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A Reminder of Staff Development/Student Early Dismissal

All Garrett County Public Schools will dismiss students three (3) hours early Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, for Staff Development.

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GCPS is Set to Begin the Next Phase of Possible School/Facility Considerations

Attention: Students, Staff, Parents, and Community Members
GCPS is set to begin the next phase of possible school/facility considerations regarding the current and future footprint of the school system. Initiation of the process is slated to begin in December 2022.

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Winter Operations Information for the 2022-2023 School Year

GCPS issues a reminder pertaining to Winter Operations for the 2022-2023 school year. Included are details on how decisions are made, what types of adjustments could be made to a school day, and how decisions are communicated amongst other information.

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GCPS Issues Reminders to Help Protect You and Your Children From Respiratory Illnesses

Garrett County Public Schools offers some reminders to help protect you and your children from respiratory illnesses through the holidays and winter season. Please note that GCPS has COVID-19 home tests available for students at each school.

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FBLA Field Trip to WVU

FBLA students from Northern and Southern Garrett High Schools visited the campus of West Virginia University. Students were able to see varying aspects of the campus and were guided by current collegiate students.

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Reminder: 3-Hour Early Dismissal and School Closure

All Garrett County Public Schools will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, for Staff Development. Schools and administrative offices will be closed Thursday, November 24, through Monday, November 28, 2022. Classes are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING - NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The Board will meet in the Board Room at the Central Office, in downtown Oakland, MD. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed for public review.

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Northern Garrett High Girls and Boys Cross-Country Teams Win State Championships

The Northern Garrett Girls Cross-Country team captured their third consecutive 1A state title on Saturday at Hereford High School. The Northern Garrett Boys' team also earned the 1A state title, the first time this occurred in school history.

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GCPS Will Dismiss Schools Two-Hours Early

Garrett County Public Schools will dismiss students two (2) hours early today, Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022, due to inclement weather. All after-school and evening activities are canceled.
However, at this time, the Board meeting scheduled for this evening will take place as originally scheduled.

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Northern and Southern Garrett High Theatre Programs to Hold Productions at Garrett College Performing Arts Center

Both Northern & Southern Garrett High Theatre programs will hold performances at the Performing Arts Center.
Northern presents "The Lightning Thief" - The Percy Jackson Musical Nov 17-19.
Southern presents “Young Frankenstein” Dec. 8-10.

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Threat Involving a School Investigated

A threat involving Southern Middle School was brought to the attention of its administration this morning. This threat was thoroughly investigated with the assistance of law enforcement and it has been deemed that there was no threat to the school during that time.

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November 15, 2022 Board of Education Meeting

The Garrett County Board of Education's regular monthly meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The Board will meet at the GCPS Central Office in the Board Room. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed for public review.

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Southern Garrett Marching Band Winner of the 2022 Tournament of Bands 1A Atlantic Coast Championship

Congratulations to the Southern Garrett Marching Band for winning the 2022 Tournament of Bands 1A Atlantic Coast Championship. The band completed this competition with an impressive score of 95.02. Additionally, the band received the Best Visual, Best Music, and Best Percussion awards.

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Northern Garrett High Placed on Brief Working Lockdown

Northern Garrett High School entered into a brief working lockdown late in the afternoon of Thursday, November 3, 2022. There was no threat to the school during this time. The lockdown was lifted and students were dismissed on time this afternoon under normal dismissal procedures.

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GCPS Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, November 6, 2022

Adjust your clocks Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 2:00 a.m. At this time, we “fall back” one hour!

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A Reminder of Staff Development/Student Early Dismissal, School and Office Closure, and November Board Meeting Date Change

All Garrett County Public Schools will dismiss students three (3) hours early on Monday, Nov 7, 2022, for Staff Development. Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022, for Election Day. The monthly Board meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022.

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Planned Active Assailant Drill to be Conducted at Southern High Thu, Nov 3, 2022

On Thursday, November 3rd, 2022, Southern Garrett High School will conduct an active assailant drill sometime in the morning. The Garrett County Sheriff's Office will assist in the facilitation of this exercise ensuring the safety of all involved. During the drill, roads may be blocked by deputies and an ambulance, and the school may be surrounded by these emergency vehicles. If you see this, please do not be alarmed, this is only a drill.

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November 10, 2022 Board of Education Executive Session

The Garrett County Board of Education will meet in Executive Session on Thursday, November 10, 2022, for the sole purpose of discussing the Superintendent’s evaluation. The Executive Session will be held at First United Bank and Trust in Oakland in the Community Room from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The meeting is closed to the public.

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SECAC Holds First Meeting of the School Year

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, the Department of Special Education held its first SECAC (Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee) meeting of the 2022-2023 school year at Cove Run Farm, Accident, MD. Families and students were able to enjoy the corn maze and other activities following the meeting.

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GCPS Staff and Students to Celebrate Annual School Spirit Day

October 28th will be our annual GCPS Spirit Day. Spirit Day began in 2016 and is celebrated on the day of the annual football match-up between the Northern Garrett Huskies and the Southern Garrett Rams. This day encourages you to wear your school colors and show your support for a team or a cause in which you believe.

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Reed College of Media Visits Southern Garrett High

West Virginia University’s Reed College of Media paid a visit to Southern High School’s Business and Journalism classes recently to discuss the majors offered by the program, answer questions, and provide students with helpful tips on applying to WVU, including scholarship opportunities.

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Notice of Temporary Closure – Bear Hill Road Bridge

The Department of Public Works – Roads Division will be completing maintenance on Bear Hill Road Bridge. The closure will begin on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, and will continue throughout the construction process, which is estimated to be between 7 to 10 days.

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Biennial Maryland Youth Risk Survey

ATTENTION: Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of GCPS 6th-12th grade students
The Maryland Youth Risk Behavior Survey/Youth Tobacco Survey, conducted every two years, is scheduled for Fall 2022 administration. The survey will be given at schools beginning Oct. 25th and running through Nov. 9th, 2022.

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Garrett County Health Dept. to Offer Free FluMist Clinics for GCPS Students

The Garrett County Health Department is offering a free FluMist Flu Clinic. They will not be giving injectable flu or COVID vaccinations at these clinics. To register your child/children for the clinic, go to the appropriate link for your school and fill out the registration form (found in the news article).

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GCPS Virtual Day Instructional Plan 2022-2023 Out for Review, Comment

The Garrett County Public Schools Virtual Day Instruction Plan for the 2022-2023 school year is available for review and/or comment. Public comment will be accepted now through November 9th, 2022. The Garrett County Board of Education is expected to vote on the plan during the November Board meeting. If approved, the plan would then go on to MSDE for approval.

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