Garrett County Public Schools: Updates for Scheduling January 25-27, 2023

As previously released, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) will conduct a Synchronous Virtual Learning Day (live instruction) on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, due to the impending forecast. Schools will be closed for in-person learning. Students are to take all necessary learning materials home at the end of the school day today, January 24, 2023, including digital devices.

On Thursday, January 26, 2023, a Virtual Learning Day WILL NOT be conducted. In the event that inclement weather warrants a change to the normal operating schedule, GCPS may call a “traditional” school closure, a delayed opening, or an early dismissal. This call will be announced as soon as possible via standard GCPS operating procedures, if necessary.

GCPS will conduct a professional day for staff on Friday, January 27, 2023. This WILL BE an Asynchronous Virtual Learning Day for students (no live instruction). In the event of a school closure on Thursday, January 26, 2023, the professional day will still be conducted on Friday, January 27, 2023.