05/24/2013 04:10 am
All Allegany County Public Schools are operating on a normal schedule. 


May 2013
May  Chemistry/Environmental Science/Psychology AP Testing  
May  Staff Appreciation Week May 6-10 
May  Achievement Awards Banquet Allegany County Fairgrounds 6:30 p.m. 
May  Spanish AP Testing  
May  Calculus AB AP Testing  
May  Autism Support Group The Allegany County Board of Education’s Family Support Services and the Judy Center will host an Autism Support Group on Thursday, May 9, 2013, from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Cumberland Library on Washington Street in Cumberland.  Corrie Humbertson, Autism Specialist, will provide information and ideas to families with children who have autism.  Refreshments will be served.  Interested parties should RSVP by Wednesday, May 8, 2013, by calling 240-920-6829.  
May  English Literature and Composition AP Testing  
May  FREE Infant Massage Class The Allegany County Family Support Services will host a FREE Infant Massage Class on Thursday, May 9, 2013, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cornerstone Baptist Church Nursery, 930 Frederick Street, Cumberland.  Attendees will learn simple massage strokes that may help babies sleep better, improve babies’ relaxation, reduce gas and colic discomfort, and more.  Interested parties should RSVP by Wednesday, May 8, 2013, by calling 240-920-6829. 
10  May  English Literature and Composition/Statistics AP Testing  
11  May  Allegany High School Band Spaghetti Dinner Spaghetti dinner will be held from 2:30-7:30 p.m. at the LaVale United Methodist Church and will feature All-You-Can-Eat spaghetti and meatballs, salad, dessert and drink.  Prices are $8 for adults; $6 for children ages 5-12; children under 5 eat FREE.  Take-out will also be available.  
13  May  Biology/Physics B AP Testing  
14  May  Allegany HS Academic Endowment Meeting 12 noon 
14  May  School Board Meeting Work Session 5 p.m.; Business Meeting 7 p.m. 
14  May  US Government and Politics AP Testing  
15  May  US History AP Testing  
16  May  CCTE National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony Ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the school's auditorium. 
17  May  Human Geography AP Testing  
18  May  Allegany High School Prom 8 p.m. 
19  May  Mountain Ridge High School Baccalaureate Service Service will be held in the theatre at Mountain Ridge at 7 p.m. 
20  May  HSA Algebra  
21  May  HSA English  
22  May  Allegany High School Senior Dress-Up Day/Luncheon  
22  May  HSA Biology  
23  May  CCTE Certification  
24  May  Last Day for Seniors  
27  May  Schools & Offices Closed - Memorial Day  
28  May  Allegany High School Graduation 7 p.m. 
28  May  HSA Algebra Make-Up  
29  May  HSA English Make-Up  
29  May  Mountain Ridge High School Graduation  
30  May  Fort Hill High School Graduation  
30  May  HSA Biology Make-Up  
June 2013
June  HSA Algebra Make-Up  
June  HSA English Make-Up  
June  Close of 4th Marking Period  
June  HSA Biology Make-Up  
10  June  Last Day of School for Students - 3-Hour Early Dismissal  
11  June  Allegany HS Academic Endowment Meeting 12 noon 
11  June  School Board Meeting Work Session 5 p.m.; Business Meeting 7 p.m. 
17  June  Report Cards Mailed  
18  June  Last Day of School for Teachers  
July 2012
10  July  BOE Meeting The Board of Education will meet in a work session at 4 p.m. with the business meeting to follow at 5 p.m.  They will meet in an executive session at 3 p.m.  All meetings this month will be held in the auditorium at the Center for Career and Technical Education. 
30  July  HSA English  
31  July  HSA Biology  
August 2012
August  HSA Algebra/Data Analysis  
13  August  Braddock Middle School Open Registration 9 a.m to 3 p.m. 
14  August  BOE Meeting Work session 5 pm.  Business meeting 7 pm. 
15  August  Braddock Middle School 6th Grade Orientation 9:30-11 a.m. Students last names A-L only. 
15  August  Washington Middle School 6th Grade Orientation 9:30-11 a.m. Students with last names A-M only. 
16  August  Braddock Middle School 6th Grade Orientation 9:30-11 a.m. Students last names M-Z only. 
16  August  Washington Middle School 6th Grade Orientation 9:30-11 a.m. Students with last names N-Z only. 
20  August  Parkside Elementary School Back-to-School Bash Event from 5-7 p.m. at the playground with the pavillion.  
21  August  Back-to-School Convocation Fort Hill 8 a.m. 
21  August  John Humbird Elementary School Back-to-School Splash Event will be held from 3-5 p.m. at Constitution Park pavilion 1 and 2. 
21  August  Mountain Ridge High School Back-to-School Night Event to be held at the school from 6-8 p.m.  
21  August  Westernport Elementary School Open House Event begins at 6 p.m. 
22  August  Beall Elementary School Back-to-School Night Event will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. at the school.  
22  August  Cash Valley Elementary School Back-to-School Night Event from 5-7 p.m. 
23  August  Mt. Savage Elementary School Back-to-School Pool Party Event will be held at the Frostburg City Pool from 5-7 p.m. 
27  August  Schools Open 3-hr early dismissal 
27  August  Washington Middle School Back-to-School Night 6-7:30 p.m. 
28  August  Mt. Savage Elementary School Open House 6-6:45 p.m. 
28  August  Mt. Savage Middle School Open House 6:45-7:30 p.m. 
29  August  Frost Elementary School Back-to-School Night Event begins at 6:30 p.m. 
29  August  Pre-K and Kindergarten Begin  
30  August  Allegany High School Meet the Squad 6:30 p.m. 
30  August  Sentinel Community Night 5-8 p.m. at Roy Rogers 
September 2012
September  Schools & Offices Closed - Labor Day  
September  Outdoor School - Cresaptown & Cash Valley Sept. 4-7 
10  September  21st Century M-SAFE After School Program Begins - Braddock & Washington  
10  September  Braddock, Washington After School Programs Begin  
10  September  Outdoor School - Parkside, Frost, John Humbird Sept. 10-14 
11  September  Allegany HS Academic Endowment Meeting 12 noon 
11  September  School Board Meeting Work session 5 p.m.; Business Meeting 7 p.m. 
12  September  Allegany High School AP/Honors Reception 7 p.m. 
17  September  Outdoor School - West Side, Northeast Sept. 17-21 
20  September  ACASC Meeting  
24  September  Outdoor School - South Penn, Bel Air Sept. 24-28 
27  September  Schools Closed - Parent Conferences Elementary 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Secondary 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 
October 2012
October  HSA Algebra  
October  Outdoor School - Westernport, Mt. Savage, Flintstone Oct. 1-5 
October  HSA English  
October  HSA Biology  
October  HSA Make-Up  
October  Outdoor School - Beall, George's Creek Oct. 8-12 
October  Allegany HS Academic Endowment Meeting 12 noon 
October  Deadline for Carryover FARMS Applications  
October  School Board Meeting Work Session 5 p.m.; Business Meeting 7 p.m. 
October  Tri-College Night 6:30 p.m. at Allegany College of Maryland 
11  October  Reality Fair Event at Allegany County Fairgrounds 
12  October  Genetics Update Conference  
15  October  National School Lunch Week Oct. 15-19 
15  October  School Bus Inspections Oct. 15-18 
17  October  Allegany High School NHS Induction 1:30 p.m. 
17  October  PSAT  
19  October  MSEA Convention  
20  October  CCTE Cruisin' for Careers Car Show 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  
24  October  Allegany High School vs. Fort Hill High School Blood Drive Challenge At Allegany High School from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.  All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free dessert item at Chick-fil-A Queen City Centre.  
25  October  Allegany High School vs. Fort Hill High School Blood Drive Challenge At Fort Hill High School from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free dessert item at Chick-fil-A Queen City Centre. 
27  October  Allegany High School Homecoming Dance 7:30 p.m. 
31  October  Close of 1st Marking Period  
31  October  West Side Elementary School Fall Costume Parade Parade begins at 1:45 p.m.  
November 2012
November  Allegany High School Homecoming Pep Rally 1:30 p.m. 
November  Allegany vs. Fort Hill Homecoming Game 12:30 p.m. 
November  3-Hour Early Dismissal  
November  Schools & Offices Closed - Election Day  
12  November  American Education Week Nov. 12-16 
13  November  Allegany HS Academic Endowment Meeting 12 noon 
13  November  Focus on the Future - Braddock, Mt. Savage  
13  November  Report Cards Distributed  
13  November  School Board Meeting Work Session 5 p.m.; Business Meeting 7 p.m. 
14  November  All County Chorus Nov. 14-15 at Fort Hill 
14  November  Focus on the Future - Washington, Westmar  
15  November  ACASC Meeting  
15  November  Thanksgiving Luncheon  
17  November  MASC Fall Leadership Conference  
21  November  3-Hour Early Dismissal Thanksgiving vacation 
22  November  Schools & Offices Closed Thanksgiving vacation 
23  November  Schools & Offices Closed Thanksgiving vacation 
26  November  Schools Closed/Offices Reopen Thanksgiving vacation 
27  November  Schools Reopen  
December 2012
11  December  Allegany HS Academic Endowment Meeting 12 noon 
11  December  FHSF Sentinel Community Night Event held at Roy Rogers in Cumberland from 5-8 p.m.  
11  December  School Board Meeting Work Session 5 p.m.; Business Meeting 7 p.m. 
13  December  Christmas Luncheon  
20  December  Career Center Skills Showcase Event will feature junior level students competing beginning at 8:30 a.m. 
21  December  Career Center Skills Showcase Awards Ceremony Ceremony will be held in the school auditorium from 8:30-9:30 a.m. 
24  December  Schools & Offices Closed Christmas vacation 
25  December  Schools & Offices Closed Christmas vacation 
26  December  Schools Closed Christmas vacation 
27  December  Schools Closed Christmas vacation 
28  December  Schools Closed Christmas vacation 
31  December  Schools & Offices Closed Christmas vacation 
January 2013
January  Schools & Offices Closed Christmas vacation 
January  Schools & Offices Reopen  
January  College 101 Event at Allegany High School at 7 p.m. 
January  HSA Algebra  
January  Allegany HS Academic Endowment Meeting 12 noon 
January  HSA English  
January  School Board Meeting Work Session 5 p.m.; Business Meeting 7 p.m. 
January  Elementary All County Orchestra Rehearsal Washington Middle School at 4 p.m. 
January  HSA Biology  
15  January  HSA Algebra Make-Up  
16  January  Elementary All County Orchestra Rehearsal Washington Middle School at 4 p.m. 
16  January  HSA English Make-Up  
17  January  HSA Biology Make-Up  
18  January  3-Hour Early Dismissal  
18  January  End of 1st Semester/Close of 2nd Marking Period  
21  January  Schools & Offices Closed - MLK Jr.'s Birthday  
22  January  HSA Make-Up  
23  January  Elementary All County Orchestra Rehearsal Washington Middle School at 4 p.m. 
23  January  HSA Make-Up  
24  January  HSA Make-Up  
25  January  HSA Make-Up  
26  January  MASC Legislative Session  
29  January  Report Cards Distributed  
30  January  Elementary All County Orchestra Rehearsal Washington Middle School at 4 p.m. 
February 2013
February  All County Band Auditions at Allegany High School 
February  Elementary All County Orchestra Rehearsal Washington Middle School at 4 p.m. 
February  Schools Closed - Parent Conferences Elementary 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Secondary 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
12  February  Allegany HS Academic Endowment Meeting 12 noon 
12  February  School Board Meeting Work Session 5 p.m.; Business Meeting 7 p.m. 
13  February  All County Orchestra Festival Feb. 13 & 14 at Fort Hill 
13  February  Elementary All County Orchestra Rehearsal Washington Middle School at 4 p.m. 
14  February  ACASC Meeting  
18  February  Schools & Offices Closed - Presidents' Day  
19  February  Down Syndrome Support Group Meeting Meeting will be held at John Humbird Elementary School in the gym from 7-8:30 p.m. 
21  February  Autism Support Group Meeting The meeting will be held at the Cumberland Library on Washington Street from 1-2:30 p.m. 
25  February  Infant and Toddler Playgroup Playgroup will be held at Beall Elementary School from 9-10:30 a.m.  Contact the Judy Center for more information at 301-689-8489. 
25  February  MASC Legislative Lobbying Day  
26  February  Elementary All County Band Rehearsal Braddock Middle School at 4 p.m. 
26  February  Signing with Young Children Workshop Event will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. in the media center at Cash Valley Elementary School. 
27  February  Choral Adjudication at Mountain Ridge High School 
March 2013
March  Solo and Ensemble at Allegany High School 
March  MSA Reading/Math  
March  National School Breakfast Week March 4-8 
March  "Calming and Reducing Stress in Children" Workshop Workshop will be held at South Penn in the cafeteria from 7-8:30 p.m. 
March  Calming and Reducing Stress in Young Children Workshop Workshop will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at South Penn Elementary School. 
March  Elementary All County Band Rehearsal Braddock Middle School at 4 p.m. 
March  MSA Reading/Math  
March  MSA Reading/Math  
March  MSA Reading/Math  
March  MSA Reading/Math  
11  March  MSA Reading/Math  
12  March  Allegany HS Academic Endowment Meeting 12 noon 
12  March  Elementary All County Band Rehearsal Braddock Middle School at 4 p.m. 
12  March  MSA Reading/Math  
12  March  School Board Meeting Work Session 5 p.m.; Business Meeting 7 p.m. 
13  March  MSA Reading/Math  
14  March  MSA Make-Up  
14  March  Reality Fair Allegany County Fairgrounds (rescheduled from March 7th) 
14  March  Reality Fair - Snow Date  
15  March  ACASC Regional Variety Show Show will be held at Allegany High School from 6-8 p.m. 
15  March  MSA Make-Up  
16  March  Braddock Math Counts Team/Individual State Finals Competition will be held at John's Hopkins University. 
16  March  School Readiness Fair Event will be held at the County Club Mall's center court from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. 
18  March  MSA Make-Up  
19  March  Elementary All County Band Rehearsal Braddock Middle School 4 p.m. 
19  March  Family Support Services "Positive Discipline/ADHD Workshop Workshop will be held at Cash Valley Elementary School from 7-8:30 p.m. 
19  March  MSA Make-Up  
20  March  All County Senior Band Rehearsal Allegany High School 6 p.m. 
20  March  Family Support Services Signing with Cheri Workshop Workshop will be held at Cash Valley Elementary School from 7-8:30 p.m. 
20  March  MASC Convention March 20-22 in Ocean City, MD 
21  March  Easter Luncheon  
21  March  Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1 Registrations March 21-22 
26  March  Allegany County Teacher of the Year Banquet Event will be held at Mountain Ridge High School from 6-8 p.m. 
26  March  Elementary All County Band Rehearsal Braddock Middle School 4 p.m. 
27  March  Band Adjudication Mountain Ridge High School 
28  March  3-Hour Early Dismissal Easter vacation 
28  March  Close of 3rd Marking Period  
29  March  Schools & Offices Closed Easter vacation 

Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013, for Memorial Day.
For information about the ACPS website, contact Mia Cross
108 Washington Street • PO Box 1724 • Cumberland, MD 21501-1724