Author Archives: Colleen

Attend Trash to Treasures, our annual Amherst used furniture sale, tomorrow, September 12, 9am to 3pm on the Amherst Common, and purchase an item of furniture – all proceeds benefit the Center’s programs!

CHD’s Family Outreach of Amherst hosts its 4th Annual Warm Up the Night! Thursday, October 22nd, 5:30-8:30 pm at The Lord Jeffrey Inn. Tickets $45 each Join us as we transform a warm and festive tent at the Lord Jeffery … Continue reading →

Initiating a Gentle Conversation about Death, Dying, & Grief Using Children’s Literature Adult caregivers and community members are invited to attend this free workshop to be held at the Jones Library on Tuesday, September 15 at 7 pm. This program … Continue reading →

In this program, young people from our communities will share their experiences in local schools. We will also screen the PBS documentary A Class Divided, about “a third grade teacher who divided her all-white class into blue-eyed and brown-eyed groups, and … Continue reading →

Seniors – Be sure to look at the list of college reps that will be coming to our school this fall! Find the list under the Colleges tab in Naviance.You are allowed to miss 3 classes without counting as an … Continue reading →

Plans for our 2015 Homecoming are underway!  Mark your calendar for September 26th.  This will be a day filled with sporting events and activities for all families. We’re looking forward to another successful event. We’ve set up, through FamilyID, a way for … Continue reading →

Parents let’s show all the ARHS teachers and staff how much we appreciate their efforts! Please sign up to help set-up, donate a side dish or a dessert to enhance the wonderful spread put on by our dedicated  volunteers ! … Continue reading →

The Amherst Human Rights Commission 11th Annual Youth Heroes Awards and Annual Potluck Picnic will take place on June 14th from noon to 2pm. Area students are recognized for demonstrated acts of kindness, unselfishness, social courage and/or community service. The … Continue reading →

The African Scholars Program will host a dinner catered by Amanouz Cafe on Friday, June 12, at 6 p.m. in the ARMS cafeteria. The event will be a fundraiser for the program’s scholarship fund, which supports students who are working to … Continue reading →

The MCAS Science and Technology & Engineering (STE) tests will be given to all 10th grade students at 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, and Wednesday, June 3, at the high school.  Students will need to check the room list posted on the bulletin board in … Continue reading →

Monday! Free jazz in the park! Have some fun with a family picnic – 5-7pm in Sweetser Park (across from black sheep) Monday, June 1 (Tuesday, June 2 rain date).

The annual Cambodian Heritage Celebration will take place on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in the Fort River Elementary School Auditorium (70 South East St). The community is invited to attend this free event. Amherst, Pelham and Regional … Continue reading →

Transcript fees must be paid no later than Wednesday, June 3.  You can find the amount you owe by clicking on “Transcripts” under the “Colleges” tab in your Naviance Account, and then “View the Status of All My Transcripts”.  Scroll … Continue reading →

Seniors:  Don’t forget tp register for Project Graduation(aka Senior Party) which starts Fri. June 5th after graduation at 11 pm and goes all night.  Start registration online at http://www.arhsprojectgraduation.com  You can add a guest separately until next Thursday.  There is a … Continue reading →

SENIORS!!! Don’t forget to pick up your ART! Drawings, Paintings, Prints, Photos, Sculpture, and Ceramics should be taken home before the end of the year. Work will not be stored over the summer. Don’t forget – do it today.

The exhibit will showcase juried work from all of the Art Department’s areas of study: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, 2D & 3D Foundations, Printmaking, Art Portfolio and Sculpture. AR[T]HS will be on display at The Eli Marsh Gallery, 105 Fayerweather Hall, Amherst College, from … Continue reading →

“Not Just Another Pretty Picture” is a visual presentation and talk about establishing a photographic point of view and interpreting, rather than just describing, what is in front of the camera’s lens. This program is for all photo enthusiasts, regardless … Continue reading →

SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) is currently accepting nominations of individuals who go the extra mile to support our special education community. The Recognition of Excellence in Special Education is an important way for the community to thank those who through … Continue reading →

If your child/children receive a meal benefit in school, you’ll want to know about the Amherst Survival Center’s summer program that gives families with school-age children (5-17 years) extra food in July and August :  Kids Summer Boost SIGN UP AT THE FOOD PANTRY: … Continue reading →