 Career Center Hosts Mock Job Interview for Seniors as Part of Skills Showcase
While the majority of students at the Center for Career and Technical Education were involved in the school’s in-house Skills Showcase on Thursday, December 18, 2008, fifteen seniors representing each of the Career Center’s skill areas were anxiously awaiting mock job interviews. Read More
Jan 7, 2009
Flintstone Science Program
Jan 8, 2009
College 101
Jan 12, 2009
Flintstone FFA/4-H Meeting
Jan 13, 2009
Mount Savage School PTA Meeting/Book Bingo
Jan 23, 2009
End of First Semester/Close of Second Marking Period
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MD to Implement Technology Proficiency Measures for 7th GradersBeginning December 1, 2008, and continuing through January 16, 2009, all 24 school systems in Maryland will be assessing seventh grade students to determine how well they are learning critical technology and 21st century skills. Read More College 101 Night Scheduled for Allegany County Students, ParentsOn Thursday, January 8, 2009, the Allegany High School Academic Endowment Fund will be hosting a College 101 Night at the Center for Career and Technical Education. The event will be held in the school’s auditorium and is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Read More CCTE Announces In-House Skills Showcase WinnersOn Thursday, December 18, 2008, the Center for Career and Technical Education held its sixth annual Skills Showcase featuring skills in seventeen of the school’s occupational areas. This in-house showcase is the first step in what could ultimately be a National competition for the level-one participating students once they become seniors. Read More 2009 Maryland Facts Quiz Bowl Scheduled for January 28thThe 2009 Maryland Facts Quiz Bowl will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, in the theater at Allegany College of Maryland. The snow date will be Thursday, January 29, 2009. Read More Poetry Out Loud Contest Winners Advance to Next Round of CompetitionFour Allegany County Public School students were recently recognized for winning the school-level competition of the Poetry Out Loud contest. The winners included Matthew Haworth and Olivia Wolz of Allegany High School and Miranda Jackson and Shelby Herbert of Mountain Ridge High School. Read More |
 Dr. William J. AuMiller
Superintendent of Schools
As we celebrate the holiday season, and anticipate the start of a new year with a change of leadership in the White House, we are cautiously optimistic that economic conditions will improve in 2009. Like most businesses, school districts are not immune to the current economy with budget problems plaguing schools everywhere. The annual audit of the ACPS reveals that our system is fiscally sound with a significant fund balance available to address future needs or possible crisis. Unlike many businesses and state agencies, there are no plans to place employees on unpaid furlough days or a need to consider a reduction in force in response to the distressed economy. But rest assured that our teachers, support staff, and administrators are committed to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for children while providing educational opportunities that prepare them for the future. I extend to all students, parents, and staff, best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season ...
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