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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.

4 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic noting a possible virtual day, as detailed in the text.

𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟑/𝟐/𝟐𝟔

GCPS will operate normally today, Monday, March 2, 2026, and will not use a virtual learning day.

4 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic noting normal operations, as detailed in the text.

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.

4 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic noting a possible virtual day, as detailed in the text.

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.

4 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic noting a calendar reminder and update, as detailed in the text.

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.

4 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic noting the allowing of afternoon and evening activities, as detailed in the text.

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.

4 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic highlighting an inclement weather school closure, as detailed in the text.

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.

5 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic highlighting a three-hour delay, as detailed in the text.

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.

5 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic noting afternoon and evening activity change, as detailed in the text.

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.

5 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic highlighting a virtual learning day, as detailed in the text.

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.

5 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic noting communication issues, as detailed in the text.

𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝

All Garrett County Public Schools' afternoon and evening activities are canceled for today, Monday, February 23, 2026.

5 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic cancelling afternoon and evening activities, as detailed in the text.

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.

5 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic highlighting a virtual learning day, as detailed in the text.
GCPS will operate normally today, Monday, February 16, 2026, and will not use a virtual learning day.
5 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic noting a normal operation day. A virtual learning day will not be used.
🎶 𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐕𝐔 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬! 🎶

Students from Northern and Southern Garrett High Schools have been selected to participate in the West Virginia University Invitational High School Honor Bands, taking place February 12–14, 2026.

During this prestigious event, students will audition for placement in one of three clinic bands, rehearse over two days, and perform in a final concert on Saturday. Participants will also work with nationally recognized conductors, attend masterclasses with WVU School of Music faculty, and enjoy a performance by the WVU Wind Symphony.

𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬:
Charles Ballon - 12th - Euphonium
Jack Thomas - 10th - Trumpet

𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬:
Kailee Bray - 10th - Clarinet
Evan Petroske - 11th - Trumpet
Gibson Shaw - 9th - Percussion

🎺🎼 Congratulations to our talented GCPS musicians on this outstanding achievement! Additional information may be obtained at https://bands.wvu.edu/events/wvu-honor-band.
5 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic denoting the WVU 45th annual invitational honor bands, as detailed in the text.
𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞

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.
5 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic highlighting a calendar reminder and an update, as detailed in the text.
𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫? 🍎

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.
5 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic highlighting an upcoming substitute training, as detailed in the text.

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.

5 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic highlighting a possible virtual learning day, as detailed in the text.
𝐆𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐊 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟕 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is now accepting online applications for the Pre-Kindergarten 3-year-old (PK3), Pre-Kindergarten 4-year-old (PK4), and Kindergarten programs for the 2026–27 school year. Applying as soon as possible is strongly encouraged, as it will ensure timely communication regarding program placement and registration appointments.

𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝟑
To be eligible for the PK3 program, a child must be three (3) years old by September 1, 2026. Seats are available to families with incomes up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level and students with special educational needs, English as a second language, and/or children who are experiencing homelessness, regardless of income. Use the following link to view details about the program, eligibility requirements, and to apply for PK3. www.gcps.net/page/pre-kindergarten-3-year-olds

𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝟒
To be eligible for the PK4 program, a child must be four (4) years old by September 1, 2026. PK4 is a universal program, meaning all students who meet the age requirement are eligible. Priority is given to families with incomes up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level and students with special educational needs, or English as a second language, and/or children who are experiencing homelessness, regardless of income. Use the following link to view details about and apply for the PK4 program. www.gcps.net/page/pre-kindergarten-4-year-olds

For both PK3 and PK4, online applications are date and time-stamped to prioritize placement. Students are placed at the elementary school in their home district first; however, based on enrollment and class size requirements, some students may be assigned to a neighboring school. Placement notifications for students requiring an alternate location will be sent in early August.

𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧
Children who will be five (5) years old by September 1, 2026, are required to register for kindergarten. Those who do not meet the age requirement are not eligible for kindergarten registration. Exemptions from the required 5-year-old attendance must be requested by contacting the Early Childhood/Elementary Education Department at 301-334-8927. Use the following link to view details and apply for the Kindergarten program: www.gcps.net/kindergarten.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Registration for all programs will take place at each elementary school in April 2026, and applicants will receive additional information regarding their application status and registration appointments in advance of their registration.

𝐎𝐮𝐭-𝐨𝐟-𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬
Applications submitted by June 15th will be acted upon by July 1st, when possible. At times, the class size may not be known, and approval cannot be given until a date nearer the start of the school year. To learn more about Out of Area Requests, open and closed transfer schools, and obtain the request form, please visit www.gcps.net/page/out-of-area-transfer-requests.

𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Parents needing assistance completing the online application should contact the elementary school in their home district and ask for the Registration Liaison. For questions about residency boundaries, please contact the Transportation Department at 301-334-8907.

For any questions about the enrollment process, please contact the Office of Early Childhood/Elementary Education at 301-334-8927, Mrs. Dawna Ashby, Director, or Mrs. Dawna Rodeheaver, Administrative Assistant.
5 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic noting the opening of the pre-k and kindergarten application period, as detailed in the text.
𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟐/𝟗/𝟐𝟔

Garrett County Public Schools will open two (2) hours late on Monday, February 9, 2026.
5 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic highlighting a two-hour delay, as detailed in the text.

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟐/𝟕/𝟐𝟔

All GCPS activities are canceled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, and all facilities are closed.

5 months ago, Garrett County Public Schools
Graphic indicating a change in operations for Saturday activities, as detailed in the text.