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Maroon Envelope Fundraiser Kick-off
Today jumpstarts the One Ask, Please Give! The Maroon Envelope Fundraiser supports our Students and Teachers Grants Program and enriches the high school in ways most needed. Your donation of any amount will fund grants to support a wide range … Continue reading
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AP Exam – Payment due Nov. 15
AP Exam payments are due on or before Wednesday, November 15 at 10 a.m. There is an additional fee for any AP Exams paid/ordered after November 15. Detailed information can be found HERE. Judi DellaMarcoAmherst Regional High SchoolScheduling Office – … Continue reading
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MPAC (Multilingual Parent Advisory Council) meeting on Nov. 8 @ 7 p.m.
Open to families of English learners, former English learners, and all ARPS families who speak languages other than English The next MPAC meeting is on Nov. 8th, 2023, at 7:00 pm. We hope everyone who attended our last meeting will … Continue reading
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Amherst Cinema presents “Sembène Centennial” seminar (Nov. 8)
Amherst Cinema presents “Sembène Centennial” seminar Samba Gadjigo and Jason Silverman, followed by Sembène’s XALA, on Wednesday, November 8 at 7pm Tickets for this Cinema Seminar are available at the Amherst Cinema box office and online: https://amherstcinema.org/films-and-events/sembene-centennial For more information about this event, … Continue reading
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Nov. 4: Family FilmNov. 8 – Amherst Cinema presents “Sembène Centennial” seminarNov. 15: Coffee with the PrincipalNov. 16: Winter Sports Night
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Support our school with scrumptious fall pies! Don’t miss out!
Order by November 10th, Pick up at The North Hadley Sugar Shack on Tuesday, November 21st between 12pm & 5pm. NOTE: On the MightyCause website, if you would like to order multiple pies, please complete a separate donation/order form for … Continue reading
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ARHS Sports Updates: It is playoff time!
It is playoff time. Please make sure to check ArbiterLive for any updates to the athletic webpage. Check out the FAQ ARHS Athletics HERE.
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Class of 2024 – Life After ARHS!
Class of 2024 – Please note that you are required to submit transcripts, teacher recommendation, and school counselor recommendation requests THREE WEEKS prior to your deadline. Here is a link to the 2024 College Planning Checklist. Please review this for accurate … Continue reading
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Reminder: Payment needed for National Honor Society senior members
Only 50% of the students have paid the $25.00 fee so far. Please remind them to bring their check/cash to the main office in an envelope with my name on it. Checks are payable to ARHS, please write NHS and … Continue reading
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AP Exam – Payment due Nov. 15
AP Exam payments are due on or before Wednesday, November 15 at 10 a.m. There is an additional fee for any AP Exams paid/ordered after November 15. Detailed information can be found HERE. Judi DellaMarcoAmherst Regional High SchoolScheduling Office – … Continue reading
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MPAC (Multilingual Parent Advisory Council) meeting on Nov. 8 @ 7 p.m.
Open to families of English learners, former English learners, and all ARPS families who speak languages other than English The next MPAC meeting is on Nov. 8th, 2023, at 7:00 pm. We hope everyone who attended our last meeting will … Continue reading
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Nothing relevant is marked for the rest of the month!
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All students are invited to the HOMECOMING DANCE! (Oct. 21, 7-10 pm)
Theme–Starry Night Here are the Homecoming Guidelines for ARHS students in grades 9-12. Please share with your child: *All tickets are coded to match the student who bought it, this must match when entering the dance (tickets are non-transferable). The … Continue reading
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Still seeking some parent help on Oct. 20 for this year’s Homecoming (Oct. 21)
The Senior Class Council is looking for parent volunteers to help set up decorations for this year’s Homecoming Dance between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20 (the night before the dance). The goal is to finish the … Continue reading
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The Fall ARPS PGO meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 25 at 7:30 pm on Google Meet
Date and time: October 25 at 7:30 pmGoogle Meet, link here: https://meet.google.com/xph-kaak-dps Hope to see you all there, and please forward this information to anyone on your individual PGO who would like to attend and advertise in your newsletters.
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ARHS Sports Weekly Schedule (Oct. 23-27)
Please make sure to check ArbiterLive for any updates to the athletic webpage.
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Symphony Band, Jazz, and Orchestra Combined Concert – Oct. 26
Next Thursday, October 26th at 7 pm in the ARHS auditorium will be the Symphony Band, Jazz, and Orchestra Combined Concert. The Amherst Regional Public Schools Friends of Performing Arts (FPA) is a nonprofit organization of parents, guardians, and community members committed … Continue reading
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Oct. 21: Homecoming (7-0 p.m.)Oct. 22: Last day to retrieve mums and asters from North Hadley Sugar Shack & MarketOct. 26: Concert at the HS auditorium (7 p.m.)
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Coffee with the Principal – October 19
Please join the PGO’s Coffee with the Principal on Thursday, October 19th, 6:30pm – 8pm in the ARHS library. Principal Talib Sadiq will be discussing the new phone policy and the end of Valedictorians in 2026. Coffee and snacks will be provided. All parents … Continue reading
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Parent help is needed on Oct. 20 for this year’s Homecoming (Oct. 21)
The Senior Class Council is looking for parent volunteers to help set up decorations for this year’s Homecoming Dance between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20 (the night before the dance). The goal is to finish the … Continue reading
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Message for National Honor Society senior members
If your senior student was accepted into the National Honor Society, please send a $25.00 check or cash to pay the club fee. Make the check payable to ARHS. If your student is on free or reduced lunch, the fee … Continue reading
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: Athlete of the Week
Note from the PGO: National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
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The Mum sale is ending soon!
Your purchase from North Hadley Sugar Shack & Market will support the PGO. Each Mum and Aster is in 9-inch pots and your choice of available colors. Each Mum and Aster will be priced at $8.00, and the PGO will … Continue reading
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Winter Sports registration is now open!
Winter sports registration is now open! Please use this link to view more information and to register. Once registered more information will be sent out by the coach at a later date. The coaches’ directory and more information can be found on the athletic webpage. In addition, to learn more about … Continue reading
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ARHS Sports Weekly Schedule (Oct. 15-21)
Please make sure to check ArbiterLive for any updates to the athletic webpage.
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Oct. 14: PSAT at ARHSOct. 19: Coffee with the PrincipalOct. 21: Homecoming Oct. 22: Last day to retrieve mums and asters from North Hadley Sugar Shack & Market
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Mum sale: The funds help offer grants to teachers and students.
Help the PGO support our ARHS community by purchasing a Mum and/or Aster from our local partner, the North Hadley Sugar Shack & Market. Each Mum and Aster is in 9-inch pots and your choice of available colors. Each Mum … Continue reading
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: Athlete of the Week
Note from the PGO: National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States
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A reminder: Health screening for 9th graders
Starting October 2023, our school’s health staff will begin a health screening called SBIRT. SBIRT stands for Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment. SBIRT is used to screen for alcohol, nicotine, tobacco, and other drug use. This health screening is required by … Continue reading
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National Honor Society Scholarships
This year, 600 seniors will be awarded $2 million in scholarships. Students can apply HERE. The student needs to have an active account. TIMELINE: September 18, 2023: Application opensNovember 30, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (ET): Submission deadlineMarch 2024: Applicants receive notificationsApril 2024: Trailblazing Leadership … Continue reading
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Message for National Honor Society senior members
If your senior student was accepted into the National Honor Society, please send a $25.00 check or cash to pay the club fee. Make the check payable to ARHS. If your student is on free or reduced lunch, the fee … Continue reading
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Multilingual Parent Advisory Council meeting report
MPAC’s first meeting of the year was held in person on September 27, 2023, at Fort River School. It was attended by several families. Dinner was catered by El Comalito restaurant in Amherst. Among other topics, there was a presentation … Continue reading
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Oct 9: No school (Indigenous Peoples’ Day)Oct 14: PSAT at ARHSOct. 22: Last day to retrieve mums and asters from North Hadley Sugar Shack & Market
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We made a mistake. Here’s what happened.
The PGO apologizes for including in last week’s newsletter an item from the student government about the current contract process between the school committee and the teachers’ union. The PGO does not have any role in this process or any … Continue reading
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ARHS Registration Orientation Session for Rising 9th Graders on March 30th
Amherst Regional High School is hosting an evening meeting for families of rising 9th graders to learn about course registration on Thursday, March 30th. Here is the letter that went to all families on Wednesday, March 8th: Course Registration Letter … Continue reading
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Holyoke Community College Scholarship – Deadline: March 10th
The Holyoke Community College Foundation offers more than $250,000 in life-changing scholarships each year to new, current, and transferring students. This is money that our students never have to pay back. Scholarship awards can be spent on tuition, and it … Continue reading
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Parent/Guardian Information Night. Topic: “How are youth lured into hate online?”
Tuesday, March 21, 7:00-8:00pm in-person (ARMS Library) and live stream. Tony McAleer and Robert Orell will talk about how extremist groups recruit youth, and how to help prevent it and intervene. Both Tony and Robert were themselves recruited into violent … Continue reading
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Spring Sports Registration Deadline is March 20th
Please use this link to view more information and to register. Once registered more information will be sent out by the coach at a later date. The coaches’ directory and more information can be found on the athletic webpage. To learn more about spring … Continue reading
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March 9-11: Amelie – musicalMarch 22: Early releaseMarch 30: Spring Sports Registration deadline
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Jones Library community read and programming: March events
The Jones Library is holding its eleventh On the Same Page community reading program, this year featuring the novel Olga Dies Dreaming by author Xochitl Gonzalez. A variety of programs is being offered to enrich the reading experience of this title and … Continue reading
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A message from the 2024 Student Council
As of this past Monday, our teachers are going to Work to Rule in response to a contract negotiation crisis that has put them at financial risk. This means that they will no longer work voluntarily beyond their required obligations … Continue reading
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