George Washington Carver
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Back-to-school
The 2026–2027 school year begins Wednesday, August 26, 2026. We look forward to welcoming our students and families back. Let’s make it an amazing year! Visit www.smcps.org/bts for all your Back-to-School resources.
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George Washington Carver
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G.W. Carver is an elementary school serving over 600 students. We are committed to meeting the social-emotional needs of our students through Conscious Discipline, Community Connections, and SEL instruction.
Our work is connected to the SMCPS Mission statement through our commitment to know each of our students as learners and provide them with rigorous learning. We continually build positive relationships and respect our students, our families, and ourselves.
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