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 1,716 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Garrett County. Current metrics from the Garrett County Health Department are: 7-Day Positivity Percentage: 15.0%; 7-Day Case Rate Per 100,000: 50.7.

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

Southern

Middle School

Southern Middle School

Grades 6 - 8

Southern Middle School

605 Harvey Winters Drive

Oakland, MD 21550

Phone 301.334.8881

Fax 301.334.2315

Email Southern Middle School

john.hummel@garrettcountyschools.org

Parent Resources

M.S.A.P. (Maryland Student Assistance Program)

MSAP statement to parents:

The Maryland Student Assistance Program (MSAP) is a program used in schools that provides an early intervention for possible “at-risk” students who are exhibiting emotional or behavioral concerns which could be related to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, mental health difficulties, or bullying. Parents/guardians who have concerns about the possibility of any of these issues are encouraged to contact the Southern Middle School guidance office to make a referral for their child to receive additional support.

If you would like to complete a concern form, please click the link below.

https://garrettcountyschools.org/resources/southern-middle/pdf/MSAP-Concern-Form.pdf

or contact the guidance office at 301-334-8881. Mrs. Panther is our guidance counselor for students with last names A-K and Mrs. Bell is our guidance counselor for students with last names L-Z.

Guiding monthly words from the Southern Middle MSAP team

Parent's Guide to New Assessments in Maryland

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 Dr. Phillip Lauver, Supervisor of Pupil Services, phil.lauver@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

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Parent Resources

M.S.A.P. (Maryland Student Assistance Program)

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT