Author Archives: Becky

Welcome to the academic year 2019-2020, and the return of the ARHS PGO Parent News! Our newsletter will arrive in your inbox every Friday morning, packed with valuable information about events, deadlines, schedules, community events, sports news, opportunities etc… If … Continue reading →

The ARHS Parent Guardian Organization is a volunteer group of parents and guardians, and we invite you to join us! What do we do? We create this newsletter, administer a grant program for staff and students, host events and Speakers … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year! We’re excited to announce the date for the First Day Celebration! Join us on August 27, 2019 on the Amherst Town Commons at 5:00 PM! Join friends and school staff at the community’s Welcome Back … Continue reading →

Dear Parents and Guardians, The School Nutrition Department is so thankful for all of your support last school year and we are very excited about the upcoming year. The District is fortunate to be partnering with Project Bread for another … Continue reading →

Dear ARPS Families: I hope the summer months are allowing time for reflection, enjoyment, and renewal.  With the 2019-2020 school year starting soon, I wanted to reach out to share the schedule of events that are fast approaching. As much … Continue reading →

Victoria Stewart, Athletic Director, comes to the district from her position as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Merrimack College. Prior to moving to Merrimack College, she served as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Amherst College for two years, during which … Continue reading →

August 20 – Fall Sports Info Night 6:30 PM August 21- Deadline to Register for Fall Sports August 22- ARHS New Student Open House August 28- First Day of School; Noon dismisal September 2- Labor Day; No School September 25- … Continue reading →

The Editors of the PGO blog would like to wish everyone a very happy summer! We will “see” you again in the fall. The newsletter returns mid-August.  The first day of school is Wednesday, August 28, 2019! Becky, Mare, and … Continue reading →

This Friday, June 14 ARHS parents and guardians will thank the entire staff for their work with a scrumptious lunch catered by Blue Door Gatherings.  There are several ways YOU can show your appreciation for our amazing staff and help … Continue reading →

The ARHS Parent Guardian Organization is a volunteer group of parents and guardians, and we invite you to join us!  What do we do? We create this newsletter, administer a grant program for staff and students, host events and Speakers with the … Continue reading →

Online fall sports registration is now open. Ensure a smooth start to the fall season by registering NOW.   Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse before the first day of tryouts. Please call the nurse’s office at the high school at 362-1743. Questions for middle school … Continue reading →

The ARHS Athletic Department is hoping you can take a moment to complete the Parent/Guardian Feedback form.  Sharing   your experience this spring season is very helpful. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mGN_kZ6Qt3kn9AKToPLwmPxfeIBZOcgFcraREtuLCYg/edit#responses  

Dear ARHS Parents and Guardians, On May 28, 2019, the district announced the adoption of a new high school math curriculum, College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) which includes a traditional sequence of math courses. The ARHS math department will be working … Continue reading →

June 12th at 3:30 PM Location: The Works, downtown Amherst Agenda Introductions Individual School Updates Taxes and State Filings Group Fundraisers-     -UMACC (United Way)     -Florence Bank -Giving Tuesday – Razoo/ Might Cause     -Amazon Smile    – Ideas for more group efforts? … Continue reading →

The ARHS Interim Assistant Principal, Mary Custard has been selected by the Unsung HeroinesUnsung Heroines as one of the Commonwealth’s Unsung Heroines of 2019. Congratulations, Ms Custard!

For those who were unable to make the High School Graduation, here it is for you to enjoy!: https://youtu.be/RX3F9HsOWrI

Thur. Aug. 22: Freshmen and Sophomores:  5:00 – 6:45 p.m. Juniors and Seniors:  7:00 – 8:45 p.m. Fri. Aug. 23: Freshmen and Sophomores:  5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Juniors and Seniors:  7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Sat. Aug. 24: Team Selections via … Continue reading →

2019-2020 School Calendar August 20 – Fall Sports Info Night 6:30 PM August 21- Deadline to Register for Fall Sports August 22- ARHS New Student Open House August 28- First Day of School; Early Dismissal September 2- Labor Day; No School … Continue reading →

Food & Drink, Live Music, Kids Activities, Wagon Rides, Bounce House & More  Thursday June 13th, 5-9 pm Friday, June 14, 5-10 pm Saturday, June 15 12-10 pm This memorable and well-loved Amherst event, organized jointly by the Amherst Area … Continue reading →

**Not a School Sponsored Event** Baseball and softball players ages 5-14 in your community are invited to attend a FREE instructional clinic on Monday, June 24 with experienced staff from Ripken Baseball, courtesy of your Springfield Chevy Dealers! Special needs participants of all ages … Continue reading →

Summers are for Reading! LWV GIANT SUMMER BOOK SALE Friday, July 26: 9 AM to 6 PM Saturday-Sunday, July 27-28: 9 AM to 4 PM Friday-Saturday, August 2-3: 9 AM to 4 PM Fort River Elementary School Gymnasium, 70 South … Continue reading →

On Friday, June 14 ARHS parents and guardians will thank the entire staff for their work with a scrumptious lunch catered by Wheelhouse Farm. There are several ways YOU can show your appreciation for our amazing staff and help with … Continue reading →

Come one, Come all! ARHS is having its very Rainbow Run, hosted by the Class of 2021. Walk/run a course around the high school and the middle school while getting multicolored powder thrown at you! Music, popsicles, and snacks to … Continue reading →

On Friday, May 31st from 7 – 9 PM in the ARHS Auditorium All are invited to the 2019 Singers’ Soiree, hosted by the ARHS Jazz Band! A delightful evening of jazz, pop, funk and soul, featuring some of ARHS’s … Continue reading →

Hello Seniors, Only five more days to go before you don’t need to wake up early and get yourself to ARHS anymore! There are a few things you still may need to do. Pay your application fees BEFORE YOU LEAVE. … Continue reading →

This has been an outstanding year for Amherst Regional High School’s JETS Engineering Club. The club entered 6 teams (45 students, grades 9-12) into the national Test of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science (TEAM+S) and won Best in State at … Continue reading →

The Graphic won a highest achievement award at the New England Scholastic Press Association (NESPA) contest/conference this year. Sara Barber-Just entered 30 pieces or more from the last year and a half. Students from schools all over New England participate. … Continue reading →

ALL pre-ordered yearbooks are in Guidance for pickup! If you have not yet ordered your yearbook, you can still do so at arps.picaboo.com !!!

The Massachusetts Board of Education is seeking public input on an appeal filled this week by the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School in Hadley.  PVCICS administration is appealing the DOE Commissioner’s denial in January of their latest expansion request.  … Continue reading →

May 29, 2019 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM ARHS Cafeteria Come join our Farm to School Cultural Food Exchange and help celebrate the work that has been done this past year to build a robust Farm to School (F2S) program … Continue reading →

Have you heard about the new booster organization for ARHS Performing Arts? Friends of Performing Arts (FPA), was formed this year and has already made some great strides in helping the performing arts programs at ARHS. In its first 3 … Continue reading →

Tickets are still available! We hope you can join us on Thursday, May 30, 2019, for a festive evening of fun! It’s the party of the season, and we don’t want you to miss it! AEF honors YOU, our generous supporters, as we celebrate 25 … Continue reading →

Audition for Pelham Players! Pelham Players is a free youth theater program for kids in the ARPS towns and nearby area. This summer’s show will be Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Performances will be on August 2nd and 3rd, with rehearsals several … Continue reading →

The Amherst Education Foundation is seeking a part-time (20 hours/month) Administrative Assistant to assist with our work fundraising and providing grants to educators in the Amherst Regional Public Schools. For more information about the organization, please see our website: https://www.amhersteducationfoundation.org/. … Continue reading →

Planet Fitness welcomes high school teens ages 15 – 18 to work out at any of its more than 1,800 locations throughout the United States* and Canada for free all summer long as much as they want! Teens can work … Continue reading →

The Amherst 4th of July Celebration is looking for volunteers for this year’s festival. If you are interested in contributing to a community event, filled with fun and festivities, while getting a front row seat to the fireworks, come assist the Amherst … Continue reading →

Summers are for Reading! LWV GIANT SUMMER BOOK SALE Friday, July 26: 9 AM to 6 PM Saturday-Sunday, July 27-28: 9 AM to 4 PM Friday-Saturday, August 2-3: 9 AM to 4 PM Fort River Elementary School Gymnasium, 70 South … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22, all ARHS 10th Graders will take the MCAS Mathematics tests. The tests will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m. on both days. Students not participating in MCAS will have late arrival on those … Continue reading →

Seniors, if you have not already done so, please do the following as soon as possible: 1) If you plan to attend college next year, list the school to which you will be matriculating in Naviance. You must do this … Continue reading →

Join the ARPS Community for the annual Latino Achievement Night on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the ARMS Auditorium!

AMHERST, MA Following a national search, we are pleased to announce that Gene T. Jones has been appointed to the position of Principal of Amherst Regional High School beginning July 1, 2019. Mr. Jones, who holds a B.A. from Boston … Continue reading →

Two public forums have been scheduled to share information with parents and guardians about the ARHS math text review process. To accommodate as many schedules as possible, we have planned an evening and a morning forum. The identical sessions will … Continue reading →

Dear Parents and Guardians, May 2019 is already here and it’s that time when we begin to make final preparations for Graduation. We want all of our seniors to leave ARHS with fond memories. We’re invested in promoting this celebratory … Continue reading →

Come this year’s Student Produced play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike directed by Sophia Schweik. Completely put on by students and one of the last productions of the year; this show is not one to miss! Shows are … Continue reading →

Friday, May 3 is the last day to register for the June 1 SAT and subject tests with no late fee. Sign up at collegeboard.org. It is also the last day to register for the June 8 ACT with no … Continue reading →

The Board of Directors of the Amherst Boys & Girls Club is pleased to announce a new summer program for 2019.  The Program will run for eight weeks beginning June 24th and end on August 16th. The Program is open … Continue reading →

Girls in grades 9-12 have a great opportunity this summer to participate in Girls With Impact, a summer entrepreneurship and leadership academy! It is a 6-week online course that ARHS students can take part in for FREE- just pay the … Continue reading →

The Amherst 4th of July Celebration is looking for volunteers for this year’s festival. If you are interested in contributing to a community event, filled with fun and festivities, while getting a front row seat to the fireworks, come assist … Continue reading →

Now is the time to Seize the Day! Friday May 10, 7pm and Saturday May 11, 1pm and 7pm at the Academy of Music in Northampton. Newsies performed by over 50 students from all over the Valley from Starlight’s Youth … Continue reading →

Thank you to all who attended the Principal Candidate Forums this week.  All three finalists were provided with an opportunity to visit the community and engage with staff, students and families.  In addition to the bios provided below, the District … Continue reading →