Upcoming Events
3-Hour Early Dismissal
October 16
Allegany County Public Schools will have a three-hour early dismissal on October 16 for Principal Staff Development.
3-Hour Early Dismissal
October 30
Allegany County Public Schools will have a three-hour early dismissal on October 30 for Teacher Work Time.
90th Homecoming Game: Allegany vs Fort Hill
October 31 | 12:30PM
Homecoming Week is here for Allegany and Fort Hill! Join us on Saturday, October 31, at 12:30 p.m. as the Campers take on the Sentinels in the 90th Homecoming football game!
Come out, show your school spirit, and cheer on your team!
Schools Closed
November 2
Allegany County Public Schools will be closed on November 2 for Supervisor Staff Development.
Schools Closed
November 3
Allegany County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, in observance of General Election Day.
Get out and vote!
ACPS achieved a 93.1% four-year cohort graduation rate for 2025
ACPS had a total enrollment of 8,081 in 2026
ACPS achieved a 89.7% attendance rate in 2026
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🎓 ACPS Student Spotlight: Abigail Moore
We’re proud to recognize Abigail Moore of Allegany High School as part of a student spotlight initiative shared at a recent Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) meeting!
Abigail shares how AP and Dual Enrollment courses have helped her learn at a pace that works for her and prepare for her future. She also recognized two educators who have played an important role in her academic journey: Anne Stark and Dr. Kay Sheehe.
Thank you to Abigail for sharing her story and to the dedicated educators who make a lasting difference in the lives of our students! 💙
News Releases
ACPS Board of Education meets on October, 13th
The Allegany County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 in the Washington Board Room at the Board of Education Central Office, 108 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21502. At that…
National Merit Scholarship Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMMENDED STUDENTS IN THE 2027 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Dr. Kendra Kenney, of Mountain Ridge High School, announced on Friday, September 18, 2026 thatEthan Kwok has been…
ACPS Focus on the Future Seeks Employers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CUMBERLAND, Md. – September 21, 2026 – Allegany County Public Schools (ACPS) is recruiting local employers for its Focus on the Future event in November. Employers will…
State of the Schools Set for October 15
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CUMBERLAND, Md. – September 17, 2026 – The Allegany County Chamber of Commerce and Allegany County Public Schools (ACPS) will host a State of the Schools presentation…
Allegany County Board of Education Meets on September 8
CUMBERLAND, Md. (September 3, 2026) – The Allegany County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, September 8, in the Washington Board Room at the Board of Education Central Office…
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…
