Author Archives: Becky

If you are interested in working in this field and can commit to the program  during the month of June, please email me, Deidre Cuffee-Gray (cuffee-grayd@arps.org) with your interest. Here’s the link that will take you to more information about … Continue reading →

Feb 15-19: Winter Break  Feb 18: Amherst Hurricanes Athletic Boosters Meeting 5PM via Zoom Feb 24: PreK-12 Early Release (12:00 secondary/1:20 elementary)  Feb 26: Senior Class Council Meeting 9AM Feb 28: Deadline to Register for Floating Season Sports Mar 1: … Continue reading →

Friday, February 12th from 3:00 – 4:00 pmTeen Lounge at Jones Library is going virtual! We’re joining up with the teen departments at Chicopee and Forbes libraries to offer a virtual teen lounge for area teens ages 13-18 on our … Continue reading →

What does artificial intelligence (AI) have to do with engineering? Come and out at a free virtual AI camp hosted by Western New England University (WNE) on Feb. 15-19 from 3:00-4:15pm. Each day, you’ll hear from WNE faculty about their … Continue reading →

Families, please email arhsoffice@arps.org or call 413-362-1700 to let us know if you or your children have not been able to get books and materials for the 2nd Semester yet. We have volunteers ready to deliver materials. Thanks and take care -Talib … Continue reading →

What does artificial intelligence (AI) have to do with engineering? Come and out at a free virtual AI camp hosted by Western New England University (WNE) on Feb. 15-19 from 3:00-4:15pm. Each day, you’ll hear from WNE faculty about their … Continue reading →

Notes for February 1st: On February 1 students should log into their S2 Google Classrooms and look for assignments. There will be a Distance Learning Feedback form in all A-Period classes. The goal of the survey is to hear directly … Continue reading →

ARHS is seeking volunteers to help deliver books, art supplies and other materials to families who won’t be able to make it to pick up their items for second semester.  If you are able to help on Tuesday, February 2 … Continue reading →

Please read the below joint Statement from the Amherst Pelham Education Association and the Regional SC that provides an update on their collaborative efforts regarding the 2020/21 school year. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iQv8bikO2Xj53c-Tz6pK7FjrEt0kJmcH/view?fbclid=IwAR3NKEDk16goH4ms_9moF8PhlPOAdFO6vFgaoNblED3eMf5N0vxfJmBMJk0

Join online via Zoom or view on Amherst Media Channel 15 Share your comments, ask questions, and hear from the District, School Committee, and other community members at this open meeting on February 4. Pursuant to Article 8, Section 1, … Continue reading →

Filling out this form gives you an opportunity to earn a Seal of Biliteracy, which represents an important award as a recognition of your bilingual skills on your graduate diploma. ARPS will be offering this official State Seal to bilingual … Continue reading →

ARHS senior Arden Lloyd has been named a 2021 National YoungArts Foundation Finalist in Voice: Singer-Songwriter, the organization’s highest honor. Arden has been recognized for her caliber of artistic achievement and joins 659 of the nation’s most accomplished artists in … Continue reading →

Amherst hockey had their first two games against Ludlow losing the first game 6-3 and then tying the second game 2 to 2. Boys and girls basketball defeated Ludlow twice each. Nordic ski had their first race as well as … Continue reading →

If you or someone you know has lost someone close and are grieving, it can feel lonely, difficult to talk about, and confusing. Especially so in this isolating pandemic. Sometimes finding others our age who have the shared experience of … Continue reading →

February 2nd and February 4th IN 20 MINUTES YOU COULD BE ADMITTED TO A TWO OR FOUR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY! HAVE YOU SEEN WHAT UMASS LOWELL, UMASS DARTMOUTH, MCLA OR SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY HAVE TO OFFER? SIGN UP!!! HERE’S THE … Continue reading →

The State of Massachusetts has dropped its flu vaccination requirement for children six years and older.  According to DPH officials, “Preliminary data show that this has been a mild flu season to date, presumably as people have received their seasonal flu vaccine and … Continue reading →

Seniors – if you have not done so yet, please order your cap & gown ASAP.  The deadline has been extended to January 31, and as of now there are still many of you who have not ordered.  Go to … Continue reading →

Jan 29: ARHS School Photo Day; All Teacher Curriculum/Work Day (No School)  Jan 31: Deadline for Seniors to order a Cap and Gown Feb 1: Semester 2 (Q3) Begins; Materials Pickup by grade Feb 7: MEFA FASFA Day en Espanol … Continue reading →

There is an amazing series going on at UMass related to climate change.  Next Monday, on Feb. 1, the speakers at a free event include Vanessa Nakate, a climate activist from Uganda, and Varshini Prakash, exec director and co-founder of … Continue reading →

Amherst Recreation is pleased to announce that they received 21 creative designs for their new logo! Amherst Rec staff and commission have narrowed it down to a Top 5. Now we need your help to decide which one to use! … Continue reading →

The Town of Amherst Recreation, The Business Improvement District and The Amherst Area Chamber present Ice Sculptures on the Common! A Drive-Through Experience.   We welcome one and all to Winterfest 2021! This fantastical event will feature at least 11 life-sized … Continue reading →

Attracting Birds, Butterflies, Bees, and Other Beneficials   Amherst, MA – As we begin to think about planning our gardens this year, it’s a good time to consider the benefits of adding plants that attract birds, butterflies, and bees.   Learn how to … Continue reading →

The ARHS Theater Company is excited to present She Kills Monsters this coming Friday, 1/15 and Saturday 1/16 at 8pm.  A Zoom-based adaptation of his own original work, Qui Nguyen’s award-winning play was one of the 10 most produced plays … Continue reading →

Athletics started this week and it’s off to a great start! Please continue to check-in with coaches as practice and game schedules can change!

The yearbook now has an Instagram! We’ll be using it to keep you updated, as well as to collect photos! Follow arhs_goldbug_yearbook for more! Senior photos are due January 22nd! Please email your photos to Miss Garrity at garrityc@arps.org. Photos … Continue reading →

The Class of 2022 is asking for your support in our fundraising efforts which have been impacted by COVID-19. The money we raise will go towards offsetting expenses associated with prom and class projects. Your support of our ARHS merchandise … Continue reading →

The School Equity Task Force would like to hear from families in our ARPS community about their experiences with remote learning. We want to hear about what is going well, but also, about the things you might need to support … Continue reading →

The Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to Massachusetts students who demonstrate academic promise and aspirations for higher education, but whose socio-economic backgrounds and environmental conditions may inhibit their ability to persevere and attain their educational goals.   … Continue reading →

If you would like a Professional School Picture to go into the Yearbook and/or a Student ID, please:   Follow the instructions in the Picture Form Flyer  Contact Ms. Garrity garrityc@arps.org  and Mr. Sadiq sadiqt@arps.org  They will need to schedule the … Continue reading →

At their meeting last week, the School Committees endorsed entering into an intensive, two-month community engagement process regarding the possibility of permanently moving to a later start time for the secondary schools (the possibility of having a later start time … Continue reading →

The Environmental Action Club has partnered with an organization called Tree-Plenish to plant trees in the Amherst community! Our goal is 230 trees, which will offset the school’s yearly paper consumption. If you’d like to request a tree, go to … Continue reading →

Thank you to all of the families, students and staff members who shared their feedback through the surveys regarding whether snow days should be called during this period of remote learning.  A significant percentage of both ARPS families and staff … Continue reading →

It’s time to order your cap and gown for the June 11th graduation ceremony! The ordering process has gone on-line this year.  Orders will be delivered to the school sometime in May. Here is the link:  https://www.buildagrad.com/amherstregionalhs

Class of 2021! You have twenty one, that is 21, weeks to go. Let’s see this as auspicious! Please buckle up and move forward on whatever needs to be done. This is just an incredibly packed time (do we have … Continue reading →

Jan 15 and Jan 16: ARHS Theater Company presents She Kills Monsters 8PM Jan 17: SETF Survey Deadline Jan 18: MLK Holiday (No School) Jan 22: Last Day to Submit Senior Photos for Yearbook Jan 25- Material Drop of and … Continue reading →

This message comes from the MLK Committee of Amherst (1984 – present). It is set with prayerful hopes for a year of moving forward to serve our community with renewed spirits and clarity of purpose. That said, due to overwhelming … Continue reading →

Is your student interested in gaining Job-Readiness Skills? There is a free School to Career Ready-To-Work Program available to them. This is a 5 week program that will run from January 26 2021 to February 25, 2021. These will be … Continue reading →

The Amherst Hurricanes Athletic Boosters and Amherst Recreation are teaming up to provide a free “Recess Van,” for student K-6 during the lunch/recess break between the times of 11:30-12:15 from 1/11/2021-1/29/21.  It is voluntary, free and doesn’t require any registration, … Continue reading →

Looking for ways to make a delicious dinner without last minute trips to the market, especially these days?  Join us for Feasting from Your Winter Pantry: Soul Warming Recipes from Your Pantry, a webinar to be presented by Chef Liz Barbour, owner … Continue reading →

Wishing the entire ARHS Community a very Happy New Year. School will resume on Monday, January 4th. Your Parent News Editors — Becky and Liz

Winter sports registration has been extended until January 6th. Please click to register and dont forget, an up-to-date physical must be on file in order to participate. Any questions please email athletic director, Victoria Stewart at stewartv@arps.org.  If your child is registered or interested … Continue reading →

Do you work at UMass? Do you want an easy way to make a contribution to the ARHS PGO and help our schools? The annual UMass-Amherst Community Campaign (UMACC) is now underway. The UMACC program lets UMass employees donate to … Continue reading →

Menstrual products are often overlooked as one of the most-requested donations for homeless shelters nationwide, and in past years, the ARHS Women’s Rights Club has held a Pad and Tampon Drive to benefit the Amherst Survival Center. This year, to avoid … Continue reading →

It is time to sign-up for the  American Mathematics Competition (AMC) that takes place Thursday, February 4th.   It will be taken on-line at home and a guardian will need to be available to proctor.  This is the first in … Continue reading →

Jan 4: Classes resume Jan 4: Winter Sports Night 6PM Jan 6: Three Kings Day (No School) Jan 6: Winter Sports Registartion Ends Jan 9: ARHS Cabaret livestream Jan 13: PreK-12 Early Release (12:00 secondary/1:20 elementary)  Jan 18: MLK Holiday … Continue reading →

The Forbes, Jones, and Lilly libraries are collaborating with UMass’s Feinberg Lecture Series, and we are asking the young people of Western Massachusetts (ages 5-18) to help envision a future where climate change is mitigated and the world has adapted. The … Continue reading →

Amherst Leisure Services has changed its name to Amherst Recreation, and they will also have a new logo. They are seeking logo submissions from local artists. Submissions will be narrowed down to five or so and the community will then … Continue reading →

Freshmen and Sophomore parents welcome! December 15th at 5:30 PM What does planning for Life after ARHS look like? When should you start exploring options? How and when does your student start preparing for College? Are you terrified of the … Continue reading →

Winter sports registration is now open. Please click to register and dont forget, an up-to-date physical must be on file in order to participate. Any questions please email athletic director, Victoria Stewart at stewartv@arps.org.