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The Jones Library is holding its fifth On the Same Page community reading program, this year featuring the book The Sixth Extinction:  An Unnatural History by bestselling author Elizabeth Kolbert.  The book explores the five mass extinctions that have occurred … Continue reading →

Come join the ARHS Choirs for a night of fun skits and small group performances! The performances will be: Friday, Jan. 6th at 7:30 Saturday, Jan. 7th at 7:30 Sunday, Jan. 8th at 2:00 Tickets are $5 for students and … Continue reading →

The Writing Center in room 141 will be open additional hours after school until 3:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and just in time for finals! Students can make an appointment online or drop by anytime to access additional one-on-one writing … Continue reading →

The Amherst Hurricane Boosters is an independent group of parents, coaches and other supporters of Middle and High School sports in Amherst. We raise funds to: ensure the continued existence of sports programs, increase participation in athletics, ensure a positive … Continue reading →

The P.O.C.U. Club (People of Color United) is sponsoring a Food Drive to benefit the Amherst Survival Center – for the entire month of January. Please consider contributing dry or canned food items.  Collection boxes are outside of Guidance Office … Continue reading →

The annual Four Town Meeting will be held this Saturday. Date: January 7, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Amherst Regional Middle School Library Address: 170 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA 01002   LIST OF TOPICS: a. Welcome and Introductions – 10 min; … Continue reading →

 If school is canceled or delayed, a message will be displayed on the front page of the district web site.  If no message appears, then school is open at the regular time. Information about school closing can also be obtained … Continue reading →

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 →

The Norma Jean Anderson Civil Rights and Academic Achievement Award applauds the contributions of a current teacher, administrator, or staff member (in the Amherst and/or Amherst-Pelham Regional school districts) who promotes the ideals of a just and respectful community built … Continue reading →

Sell Your Outgrown or Lightly Used Winter Gear on Consignment to Support the Amherst Historical Society and the Crocker Farm PGO Clean out your garage and basements and earn extra money from your unwanted winter gear. The Historical Society will … Continue reading →

It’s a Great Time to Return Overdue Library Materials! 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 … Continue reading →

Cap & Gown measurements for this year’s graduating class will take place this Friday, December 9 during all lunch periods in room 146 at ARHS. University Cap & Gown is the company that provides this service and a representative will … Continue reading →

The Theater Company invites you to Briefs – 10 short plays written by contemporary playwrights, directed and performed by over 30 of our students this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Tickets are $5 for students and staff at the door.  Come a little early if you want … Continue reading →

The first ARHS basketball games of the season are scheduled for this Friday & Saturday at The Curry Hicks Cage at UMass. Friday –  Boys tip off at 6 p.m. vs. Northampton                  Girls tip off at 7:30 p.m. vs. Palmer Saturday – … Continue reading →

Vehicles parked on campus without current ARHS Parking Permits will be towed. If your car is towed, please contact Ernie’s Towing at 40 Montague Road, North Amherst at 413-586-1021. It will cost approximately $135 to retrieve your vehicle. Parking Permit applications … Continue reading →

Please see this letter regarding students receiving assignments over Winter Break.

A comprehensive update on the district-wide water testing and repairs was presented to the Regional School Committee on November 29, 2016.  Video of the meeting will be posted on the Amherst Media website, and the Powerpoint presentation is available here.

Are you trying to figure out how to thank your children’s teachers for their wonderful work this holiday season? Here’s a great way to give a gift that teachers appreciate and is an easy way to remain in compliance with … Continue reading →

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 →

“See The World, Feed Your Mind” Directed by various filmmakers. 78 minutes. Not Rated. Location: Amherst Cinema Admission: $5 The characters in this collection of award-winning and audience-pleasing films are a determined bunch, unafraid to find their own way, create … Continue reading →

Seniors – it’s a good idea to check the scholarship list on the Colleges tab in your Naviance account occasionally. There are a few that have been activated recently especially for low income, high achieving seniors. If that describes you, look … Continue reading →

All Amherst Public and Regional Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Recess November 23-25th (Wednesday – Friday next week).

Greenfield Community College is offering two college courses (English Composition I and Principals of Sociology) during the day at ARHS next semester.  The courses will be taught by GCC faculty and are available only to current ARHS students.  Upon successful … Continue reading →

On November 29th, 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 →

Parents and community members have been supporting the ARHS PGO Grants Program by registering their Stop & Shop cards for the A+ Rewards program. If you have not yet done so, please  register your Stop & Shop card to benefit … Continue reading →

Students parking vehicles on campus must have an ARHS Parking Permit or risk being towed.  Please come to room 168 to submit parking paper work, $75 check, and show valid license and registration.

Emails have gone 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 … Continue reading →

SAVE THE DATE! The Sene-Gambian Scholars Exchange Program (formerly the African Scholars Program) will be holding a bookfair at Barnes & Noble in Hadley on Sunday, November 27, to raise funds for an African-themed field trip to New York for … Continue reading →

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient … Continue reading →

If so, you can help support the Amherst Regional Public Schools PGOs through the University’s UMASS Amherst Community Campaign (UMACC).  The program allows UMASS employees to donate to nonprofit organizations via payroll deduction, or check/credit card. Employees choose which organizations … Continue reading →

If so, you can help support the Amherst Regional Public Schools PGO (an umbrella organization for the ARHS, ARMS, Wildwood and Crocker Farm PGOs) through the FSB Customers’ Choice Community Grants program.  Voting goes through the end of the calendar … Continue reading →

The Norma Jean Anderson Civil Rights adn Academic Achievement Award applauds the contributions of a current teacher, administrator or staff member in the Amherst and or Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts who promotes the ideals of a just and respectful community … Continue reading →

The Friends of the Jones Library presents: The 2016 Holiday Book Fair.  Come by and check out all the gently used books.  This Saturday, November 19th 9 – 3 PM at the Jones Library.  Proceeds go to the Friends of … Continue reading →

Just in time for your holiday shopping, the ARMS PGO will be hosting an online store with a range of Amherst apparel and accessories, to help you show your Amherst pride and support the ARMS community.  The store is now … Continue reading →

Last month, Dr Ruth Potee, Chair of the Healthcare Solutions Committee of the Franklin County/North Quabbin Opioid Task Force, spoke to the ARHS Community about Adolescents and Addiction and Rising Opioid / Marijuana Use.  The powerful presentation sparked ARHS Community dialogue about … Continue reading →

Yearbook portraits are due TODAY- Friday, October 28th! We will happily use your ID photo in the yearbook unless you send us a different portrait by Friday. Please send them to yearbook@arps.org. We are printing senior quotes for the first timein … Continue reading →

The Theater Company is excited to be one of the very 1st high schools in the country to produce the Tony-Award winning Peter and the Starcatcher,a wild prequel to the story of Peter Pan. Join us this Thursday, Friday and … Continue reading →

Attention everyone! Yearbook orders are due Friday, October 28th! Each book is $50 (a price reduction of $15 over last year). Please be sure to buy one. If we don’t sell 300 books, this might be the last printed yearbook … Continue reading →

Online winter sports registration is closing soon. Ensure a smooth start to the winter season by registering NOW. The sports that are offered are listed at https://www.familyid .com/amherst-pelham-regional- schools . Current sport physical forms should be on file with the … Continue reading →

This message is for those of you who have signed your child(ren) up for a winter sport, or will be signing them up.  Please mark your calendar for our Winter Sports Informational Night, Wednesday, November 9th.  This evening is for both athletes … Continue reading →

The ARHS Guidance Department routinely hosts representatives from a large variety of Colleges and Universities.  Here is the list for the next week.  To view the complete list for Fall 2016, click here. Newbury College Fri October 28, 2016 1:15 … Continue reading →

Parking Permit applications are now available in the Deans Office, room 168.  Please return completed application with $75 check. Also, please bring in current car registration to show proof of insure vehicle.

The Athletic Department is looking for a Girls Winter Indoor Track Coach: Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport.   Ability to promote school spirit and good sportsmanship; maintain team discipline; and generate enthusiasm within the team.   Work … Continue reading →

ARHS College Counselor, Myra Ross, is looking for a parent volunteer how would be able/willing to ferry students back and forth to Amherst College on Essay Day at ARHS.  This would allow AC students to spend the most time possible … Continue reading →

Does your child struggle to keep track of and complete assignments?  Are needed materials often lost or left at school?  Is homework completed, only to be lost before your child can turn it in?  These are all challenges associated with … Continue reading →

 For the last 12 years, the International Students Club has sponsored an October fundraiser for UNICEF at the High School.  The club advertises the event by calling attention to the great need for education, food, clean water and medicine for … Continue reading →

Oct 27-29th: Theater: Peter and the Star Catcher Oct 28th: Senior Portraits/Senior Recognition Ads/Yearbook Order Forms Due Nov 1st: Last Day to Sign Up for Winter Sports Nov 1st: Halloween Fest- 7-10 PM ARHS Auditorium Nov 2nd: PSAT Administered at … Continue reading →

from ARPS regarding Survey of Military Families: Dear Guardian, Amherst Regional Public Schools is conducting a survey to determine which members of the Amherst community are children of a military family according to the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3). … Continue reading →

Vote Early!  For the first time in Mass. Voters will be able to cast their ballots before Election Day.  You may cast your vote early at any early voting location.  Please go to the following web site for more information … Continue reading →

Not one, but TWO fun holiday shopping events benefitting community churches PLUS 20% discounts at many local stores and restaurants! (Visit http://www.amherstdowntown.com) St. Nicholas Bazaar – Grace Episcopal Church (on the Common) 9am-3pm 14 Boltwood Ave. Marketplace – Antiques and … Continue reading →