As the local population started fundraising for the new school, they learned that Hickey was only going to allow classes there to be taught in English.

[4][5] They first appealed Hickey's decision to Archbishop Pietro Fumasoni-Biondi, the apostolic delegate, or Vatican representative, to the United States.

[12] The school released a response, stating that their intent was not discriminatory, and that their facilities could not accommodate gender diverse students.

Alan Tenreiro, a 1992 graduate of the school, was selected as the third president of Mount Saint Charles Academy.

[16] Tenreiro was named National Principal of the Year in 2016 by NASSP for his contributions to Cumberland High School.

[17] In 2019, the school received $3.7 million from Educational Institutional Revenue Bonds in order to create a new residence hall.

[18] The school offers the following arts programs: In collaboration with the Religious Studies Department, the Office of Campus Ministry provides a range of experiences intended to form a more reflective faith community.

Campus ministers oversee activities such as the Mission Drive, Annual Christmas Baskets, and Days of Recollection.

In 2006, a documentary was created called Ice Kings, which encompasses the material covered in the book, including insights from alumni and Coach Belisle.

In 2015, the boy's varsity soccer team won the Division II state championship over Moses Brown.