timing of the presentations.
Topics excluded from Public Comment include:
โ Individual personnel issues.
โ Comments identifying individual students or staff members.
โ Matters that are on appeal or may be appealed or have been appealed.
โ Topics for which the Board schedules formal public hearings.
โ Advertising or solicitation for products and/or services.
The agenda for the August Board Meeting can be accessed at https://garrettcountyschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/. The agendas are not considered final until the Board takes action to accept them at the start of each meeting.
Part or all of the meeting may be closed pursuant to the General Provision ยง3-305 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
