The Garrett County Board of Education voted on January 12, 2021, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to remain in the “red model” in which students are learning virtually. Students will begin transitioning back to in-person learning when the Garrett County metrics are at 5% or less positivity rate and 15 or less per 100,000 for 14 consecutive days.
Anyone with a question or concern may contact public.info@garrettcountyschools.org, and you will receive a response.
There have been 1,760 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Garrett County. Current metrics from the Garrett County Health Department are: 7-Day Positivity Percentage: 11.02%; 7-Day Case Rate Per 100,000: 20.19.
Please continue to check our website and the GCPS Coronavirus Updates page for more information.
October 2020
Oct 30, 2020 at 3:37pm, Public Information Office
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1, 2020. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
Oct 28, 2020 at 2:14pm, Public Information Office
The school system is bringing back groups of students for in-person learning. We collaborate with the Health Department to do this safely and to mitigate risk to the greatest extent possible.
Oct 26, 2020 at 11:10am, Public Information Office
Garrett County Public Schools is pleased to announce all students will continue to eat free for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.
Oct 26, 2020 at 10:46am, Public Information Office
The Northern High School Thespian Society is holding its first virtual play this Friday evening, October 30, 2020, at 7:00 PM.
Oct 23, 2020 at 3:19pm, Public Information Office
GCPS is excited to announce that high school sports, in our own facilities, will commence with competition on October 27.
Oct 22, 2020 at 3:22pm, Public Information Office
Two individuals in the same classroom at a northern elementary school have tested positive for COVID-19.
Oct 22, 2020 at 11:58am, Public Information Office
GCPS is pleased to announce that the school system is taking part in the Jane Lawton Farm to School Week by sending local Garrett County sweet potatoes home in our supper bags on Thursday evening.
Oct 20, 2020 at 12:49pm, Public Information Office
Superintendent Barbara Baker updated the Board of Education on a number of points related to the Garrett County Public Schools' Reopening Plan.
Oct 20, 2020 at 11:50am, Public Information Office
As Garrett County Public Schools brings more students back into schools, the FNS (Food and Nutrition Services) Department will be transitioning to meal service at the schools.
Oct 16, 2020 at 11:49am, Public Information Office
Two additional individuals in the Garrett County Public School system have tested positive for COVID-19.
Oct 15, 2020 at 11:04am, Public Information Office
An individual in the Garrett County Public School system has tested positive for COVID-19.
Oct 15, 2020 at 8:54am, Public Information Office
Live stream of the Garrett County Board of Education meeting on October 13, 2020.
Oct 13, 2020 at 8:23am, Public Information Office
Kylie Mark, senior at Northern Garrett High School, was awarded the 1st place High School award for her artwork entitled "Silence Speaks Loud" at Maryland's First Lady's Art Gallery Exhibition.
Oct 12, 2020 at 10:59am, Public Information Office
GCPS will bring additional students into buildings for in-person learning. Please read the following updates and reminders for elementary parents regarding the safety precautions being utilized.
Oct 12, 2020 at 10:16am, Public Information Office
Job opening available for a Custodian III, 3rd shift, at Southern High School.
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:45am, Public Information Office
The month of October is recognized as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Oct 12, 2020 at 9:32am, Special Education
The Garrett County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) will hold its first meeting of the year on October 20, 2020.
Oct 9, 2020 at 3:18pm, Public Information Office
GCPS Help Desk will be extending their hours for support.
Oct 9, 2020 at 1:03pm, Public Information Office
An individual in the Garrett County Public School system has tested positive for COVID-19.
Oct 7, 2020 at 4:07pm, Public Information Office
GCPS will receive Requests for Proposal (RFP) from experienced vendors to replace lighting fixtures at Northern High School.
Oct 6, 2020 at 11:45am, Public Information Office
GCPS Releases High School and Middle School Instruction Update
Oct 6, 2020 at 11:17am, Public Information Office
The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
Oct 6, 2020 at 11:11am, Board of Education
The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
Oct 5, 2020 at 3:22pm, Public Information Office
Garrett County Public Schools has outlined a process in the event of a positive COVID-19 test by staff and students.
Oct 5, 2020 at 8:30am, Public Information Office
Based on the experiences during the first two phases, we will be making some adjustments beginning October 12th.
Oct 2, 2020 at 4:14pm, Public Information Office
To assist parents and guardians, GCPS is providing reference documents to be used by parents for their children during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct 2, 2020 at 3:27pm, Public Information Office
Recently, the Garrett County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association's plan to begin high school sports on October 7.
Oct 2, 2020 at 9:48am, Public Information Office
The phones at Route 40 Elementary School are currently not working.
Oct 2, 2020 at 9:10am, Public Information Office
GCPS has extended the window to accept proposals specific to licensed childcare at Friendsville, Grantsville, and Route Forty Elementary Schools (#2021-005) through October 16, 2020.
