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Every 10 years, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the federal government undertakes a census of the U.S. population to determine the allocation of seats held by each state in the House of Representatives. An accurate census count is also … Continue reading →

Here is the updated list from the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce on what area businesses are open and how to contact them: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MSBFnv08nc7yap2TmBgmyLyUfzEwLixoc1updNS8jxU/edit?usp=sharing

This is an update on Town of Amherst activities this summer. Please note that all activities, if they are happening, will be different than they have been in previous years. We will put in place precautions to minimize the likelihood … Continue reading →

Please join us virtually at our next meeting: Friday, June 5, 9-10:30am via Google Hangout: use the link: https://meet.google.com/wjk-sgms-vqw or join by phone: +1 402-295-5292 PIN: 833435933# Please RSVP to sepac@arps.org with your phone number, so if we run into … Continue reading →

June 5- ARPS SEPAC Virtual Meeting 9 AM June 5- Juniors will be notified of teachers’ recommendations decisions June 5- Graduation Car Parade through Towns 3:00 PM – 4:40 PM (Not school sponsored) June 5th- Graduation Ceremony Video premiere – … Continue reading →

Amherst Educators are coming together for a Solidarity Rally to show our support of our students, families, and colleagues.  We will have live speakers, educators will join together in taking the Black Lives Matters At School Pledge together, and we … Continue reading →

Let us know what virtual teen programming you would like to see at the Jones this summer by filling out our quick and easy survey!  Teens (ages 11-17) who fill out the survey (and who include their full name and email … Continue reading →

There is a joint meeting of the Amherst, Pelham, and Region School Committees on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30pm. It will be broadcast live on Amherst Media as well as streaming on http://161.77.57.225/CablecastPublicSite/watch/2?channel=2 The meeting will begin the critical planning … Continue reading →

The Art Department at Amherst Regional High School is proud to present AR[T]HS 2020, an exhibit of outstanding student artwork from the 2019-2020 school year. This juried exhibit – now in its 12th year – includes work from all of … Continue reading →

Dear Parents/Guardians, This letter is to update you on the planning underway for summer special education instruction and services for your child(ren) for this upcoming summer. Last week, on May 21st & 22nd you received messages from our office with … Continue reading →

ARHS Counselours have created a website full of resources for parents and caregivers of our high school students. In it you will find the contact information of all of the counselors in the school as well as links to resources … Continue reading →

Teacher Recommendations Tomorrow is the last day to request teacher recommendations. Please see below for expectations and materials for teacher recommendation requests! Juniors will be notified of teachers’ decisions by June 5th — Parent & Guardian Surveys in Naviance Reminder … Continue reading →

Dear Parent, Your teen is now able to register for fall SAT® administrations. All students can register for the November or December administration at this time. Students who registered for (and didn’t cancel) the June SAT and current high school juniors … Continue reading →

Subject: Registration for college essay boot camp (w/ action item for you) Hi ARHS Juniors! This June, we’re excited to offer students the chance to join a one-week college essay boot camp delivered by Ethan Sawyer, AKA the College Essay … 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 →

Class of 2020! I didn’t have the opportunity to see you this week as you pick up diploma folders, don and doff cap and gowns, line up your decorated cars, strike a fabulous pose, and dance through your awsome Class … Continue reading →

Senior activities culminate on June 5th On Friday, June 5th our community will celebrate our 2020 ARHS Graduates with a parent sponsored Senior Car Parade at 3:00 PM – 4:40 PM. 1. Professional photographs from Wednesday’s celebration will be available … Continue reading →

The Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery provides a four-year tuition credit to Massachusettspublic universities. The Koplik is awarded to students who at a minimum, have one score on thetenth grade MCAS in the Advanced category and the other two … Continue reading →

Please join us virtually at our next meeting: Friday, June 5, 9-10:30am via Google Hangout: use the link: https://meet.google.com/wjk-sgms-vqw or join by phone: +1 402-295-5292 PIN: 833435933# Please RSVP to sepac@arps.org with your phone number, so if we run into … Continue reading →

June 5- ARPS SEPAC Virtual Meeting June 5- Juniors will be notified of teachers’ recommendations decisions June 5- Graduation Car Parade through Towns 3:00 PM – 4:40 PM (Not school sponsored) June 5th- Graduation Ceremony Video premiere – 6:00 PM … Continue reading →

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Friday, May 15th, 7:00 pm, Youtube https://youtu.be/t0QpWhp7WD0 20 short plays in under two hours, all written and directed by ARHS students. We’re taking the show to a virtual stage to share an evening of short plays.  Youtube:  https://youtu.be/t0QpWhp7WD0

Parent_Student Communication #1 Parents/Guardians and Students,  We hope that all is well with your families and loved ones. These past few months have been challenging to all in our school as we have transitioned from traditional instruction settings to a … Continue reading →

Challenging times call for a creative commemoration. Here’s the info on cleaning out lockers, getting awards and diplomas and ways we will celebrate you this graduation: ARHS 2020 Flyer FINAL (1)

May 19th at 12:15 until 1:00 PM Join Your Friendly Neighborhood College & Career Advisor and members of the guidance team for a discussion about the pluses and minuses of deferring a semester or a year for college. We won’t … Continue reading →

Hello Class of 2021 – Please find a listing of college planning opportunities below to support your college planning process – College Planning Workshops Thrive, More Just Survive the College Planning Process – Week of May 18th – TBD Panel … Continue reading →

This year’s AP Exams will be exclusively online.  Security protocals for the exams require all students worldwide to test at the same time. The College Board made other changes to this year’s exams, including changes to timing, format, and content … Continue reading →

Free Career Skills Workshops are available to all Amherst High School Students through Connecting Activities and The Collaborative for Educational Services. Matt Rigney is hosting this series of  workshops which will include topics like resume writing, cover letters,  interviewing, and much more. … Continue reading →

Jones Library staff have been fielding questions about how patrons can access the Library’s physical collection. While we agree COMPLETELY that access to reading material is essential to influencing our quality of life, at the present time, it is the … Continue reading →

Join us Friday, May 8th at 2:15 PM to watch Sherry Balzano & Karen Peters present “Parenting During Anxious & Uncertain Times”. This video will provide tools and strategies to maintain connection & well being for parents within the distri. The … Continue reading →

Free Career Skills Workshops are available to all Amherst High School Students through Connecting Activities and The Collaborative for Educational Services. Matt Rigney is hosting this series of  workshops which will include topics like resume writing, cover letters,  interviewing, and much more. … Continue reading →

Dear ARPS Families: Governor Charlie Baker has announced that all schools in Massachusetts will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.  This was an anticipated decision based on the projected curve of COVID-19 cases across the Commonwealth. … Continue reading →

In last Friday’s weekly ARPS Update  newsletter, the Superintendent shared an online survey the district is doing to get feedback on Distance Learning 2.0 and how it’s going for families and students.  Your feedback will help ARPS make updates and … Continue reading →

There will be a virtual SEPAC meeting on 5/1/20 at 9:00 am.  The agenda will be: Approve Minutes Impacts of School Closure for Special Education (Questions encouraged). Delivery of services as outlined on IEP’s. Scheduling and logistics of IEP team … Continue reading →

With drasticly declining fiscal projections throughout our Commonwealth, the Regional School Committee is reopening the 2020-2021 budget process.  The Town of Amherst will host a financial indicators meeting with the Town Council, School Commities and Library Trustees on Monday, May … Continue reading →

Last Friday, the district hosted an insightful session with ARPS school counselors from the Elementary, Middle School and High School levels.  The discussion focused on managing the current situation, emotional health and well-being, and your children. You can see the … Continue reading →

Hello Class of 2021 – Please find a listing of college planning opportunities below to support your college planning process – College Planning Workshops Common Application Workshop on May 5th – 3:30 – 4:30 RSVP Link – https://calendly.com/cuffee-grayd/common-application-overview-for-juniors College Essay Writing … Continue reading →

A number of MA State schools have May 1st deadlines – Framingham State University – https://www.framingham.edu/ Worcester State University – https://www.worcester.edu/ Salem State University – June 1st https://www.salemstate.edu/admissions Fitchburg State University Rolling Admissions – https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions/undergraduate/ UMASS Boston – May 15th – https://admissions.umb.edu/ Open Admission (except … Continue reading →

Dear Parent, Here’s important information to help guide your child through the AP® Exam day experience. New Resources AP Exam Day Checklist: Your child should complete this checklist (.pdf/513.39 KB) for each AP Exam they’ll be taking this year, and … Continue reading →

The College Board has announced that SAT administration will be on Saturday, September 26, 2020. This date will be for the SAT only, in the United States and internationally, with no SAT Subject Tests™ available. Sunday testing for religious reasons … Continue reading →

In accordance with Governor Charles Baker’s announcement last week that Massachusetts schools will be closed to in person learning for the remainder of the school year, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) regretfully has cancelled all 2020 spring sports and … Continue reading →

Teens and tweens (ages 11-17) who participate in our virtual programming will be entered into a weekly raffle to win a $5 gift card to Antonio’s pizza. Each week there will be multiple opportunities to participate! This week you can … Continue reading →

The Town of Amherst is designing a playground for the children of Amherst, to be located in Kendrick Park.  The Planning Department, LSSE and DPW staff are working together to prepare a design, with input from the public.  During the … Continue reading →

The Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) invites the public to join them in honoring first responders, emergency services personnel, and  essential service worker with a town center drive-though event on Friday, May 8. The Luminaria lights will be lit by … Continue reading →

This “Open for Business” list compiled by the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce & Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) lets community members know what services are available in the community as businesses adapt to the COVID-19 situation. View and Share … Continue reading →

Hello Artists and Art Enthusiasts, LSSE with the Town of Amherst is announcing a Kids Art Contest. We are looking for art that is inspired by all the helpers we see around us during this strange time in our lives. … Continue reading →

Dear Class of 2020,  In beginning this communication to you I personally want to thank you for your leadership in bringing back the high level of spirit to ARHS. Whether it was homecoming, sports contests or other related extracurricular activities … Continue reading →

April Break was scheduled for next week.  ARPS will be changing the dates for this break based on feedback they have received.  It will be shortened to include only Monday, April 20 through Wednesday, April 22. Thursday and Friday, April … Continue reading →

On March 16, Governor Baker ordered that schools in Massachusetts would close and would “reopen no sooner than May 4,” which is the language we have been using as a District.  I am hearing increasing levels of concern and stress … Continue reading →

Please Note: We sent the below message a couple of weeks ago through a bulk email, but were since told some students and parents did not receive this because it landed in SPAM boxes. In case you did not receive, … Continue reading →