𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟑/𝟑/𝟐𝟔
All Garrett County Public Schools' afternoon and evening activities are permitted to take place today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟑/𝟑/𝟐𝟔
Garrett County Public Schools will now conduct a two-hour delay Virtual Learning Day (with live instruction) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Schools will be closed for in-person learning. Virtual instruction will begin around 10:00 a.m.
Inclement Weather Status Update 3/3/26 7:50 a.m.: Garrett County Public Schools will now conduct a two-hour delay Virtual Learning Day (with live instruction) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Schools will be closed for in-person learning.
𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟑/𝟑/𝟐𝟔
Garrett County Public Schools will open three (3) hours late on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) student progress reports for the third grading period will be released on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Schools will release the progress reports according to their school-specific policy. Please refer to your student handbook or school office for any questions. Up-to-date grading periods are available on our website at https://www.gcps.net/page/gcps-calendars.
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – 𝟑/𝟑/𝟐𝟔
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is preparing for the possibility of a Virtual Learning Day on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. All necessary learning materials will be sent home with students today, Monday, March 2, 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 Tuesday, March 3, 2026, regarding whether a virtual learning day will be implemented.
𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟑/𝟐/𝟐𝟔
GCPS will operate normally today, Monday, March 2, 2026, and will not use a virtual learning day.
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – 𝟑/𝟐/𝟐𝟔
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is preparing for the possibility of a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, March 2, 2026. All necessary learning materials will be sent home with students today, Friday, February 27, 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, March 2, 2026, regarding whether a virtual learning day will be implemented.
𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞-𝐔𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐲
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Friday, February 27, 2026, for staff development in the afternoon. County-wide staff development will take place in various schools and at Garrett College. Please note: If inclement weather causes a delayed opening at Garrett County Public Schools, the scheduled staff development and early dismissal will be canceled. Students would follow the delayed schedule and be dismissed at the regular time.
Due to today’s inclement weather day, Monday, June 8, 2026, will now be used as a make-up day, as pre-approved on the 2025-26 GCPS Calendar. Should any additional traditional inclement weather days occur, those make-up days will be added to the end of the school year.
For up-to-date information on the GCPS calendar, please visit www.gcps.net/calendars.
𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐/𝟐𝟓/𝟐𝟔
All Garrett County Public Schools' afternoon and evening activities are permitted to take place today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟐/𝟐𝟓/𝟐𝟔
Garrett County Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. This is a traditional inclement weather day. No virtual learning will occur today. Code Orange is in place for employees. Central Office Facilities will open at 10:00 a.m.
𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝟕:𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐦: Garrett County Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. This is a traditional inclement weather day. No virtual learning will occur today. Code Orange is in place for employees. Central Office Facilities will open at 10:00 a.m.
𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟐/𝟐𝟓/𝟐𝟔
Garrett County Public Schools will open three (3) hours late on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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.
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.
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is providing the following calendar reminder and update for the 2025–26 school year:
• 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – Monday, February 16, 2026: All GCPS schools and administrative offices will be open. This day will serve as a make-up day.
• 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: At the February 10, 2026, meeting, the Garrett County Board of Education approved Tuesday, May 26, 2026, as the last day of classes for seniors. Graduation ceremonies for both Northern Garrett High School and Southern Garrett High School are scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Families, students, and staff are encouraged to regularly review the GCPS calendar for the most up-to-date information. Calendar updates are available on the GCPS Google Calendar and on the GCPS website at www.gcps.net/page/gcps-calendars.
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will be hosting an upcoming Substitute Training for individuals interested in supporting our schools and students. This training will cover expectations, classroom management, and essential information to help substitutes feel confident and prepared in GCPS classrooms.
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
🕘 Time: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm
📍 Location: Dennett Road Education Complex - Community Room
Substitute teachers play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning. If you’re looking for a flexible way to make a difference, this opportunity may be for you!
Please be aware that advance registration is required to attend this training. Additional information will be supplied upon registering for the training. To begin the application process, please visit https://www.applitrack.com/garrettcountyschools/onlineapp/ and look for the substitute teacher candidate pool job posting.
Any potential candidate who is unable to attend this training but is interested in becoming a substitute is still encouraged to apply. Questions may be directed to Ms. Angela Flanigan, HR Manager, via email at angela.flanigan@gcps.net or phone at 301-334-8904.
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.
