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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 →

Two-thirds of your junior year is now complete.  If you aren’t thinking about what you want to do after graduation yet, this is a good time to start thinking about it. Remember – there will be a terrific evening program … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, the Town of Amherst will hold their annual election.  This year, there is a contested school committee race (3 candidates for 2 open seats). In addition, there is an important Yes/ No question about forming … Continue reading →

Congratulation to the Boys Ice Hockey Team and Coach Mike Rousseau! The Hurricanes won the Western Massachusetts Division 3A Tournament championship for the first time in 20 years with a 3-2 overtime win over Chicopee Comp at the Olympia Ice … Continue reading →

All are invited to attend the PGO Coffee with Mark Jackson on Thursday, March 24th at 7 PM in the ARHS Library. The coffee will cover topics related to homework, the switch to semesters, budget and more. Refreshments will be … Continue reading →

Thanks to a recent ARHS PGO Grant the ARHS Science Department has new Gas Law Apparatuses for the Chemistry classes. This grant was made possible through money raised in our Stop&Shop A+  School Rewards program participation.  Here is some feedback … Continue reading →

Mar. 18 – Teacher Workshop Day- No School for Students Mar. 18 – 9:00-10:30 am – SEPAC Board Meeting, Agenda will be posted online, at ARMS Superintendent’s Conference Room Mar. 21 – T3 Begins Mar. 22-24- MCAS 10th Grade ELA … Continue reading →

ARHS Senior Sasha Yakub will be featured this weekend on NPR’s From the Top! You can tune in on 88.5 FM this Sunday (3/13) at 3:00 p.m.; if you can’t wait, you can also listen to the broadcast online, here..

MIAA offers an online Sports Schedule and contact information for participating schools.  Here is the quick link to ARHS’s page:  Online Sports Information

The ARHS Outdoor Programs are selling cookies! The cookie types are: Chocolate Chip, M&M, Peanut Butter Chip, Trail Mix, and Oatmeal Raisin. The prices are $6 a dozen and $10 for two dozen. Orders can be places up until this … Continue reading →

    The School Committee has voted to accept next School year’s calendar. The Full calendar available at this link:  2016-2017 Calendar The First day of school for the 2016-2017 School Year is Wednesday, August 31st  for students in grades 1-12.

Splash is a one–day event at Amherst College, where middle and high school students learn anything from Masks of the World to How People Make Money to Harry Potter: A Chamber of Secrets to Instant Chinese to Beat–boxing, all taught … Continue reading →

LSSE is moving next week!  They will have new offices in the Middle School.   Their entrance is to the left of the main entrance when you face the building – by the gym. LSSE offices will be closed March 21st … Continue reading →

Please join the Amherst  League of Women Voters on March 19, 7-9 pm for Candidates’ Night in the Town Room at the Amherst Town Hall. This is the League of Women Voters’ way of keeping Amherst citizens informed about the … Continue reading →

Saturday, March 26th 10 to 11:30 AM!  Join us for a 90 minute Fitness Party to benefit the PGO efforts to provide MCAS snacks for all ARMS students.  Have fun, get a great work out, and support our school community—what … Continue reading →

The Amherst Regional Middle School Educator Award was established by the 2014-2015 Parent Guardian Organization (PGO) at the Middle School as a way to recognize the incredible work and dedication of the middle school faculty and staff.  Nominations for this award can be made … Continue reading →

UMASS Table Tennis club & the Amherst Saturday Table Tennis T club invite table tennis players from the community to participate in a fun TT tournament April 2, 2016. Tournament starts at 12:30 with check-in and warmup at 11:30. This … Continue reading →

Amherst, MA – An opportunity to learn about edible perennials comes to the Jones Library in a presentation about using edible plants in gardens by local naturalist John Root. Please join us in the Woodbury Room of the Jones Library … Continue reading →

Electronic Course Registration closes at 3PM this afternoon. Remind your student that counselors are available at all lunches in Rm 141 to help them and answer any questions. Students can access the registration screen through the PowerSchool portal from any … Continue reading →

Spring sports registration is coming to an end. The season begins March 21st. Please be sure you register before the March 1st deadline to allow the athletic office and the health room ample time to process all components of your … Continue reading →

  On Monday, February 22, at 1:06 P.M. the main office of Amherst Regional High School received a bomb threat phone call.  The school immediately activated their safety protocol, and in consultation with the Amherst Police Department, the school went … Continue reading →

Middle school students from Kanegasaki, Japan will be visiting ARMS in just a few weeks. Because there is a large group coming, we are inviting ARHS families to host year. If you think that your family could host a student … Continue reading →

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council Winter Newsletter is now available. 2016 SEPAC Winter newsletter 2016 Winter SEPAC Winter newsletter – Spanish SEPAC Reading Workshops SEPAC Reading Workshops – Spanish

ARPS Family Center Presents : Family Dialogue #7 Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is sponsoring an event on Thursday evening, March 10th from 6:30 to 7:30 at the Amherst High School library. Members from Moms Demand Action … Continue reading →

Greenfield Community College Workforce Development & Community Education has new offerings for Spring 2016 with classes held at the Amherst Regional Middle School.Their workshop offerings and registration form can be viewed here:  GCC_SP 2016 AMHERST WFDCE only2

Online spring sports registration opened Monday, February 1st. Ensure a smooth start to the spring season by registering NOW. The sports that are offered are listed at here. Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse … Continue reading →

Planning for the 35th Senior Party is underway and we can use the help of parents of Juniors and Seniors.  It’s a great group of folks with whom to work, and a worthy cause: we want to keep our graduates … Continue reading →

Feb. 20 – Amherst Winter Fest Feb. 25 – PGO Coffee with Mark Jackson, 7PM-  ARHS Library Mar. 3-5 – Performing Arts: Musical Mar. 10-13, MMEA All-State Mar. 15-17 – Exams Mar 17, 7:30 pm, ARHS Concert Choir Mar. 18 – … Continue reading →

Online spring sports registration opened Monday, February 1st. Ensure a smooth start to the spring season by registering NOW. The sports that are offered are listed at here. Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse … Continue reading →

Did you know that voters must be 18 by election day (not necessarily by the day they register), and of course they must be U.S. citizens. Other useful information: If you have an ID issued by the Mass Registry of … Continue reading →

Do you live in one of the 13 towns our pantry serves (see listing here) and have a school-age child (ages 5-17 years) who depends on a meals benefit during the school year? For many children and their families, school … Continue reading →

February: 2/18 Registration Info Mailed to families 2/22 Students receive registration materials in advisory 2/22- 2/26 Online registration period for rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders March/April: Guidance Counselors meet with rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders individually to review … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, January 27th, the ARHS PGO hosted Interim Assistant Principal Ericka Alschuler for a presentation outlining the new daily schedule that will be in place for the 2016=2017 academic year and the new course registration process that begins in … Continue reading →

Many thanks to all of you who registered your Stop & Shop card for the A+Rewards program and designated ARHS as your school. Each time you shop, you continue to raise money for our school. ARHS has earned $9,146 so … Continue reading →

The February 3rd PGO meeting has be cancelled. The next PGO meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 2nd at 8:20 AM in Room 13.

What if you could, for only $10 or $15, help improve the life of someone battling cancer? Well, you can, at this year’s Canes for the Cure event! Simply buy a tee or long-sleeved shirt and have fun at a … Continue reading →

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 what your … Continue reading →

On Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 9am – 12pm (noon), Herrell’s® will sponsor their second annual “National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day” to benefit Whole Children. The menu will consist of waffles and ice cream, cereal Smoosh-in®s, coffee à … Continue reading →

LSSE is offering Driver’s Ed classes through United Driving School for students who are at least 15 years and nine months old. Classes run from Feb. 15-19th from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM at the Bangs Community Center. Fees are … Continue reading →

Forty-five ARHS students joined hundreds of other Latin students from Western Massachusetts at Mount Holyoke College on Friday, January 15 for Pioneer Valley Classics Day.  Students participated in workshops on topics ranging from gladiators to graffiti and museum tours as … Continue reading →

Please join the PGO on Wednesday, January 27 at 7PM in the ARHS Library for our Coffee with the Principal series.  Our guest speaker will be Assistant Principal Ericka Alschuler.  Ms Alschuler will provide an overview of the new course … Continue reading →

The minutes from the ARHS PGO’s January 6th meeting are now available: MINUTES_pgo_ 2016_01_06_final Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 3rd at 8:10 AM in Room 13.  All are invited to attend.

Tickets for Cabaret will be on sale all this week at all lunches!  Shows are at 7:30 on Friday, 7:30 on Saturday, and 2:00 on Sunday. Come to the Cabaret!  Enjoy lots of laughs, music from Broadway shows, and yummy desserts.

The ARPS District would like to ensure that all parents and guardians are aware of the district attendance guidelines.  The policy and guidelines can be read here: ATTENDANCELETTER

Support Girls Indoor Track by eating at Bertucci’s next Monday, January 11th! If you mention “Amherst Girls Indoor Track” to your server, 15% of your bill will go to our team! Thank you!!!

This is the time of year when scholarships come out almost every day. Please check in Naviance in the colleges tab down at the bottom “scholarship list” on a regular basis. Also, requests for school portion of application materials must … Continue reading →

On Thursday, January 14th, the boys varsity basketball team will be playing at Springfield College’s Blake Arena for the 2016 Spalding Hoophall Classic High School Invitational. Tickets are $10, however the ARHS Athletic Department is selling advanced tickets for $5 … Continue reading →

Parenting Transgender Youth in Western, MA is a publication of Community Action Youth Programs & Northampton Prevention Coalition.  It is a guide for parents, guardians, and supportive adults.  To download the guide, click below: Guide for Parenting Trans Youth in … Continue reading →

 Join us on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Woodbury Room for a screening of Cracking the Codes – The System of Racial Inequality.  This is the next event in a film & discussion series which began in … Continue reading →

Tickets are on sale now for the spectacular Amherst Leisure Services Community Theater production of MARY POPPINS, at Bowker Auditorium, UMass. Performances will be: Thursday, January 14 at 7:30 pm (general admission) Friday, January 15 at 7:30 pm Saturday, January 16 … Continue reading →