ARHS PGO Parent News

The Annual Black Scholars Rising event will be held on Friday, May 18th from 6:00 to 7:30 in the Middle School Auditorium with a reception to follow in the Middle School Cafeteria. Would you mind including that on your calendars and share it with staff & families?

This year, the BSR Committee is working closely with students and the evening will be a showcase of their skills and talents, as well as presenting stoles to the graduating seniors.

Black Scholars Rising 2018 Flyer

Black Scholars Rising 2018 Flyer – Spanish

Black Scholars Rising 2018 Flyer – Portuguese

Please join the SEPAC for a three part series of informational evening seminars. These presentations will provide students, families and school staff with valuable
information for future planning and will assist in transitioning students from
school to adult life.

All presentations will begin at 6:30 pm and will be held at Amherst Regional High
School. All are welcome to attend these free information sessions.
Please RSVP to sepac@arps.org or 413-687-4255.

Session 2: May 2nd, 2018 Wednesday: ABCs of Adult Agencies
An opportunity to hear from and to meet with representatives of some of the adult agencies in our state, including the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), and others. Come find out what kinds of services and supports are available after high school and what you and your student need to do to apply for them. Held in ARHS cafeteria.

Session 3: May 9th, 2018 Wednesday: Family to Family
Families with a range of experiences and perspectives will share details of their students’journeys into adulthood and discuss how and why they and their children made the choices that they did. There will be plenty of time to meet with panelists and ask questions. Be prepared to laugh a little and learn a lot! Held in ARHS library.

Sessions offered by: Amherst Regional Public Schools, Federation for Children with Special Needs and Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC).

This is TransitionENG.pdf
This is Transition (SPA).pdf

27th Amherst Invitational, May 12-13.  Come watch 32 Ultimate teams from the east coast compete in this prestigious tournament! Games will be held at Amherst Regional High School and Amherst Regional Middle School beginning at 9 a.m.  The event is free but there will be food for purchase.  Come cheer on your ARHS players!  Follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/amherstinvitational

For Seniors:

Prom Permission Slips are available before and after school in guidance, the main office and room 155.  Please know that everyone  who plans on attending the prom must have one completed at the time of ticket purchase.

May 1 – FAFSA filing deadline for eligibility for Mass grant, available only to Pell grant recipients – most significant for community college students

May 10 – May 24- Prom Tickets on Sale

June 1 – Last day of school for seniors

June 8 – Graduation

For Juniors:

April 26 – Teacher recommendation information distributed via e-mail to juniors.

May 3 – Evening meeting for juniors and parents/guardians. Current seniors will share their experiences in planning for college admission/financial aid. ARHS auditorium, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

May 5 – SAT  with Subject Tests @ Northampton High School (Register by 4/6)

May 7 – 11 – Teacher recommendation request week – not first come, first served

June 2 – SAT @ ARHS  (Register by 5/3)

June 9 – ACT

July 14 – ACT

August 25 – SAT and Subject Tests @ ARHS

April 26-28 – Melancholy Play, 7:30 PM

May 1 – Chorale Concert, South Congregational Church, 7 PM

May 2 – Symphonic Orchestra Chamber Concert, 7 PM

May 5 – SAT at Northampton HS

May 6 – Choral Concert with Novi Canton

May 8 – Hurricane Singers Concert; Regional School Committee Meeting 6:30 PM

May 10 – Advisory Day

May 11 – Talent Show, Latino Achievement Night; DTE Performance

May 12 – 13- Amherst Invitational

May 17 – 19- Student Written Play Festival

May 18 – Black Scholars Rising Showcase 6PM

May 22 – Regional School Committee Meeting 6:30 PM

May 23 – MCAS Math Testing; 3 Hr. Delay for Non- Test Takers

May 23 – Combined Concert (Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Orchestra, Concert Choir, Hurricane Singers and Chorale) 7 PM

May 24 – MCAS Math Testing; 3 Hr. Delay for Non- Test Takers

May 28 – Memorial Day (No School)

May 29 – June 1- Senior Exams

May 31- Jazz Ensemble Concert

June 6 – MCAS Sci/ Tech Testing; 2 Hr. Delay for Non- Test Takers

June 7 – MCAS Sci/ Tech Testing; 2 Hr. Delay for Non- Test Takers

June 21 – Current Projected Last Day of School (5 snow days)

April 29th, 2018 marks the 8th annual Daffodil Run in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County!

This family friendly community event held at Kendrick Park in downtown Amherst offers participants a 5k walk/run or 10k run option. Race past many of the 50,000 daffodils planted in celebration of the Town of Amherst’s 250th anniversary. Festivities include a pre-race warm up, music, bounce house, games, barbecue and more!

Join us to help make a difference in the lives of Hampshire County children facing challenges. Celebrate spring with us at the Daffodil Run!

Register at RaceWire.com: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=8654