ACPS Receives GIANT Company Donation

ACPS Students Excel at Chapter MATHCOUNTS Competition

ACPS Educator Receives State Robotics Award

Fort Hill High School Educator Named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction

ACPS Holds All-County Middle/High Band Festival

Allegany County Student Art Showcase

Mountain Ridge High School Opens Weight Room and Locker Room Additions

Parent Night Open House - Manufacturing Engineering Technology

ACPS to Partner with FSU to Offer Dual Enrollment Pilot

ACPS to Partner with ACM to Offer Dual Enrollment Grant Program

Superintendent Appoints New Public Information Officer

Cumberland City Mini-Marathon and Non-Competitive One Mile Walk/Run

Mentor MD, DC Hosts MLK Mentoring Challenge for Middle, High School Students

The MLK Inspiration Contest, hosted by Mentor Maryland/DC, is open to students in grades 6-12 who attend school in Maryland or the District of Columbia.

Maryland State Department of Education Releases Preliminary Statewide Spring 2022 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) Assessment Data

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released preliminary statewide English Language Arts (ELA), and Mathematics 2021-2022 school year assessment results, the first year of the new Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments.

School System Considers Many Factors When Delaying, Closing Schools

The Allegany County Public School System considers a number of factors when making the decision to delay or close schools.  The first consideration is for the safety of students traveling to and from school, including the outside access to school buildings. 

Board of Education Honors High School Bands for Performances

At the November 22, 2022, public meeting of the Board of Education, school board members took the opportunity to recognize ACPS high school bands for their exceptional performances at recent competitions. All three band programs earned champion status.

ACPS, ACM, FSU Participate in Annual Leadership Allegany! Education Day

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Allegany! Class of 2023 participated in the program’s annual Education Day co-hosted by the Allegany County Public Schools, Allegany College of Maryland, and Frostburg State University. 

Westernport Elementary School Celebrates 100 Years in the Community

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, Westernport Elementary School hosted a recognition ceremony celebrating 100 years in the community.

MSDE Awards Grant to ACPS to Initiate Maryland Leads Partner Program “Grow Your Own Staff"

The Maryland State Department of Education has awarded Allegany County Public Schools a grant to initiate the Maryland Leads Partner Program “Grow Your Own Staff,” a partnership with Allegany College of Maryland.

Three ACPS Students Win Scholarships at Tri-State College Night

On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, Allegany College of Maryland hosted the annual Tri-State College Night.  More than 60 colleges, universities, technical schools and branches of the military were on hand to help parents and students make educated decisions about post-secondary plans.