September 8, 2020 is the first day of school for the GCPS students.

The GCPS central office will be closed to the public until further notice. Anyone with a question or concern may contact public.info@garrettcountyschools.org, and you will receive a response.

There have been 72 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Garrett County.

Please continue to check our website and the GCPS Coronavirus Updates page for more information.

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Southern Garrett High School Front Facade Complete

The work on the new front facade at Southern Garrett High School is now complete.

Sep 22, 2020 at 3:59pm, Public Information Office

Board of Education Meeting - September 29, 2020

The Garrett County Board of Education will hold a Special Business Session on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, to discuss the FY2020 Financial Statements and Single Audit Results.

Sep 22, 2020 at 12:07pm, Public Information Office

GCPS Provides Adjustments and Clarification on Reopening Plans

Garrett County Public Schools provides adjustments and clarification on reopening plans.

Sep 22, 2020 at 10:17am, Public Information Office

In-Home Wi-Fi Hotspots Still Available

The GCPS Information Technology (IT) Department would like to remind students and families that in-home Wi-Fi hotspots are still available.

Sep 21, 2020 at 9:58am, Public Information Office

Phones Not Working at Route 40 Elementary School

The phones at Route 40 Elementary School are currently not working.

Sep 18, 2020 at 10:51am, Public Information Office

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40 South Second Street
Oakland, MD 21550
8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday
Phone 301.334.8900 Fax 301.334.7621

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Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is committed to providing a website that is accessible to individuals with disabilities in compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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GCPS continues to improve the accessibility of this site as new technology and opportunities emerge. We welcome your questions and suggestions to guide our efforts. If you experience any difficulty in accessing a GCPS website due to a disability, or for any reason, you may file a complaint.

For information of how to file a Section 504 complaint, please see Policy/Procedure ACEA.