Current News, Events, and Press Releases

News, Events, and Press Releases

January 2022

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Current News, Events, and Press Releases

Jan 27 2022

Revisions to the Reopening and Recovery Plan

Jan 27, 2022 at 10:05am, Garrett County Public Schools

Garrett County Public Schools has posted an updated Reopening and Recovery plan along with Covid 19 Safety Protocols.

Southern Garrett County Bus Update

Jan 27, 2022 at 9:48am, Garrett County Public Schools

Update: Bus 88 will now be 1 hour 15 minutes late.

Northern Garrett County Bus Update

Jan 27, 2022 at 9:11am, Garrett County Public Schools

Bus 13 in the northern district will be 30 minutes late this morning.

Inclement Weather Update 1/27/22

Jan 27, 2022 at 5:25am, Garrett County Public Schools

Garrett County Public Schools will open two (2) hours late today, Thursday, January 27, 2022.

Jan 25 2022

Reminder of Three-Hour Early Dismissal and Parent-Teacher Conference

Jan 25, 2022 at 3:50pm, Safety and Security

Updates to the operating calendar include a three-hour early dismissal for Professional Development and Parent-Teacher Conferences in the week ahead.

Reminder of MSDE Face Covering Mandate in School Facilities

Jan 25, 2022 at 3:19pm, Safety and Security

MSDE's face covering mandate is still in full effect in all GCPS facilities, including after-hour functions such as sporting events.

Inclement Weather Update 1/25/22

Jan 25, 2022 at 5:35am, Garrett County Public Schools

Garrett County Public Schools will open two (2) hours late today, Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

Jan 24 2022

Covid Updates from GCHD

Jan 24, 2022 at 4:04pm, Garrett County Public Schools

Garrett County Health Department issued two press releases pertaining to additional testing sites and times this week, as well as mask distribution within the county.

Inclement Weather Update 1/24/22

Jan 24, 2022 at 5:40am, Garrett County Public Schools

Garrett County Public Schools will open two (2) hours late today, Monday, January 24, 2022.

Jan 20 2022

Inclement Weather Update 1/20/22

Jan 20, 2022 at 5:55am, Garrett County Public Schools

Garrett County Public Schools will open two (2) hours late Thursday, January 20, 2022.

Jan 18 2022

Inclement Weather Update 1/19/22

Jan 18, 2022 at 2:45pm, Garrett County Public Schools

An update to the operating schedule for January 19, 2022 has been made. Continue reading for more information.

Jan 17 2022

GCPS Announces Meal Distribution Cancelation

Jan 17, 2022 at 7:15pm, Garrett County Public Schools

Cancelation made to GCPS Meal Distribution schedule Tuesday; other dates and times unaffected.

Inclement Weather Update 1/18/22

Jan 17, 2022 at 2:27pm, Garrett County Public Schools

Read this article for an update pertaining to the GCPS operations for 1/18/22.

Jan 14 2022

GCPS Adopts Updated Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines

Jan 14, 2022 at 3:25pm, Garrett County Public Schools

GCPS will adopt new quarantine and isolation guidelines as recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Maryland Department of Health.

Inclement Weather Update 1/16/22

Jan 14, 2022 at 12:15pm, Garrett County Public Schools

An announcement from GCPS pertaining to the facility operations over the holiday weekend.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

In accordance with state and federal laws, and the policies of the Board of Education, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion, disability, genetics, ancestry/national origin, marital status, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and services, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. GCPS operates equal opportunity programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Garrett County is an equal opportunity employer.

Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Dr. Jane Wildesen, Director of Human Resources, jane.wildesen@garrettcountyschools.org or 301-334-8903.

Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to John Hummel, Director of Student Services, john.hummel@garrettcountyschools.org or 301-334-8938.

Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Dr. Chelsie Manges, Director of Special Education, chelsie.manges@garrettcountyschools.org or 301-334-7657.

Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Dr. Jane Wildesen, Director of Human Resources, jane.wildesen@garrettcountyschools.org or 301-334-8903.

Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at

Garrett County Public Schools
40 South Second Street
Oakland, MD 21550

External Agencies U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
1-800-669-4000 1-800-669-6820 (TTY for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)
1-844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) 410.767.8600 (Español-marque el 2), 1.800.637.6247 Maryland Relay 7-1-1

U.S. Department of Education (OCR) Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-2000 1-800-872-5327 Fax: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339