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The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchstra (BPYO) is the youth orchestra of the Boston Philharmonic and is considered the premier youth orchestra in the Boston area.  The BPYO performs an annual concert series in Boston as well as international tours and … Continue reading →

June 17- Noon Dismissal June 20-  Noon Dismissal June 21-Make Up Exams- Noon Dismissal/ ARHS Staff Appreciation Luncheon July 1- Report Cards Mailed home August 1st – Deadline to register/pay for fall sports August 23rd – Fall Sports Information Night … Continue reading →

The 2016 Taste of Amherst is now underway on the Amherst Town Common (June 16-19). It will be open Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-10pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm.  The event is sponsored by Atkins Farms Country Market. Over 20 Amherst area restaurants … Continue reading →

There will be multiple opportunities to take GCC classes in Amherst next year. Four evening courses will be held at ARMS in the fall and open to both students and community members: ENGLISH 101 (English Composition I: Expository Writing) ESL … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, May 25, the ARHS PGO and Principal Jackson hosted Robbin Suprenant, the head nurse for Amherst public schools, and Julie Federman, the Health and Community Services Director for the Amherst Health Department to discuss Adolescents and Substance Abuse … Continue reading →

‘School’s Out!’ – Dance Theatre Ensemble’s Spring Concert is this Friday May 27th and Saturday May 28th at 7:30 in the ARHS auditorium.  Tributes to Bowie and Prince are part of the show! Tickets for sale at lunch.

     The newest issue of The Graphic is online at http://thegraphic.arps.org/. It features lots of great content, including a story about Best Buddies, the shutdown of the Jazz Club’s coffee sales, activism by elementary and middle school students, and much more! The … Continue reading →

The Amherst Memorial Day Ceremony is Monday, May 30, 2016.  The Parade will assemble at the North Common beginning at 9 a.m. and depart at 9:30 a.m., moving down N. Pleasant St., to E. Pleasant St., turning into the War … Continue reading →

Seniors, began picking up their yearbooks on Thursday, May 26.  Seniors may also pick up yearbooks May 31-June 3 at lunch in the cafeteria. Juniors, sophomores, and 9th graders, may pick up their books in Room 193 after school on … Continue reading →

Project Graduation has been a very safe event with few incidents over the years. This is due, in part, to the availability of trained medical professionals volunteering their time for a shift in the First Aid Tent. For the ongoing … Continue reading →

Sadie’s 2015-16 season highlights: Set school record in 100-yard backstroke, finishing second in the event at the Western Massachusetts championships. Also took third in the 100 free at the sectional championships. Finished eighth in the 100 butterfly at the Division … Continue reading →

Allison McCann, ARHS ’16, two-time WMass Tennis singles champion. Congratulations! McCann’s accomplishment also continued an impressive streak for the Hurricanes. The girls tennis team now has won the sectional individual singles title for eight straight years. To read more, visit:  … Continue reading →

An informational meeting for Spanish language students interested in an immersion travel experience in Antigua, Guatemala will be held on June 2nd from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in Room 114. The trip will run next February 15-25, 2017. Students live … Continue reading →

The Jones Library invites area trivia buffs to at our monthly Trivia Night, hosted by Mark “Harpo” Power, on the first Thursday of the month, from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm.  The next Trivia Night will be held on Thursday, … Continue reading →

Join us on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 6:30 pm in the Woodbury Room for the next film in this ongoing film and discussion series that may education, touch your heart, and inspire you to action to help dismantle racism.  … Continue reading →

Learn more about the history of music of the native people of the United States in a presentation at the Jones Library.  Join us in the Woodbury Room on Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 pm for a presentation by percussionist and educator … Continue reading →

The 25th Annual Puffer’s Pond Pancake Breakfast will take place on Saturday June 4 from 8:30 – 11:00 AM at the Mill River Recreation Area.  All you can eat pancakes and coffee $8 adults/ $6 kids. Please join us for … Continue reading →

We have a group of 21 high school kids coming in from the Doshisha School, the sister high school of Amherst College, from July 22 to August 11 –this school sends kids every year and they have a wonderful time. … Continue reading →

The UMass Transportation Center is happy to host a Summer Transportation Institute from July 6th through the 29th. We are now accepting applications.  If you have a rising 10th, 11th or 12th grader that is interested in Transportation Engineering – … Continue reading →

Students from all MIAA Member Schools are encouraged to submit entries.  Show your creativity and express yourself in a literary work or multimedia presentation on the following topic: Choose one or more words from the frequency map that best define … Continue reading →

That you to all that supported the ARHS PGO Presenters Fund during Valley Gives!  Through your generosity, we were able to raise $410 towards our $1000 goal! The ARHS PGO enriches the experience of our students by bringing many presenters … Continue reading →

The Annual Black Scholars Rising Celebration: A Diaspora of African/ Black Culture will be held May 24, 2016 in the Middle School Auditorium, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.  The event is held in recognition of African/ Black Students in Amherst, Pelham … Continue reading →

Thirty-two high school teams will compete in the oldest youth Ultimate frisbee tournament in the country, the Amherst Invitational. The 25th Annual Amherst Invitational Ultimate Tournament will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8, 2016, and is hosted by … Continue reading →

ARPS would like all to know that buses may be dropping off students slightly late in the afternoon today, Friday, May 6th due traffic related to the graduation at UMass. They apologize for any inconvenience and wish everyone a great … Continue reading →

The registration deadline for the June 4 SAT is next Wednesday, May 11. This is the last SAT this school year. The next one will be on October 1. The registration deadline for the June 11 ACT is this Friday, … Continue reading →

Spread the Word to End the Word is an ongoing effort by Special Olympics, Best Buddies International and other supporters to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the word “retard(ed)” and encourage people to … Continue reading →

Formal Wear to Share? You Can Help Teens in Foster Care!! The second annual flagship program, Fitting For the Future, will take place in Springfield MA in April 2016! This incredible event provides high school-aged teens in foster care in … Continue reading →

Is your child outgoing, enjoy public speaking, can speak clearly for those not used to listening in English, isn’t afraid to make mistakes, and have an interest in other cultures? Students who are looking to connect and make friends with peers from … Continue reading →

Saturday May 7th, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday May 8th, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Come watch 32 teams compete in the 25th Annual Amherst Invitational, one of the oldest and most prestigious youth Ultimate frisbee tournaments in … Continue reading →

April 28 -30th- Student Directed Plays- 7:30 – 10PM May 3- Choral Concert May 7 – 8- Amherst Ultimate Invitational May 11- Early Release May 12-13- Student Directed Plays May 17 -18- MCAS Math May 19- Coffee with Principal Jackson … Continue reading →

Whole Children is EAGERLY looking for any and all volunteers to help out on the morning of SUNDAY MAY 22nd from 10:00-1:30. There will be shifts available (if you can’t stay the whole time, it’s fine.) We’ll mostly need helper … Continue reading →

This is a reminder that the 2016 Amherst Parent Survey opened on March 23, 2016. The survey window will close today April 15, 2016. This online survey gathers data related to five indicators that can affect and predict school success. … Continue reading →

This is a reminder that the 2016 Amherst Parent Survey opened on March 23, 2016. The survey window will close today April 15, 2016. This online survey gathers data related to five indicators that can affect and predict school success. … Continue reading →

Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist, Amy Ellis Nutt, who wrote the non-fiction book Becoming Nicole will be visiting ARHS on Friday, April 15 to speak to English teacher Sara Barber-Just’s Journalistic Writing and LGBTQ Lit classes. Her book tells the story of a transgender child, Nicole … Continue reading →

Valley Gives Day is a special day when we come together as a community to support organizations across the Pioneer Valley. Through the work of these organizations and the generosity of many donors and sponsors, the needs and the aspirations … Continue reading →

Big thanks to the Hurricane Singers, Chorale, and Jazz combo for their great performances at this year’s Local Vocal Chord Bowl acapella show held in the ARHS auditorium on Saturday April 2.  The event raised $3000 to support music and the arts … Continue reading →

Galen Knowles ’10 stopped by ARHS this Thursday to show his full-length documentary, Far From Home. Featuring Brolin Mawejje, the film follows the native Ugandan and his quest to become Africa’s first Olympic snowboarding competitor, vying for the 2018 games. … Continue reading →

Formal Wear to Share? You Can Help Teens in Foster Care!! The second annual flagship program, Fitting For the Future, will take place in Springfield MA in April 2016!  This incredible event provides high school-aged teens in foster care in Western MA the … Continue reading →

SATURDAY, APRIL 16th 10 AM – 4 PM TOWN COMMON Join us for a day of family fun, education and entertainment. The Sustainability Festival is in its seventh year and is bigger and better than ever! There is literally something … Continue reading →

The jubilat/Jones Reading Series continues its 17th year with the final reading of the 2015-16 season on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 3:00 pm in the Goodwin Room of the Jones Library. The jubilat/Jones Reading Series showcases established and emerging … Continue reading →

Join the ARHS PGO and the ARPS PGO in supporting the PGOs Guest Speaker fund on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Valley Gives is a fun and powerful way to improve the region we call home. It is a 24 hour … Continue reading →

Who doesn’t want to see magic, juggling, singing, bag pipes, dancing and more on a Friday night?  Come to the Faculty Talent Show tonight-  April 8th at 7:00 P.M. – Tickets at the door- $5.00.  

Students have access to the Method Test Prep. Find it in the Naviance Document Library under Standardized Tests.

The African Scholars Program at Amherst Regional High School will share experiences from its recent exchange trip to Senegal and The Gambia on Monday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The program is free and open … Continue reading →

The Graphic is the student newspaper for ARHS.  Most articles printed in The Graphic are written by students in Journalistic Writing classes. An after-school staff is responsible for the paper’s layout, editorial policy, content decisions, and finances.  Check out their … Continue reading →

Students enrolling in college in fall 2016 now have the opportunity (as of April 1) to request final amateurism certification for each sport they plan to participate in. Please put the NCAA in Naviance so the Guidance Office is aware … Continue reading →

Apr. 8 – Faculty Talent Show Apr. 13 – Early Release Day Apr 14 – Symphonic Orchestra Chamber Concert 7:30 PM — 9:00 PM Apr. 18-22 – Spring Break Apr 28-30 – Student-Directed Plays May 3- Chorale Concert- 7:30pm – … Continue reading →

The Arbella Insurance Human Performance Laboratory (HPL) at UMass Amherst is looking for licensed drivers ages 16 – 18 with either a JOL or up to one year driving experience and ages 30-55 with 7 -10 years driving experience to … Continue reading →

SATURDAY, APRIL 16th 10 AM – 4 PM TOWN COMMON Join us for a day of family fun, education and entertainment. The Sustainability Festival is in its seventh year and is bigger and better than ever! There is literally something … Continue reading →

The Amherst Regional Public Schools Parent Guardian Organization (ARPS PGO) is a Registered 501c3 Massachusetts Charity encompassing the individual PGOs of the Amherst Regional High and Middle Schools, Crocker Farm and Wildwood Elementary. Our mission is to support the education … Continue reading →