Upcoming Events
ACPS School Begins
A new school year is here! We’re excited to welcome students and families back for another great year with Allegany County Public Schools.
Labor Day
September 7
Schools and offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!
BOE Public Meeting
September 8 | 5PM
Washington Board Room
BOE Central Office
108 Washington St., Cumberland
Public Session: Begins at 5PM
Date and time are subject to change.
The Board may close Open Session for Executive Session in accordance with the
Open Meetings Act, Sec. 10-508(a)(1), (a)(7) & 10-103.
ACPS achieved a 93.1% four-year cohort graduation rate for 2025
ACPS reduced its four year dropout rate to 4.61% in 2025
ACPS achieved a 91% attendance rate in 2025
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News Releases
Service Learning Stars Honored by Allegany County Public Schools
Four members of the Allegany County Public Schools’ Class of 2026 were selected as the 2025-2026 Service Learning Stars: Chloe Jayde Hill, Ellie Harbert, Jordyn Sneathen and Makinlie Thomas. These individuals showed exceptional commitment to serving others.
Allegany County Students Make Notable Gains in MCAP Scores, Show Positive Trends
CUMBERLAND, Md. (July 31, 2026) — Allegany County Public Schools (ACPS) students met, approached or exceeded statewide proficiency levels across English language arts (ELA), math and science, according to the…
Board of Education Meeting Planned for Aug. 4
The Allegany County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 in the Washington Board Room at the Board of Education Central Office, 108 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21502. At…
Join us in the Imagination Forest at Hoffman Hollow Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CUMBERLAND, Md. — July 25, 2026 — The Judy Center Early Learning Hub, in partnership with the City of Frostburg and the Allegany County Public Schools Community…
Flintstone Elementary to Pilot Full-Day Pre-K for Three-Year-Olds
CUMBERLAND, Md. — July 13, 2026 — Allegany County Public Schools plans to launch a full-day Pre-K program for 3-year-olds at Flintstone Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year, part…
ACPS to Host Open House for Cresaptown Project Home this Saturday, June 6
CUMBERLAND, Md. – June 1, 2026 – Allegany County Public Schools will host an Open House from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, for the student-built house…
End of Year Message from ACPS Superintendent Martirano
END OF YEAR MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT As the 2025-2026 school year ends, I want to share some reflections with our entire Allegany County Public Schools community. I am overjoyed,…
Board of Education Meeting Planned for June 16
CUMBERLAND, Md. – June 11, 2026 – The Allegany County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in the Washington Board Room at the Board of Education…
Allegany County Health Department Offers Free Vaccine Clinics for Rising ACPS Seventh Graders
CUMBERLAND, Md. – June 11, 2026 – Allegany County Public Schools and the Allegany County School Health Nursing Division are reminding families of current sixth grade students that two immunizations…
The SECURE Status at Braddock Middle School has been lifted. Normal school activities have resumed. Thank you, families. ... Full CaptionCondense Caption
Braddock Middle School is a precautionary SECURE status due to police activity in the area. Braddock families have been notified. Learn more about what a SECURE hold is at acpsmd.org/offices/safety-security/ ... Full CaptionCondense Caption
As our students in Grades 1 through 12 adjust to the new school year, it's time to chat about our youngest learners.
A quick reminder that PreK-3, PreK-4 and Kindergarten students begin school next week. It's a staggered start and a new adventure for many students. 🎒🚸
M, 8/31: PreK & K begins, only students with last names A-L attend
T, 9/1: PreK & K begins, only students with last names M-Z attend
W, 9/2: ALL PreK & K students attend
Remember to be extra cautious in those school drop-off and pick-up lines, friends! ... Full CaptionCondense Caption
Take a peek! 👀 View our album of #firstdayofschool photos submitted by our ACPS families at acpsmd.org.
🗓️ We'll continue to accept photos until next Wednesday at forms.gle/EFtKVvtyBe8HppRV6. ... Full CaptionCondense Caption