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Two important announcements! 1) SENIOR PHOTOS ARE DUE ON THE 20TH of December! We only have 14 submissions so far. No senior photos will be accepted after the deadline. 2) Baby Pictures! We are doing a guess-who theme with the … Continue reading →

Dear Parents/Guardians, The ARHS Athletic Program does not currently offer wrestling. However, students that are interested can register online at familyid.com under Granby High School. Please be advised that Amherst will not provide transportation. https://www.familyid.com/organizations/granby-junior-senior-high-school  If you have any questions, … Continue reading →

Monday, DECEMBER 16, 2019 Boys Basketball @Agawam 4PM Girls Basketball (JV) @Granby 5:30PM Boys Basketball (JV) vs. Agawam 5:30PM Girls Basketball (V) @Granby 7PM Boys Basketball (V) vs. Agawam 7PM Tuesday, DECEMBER 17, 2019 Indoor Track (B+G) @Northampton 3:45PM Swimming … Continue reading →

The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Board voted unanimously this morning to invite the Town of Amherst into the Eligibility Period of its Core to address building deficiencies in one of our district schools. Amherst was among 11 school districts … Continue reading →

From now until December 15th, the Amherst Fire Department will be a collection site for the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” program. The Central Fire Station located at 68 North Pleasant Street and the North Station, located at 603 East … Continue reading →

Amherst Leisure Services & Supplemental Education (LSSE) is working on a new strategic plan! The plan will be based on a shared community vision that sets priorities and prepares us for the future. If you live in or around Amherst, we want to … Continue reading →

There are so many bright stars within our Theater Company, Choral Ensembles, Bands and Orchestras, yet the theater lighting is so outdated that it’s hard to see them! The ARHS PGO and ARPS FPA are hoping to tune up the … Continue reading →

This year, for the first time, students at ARHS will have the exciting opportunity to earn the Seal of Biliteracy on their diplomas.  The first information session about the ARPS Seal of Biliteracy and associated programming will be held at Wildwood … Continue reading →

The Boys Varsity Football Team will play in the State Championship game on Saturday, December 7 at Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA.  Kickoff is at 1:30 PM. STUDENT FAN BUS will be available- sign up in ARHS guidance office! Football Information … Continue reading →

-Seniors who have not yet met with Ms. Cuffee-Gray! Come to Guidance and schedule a time to meet with her. Finish one of the two Seniors Surveys and make it happen.Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Advisor wants to have a … Continue reading →

Each year, Florence Bank gives away $100,000 to community non-profits through its Community Choice grants program. Florence Bank customers vote for the non-profit of their choice & all non-profits getting at least 50 votes receive a grant.  The non-profits receiving … Continue reading →

Please join us for our State of the Town Address on Monday, December 2nd at 6:30 PM at the Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium. Town Council President Lynn Griesemer and Town Manager Paul Bockelman will deliver the address. Please see below … Continue reading →

Buy your tickets now in the Jones Library’s Main Office. Drawing to be held on “Bag Day” — Saturday, December 7, 2019. All proceeds to be used for the beautification of the Library’s gardens. $1 per ticket or $5 for … Continue reading →

SKI AND WINTER GEAR SALE: 2-Day Pop Up Ski Shop new and used gear on Friday, January 3rd, 5-8:30 pm and Saturday, January 4, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm, at the Pacific (Masonic) Lodge, located at 99 Main Street, Amherst.  Fourth … Continue reading →

November 16, 2019 Boys (V) Football @ Holyoke High School 11:00 AM Cross Country @ Gardner Municipal Golf Course (All State Championships)  7am – 3pm

The Theater Company is excited to present Briefs – a series of contemporary 10-minute plays directed and acted by ARHS students.  If you like performances that are short, sweet, and always surprising, come by ARHS this Thursday-Saturday for a 7:30 show..  Tickets are $5 for … Continue reading →

If you missed Wednesday night’s PGO Coffee with the College Counselor, here is the presentation slideshow.   9th-11th Graders _What Should I Be Doing Right Now (2) PGO Presentation 2019 Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Advisor – Deidre Cuffee-Gray

This year, ARHS is excited to present Spring Awakening as the winter musical.  This Best Musical Tony Award-winner is a challenging and exciting show for our school to take on.  While the show is full of electric and poignant material, it also explores … Continue reading →

AMHERST-PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL is happy to offer the following sports for the Winter 2019-2020 Season. Boy Alpine Skiing – Grades 7-12 Girls Alpine Skiing – Grades 7-12 Boys Basketball – Grades 9-12 Girls Basketball – Grades 9-12 Ice Hockey – … Continue reading →

Get tickets now for the French dinner on December 10th! Come enjoy a night of exciting cultural experience and delicious Francophone cuisine presented by the ARHS French students and the French Club. The cultural show will include poetry, music, singing … Continue reading →

Did you know: menstrual products are some of the most requested, yet least donated, items at most homeless shelters?? Women’s Rights Club is running a TAMPON AND PAD drive all month! All donations will benefit the Amherst Survival Center so … Continue reading →

#GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world. Millions of people come together to support and champion the causes they believe … Continue reading →

The Amherst Town Council will hold four Listening Sessions to collect comments from the public on the need for four major capital investments facing the Town and to provide guidance to the Town Council in setting priorities.  Members of the … Continue reading →

Amherst LSSE has released its Winter Program Guide.  To view it: Click here.

Amherst, MA – Celebrate the coming holiday season in the very best way with signed books for everyone on your gift list.  Join us in the Woodbury Room of the Jones Library at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 7, 2019for … Continue reading →

Yearbooks are available for pre-order online at arps.picaboo.com! November 1st is the final deadline for families on free or reduced lunch to request coupon codes for the yearbook! For underclassmen, students on reduced lunch receive a discount of $15 and students on free lunch receive a discount of … Continue reading →

Do you have an ARHS teen that wants to go to college? When should you start preparing? How and when do you prepare for SAT’s and ACT’s? Are you terrified of the whole thing? Well, we’ve got good news for … Continue reading →

Just a friendly reminder that there will be an all day Curriculum Day on Tuesday, November 5.  Students have no school.

November 5 Field Hockey @ Holyoke (vs. Longmeadow) 5:00pm Volleyball Vs. Chicopee Comp 6:30pm   November 7, 2019 Boys Soccer Vs. East Longmeadow 6:00pm   November 9, 2019 Girls XC Western MA Championship 11:40am Boys XC Western MA Championship 1:00pm

The time to register for Spring AP Exams is here. The final deadline, without incurring a $40 late registration fee from the CollegeBoard is November 15th. The full cost of each AP Exam is $94, and the reduced fee is … Continue reading →

The Sene-Gambian Scholars Program is offering West African take-out meals again this fall to provide scholarships for the spring exchange trip to Senegal and The Gambia. Place your order online by November 12 at tinyurl.com/WestAfricanMeals or contact one of the … Continue reading →

The next Amherst Athletic Boosters meeting will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the ARHS library. The group is a non-profit private charitable foundation organized to benefit Amherst sports.

AMHERST-PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL is happy to offer the following sports for the Winter 2019-2020 Season. Boy Alpine Skiing – Grades 7-12 Girls Alpine Skiing – Grades 7-12 Boys Basketball – Grades 9-12 Girls Basketball – Grades 9-12 Ice Hockey – … Continue reading →

Amherst will hold its Annual Town Election Tuesday, November 5th. Polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.    To view a sample ballot:  ​Sample Ballot You can find your polling place here:   http://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema//bal/myelectioninfo.aspx

Tues 11/5 from 5:30 – 6:15 pm Know a teen that might be interested in joining our Teen Advisory Board (TAB)? TAB is a great opportunity to help plan cool teen programming at the Jones while getting valuable experience that … Continue reading →

Join us on Friday, November 1st for FOCUS On The Arts, an event celebrating the arts and supporting our FOCUS program, bringing essential resources to young adults in Massachusetts who have aged out of foster care. This event takes place … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, November 12th from 4:30-6:30 PM join the Town of Amherst, the Amherst Regional Public Schools, the US Census Bureau and the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce for a job fair in the Glass Room of the Bangs Community … Continue reading →

Each academic department at ARHS has a Department Head.  The department head helps lead the department both at the curricular and instructional level. When concerns arise that can not be resolved at the teacher level, contacting the department head is … Continue reading →

AMHERST-PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL is happy to offer the following sports for the Winter 2019-2020 Season. • Boy Alpine Skiing – Grades 7-12 • Girls Alpine Skiing – Grades 7-12 • Boys Basketball – Grades 9-12 • Girls Basketball – Grades … Continue reading →

Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP will be held on October 21, 2019 from 6 pm to 8 pm in the ARMS library professional development center. This free workshop for parents/guardians and professionals is sponsored by the Special Education Parent Advisory … Continue reading →

The time to register for AP Exams is here. The final deadline, without incurring a $40 late registration fee from the CollegeBoard is November 15th. The full cost of each AP Exam is $94, and the reduced fee is $53. To register … Continue reading →

OCTOBER 18, 2019 Boys Soccer (F+JV) vs. Longmeadow 4pm Field Hockey (V) @ Greenfield 4pm Volleyball (JV) @ West Springfield 5pm Volleyball (V) @ West Springfield 6pm Boys Soccer (V) @ Longmeadow 7pm Football (V) vs. Pittsfield 7pm OCTOBER 19, … Continue reading →

Senior Transcript Requests –The announced deadline for transcript requests in Naviance IS ONLY for Early Decision and Early Action applications. Please consult the calendar in the back of the College Planning Handbook for additional opportunities and deadlines. Generally, transcript and … Continue reading →

 Plan your standardized test-taking schedule early to avoid conflicts with athletic, family, and performing arts events in the winter and spring. Recruited athletes should test early (December is recommended.). Most ARHS students take both the SAT and ACT, and many … Continue reading →

Enjoy a fun evening that includes costumes, raffle prizes, refreshments, an audience trivia game, and prizes.   DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM Enjoy a fun evening that includes costumes, raffle prizes, refreshments, an audience trivia game, and awards. THE YOUTH … Continue reading →

5K Run (or walk) to support Amherst A Better Chance on October 19, 2019 and enjoy a cup of cider at the finish line! The walk begins at 9:30 am and the run begins at 10:00 am. Both start at … Continue reading →

In preparation for Town Elections on November 5 the League of Women Voters is holding a Candidates Forum at the Bangs Center on October 28 at 7:00. All candidates will be introduced. Library Trustees, who are all running unopposed, will … Continue reading →

Date: October 25, 2019  Time: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Location: Woodbury Room, Jones Library  On July 4, 1863, one of the most widely read magazines in the country during the Civil War published an image capturing the abhorrent cruelties of slavery — the side … Continue reading →

Amherst, MA – Bitter cold, dense fog, heavy snow, and record winds: Mount Washington is known worldwide for its unpredictable and dangerous weather. For a mountain its size, why is Mt. Washington called the “Home of the World’s Worst Weather”?  Learn … Continue reading →

The deadline to sign up for PSAT’s has been extended to Friday (10/4). Please go to room 207 or 309 to register. The cost is $17 (checks made out to ARHS) unless you’re in 11th grade and qualify for a fee waiver.