Author Archives: Becky

Do you or someone you know bank at Florence Bank? If so, you can help support the Amherst Regional Public Schools PGO – which the ARHS PGO is a member of, through their Customers’ Choice Community Grants program. Last year … Continue reading →

Seniors!: Baby pictures for the yearbook are due on January 4th! Digital copies can be sent to garrityc@arps.org. Physical copies can be dropped off in guidance in an envelope with your name on it. They will be scanned and returned to you … Continue reading →

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! AMHERST-PELHAM REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is happy to offer a Conditioning  Program  for the Winter 2018-19 season. This is open to both ARMS & ARHS students. Where? ARHS Weight Room When? Monday & Wednesday 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. or Tuesday & Thursday 3:15 pm – 4:30 p.m. Dates – January 7, 2019 … Continue reading →

Hurricane Sport Fans, did you know you can purchase a season ticket to attend our sporting events?  These make great gifts, or just purchase one for yourself.  Adults – $42 and Seniors/Students – $30. ALSO: Are you aware of a feature … Continue reading →

The Amherst Historical Society’s Third Annual 2-Day Ski and Winter Gear Sale Friday, January 4th, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, January 5th 9 am-2pm in downtown Amherst at the Pacific Lodge, located at 99 Main Street, next door to the police station. … Continue reading →

Amherst, MA – Learn the basics of household recycling in the town of Amherst on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 3:00 pm in the Woodbury Room at the Jones Library. Are you confused about what you can and cannot recycle? … Continue reading →

On Saturday January 5, 12, 19, and 26 of 2019 the Amherst Department of Public Works is holding free, pellet bag drop-off events. Between the hours of 8am and 2pm, residents of Amherst, Pelham and Shutesbury will be allowed to … Continue reading →

Peter Pan the Musical is coming to a stage near you! Presented by Amherst Leisure Services Community Theater – ALSCT. Buy tickets today! https://alsct.org/buy_tickets/index.html

February 2, 2019 @ 8:00 am – February 9, 2019 @ 11:00 pm Celebrate the season with your fellow Amherst residents! WinterFest Amherst 2019 returns with a week-long schedule of venues and events for the whole family. We’ll kick off the week’s … Continue reading →

We wish you and all of the ARHS community a happy holiday season and a peaceful, well deserved break. School will reopen on Wednesday, January 2nd. See you next year! Your Parent News Editors — Becky,  Jennifer and Mare

The latest ARHS Theater Production is The Laramie Project- a full-scale immersive adaptation of the award-winning play.  Performed in theaters all over the world – and many high schools in America – the show focuses on the residents of Laramie, Wyoming in … Continue reading →

Seniors!: Your voice has been heard, we will include baby pictures in the yearbook this year! Baby pictures are due on January 4th! Digital copies can be sent to garrityc@arps.org. Physical copies can be dropped off in guidance in an envelope with … Continue reading →

Cap & Gown measurements for this year’s graduating class will take place on Thursday and Friday, December 6 & 7 during all lunch periods outside the cafeteria.  Balfour is the company that provides this service and a representative will be here to … Continue reading →

Plan to do any online shopping through Amazon over the holidays? You can earn money for the ARHS PGO through the ARPS PGO with each Amazon purchase. Here’s how to shop AmazonSmile: Visit smile.amazon.com Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials … Continue reading →

Don’t forget that Cap & Gown measurements will be taken on 12/6 and 12/7 during all lunches outside the cafeteria. Cost is $17.50 for a complete outfit and it takes only a few minutes! Dec 8 – ACT; Registration Deadline … Continue reading →

Saturday, December 8th at 9AM – Amherst Regional Middle School Library Annual “Four Towns” meeting, including the Regional School Committee, at the Middle School library. This is an annual meeting of the Regional School Committee, the finance and select boards … Continue reading →

Thursday, December 13  5:30 to 8:30 PM at the Strong House 67 Amity Street, Amherst Outgrown your skis or skates? Need to upgrade? Garage packed with winter gear no longer being used? Problem solved! Sell your gently used skis and winter gear on … Continue reading →

The Human Rights Commission encourages you to come out to the North Common under the merry maple on Monday December 10 at 4pm sharp for a community read aloud of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Commission provides candlelight … Continue reading →

December 15 4pm Mercy House in Amherst AmherstDowntown.com  

Prepared by the Office of the Superintendent, this packet includes Educational Opportunities, ARts and Crafts, Dance, Music Lessons, Sports and More. Winter Activities Packet

On Tuesday, November 27, ARHS PGO is participating in #GivingTuesday. Our goal is to raise $3,000, which will enable us to purchase another ever-popular water bottle filling station for the school. More details to come.  

The Theater Company is excited to present our annual production of Briefs – 10 short plays written by contemporary playwrights.  Directed and acted by students, you’ll find everything from the serious to the utterly silly.  This Friday and Saturday at 7PM; $5 for students/staff.  … Continue reading →

Reminder to seniors: You will have until TODAY to turn in senior portraits if you would like them in the yearbook! Email them to garrityc@arps.org or bring hard copies/USBs to Guidance! Photos must be standard portrait size, taken by yourself and showing … Continue reading →

The ARHS community is invited to attend our annual Fall Choral Concert on Tuesday, November 20th at 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Hadley. Chorale and Hurricane Singers will be presenting several selections in their first formal concert of the … Continue reading →

Dear Families, The Amherst Regional Public Schools is conducting a review of math curriculum and instruction at grades 6-12. To that end, we would like to get your feedback as critical stakeholders in our work. Please take a few minutes … Continue reading →

This year’s first magazine-sized issue of The Graphic is out! Grab a copy at school or check it out at thegraphic.arps.org. There are tons of wild, wonderful, frustrating, interesting, and inspiring things to read about.

Help everyone stay warm this winter! The Amherst school parent & guardian organizations (PGOs) are collecting winter coats & other warm outerwear for students (preK through 12th grade) & families. We are seeking donations of clean, gently-used winter outerwear: in … Continue reading →

Come enjoy a night of exciting cultural experience and delicious French cuisine presented by our own French students! The cultural show will include student’s research presentations, art exhibits, folk tale presentations, music, singing, dancing, poetry, trivia, a raffle, and a … Continue reading →

All parents of ARHS students involved in the Performing Arts are needed to help name and launch a parent-run, teacher requested, non-profit dedicated to supporting Performing Arts at ARHS as follows: The organization [to be named] is a nonprofit organization … Continue reading →

The Problem Every day, in child welfare offices across America, girls and boys living in foster care wait to find out where they will go next. Their belongings sit next to them on the floor… in garbage bags. Our Solution … Continue reading →

Sunday, December 2, 2018 9:00 walk           9:30 5K Fun Run           10:15 5K Road Race Every day, Safe Passage helps families take steps to achieve safety, justice and a brighter future. Some steps … Continue reading →

All Amherst Community Members are invited to join us as we come together to celebrate the inaugural swearing-in of our First Amherst Town Council on Sunday December 2nd at 1:00 PM at the Amherst-Pelham Regional High School Auditorium.  Reception will … Continue reading →

Nov 15- 17 – Theater Company Performance Briefs Nov 16- Senior Pictures for Yearbook Due Nov 16 – Deadline for winter sports registration Nov 20 – Hurricane Singers and Chorale Concert @ Wesley United Methodist Church 7PM Nov 21-23 – … Continue reading →

The high school has been receiving a number of messages on its full-day absence line from parents excusing their child’s tardiness. Please note that the absence line (413-362-1718) is to be called ONLY for full day absences. To summarize our … Continue reading →

Just a reminder that there is no school on Tuesday, November 6th for Teacher Curriculum Day.  It is also Election Day- don’t forget to vote in your State and Town (where applicable) elections!

Tonight, Friday, November 2nd, from 7-10pm, the class of 2020 will be hosting a Halloween Dance! Come for fun treats, karaoke, the donut on a string activity, and a costume contest! The winner gets a prize! Tickets will be sold at lunch for $4 … Continue reading →

Hurricane Sport Fans, most of you aren’t aware of a feature offered through the MIAA. You can set up email alerts for your favorite team(s)!! Go to the MIAA website, look for the light blue bar, select the team(s) you’d … 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 →

Online winter sports registration is now open. Ensure a smooth start to the winter 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 … Continue reading →

Menstrual products are among the MOST REQUESTED yet LEAST DONATED items in Women’s shelters? Women’s Rights Club is running a TAMPON AND PAD drive all month! All donations will benefit the Amherst Survival Center so that hygiene products can be … Continue reading →

Dear families, 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 … Continue reading →

Doing any online shopping through Amazon during the holidays? Did you know you can earn money for the ARHS PGO with each Amazon purchase. Enroll in this passive fundraising to earn money for the Amherst/Amherst Regional School PGOs while you … Continue reading →

The Amherst Half Marathon weekend is here, November 3rd and 4th. Please expect delays and detours as nearly 1000 participants will be on the roads on Sunday November 4th. See below or for full release and traffic impact charts, visit: … Continue reading →

Join the Amherst Nordic Ski Club and the Amherst Regional High School Nordic Ski Team at a presentation and Q&A by U.S. Women’s XC Ski Team Head Coach, Matt Whitcomb Wednesday, November 7 @ 7pm in the Amherst Regional High … Continue reading →

Sunday, December 2, 2018 9:00 walk           9:30 5K Fun Run           10:15 5K Road Race Every day, Safe Passage helps families take steps to achieve safety, justice and a brighter future. Some steps … Continue reading →

In efforts to boost interest and awareness of STEM education, Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito have announced that October 22nd-26th will be declared statewide STEM Week. In our efforts to promote STEM education here at GCC we are engaging … Continue reading →

We are excited to share that a number of ARHS students have been recognized by the National Merit Society this year. Amanda Dee has been recognized as a semifinalist, and Adira Cohen, Timothy F. Demling, Giselle T. Hajir, Ethan O. … Continue reading →

Dear ARHS Parents and Guardians, In January, we convened a meeting to update the community on the math department’s progress with implementing the IMP (Interactive Mathematics Program) curriculum and to solicit feedback from parents and guardians about their concerns. As … Continue reading →

ARHS welcomes all parents and guardians to its annual Open House program, which begins at 6:15 pm on Thursday, October 11 in your student’s Advisory. Student schedules will be available in the lobby, beginning at 5:45.   (Spanish version of schedule)

ARHS will administer the PSAT during the school day on Wednesday, October 10th. We will test over 300 students. The daily schedule has been adjusted slightly, with 5 minutes added to both B and C periods and 5 minutes taken … Continue reading →