Author Archives: Becky

Come to the “1st Annual ARHS Family Feud” 2018 Fundraiser as seen in the T.V. show. This will be held next Thursday, December 21st at 7:00 P.M. in the auditorium. Tickets will be $3.00 at lunch and $5.00 at the … Continue reading →

Each year, Florence Bank gives away $100,000 to community non-profits through its Community Choice grants program. The bank’s customers vote for the non-profit of their choice (one vote per account holder) & all non-profits getting at least 50 votes receive … Continue reading →

Delays or cancellations are posted first on the ARPS School Closing Information line at 362-1898 (with a goal of posting by 5:30 a.m.). Notification is made next to the local television stations. Delays are typically two-hours, although a one-hour delay … Continue reading →

The Amherst Historical Society’s 2nd annual Ski and Winter Gear sale takes place on Friday evening, January 5th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, January 6th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crocker Farm Elementary School. … Continue reading →

If you are a sophomore or junior who loves to read, enjoys creative & thoughtful group discussions, and cares about/curious about Jewish culture…consider applying to the Great Jewish Books summer program at the Yiddish Book Ctr in Amherst. Students come … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO will be hosting a gift-wrapping fundraiser at Barnes & Noble on December 9th from 11 to 2 at the Hadley store.  Stop by, say Hi, have your presents wrapped while supporting the PGO!

The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts are currently developing a district logo that represents our schools, students, staff and ARPS community. Three images have been selected as possible choices of district logos. As part of the ARPS community, … Continue reading →

Florence Bank gives away $100,000 each year 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. Last year (2016), … 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 passive fundraising to earn money for the Amherst/Amherst Regional School PGOs while you shop! … Continue reading →

December 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Amherst Regional Middle School, 170 Chestnut Street, Amherst All are welcome to attend a public screening of the acclaimed documentary, “Backpack Full of Cash”.  This film explores the growing privatization of public schools and … Continue reading →

On November 28th, ARHS PGO is participating in #GivingTuesday in support of our PGO Presenters Fund!  The ARHS PGO enriches the experience of our students and supports parents by bringing many presenters to campus.  We have recently helped fund classroom … Continue reading →

Pioneer Valley Championships:  Amherst Girls win, Sophia Jacobs-Townsley wins.  Amherst boys third, Jack Yanko wins in meet record time of 15:16 for 5K WMASS:  Amherst Girls win, Sophia Jacobs-Townsley wins.  Amherst boys fourth by one point (top three teams qualify … Continue reading →

At ARHS we are providing a new college support opportunity for senior students. Additional Senior College Application and Scholarship help is now available at ARHS after school every Tuesday between now and mid-February in Room 141. A Guidance Counselor and … 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 →

Florence Bank gives away $100,000 each year 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. Last year (2016), … Continue reading →

The yummy menu for the French dinner prepared by the Culinary Arts and French students will include Vegetable Terrine and Salmon Terrine with Green Mousse, Vegetarian Cassoulet, Chicken and lamb Cassoulet, Cheese Fondue, a Chocolate fountain , some Francophone African … Continue reading →

December 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Amherst Regional Middle School, 170 Chestnut Street, Amherst All are welcome to attend a public screening of the acclaimed documentary, “Backpack Full of Cash”.  This film explores the growing privatization of public … Continue reading →

Dear Parents, Teachers, and Mentors of High School Students, We would like to announce an exciting opportunity for high school students interested in hands-on experience in STEM. The ASPIRE program, led by graduate students in the department of Polymer Science … Continue reading →

Join us on Thursday, December 7, 2017 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 →

Please find the Winter Children’s Activity Packet here for your review.

Just a reminder that there is no school Wednesday, Nov. 22- Friday, Nov. 24 in recognition of Thanksgiving. Per, Superintendent Morris, no homework or professional work will be given, completed,or required by students and teachers over the Thanksgiving Break. Long … Continue reading →

A shout out to the Field Hockey team!!!  They are the winners of the MIAA Sportsmanship Award this year!!!  The award will be presented to a group of players, and their coach, this Saturday at Worcester Poly Tech.  GO CANES!

I should’ve provided the ARHS community with an update about the power outage we experienced last week. My apologies. What follows is a summary of the day’s events. Early morning power outages are not uncommon. And most are resolved with, … Continue reading →

Each year, Florence Bank donates $100,000 to community non-profits through its Community Choice grants program. Each Florence Bank account holder is eligible to vote once for the community organization of their choice. All non-profits that get 50 or more votes … Continue reading →

November 2, 2017 Dear ARHS Parents and Guardians, I’d like to address the topic of ‘vaping’ or, ‘e-cigarettes’. Over the last year, this phenomenon has made it to the high school. So, in the interest of us – home and … Continue reading →

The Theater Company is excited to present Briefs: a collection of 11 short student-directed plays, full of baseball, dreams, rock bands, and moles. Come see the show this Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm. Tickets are sold at the door: $5 … Continue reading →

The Hurricanes are hosting two MIAA Quarter-Final games: Monday – Boys Soccer Quarter Final game at 6:30 p.m. @ home Ticket prices are $5 for adults $3 for students & seniors Tuesday – Volleyball Quarter Final  at 6:30 p.m. @ home Ticket prices are $5 for … Continue reading →

Great news for Hurricane Fans! We have an ARHS Team Store with Eastbay for those of you who would like to order ‘Canes Fanware. A percentage of each purchase will go back to the Hurricane Boosters to benefit our student-athletes … Continue reading →

You are invited . . . BASIC RIGHTS In Special Education Thursday, November 9, 2017. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ARHS Library Please RSVP to SEPAC@arps.org or call (413) 687-4255. This workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights … Continue reading →

The Sene-Gambian Exchange Program is seeking community and business sponsors to help students in financial need participate in the exchange. See attachment for details and contribute at https://tinyurl.com/SGSsponsors. Amherst Regional High School has partnered with schools in Senegal and The … Continue reading →

Saturday, November 4, 2017, 5:00-9:00 PM at the Montague Retreat Center Tickets are now on sale for Feed the Spirit, the Amherst Survival Center’s fall celebration benefiting our basic needs programs! Why attend Feed the Spirit? With a spectacular aerial and acrobatic performance by the Vermont-based troupe, Nimble … Continue reading →

Amherst Regional Middle School Pool 2017 Fall Open Swim Schedule Saturday & Sundays, until November 18 Adult Lap Swim: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Open Swim: 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. * If space allows a lap lane will be put in during the … Continue reading →

Yearbook order forms due today! Yearbooks are $50 ($45 if students receive reduced price lunch and $40 if they receive free lunch). Order forms are available here: http://arhs.arps.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_926913/File/2018%20Yearbook%20Order%20Form.pdf   Yearbook recognition ads are also due today.  Order forms are available … Continue reading →

It has been a privilege to have spent my educational career in our districts working on behalf of the children of Amherst, Leverett, Pelham and Shutesbury, and I am honored that I have been allowed to continue that work as … Continue reading →

October is National Disability Awareness Month. In an effort to help raise awareness in our community, the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) created a lawn signs campaign last year. The signs were displayed again this week outside the high … Continue reading →

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced 16,000 students nationwide as Semifinalists in the 2018 annual National Merit Scholarship Program.  Four Amherst Regional High School students were among those named:  Malcolm J. Blinder, Isaac B. Kupferschmid, Nathaniel B. Roth … Continue reading →

ARHS Financial Aid workshop for Parents and Students: Financial aid experts from Amherst College and UMass will provide substantial information about financial aid including completing FAFSA and CSS Profile and more.  The event will be held on Wednesday, October 18th … Continue reading →

We are pleased to share that ARHS alum and playwright, Annie Baker, has been awarded a 2017 MacArthur Foundation Grant. Read more about Annie and the other honorees here.

Please see the attached agenda (English and Spanish) for the upcoming October 13, 2017 Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Meeting. 10-13-17 SEPAC Board Mtg. (English) 10-13-17 SEPAC Board Mtg. (Spanish)

The ARHS Music Department is hosting a Bertucci’s Fundraiser On October 17th from 11:30 am – 10:00 pm, with up to 25% percent of any purchase you make going directly to the ARHS Music Department! Simply print out this flyer, … Continue reading →

Come support the Amherst Regional High School Chorale by eating homemade lasagna and listening to them sing during their annual Lasagna Dinner on October 19th!  Seatings are at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for students/seniors and $12 … Continue reading →

Autism Specialists from Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools have put together an upcoming Parent Training Series that is not to be missed. Please have a look at the attached flyers (English and Spanish) for information on this informative five-part … Continue reading →

Every year we ask all families attending schools in Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools to fill out our Military Families Survey.  The survey is required by the state and helps to identify students who may be eligible for scholarships based on the … Continue reading →

Amherst Regional High School has partnered with schools in Senegal and The Gambia since 2011 to provide a life–changing cultural exchange experience for high school students, promoting understanding and respect across racial, ethnic, and religious differences. To date, ARHS has … Continue reading →

Hello Seniors, I have revised yesterdays’ Naviance and college application handout, in part thanks to some of your questions. It is in the document library and will be linked to this e-mail. In response to what to do if you … Continue reading →

AMHERST, MA – Join us on Thursday, October 19, 2017 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 … Continue reading →

Saturday, November 4, 2017, 5:00-9:00 PM at the Montague Retreat Center Tickets are now on sale for Feed the Spirit, the Amherst Survival Center’s fall celebration benefiting our basic needs programs! Why attend Feed the Spirit? With a spectacular aerial and acrobatic performance by the Vermont-based … Continue reading →

Join us to celebrate the launching of a Zero Waste Amherst public education campaign!  Thursday, October 19 at 6 PM Hitchcock Center for the Environment, 845 West St., Amherst 6 PM – 7 PM: Refreshments and tour of Hitchcock Center 7 … Continue reading →

Amherst Regional Middle School Pool 2017 Fall Open Swim Schedule Saturday & Sundays, September 24-November 18 Adult Lap Swim: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Open Swim: 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. * If space allows a lap lane will be put in during the … Continue reading →

Amherst Education Foundation (AEF) is hosting its 23rd annual Trivia Bee on October 26 in the Middle School auditorium and is thrilled to announce that we have added a new round for kids ages 14 and under. State Representative Solomon Goldstein-Rose will … Continue reading →