Service Learning Stars Honored by Allegany County Public Schools

By kriskehrwald | August 13, 2026 |

Graphic of golden star against blue background with words "you inspire us Service Learning Stars"

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.

Destiny Burgess Places Second in Regional Rotary Competition

By kriskehrwald | March 19, 2026

Photo of student standing in front of a banner about 'The Four Way Test." On the wall behind hangs multiple flags.

CUMBERLAND, Md. – March 19, 2026 — On Saturday, March 7, the Regional Rotary 4-Way Test Speech Contest was held in Hancock. Representing Allegany County, Mountain Ridge High School junior…

Mountain Ridge Sophomore Part of All-State Senior Treble Chorus

By kriskehrwald | March 2, 2026

CUMBERLAND, Md. – Mar. 2, 2026 — Peyton Lewis, a sophomore at Mountain Ridge High School, performed with the 2026 Maryland All-State Senior Treble Chorus on Sunday, February 22, in the…

Allegany County Public Schools Selects New Graduation Dates for 2026

By kriskehrwald | January 15, 2026

Change allows ACPS families and students to celebrate multiple student graduations, including those held at ACM and FSU. CUMBERLAND, Md.— Jan. 15, 2026 —Allegany County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael…