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GCBOE Announces September Monthly Board Meeting Update

The Garrett County Board of Education has changed its regular monthly meeting to Monday, September 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The Board will meet in the Cafeteria of the Dennett Road Educational Complex, Oakland. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed for public review.

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GCPS is Now Accepting Meal Applications for the 2022-2023 School Year

The Garrett County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services Department is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. Applications are being mailed out to returning students, available online at www.gcps.net/food-nutrition, or by scanning the QR code. ALL families are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to fill out an application as some federal and state funding is dependent on these forms.

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Garrett County Board of Education Meeting Live Stream 8-9-2022

The Garrett County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Public Session is expected to begin at 6:00 p.m., in the Cafeteria of the Dennett Road Educational Complex, 770 Dennett Road, Oakland, MD, 21550.

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Garrett County Health Department Announces Back-to-school immunization Clinics

The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD), in conjunction with Garrett County Public Schools, reminds parents of the required vaccines for school-aged children. The GCHD has announced multiple immunization clinics to be held on the northern and southern ends of the county for Tdap, Meningococcal, MMR, and Varicella vaccines free of charge.

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August 9, 2022 Board of Education Meeting

The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. The Board will meet in the Cafeteria of the Dennett Road Educational Complex, Oakland, MD. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed for public review.

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Southern Garrett High Sees Addition of Lights to the Athletic Field

The Southern Garrett High School athletic field takes another step towards completion. Lights were installed on the field this week. Sports teams will now resume a regular schedule for the coming season.

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Newly Assigned Law Enforcement Officers to Receive GCPS Facility Tours

Newly assigned law enforcement officers in the county will receive tours of all GCPS facilities on Monday, August 1st, 2022, and again on Tuesday, August 9th, 2022. The public is advised that they may see numerous emergency vehicles outside of school buildings at any given time, but there should be no cause for alarm unless otherwise announced.

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Bus #21 on the Southern End Running Thirty Minutes Late 7/20/22

The Transportation Department of Garrett County Public Schools has announced that Bus #21 on the southern end of the county is running approximately 30 minutes late this morning, Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

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GCBOE Approves Two Sets of Curricula for 22-23 School Year

The Garrett County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve two sets of curricula at the elementary level. Document Based Questions, a supplemental social studies curriculum, and Three Cheers for Pre-K will be in classrooms for the start of the 22-23 school year.

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July 25, 2022 Board of Education Meeting

The Garrett County Board of Education will meet in Executive Session on Monday, July 25, 2022, to discuss the Superintendent’s evaluation. The Executive Session will be held at 1209 Youghiogheny Drive in Mt Lake Park, MD at 11:00 a.m. and is closed to the public.

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Update on the Educational Specification and Schematic Designs for Southern Middle and Southern Garrett High School Projects

Superintendent Barbara Baker shared a brief update regarding the Educational Specification and Schematic Designs for Southern Middle and Southern Garrett High School Projects at the July monthly Board Meeting. Details of the memo are available on our website, along with other documentation pertaining to facility utilization and grade-band alignment.

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Garrett County Board of Education Meeting Live Stream 7-12-2022

The Garrett County Board of Education is holding its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The Board is meeting in the Board Room at the Central Office, Oakland, MD. The meeting is open to the public and is being live-streamed for public review.

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Southern Bus #83 Running Late

The Transportation Department of Garrett County Public Schools has announced that Bus #83 on the southern end of the county is running late this afternoon. A downed tree is blocking the route.

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GCPS, Grimm & Parker Continue to Seek Feedback

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) and Grimm & Parker request feedback from staff, parents, and community members regarding grade band alignment on the southern end of the county. Forms are available by grade band on the GCPS website.

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Northern Bus #46 Running Late 7/11/22

The Transportation Department of Garrett County Public Schools has announced that Bus #46 on the northern end of the county is running approximately 45 minutes late this afternoon, Monday, July 11, 2022.

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Public Notice of Buses Running for Summer School from GCPS

Buses will be running for summer school, Mon-Thu, July 11-14 and 18-21. Drivers are asked to use extra caution and allow additional commute times in the morning and afternoon each day.

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GCPS Summer Food Services Program Change

The Food and Nutrition Services Department that with changes in federal regulations, we will now be distributing seven days of meals beginning the week of July 11, 2022. All meals are available to any child 18 and under, free of charge, regardless of enrollment status with GCPS.

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July 12, 2022 Board of Education Meeting

The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. The Board will meet in the Board Room at the Central Office, Oakland, MD. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed for public review.

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GCBOE Special Executive Session Postponed

The Garrett County Board of Education has postponed the Special Executive Session originally planned for Friday, July 8, 2022. A new date for this meeting has yet to be determined but it will be announced once rescheduled. For the most up-to-date news, please visit our website.

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GCPS Launches New Website, Refreshed Branding

GCPS launched a new website today, www.gcps.net, replacing the previous website. Additionally, branding has been refreshed as well. End-users will notice a much friendlier, easy-to-navigate, intuitive website.

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GCPS Robotics Team 1629 “GaCo” Recognized by the Governor’s Office and Garrett County Commissioners, Celebrate Years of Hard Work

The GCPS Collaboration Robotics Team 1629 GaCo has received recognition from Gov. Larry Hogan’s Office, the Garrett Co. Commissioners, the Garrett Co. Chamber of Commerce, and many businesses.

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NOTIFICATION OF INTEREST FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS - 2022-23 School Year

GCPS is now accepting applications for enrollment in the Three-Year-Old Pre-K program that will be located at Accident Elementary. This is the first year a program will be offered for this age group.

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GCPS Honors 2022 Retirees from School System

GCPS recently honored 2022 retirees from the school system with dinner and presentations. This year, 22 employees retired from multiple aspects of the GCPS organization.

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Northern Garrett High School Track Athletes Recognized

Athletes from the NHS track relay team and their coaches were recognized at the June Board meeting earlier this week. The relay team placed first in the 4x400 relay during the state competition.

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Coach Phil Carr was Recognized by GCBOE for His Induction into the Maryland State Association of Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame

The GCBOE recognized NGHS Baseball Coach Phil Carr Tuesday evening for his induction into the Maryland State Association of Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame.

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