• Allegany County Public Schools announced its inclement weather plan for the 2025-26 school year. ACPS will have three snow days, also referred to as severe weather days by the State of Maryland. During these three days, students, teachers and staff will be off from school. These days will be made up at the end of the school year.

    If additional school closures are needed, ACPS will use virtual learning days to help keep students on track academically. Participating in Virtual Learning Days counts towards student attendance.

    How do Virtual Learning Days work?

    ACPS students will be required to log into Schoology for synchronous learning on virtual learning days. A virtual school day must consist of not less than four hours of synchronous instruction and asynchronous learning activities designed to maximize the advantages of online instruction.

    What are the schedules for Virtual Learning Days?

    There are two types of Virtual Learning Days, each with slightly different schedules.

    • Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Days: Decision to close school is made at 5:30 a.m. (Middle and high school students log onto Schoology at 8 a.m. Elementary school students log onto Schoology at 8:30 a.m.)
    • Delay to Closure Virtual Learning Days: Decision to close school is made at 7:30 a.m. (All students log onto Schoology at 8:30 a.m.)

    What if my student doesn't have internet connectivity/access?

    Students without access to connectivity will be allowed up to two days following a closure to submit assignments and be counted as present for class. 

    How can I help my student on Virtual Learning Days?

    • Make sure they log into Schoology on time to participate.
    • Check to see if they're completing their asynchronous learning activities.
    • Ask them to describe their Virtual Learning school day.