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 1,665 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: 51.2.

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

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

Staff Hours & Emails

Mrs. Heath K-2 – 1:30-3:30 PM becky.heath@garrettcountyschools.org

Ms. Durst 3-5 – 1:30-3:30 PM melissa.durst@garrettcountyschools.org

Mr. Faith 6-8 – 1:30-3:30 PM tanner.faith@garrettcountyschools.org

Mrs. Lantz Math – 1:30-3:30 PM alantz.4h@gmail.com

Ms. Dahlen Music – 1:30-3:30 PM laura.dahlen@garrettcountyschools.org

Mrs. Frederick Art –2-4 PM bonnie.frederick@garrettcountyschools.org

Mr. Erich PE – 3-5 PM trenton.erich@garrettcountyschools.org

Mrs. Shaw, Secretary – 2-4 donita.shaw@garrettcountyschools.org

Mrs. Uphold, Principal – 9-11 AM connie.uphold@garrettcountyschools.org

We encourage you to digitize as much or all school work as possible to the classroom teacher. At this time, there is another pick up to be scheduled. Please separate into the appropriate classroom for drop off by classroom and by math. If you or anyone in your household who is displaying symptoms or been in contact with the virus should self quarantine. If you need a packet, contact Mrs. Uphold and one will be mailed to you. We do not want packets returned until you and your family are symptom free for 15 days.

Please make contact with your child's teacher during this time for clarification and instruction of the learning packets being made available on line and in paper packets. You may do this by email, text or phone call.

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