Author Archives: Becky

ARHS parent and acclaimed author Cammie McGovern will be part of a benefit fundraiser for Whole Children on April 1 at Barnes and Noble in Hadley. Cammie will read from her latest book, Chester and Gus, at 12:00 pm. Other events including … Continue reading →

It’s that time of the year again! Registration for Splash! Spring 2017 is now open. Amherst Splash is a one day event where middle and high school students take classes taught by Amherst College students. This year, Splash! will be … Continue reading →

The Daffodil Run 5K Walk/Run & 10K Run Sunday, April 30, 2017 10:00 AM Kendrick Park, Amherst Registration costs before April 1st: 5K Run Adult: $25,  Student: $18,  Child (under 12): $8 Join the fun in support of Big Brothers … Continue reading →

The Jones Library Celebrates the Thoreau Bicentennial Statewide Read, Marking Henry David Thoreau’s 200th Birthday Amherst, MA –   This spring, the Jones Library is participating in the Thoreau Bicentennial Statewide Read, a yearlong event that has events taking place in every … Continue reading →

Bocce, Badminton, Croquet Amherst, Massachusetts —Think you’ve got game? Think you can take on a UMASS college athlete and win? How about at Bocce? Join us on the Downtown Common for “The Games on the Common” where ordinary Amherst citizens … Continue reading →

The Amherst Charter Commision is hosting public workshops for community members to learn about and have input into the emerging recommendations The Charter Commission is zeroing in on a set of recommendations for reshaping Amherst government. These workshops will provide … Continue reading →

LEARN ABOUT THREATS TO THE SAFETY NET: A Community Conversation in collaboration with the Amherst League of Women Voters Wednesday, April 5        –        6:30pm-8pm at the Amherst Survival Center,  138 Sunderland Road, North Amherst on the … Continue reading →

Please join the ARHS PGO for Coffee and Conversation with Principal Mark Jackson on Wednesday, March 29th at 7 PM in the ARHS Library.  Topics include ARHS Updates, FY18 Budget and more. Light refreshments will be served.

The Crocker Farm PGO will host an indoor tag sale on Saturday, May 25th from 9 AM – 1 PM  (no early birds, please) Crocker Farm School, 280 West Street, Amherst All proceeds will benefit CF 6th grade graduation.

Congrats to Julie McNiven, ’98, who was profiled in the Gazette for her string of Hollywood successes on film and television, most recently for the upcoming film The Babymoon.  Having seen roles in Mad Men, Supernatural, and House, her star continues … Continue reading →

The ARHS Boys Basketball team has advanced to the Western Mass Finals! The Hurricanes will take on Springfield Central on Friday, March 10th at The Curry Hicks Cage at UMASS. Game time is 7:45 p.m. Ticket prices are: $7.00 for … Continue reading →

Luca came in second in the state diving competitions in Boston! Event 5  Boys 1 mtr Diving =============================================================================== Meet Record: * 696.05   2/19/2012 Sean O’Brien, Concord Carlisle State Record:   704.00       2012 Sean O’Brien, Condord Carlisle 16 Champ:   … Continue reading →

Dear ARHS Parents/Guardians, You are invited to participate in our 2nd annual Career Day advisory on Thursday, April 27th to share your career path story.  Last year’s event, which involved multiple parents/guardians and community members, was very popular with our … Continue reading →

Hello juniors:  Two-thirds of your junior year is just about done.  If you aren’t thinking about what you want to do after graduation yet, this is a good time to start thinking about it.  Complete the Junior Questionnaire for College … Continue reading →

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 Tuesday, March 21st. Students will depart for GCC … Continue reading →

Hello seniors, There are some song birds out there, although there will again be no peaches this year due to the too warm and then too cold weather. Spring is coming, and you know what that means! Yes, the bulk … Continue reading →

The ARMS Educator award will honor an educator who embodies the ARMS core values and demonstrates their commitment to supporting their colleagues, their students and their community. Although the award will only recognize one individual each year, the ARMS PGO … Continue reading →

It’s that time of the year again! Registration for Splash! Spring 2017 is now open. Amherst Splash is a one day event where middle and high school students take classes taught by Amherst College students. This year, Splash! will be … Continue reading →

Democracy: What is it and why is it worth fighting for? Many Americans are watching the decisions and actions by the current administration with concern. Please join us in the Woodbury Room of the Jones Library at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March … Continue reading →

The League of Women Voters is also hosting the two opportunities to meet candidates. There are many competitive races, especially in Town Meeting. Candidates Night for2017 Amherst Elections March 16, 7-9 p.m., Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium Candidates for town-wide … Continue reading →

From the Jones Library … Join us on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 7 pm in the Woodbury Room for the next film in this ongoing film and discussion series that may educate, touch your heart, and inspire you to … Continue reading →

Amherst residents will have an opportunity to respond to the specific proposals for changing Amherst government that the Amherst Charter Commission has developed in response to input from many residents, Amherst town staff, elected officials and committees, as well as … Continue reading →

Hello Seniors, If you might possibly be going to UMass, there is some money out there that might just have your name on it!  John and Abigail Adams scholarship:  If you were in the top 25% of MCAS scorers in … Continue reading →

Massachusetts now has a new resource for low income people who need help with civil (non criminal) legal problems — Mass Legal Answers Online, http://www.masslao.org Low income Massachusetts residents create an account on the secure website, then log in and … Continue reading →

Plan now to attend the First Annual Civics Fest celebrating government and politics on Friday, March 24, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium. This event, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Amherst, … Continue reading →

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 Tuesday, March 21st. Students will depart for GCC … Continue reading →

There is no school next week. Have a safe, restful break.

Congratulations goes out to our Boys Varsity Soccer Coach, Michael Rudd.  Coach Rudd has been selected by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America as the 2016 State Coach of the Year award for Massachusetts – High School Boys, Large … Continue reading →

There is an important meeting for students AND their parents on Monday, February 27th at 6PM at the ARHS library. If you haven’t brought your filled and signed paperwork to Mme. Vicente yet, please be sure to bring it Monday, along with a … Continue reading →

Online spring sports registration is now open. Ensure a smooth start to the spring 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 →

Junior Teya Nolan named 2016 Western Mass. Girls Volleyball Player of the Year.  Additionally, Teya and Claire Basler-Chang were A1-State Selections on this Volleyball team. http://highschoolsports.masslive.com/news/article/8720475635897372373/amhersts-teya-nolan-named-2016-western-mass-girls-volleyball-player-of-the-year/ Amherst Sophomore Sophia Jacobs-Townsley named 2016 Western Mass. Girls Cross Country Runner of the … Continue reading →

Hello Juniors, Below is a link to an excellent article about planning your senior year courses.  Check it out!  It comes from the blog “Best College Fit” by Peter Van Buskirk.  You might want to subscribe to the blog (free), … Continue reading →

Below are the prompts, one of which you will choose for your college essay.  You should write your essay in the summer or next fall.  For now, read through them and start to think about what you want colleges to … Continue reading →

Bring $93 per test to the Guidance Office to sign up.  Registration is from February 6th through March 3rd. Fee reduction is available for those who qualify.

ARHS CEEB and ACT Code: 220015 Students on free/reduced lunch can get SAT fee waivers through the late registration period. For the ACT, they must pay late fee, but registration fee is waived through late registration. PHOTOS MUST BE UPLOADED … Continue reading →

Saturday, March 18, 6-9pm, UMASS Marriott Center In a time of anxiety and upheaval in the bigger world, we at AEF have chosen to focus on the creative energy that our schools encourage and develop in our children. The ARPS … Continue reading →

Amherst will hold the Annual Town Election on March 28th.  It is important to remember that every election has a deadline of 20 days prior to the election by which one must register to vote in order to be eligible to … Continue reading →

Amherst Leisure Services Community Theater (ALSCT) and Missoula Children’s Theatre will bring two professional actor/directors to Amherst to stage an original, full-scale musical production of Treasure Island with local cast members in grades K-12 — IN ONLY ONE WEEK!  Roles … Continue reading →

The Town of Amherst needs your help in updating it’s Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). The updated plan will be used to guide the Town’s decision making regarding the use, management, and acquisition of Amherst’s valued open spaces, conservation … Continue reading →

Parents of Juniors and Seniors: Meeting this Wednesday 7 pm Feb. 15 in Room 146 of the High School to continue with plans for Project Graduation 2017. Every year, on the evening after graduation, parents of both seniors and juniors have … Continue reading →

Dear ARPS Faculty, Staff and Community Members: It seems that the original email inviting community participation in the survey regarding the search for a permanent superintendent did not go out as planned. We apologize for this oversight. In order to … Continue reading →

Hello Junior Parents/Guardians, This is to let you know that I have changed the date of the Naviance presentation for junior parents to Monday, February 6 at 7:00 in the HS library. It was listed for tomorrow night on the … Continue reading →

Parents of Juniors and Seniors: Your help is needed and it will be fun and your graduate will thank you for it! Join us next at Wednesday, February 1st, 7pm in Room 13 for a one hour kick off meeting … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Catalina Yang! Her poem “Trust the Horse” has won 1st place in Massachusetts and been judged the overall New England winner in this year’s Classical Association of New England Writing Contest. The theme this year was “Equo ne … Continue reading →

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For over 20 years, middle school students from Amherst’s sister city Kanegasaki, Japan, have come to Amherst for a short visit in March. This year, they have asked us to receive four high school students in addition to the usual … Continue reading →

Emails went out to your school email if you have met the eligibility requirement to apply for membership in the National Honor Society. You are invited to submit an application to be a 2016-17 ARHS NHS Member. The ARHS Robert … Continue reading →

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

The Annual Amherst Winterfest will be held on Feb. 11, 2017. The festival will be held at Cherry Hill Golf Course, 323 Montague Road. The festival begins at 1 p.m. and ends after the 6 p.m. fireworks. There’s the annual … Continue reading →

Interested in volunteering with a program that for nearly 50 years has successfully supported young men of color from disadvantaged school districts who come to Amherst to live in a supportive home environment while attending Amherst Regional High School? Please … Continue reading →