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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 →

Don’t forget that Senior Portraits are due on January 22nd! Submit a clear, appropriate photo of yourself with an 8×10 ratio to Miss Garrity at garrityc@arps.org. Are you a senior in need of a portrait? Yearbook student staff members will … Continue reading →

The Class of 2022 is hosting two fundraisers. The first is a holiday ornament fundraiser! Ornaments are $5 each and handmade by a member of class council! To order, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/eoqx6eYBHXAwYHVZ7. The deadline to order is … Continue reading →

Dear Amherst Parents and Guardians, Are you looking for ways to represent your ARHS pride?  Check out Class of 2023’s merchandise store opening December 15th at 4 pm! With a variety of apparel to choose from, you can show your … Continue reading →

All students are invited to a meeting about the 2021 ARHS Musical on Tuesday, 12/15 at 3pm! (location: https://meet.google.com/lookup/b2gx5el4ca) The ARHS musical has been one of the school’s long-running annual traditions, and we are committed to producing work together this … Continue reading →

Do you or someone in your family bank at Florence Bank? If so, you can help support the ARPS PGO through their Customers’ Choice Community Grants program. Everyone in your family with an account can vote and each vote cast … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO is partnering with the Amherst Hurricane Boosters to raise money to purchase a new trophy case for the school. Our athletic teams are champions and we have the trophies to show it. Unfortunately, we have no space … Continue reading →

Dec 15: Virtual Coffee with the College and Career Counselor Dec 16: PreK-12 Early Release (12:00 secondary/1:20 elementary)  Dec 21-Jan 1 : Winter Break Dec 31- Winter Sports Registration Deadline Jan 6: Three Kings Day (No School) Jan 9: ARHS … Continue reading →

The RESPECTfully campaign (www.mass.gov/respectfully), which is focused on promoting healthy relationships (and dating violence prevention), is re-establishing it’s youth advisory group to help inform the next phase of the campaign (new animated videos and social media content). They are currently … Continue reading →

Applications for the 2021 Bronfman Fellowship are open! If you are intellectually adventurous, Jewish, and currently in 11th grade, apply now for a free, transformative Fellowship-year experience exploring the rich tapestry of Jewish life while making lifelong friends. Application deadline … 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 →

GivingTuesday is Tuesday, December 1, 2020. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber … Continue reading →

Is your household doing any online shopping through Amazon for the holidays? Did you know you can earn money for the ARHS PGO with each Amazon purchase. Enroll in this passive fundraising to earn money for the Amherst/Amherst Regional School … Continue reading →

This winter an unprecedented number of Amherst children need warm outdoor clothing. The Amherst Public Schools (ARPS) Family Center is once again organizing a winter clothing drive with the PGOs’ help. We are looking for donations of new (and gently … Continue reading →

The State of Massachusetts now requires an influenza immunization for all children 6 months of age or older. The new vaccine requirement is an important step to reduce flu-related illness and the overall impact of respiratory illness during the COVID-19 … Continue reading →

Art T-Shirt Design Contest! This contest is open to all ARHS students interested in art and designing! We are looking for merch design ideas for the Class of 2022. You DO NOT have to be in the graduating class of 2022 to fill … Continue reading →

The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is the nation’s longest-running, largest, most prestigious recognition program for creative teenagers in art and writing.  Any student in Massachusetts can enter the regional competition, often submitting writing they have done in English classes … Continue reading →

If your student struggling to find motivation? Need a hand getting started with a task? Looking for a new coping strategy to help during a tough moment? Drop in to the CopingCafe on Tuesdays during A or C period! The Coping Cafe … Continue reading →

Dec 1: GivingTuesday Dec 3: ARPS Student Flu Vaccination Clinic 2:30 – 4:30 PM Dec 16: PreK-12 Early Release (12:00 secondary/1:20 elementary)  Dec 21-Jan 1 : Winter Break Jan 6: Three Kings Day (No School) Jan 9: ARHS Cabaret livestream … 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 →

Due to the pandemic and safety realities for students and staff, we will not be able to offer the SAT through the winter. We did not offer the PSAT in the fall for the same reason.  The conditions to safely … Continue reading →

November 16th at 5:30 PM LINK:  https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/bcb03453-e3b5-4ce9-8cbb-419d09af3451 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 whole thing? Join … Continue reading →

The 1st academic Quarter ends this Friday, November 13th. Please check-in with your teachers and/or Guidance Counselor if you have any questions about your grades, or the books and materials you’ll need for the 2nd Quarter.

11/5/20 Girls Volleyball @ Westfield 11/5/20 Girls Soccer home vs. South Hadley  11/6/20 Volleyball @ Agawam 11/6/20 Boys Soccer home vs South Hadley 11/9/20 Boys Soccer  (Varsity) @ Pope Francis  11/9/20 Girls Soccer home vs. Ware 11/10/20 Cross Country @ … Continue reading →

Joint Labor-Management Safety Committee (JLMSC) Date: Friday, November 13, 2020 – 4:00pm to 4:45pm Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtexAafrqPA Calendar Name: ARPS District Calendar Agenda Metrics Discussion Facilities Update Future Agenda Planning Any topic(s) not anticipated 48 hours prior to this meeting

Thank you to all of the families, students and staff members who participated in the recent surveys regarding Distance Learning.  We had an excellent response with 1108 participants in the Family Distance Learning Survey, 334 in the Staff survey, and … Continue reading →

The Virtual Coffee Event about strategies for tolerating and managing the challenges of mood regulation in the midst of change and uncertainty that was planned for this Thursday has been changed to Monday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m.  Join ARPS … Continue reading →

The PGO is an all volunteer organization.  Our mission is to: promote communication and understanding among families, staff and the Amherst area community;  foster a spirit of collaboration by providing a forum for participation and the exchange of information and ideas; and  provide financial assistance where … Continue reading →

Do you or someone in your family bank at Florence Bank? If so, you can help support the ARPS PGO through their Customers’ Choice Community Grants program. Everyone in your family with an account can vote and each vote cast … Continue reading →

Is your household doing any online shopping through Amazon? Did you know you can earn money for the ARHS PGO with each Amazon purchase. Enroll in this passive fundraising to earn money for the Amherst/Amherst Regional School PGOs while you … Continue reading →

Nov 13: Last Day of the 1st Quarter Nov 15: NEACAC and GoToCollegeFairs Nov 16: 2nd Quarter Classes Begin Nov 16: PGO Virtual Coffee with ARHS College and Career Counselor 5:30 PM Nov 16: Virtual Coffee Event Focused on Wellness … Continue reading →

Hi Neighbor! We have missed seeing all of your faces in our office and at our in-person programs.  We hope you’re all healthy and happy. You might remember that last fall we embarked upon a strategic planning process. The process started … Continue reading →

In case you missed Thursday’s Virtual ARHS Open House, you are in luck- it was recorded. The Open House kicked off with presentation by the Administrative Team- Prinipal Sadiq, Assistant Principal Miki Gromacki, Interim Principal Sam Camera and ARHS Athletic … Continue reading →

Dates are set for virtual open house events at each of our schools.  The ARHS Open House Link will not go live until November 5th. Please reach out to the Main Office at arhsoffice@arps.org  if the link is not working … Continue reading →

Hello everyone, Unfortunately, we had more technical difficulties with Wednesday evening’s PGO Coffee with the Principal. I know many of you changed your plans to attend, or waited for 15 – 20 minutes and still were not granted access to … Continue reading →

The 1st Quarter ends on Friday 11/13. In preparation for the 2nd Quarter, our next Materials Distribution and/or Drop-Off will be happening on Monday (11/9) and Tuesday (11/10) from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Please reach out to the Main … Continue reading →

10/23/20 Girls Soccer home vs. Granby  10/23/20 Field Hockey home vs. South Hadley  10/23/20 Boys Soccer (JVA) home vs. South Hadley  10/26/20 Boys Soccer (Varsity) home vs. Monson W  10/26/20 Boys Soccer (JVB) @ South Hadley  10/27/20 Cross Country home … Continue reading →

APPLICATION CHECKLIST General Tasks: Complete “Life After ARHS Survey (54 or 22 Qs) for College Conference in Naviance Make appointment with Ms. Cuffee-Gray to talk about plan for after high school (link) Make appointment with your counselor to talk about … Continue reading →

The ARHS Theater Company continues its 3-play season this fall of COVID theater-making by inviting you this weekend to Everybody, a 90-minute outdoor production at ARHS.  Written just a couple of years ago by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins, one of the starts of the … Continue reading →

Nov 3: All Teachers Curriculum/Work Day (No School) Election Day  Nov 5: ARHS Open House Nov 11: Veterans Day (Observed) (No School)  Nov 12: Last Day to Register for AP Exams (without late fee) Nov 13: Last Day of the … Continue reading →

Amherst: The Town of Amherst is divided into ten Precincts, now organized in to five Districts. See below table to view your Precinct and polling location as well as your corresponding District.  Hours The polling hours for all elections and … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO’s Virtual Coffee with the Principal has been rescheduled to Wednesday 10/28/20 at 6:30pm. Principal Talib Sadiq will update the ARHS Community on his thoughts and priorities about the year ahead as well as answer questions from the … Continue reading →

Wednesday, October 28th  7pm – 9pm via Zoom Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP will be held on October 28, 2020 from 7 pm to 9 pm. To receive the online access link, please email sepac@arps.org This free workshop for parents/guardians … Continue reading →

Principal Talib Sadiq will host a virtual Coffee with the Principal on Thursday, October 22 at 6:30PM.  He will be updating the ARHS Community on his thoughts and priorities about the year ahead as well as answer questions from the … Continue reading →

Seniors considering Early Decision and/or Early Action, consider attending this brief overview of the process. This is information for seniors who are applying for an early decision or early action, and even considering it. We’ll review Common Application, teacher recommendations, … Continue reading →

ALL HANDS ON DECK! It’s time to get creative! The yearbook is getting started! We need everyone to participate in this year’s yearbook. Show us what learning, clubs, events, sports, and social activities look like for you in this strange … Continue reading →

Since last week’s update we only had a couple of competitions. However, our teams are continuing to improve during practices.  Field hockey went 0 and 2 against Minnechaug improving the score differential from the previous week against Longmeadow. Please continue … Continue reading →