• Due to high water issues and the voluntary evacuation in place, Route 40 Elementary will be closed today, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Buses that serve the Route 40 District will not operate today – buses 12, 15, 20, 19, 84, 11, and 68. Additionally, bus 34 will not run the Savage River portion of its route. 
    Route 40 staff are to report to Grantsville Elementary today.

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David Yoder

Hi, I am the Principal of Northern Garrett Middle School.  I have worked in the educational system for 22 years with Garrett County Public Schools, 10 years in administration.   

The overall goal I have for students is to be kind, caring and compassionate people with a desire to learn and grow so they can fulfill their dreams and ambitions.  I challenge each and every student to take full advantage of all that is offered to them and to make the most of the talents and gifts they have been given.

I love spending time with my family and the many adventures we go on together, whether it be hiking, biking or vacationing.  I enjoy coaching sports such as soccer, softball and basketball.  In my free time I enjoy reading books such as John Grisham or Dean Koontz novels or studying the Bible.  

Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers and staff, motivated students and enthusiastic parents with high expectations.