Swan Meadow

K-8 School

Swan Meadow K-8 School

6709 Garrett Highway

Oakland, MD 21550

Phone 301.334.2059

Email Swan Meadow K-8 School

connie.uphold@garrettcountyschools.org

Recognitions & Outreach

School Recognitions

2015 Collected Most Pounds of Food for "The Kids Helping Kids Food and Fund Drive"
2014 Green School Re-Certification
2012 Maryland Council on Economic Education State Poster Contest Winner
2010 MSA Middle School Scores Ranked 5th in State by Baltimore Sun
2010 Green School Re-Certification
Maryland School Performance Recognition for the 2009 Maryland State Assessments
2009 Maryland Exemplary Reading Program School
2009 ALTA Award for Maryland Traditions
2003 - 2013 Kids Helping Kids Food Drive State Recognition

Student Recognitions

Young Authors Contest County & State Winners
State Finalist for the Letters About Literature Contest

Special Projects & Activities

Extending Sustainable Produce Production w/Low Tunnel System
Schoolyard Garden
Schoolyard Wildflower Meadow
Monarch Weigh Station
Camp Hickory Nature Hall & Planetarium Visits
Middle School Home Arts & Woodworking
Annual Harvest Sale
School Christmas Program
Living History Program
Character Education Program

Community Outreach

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing
Kids Helping Kids Food Drive
St. Jude’s Math-A-Thon
Valentine Love Gifts & Cards
Nursing Home Visits
Compassion Child Sponsorship
Project Linus Blanket Donations

WEB ACCESSIBILITY

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.

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.

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