Northern Garrett Middle
A Maryland 3-Star Rated School.
𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞
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 Directors’ 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:
• 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 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 §3-305 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖𝐭𝐡
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in accordance with the approved 2026–27 calendar. Staff will participate in countywide professional development during the afternoon.
All 2026–27 GCPS calendar information is available at www.gcps.net/calendars.
𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
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 Directors’ 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:
• 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 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 §3-305 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 district’s 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.
“Adding flag rugby gives our students another way to discover a sport they may not otherwise have an opportunity to experience,” said Mr. Paul Edwards, GCPS Director of Secondary Education. “We 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.”
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. Maryland’s 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 Maryland’s 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 GCPS’s 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 district’s 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.
“Adding flag rugby gives our students another way to discover a sport they may not otherwise have an opportunity to experience,” said Mr. Paul Edwards, GCPS Director of Secondary Education. “We 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.”
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. Maryland’s 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 Maryland’s 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 GCPS’s 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.
🐝 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥! 🐝
Garrett County Public Schools and the Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County are partnering to host a Spelling Bee for students in grades 5–8!
📅 October 21, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Garrett College Performing Arts Center
Students in grades 5–8 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 5–8!
📅 October 21, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Garrett College Performing Arts Center
Students in grades 5–8 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.
🍂 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 🍂
Mark your calendars for these important GCPS dates in October:
📅 October 1st - First Quarter Progress Reports Released
🍎 October 8th - Three-Hour Early Dismissal for Students/Staff Development
🍁 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:
📅 October 1st - First Quarter Progress Reports Released
🍎 October 8th - Three-Hour Early Dismissal for Students/Staff Development
🍁 October 9th - GCPS Closed for Autumn Glory
All GCPS calendar information is available on our website at www.gcps.net/calendars.
𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬
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.
𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐘𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has completed its annual financial audit for fiscal year 2026. In the auditors’ 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 County’s 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.
𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
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 §3-305 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫
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 GCPS’s approved Strategic Plan, which is aligned with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
The Behavioral Health Screener is designed to help GCPS better understand students’ 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 “opt-out” process begins with a telephone call to your child’s 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 GCPS’s approved Strategic Plan, which is aligned with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
The Behavioral Health Screener is designed to help GCPS better understand students’ 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 “opt-out” process begins with a telephone call to your child’s 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.
𝐈𝐧-𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐮 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
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 child’s 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 “no insurance”. 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.
𝟗/𝟐𝟖/𝟐𝟔
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
𝟗/𝟐𝟗/𝟐𝟔
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
𝟗/𝟑𝟎/𝟐𝟔
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
𝟏𝟎/𝟏/𝟐𝟔
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
𝟏𝟎/𝟐/𝟐𝟔
Broad Ford School - https://forms-v2.pattrac.app/form/GARRETT/d331bea9-bd42-4c3a-a9be-419cc583aeed
𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬
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 “Two Bite Club” 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 “Two Bite Club” 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.
𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
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 §3-305 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝟑-𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝟗/𝟐𝟑/𝟐𝟔
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.
𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞
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.
𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 - 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥
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.
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Allied Health Teacher
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Southern Garrett High School
𝐅𝐓𝐄: Full-time
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬: Exempt
𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬: 187 workdays, generally 7.6 hours per day, but may be greater depending on system needs
𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲: Unit I Teacher Blueprint Career Ladder Salary Scale ($60,010-$69,169) (Commensurate with education and experience)
𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫: Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Director of Secondary Education
𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 2026-2027 School Year
𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞:
Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞/𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲:
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.
𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
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 – 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 Directors’ 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:
● 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 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 §3-305 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲
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.
𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
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 – 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 Directors’ 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:
● 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 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 §3-305 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 – 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 Directors’ 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:
● 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 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 §3-305 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬
Garrett County Public Schools is seeking individuals interested in serving as 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 throughout the school system.
Substitute custodians play an important role in keeping our schools clean, safe, comfortable, and ready for students and staff each day. When a regular custodian is absent, substitute custodians help ensure that essential building operations continue without interruption.
This opportunity may be a great fit for a variety of individuals, including:
𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 looking for flexible work and an opportunity to stay active
𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐛 or additional income
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 looking for flexible employment opportunities
𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 seeking work around their class schedules
𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 and supporting their local community
𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 and take pride in maintaining clean, welcoming spaces
Substitute custodians can provide valuable support to schools while enjoying the flexibility that comes with substitute employment.
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦? Learn more about substitute employment opportunities and complete an application today. https://www.applitrack.com/garrettcountyschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=1008&ref=
For more information, contact the SubstituteGCPS Operations Department at 301-334-7650 or the Human Resources Department at 301-334-8904.
