Author Archives: Becky

Wednesday, March 21, 7-9:15PM Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst Social Action Committee Presents: Mudbound, a 2017 film about two veterans, one black, one white and their respective experiences when they return home from WWII. The New York times review puts … Continue reading →

Amherst, MA – Sean Gaskell will give a performance and educational demonstration on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. He will feature traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the kora’s musical repertoire in addition … Continue reading →

Food! Music! Theater! Competition!! A celebration of Government and Politics. Join the League of Women Voters of Amherst for the Second Annual Civics Fest on April 6, 2018, starting at 7 p.m. in the Amherst Regional High School auditorium. Once again, … Continue reading →

Join Multi-Arts on a time traveling theatrical adventure! This latest installment of Time Traveling Stories takes us on a journey to the 1840’s! When young Justine is sent back in time, she meets Angeline Palmer, a brave African American girl who was … Continue reading →

Dear Parents/Guardians of ARHS Class of 2018, All ARHS seniors are invited to attend Reality Fair, a hands-on, financial literacy workshop sponsored by the Greenfield Community College Financial Aid Office and the UMASS Five College Federal Credit Union on Thursday, … Continue reading →

Dear ARHS Parents and Guardians, Over the last day or so, I have received several emails from parents and guardians regarding the recent school shooting in Florida. Each essentially posed the same question: what does ARHS do to prevent such … Continue reading →

Please join us for information sessions for the Elementary and Secondary levels. Come meet our principals, the superintendent, and receive information about our schools and how to register!  These events are for both ARPS families with students transitioning to Kindergarten, … Continue reading →

If you will be 18 on or by March 27 you can vote, IF you have registered. The registration deadline is March 7.  Visit https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/ to register online. The process is simple if you have a RMV driver’s license. You are still able to register … Continue reading →

Deadline approaching!  March 1, 2018 is the last day to sign up for Mr. Jean’s European trip this coming June.  We are traveling to Greece, Italy and Spain for 12 days and there are a few more available spots for students and/or … Continue reading →

Amherst Leisure Services and the Missoula Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for King Arthur’s Quest on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 4:15 pm in the Amherst Regional Middle School Cafeteria.  The musical experience is open to students in K-12.   … Continue reading →

Dear ARHS Parents/Guardians, This year, we have decided to implement a different MCAS test administration model.  Our goal is to provide better testing conditions for our students taking this high stakes test.   To accomplish this, there will be two … Continue reading →

Dear ARHS Parents and Guardians, This letter concerns the WinterFest dance that was held on Friday, January 26. As many of you know by now, around 8:30 pm[the dance began at 7 and was scheduled to end at 10 pm], … Continue reading →

Dear Parents and Guardians: If you have been following news reports, you know that many areas of the country have been hit with the flu. While we have not seen a significant increase in absences due to illness, I want … Continue reading →

The Amherst Police Department will be conducting a training on Monday February 12th from 6:30-9:30 pm in the High School Gymnasium. It will take place after all athletic events have ended. Please do not be alarmed if you see police … Continue reading →

Spring Sports registration is now open! It closes on March 5, 2018 Please mark your calendar for our Spring Sports Informational Night, Tuesday, March 13th @ 6:30 p.m. This evening is for both athletes and their parents/guardians. Everyone will meet … Continue reading →

Students from Kanegasaki, Japan have been coming to Amherst for over 25 years, and this year will mark the second year of High School participation, and Host Families are needed March 21-25. This cultural exchange program has been the core … Continue reading →

The Jones Library proudly announces Madeleine Blais and the Amherst Regional High School Theater Program as winners of the Fifth Annual Samuel Minot Jones Awards for Literary Achievement. A gala event, the Sammys, will take place on April 26, 2018, … Continue reading →

From Principal Jackson: Please only park in the spaces designated for people with disabilities if you have an appropriate sticker. Thank you.

Hello Juniors, Just a few things…  The registration deadline for the March 10 SAT is Friday, February 9, one week from today.  Many of you should take that test after doing some good preparation.  There is still time to do … Continue reading →

ARHS will host an information session at 7 pm on February 6th in the high school library to share the details of our 2018-2019 Chinese language program. For further information, please contact Ericka Alschuler, Interim Assistant Principal, at 362-1714

Leslie Lomasson, school librarian at Amherst Regional High School, is a recipient of the 2018 Massachusetts School Library Association Peggy Hallisey Lifetime Achievement Award. This award celebrates Ms. Lomasson’s exemplary commitment to the service of students and 21st century learning … Continue reading →

AP Exam Sign-Up has begun. The binder is in the Guidance office at Ms. Cappelli’s desk. Please submit payment of $95/exam, preferably by check, at the time of registration. Include your name and the exam for which you are registering … Continue reading →

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Join Amherst Education Foundation as we honor the nine principals of our school district: Mark Jackson, David Slovin, Patty Bode, Diane Chamberlain, Nick Yaffe, Derek Shea, Lisa Desjarlais, Margot Lacey, and Jackie Mendonsa! All nine principals will be … Continue reading →

The ARMS PGO is now taking nominations for the 2018 ARMS Educator Award. Nominations will be accepted from ARMS and ARHS parents and guardians, ARMS and ARHS students, and any ARMS staff members. The award is open to all educators and … Continue reading →

WinterFest Amherst, Feb. 3-10, 2018, is the largest winter festival in Western Mass, featuring over 40 events including music, food, sports, recreation and community activities. [see note above] Among this year’s highlights are 10 events on the first day, including … Continue reading →

Amherst, MA – The Jones Library and DIAL/SELF are co-hosting an information and application station for young people interested in joining the AmeriCorps team on Saturday, February 3 from 10 am – 12 noon in the Amherst Room of the … Continue reading →

Join us on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Woodbury Room for the next event in this ongoing film and discussion series that may educate, touch your heart, and inspire you to action to help dismantle racism. … Continue reading →

Are you a UMass employee? Did you know that UMass employees can donate to the ARHS PGO (via the ARPS PGO- a non-profit that encompasses the PGOS from ARHS, ARMS, Crocker Farm and Wildwood) through the UMass Amherst Community Campaign? … Continue reading →

Spring Sports registration begins February 1st and closes on March 5, 2018 Please mark your calendar for our Spring Sports Informational Night, Tuesday, March 13th @ 6:30 p.m. This evening is for both athletes and their parents/guardians. Everyone will meet … Continue reading →

The newest issue of the school newspaper is online at thegraphic.arps.org. You can also find it under Quick Links on the high school web page.

Big Y’s passive fundraiser is BACK! Please, if you shop at Big Y,  join Education Express, tell your family, friends and neighbors too! Education Express is a Family Program to help our local schools get FREE, much needed supplies & … Continue reading →

Amherst, MA – The Jones Library and branches will be offering an amnesty period from January 9 – 31, 2017 for library patrons who return overdue library materials.  Library patrons are encouraged to bring a non-perishable, non-expired food donation for … Continue reading →

Come see (for free) the first-ever dance concert of Introduction to Dance students (high school and middle school) in the ARHS auditorium this Friday Jan. 12 at 7:00.  Students will demonstrate warm-ups to full choreographies in Hip-Hop, Jazz,  Contemporary, and more.

In order to finalize our Chinese language offerings for next year, we are inviting rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students and prospective upperclass transfer students to schedule a placement meeting with Yiping Yan, our Chinese language teacher. Meetings can … Continue reading →

The Athletic Department is sponsoring an eight week conditioning program for anyone who wants to get into shape for spring sports. This is a good opportunity to get a jump on the competition. If you wait until the season starts … Continue reading →

Please make sure you have listed all of your colleges with January 15 application deadlines in Naviance. UMASS Amherst is one of these schools. Don’t forget you must also list the colleges in your Common Application (when applicable), and request … Continue reading →

Representatives from community colleges are coming soon to ARHS for Decision Days. If you are considering attending STCC, HCC or GCC, sign up for a time slot to meet with the Admissions counselor who will be here. Be sure to … Continue reading →

January 9, 2018 Yesterday, January 8, it was announced that federal Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will be ended for El Salvadorian immigrants beginning in 2019.  Many members of our community immigrated from El Salvador under TPS.  These are valued individuals … Continue reading →

Hello Juniors,  It’s time for me to start helping juniors think about plans for after graduation.  About 90% of you will go on to either a two-year or a four-year college.  The task of deciding where you will go, and … Continue reading →

The 34th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast of Amherst will be held this Saturday, the 13th January 2018 at the Amherst regional Middle School, 170 Chestnut Street, Amherst from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM. The Featured Speaker will … Continue reading →

Northampton Area Pediatrics Parenting Workshop Marijuana and Vaping: Are They Really Harmless? Parents and teens are welcome to come hear a presentation and open discussion on these two subjects. Among the topics covered will be: how does THC effect the … Continue reading →

Amherst Leisure Services Community Theater, now in its 25th year, brings Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the classic “tale as old as time” to Bowker Auditorium on the UMass Campus, Amherst, Massachusetts in January 2018! This full-scale, live production brings … Continue reading →

Tuesday January 16, 2018, 7 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst 121 N. Pleasant St., Amherst, Mass Join members of UUSA’s Green Sanctuary Committee to view the film, Chasing Coral. This is a beautiful and informative movie about climate change. … Continue reading →

It’s a Great Time to Return Overdue Library Materials! Amherst, MA – The Jones Library and branches will be offering an amnesty period from January 9 – 31, 2017 for library patrons who return overdue library materials.  Library patrons are … Continue reading →

Come listen to your favorite 80s songs, sing along, and win some prizes!  The Amherst Survival Center is hosting 80’s Musical Bingo Night at the High Horse in downtown Amherst.  Instead of calling numbers, we’ll be playing soundbites from 80’s … Continue reading →

Audition for the Second Annual Valley’s Got Talent, an amateur talent competition for all ages to be help on March 25,2018! Auditions will be held on Monday February 12, 2018 at the Bangs Community Center from 5:30pm-8:00pm. The Audition Snow … Continue reading →

Join Amherst Education Foundation for an evening of celebration, fun, and food as we honor the 9 principals of the Amherst Regional Public School District and community champion Florence Bank. Our principal honorees are: Mark Jackson, Patty Bode, Diane Chamberlain, … Continue reading →

There are only 5-1/2 school days left before the holiday break, during which time all applications with January 1st deadlines must be processed. In order to be sure your apps are submitted on time, you must do the following: Match … Continue reading →

The Athletic Office has season passes available for purchase. Adult – Fall or Spring Season – $32.00 Student/Senior – Fall or Spring Season – $20.00 Adult – Winter Season – $42.00 Student/Senior – Winter Season – $30.00 These passes will … Continue reading →

The Bombazo/Fundraiser for Puerto Rico is Sunday Dec. 17 from 3-7:30. 3-5 is a Bomba jam where the Conjunto teaches the songs, rhythms, and dances to whoever wants to learn. Everyone brings a dish to share. 5-5:30 is dinner. From … Continue reading →