 Beall Elementary School 4th Graders Author Class Books
On Tuesday, March 16, 2010, the families of Beall Elementary School fourth graders packed the school’s cafeteria anxiously awaiting the release of the class books written and illustrated by the students. The three class books representing each of Beall’s fourth grade classes was published by Nationwide Learning, Inc. Read More
Mar 22, 2010
MSA Make-up Testing Grades 3-8: Reading/Math
Mar 23, 2010
Band Adjudication at Mountain Ridge
Mar 23, 2010
MSA Make-up Testing Grades 3-8: Reading/Math
Mar 23, 2010
"Sense of Security" Parent Presentation - Bishop Walsh
Mar 24, 2010
MSA Make-up Testing Grades 3-8: Reading/Math
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Allegany County Public Schools Announce Registration DatesChildren who will enter public school for the first time in August should be registered on March 25, 2010, and March 26, 2010, at the appropriate elementary school as determined by residence. Read More West Side Elementary Participating in St. Jude Math-A-ThonWest Side Elementary School is gearing up for its participation in the annual St. Jude Math-A-Thon, a program which encourages students to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Read More Three ACPS Students Recognized as "Super Teens" in Next Step MagazineThree ACPS students, Emily Brode, Briannin Stevenson, and Zachary Watkins, were recently featured as "Super Teens" in the Next Step Magazine. Read More Fort Hill Drama Club Presents Jesus Christ SuperstarThe Fort Hill High School drama club will present Jesus Christ Superstar beginning Friday, March 19, 2010. Read More High School Cheerleaders Receive Community Spirit AwardThe Allegany and Fort Hill cheerleading squads were the co-recipients of the Chazz Offutt Community Spirit Award at this year's Hooley Plunge. Read More Public Comment Period Open for Common Core State Standards InitiativeFrom now until April 2, 2010, a draft of the K-12 Common Core State Standards will be available for public comment. These draft standards strive to provide a framework that prepares students for higher education as well as the workforce. Read More |
 David A. Cox, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
The Federal Government has provided grant opportunities to state departments of education for $4 billion of additional funding for educational reform under the title, “Race to the Top.” Maryland’s potential share of the Federal funding is $150 – $250 million, of which 50% will be designated to go to Baltimore City Schools and Prince George’s County Schools. We were informed that Allegany County Public Schools could receive an additional $1.3 - $1.7 million over four years. Each state has to submit an application to the United States Department of Education for the funds, and in Maryland, each school district is being asked whether they will choose to participate in the grant. There are specific reform areas that must be targeted in order to qualify for the Federal funding. They include: a state teacher tenure system that requires a 3-5 year probationary period; the development of a longitudinal data system that measures student achievement and academic growth over time; an agree ...
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