Author Archives: Jennifer

Dec. 1st- 3rd: Theater: Immersive Play  7:30pm – 9:00pm Dec 2nd: Merry Maple Lighting 4:30-5:30pm on Amherst Town Green Dec. 8th- 10th: Theater: Briefs Plays 7:30pm – 9:00pm Dec. 14th: Early Release Day; Students Dismissed at 12pm Dec. 21st: Combined … Continue reading →

The Jones Library is holding its fifth On the Same Page community reading program, this year featuring the book The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, a Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Elizabeth Kolbert.  A series of programs will be held in … Continue reading →

Do you have an ARHS teen that wants to go to college? When should you start preparing? How and when do you prepare for SATs and ACTs? Are you terrified of the whole thing? Well, we’ve got good news for … Continue reading →

Just in time for your holiday shopping, the ARMS PGO will be hosting an online store with a range of Amherst apparel and accessories, to help you show your Amherst pride and support the ARMS community.  The store is now … Continue reading →

As a reminder, the new ARHS Writing Center is open in Room 141 for appointments and drop-ins. The Writing Center is a place for students to get focused, one-on-one writing support to complement in-class instruction. Students can come to plan, … Continue reading →

If so, you can help support the Amherst Regional Public Schools PGO (an umbrella organization for the ARHS, ARMS, Wildwood and Crocker Farm PGOs) through the FSB Customers’ Choice Community Grants program.  Voting goes through the end of the calendar … Continue reading →

Nov 11th: Veteran’s Day- No School Nov 12th: Crocker Farm Book Fair at Barnes & Noble, 10am Nov 15th: Chorale Concert Nov 17th: PGO Coffee with ARHS College Counselor Myra Ross, 7pm, ARHS Library Nov 18th: Bomba/ Jazz Concert Nov … Continue reading →

Help the Crocker Farm PGO earn money to fund books & other purchases for our school. Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Hadley Barnes & Noble 10 am:  A Capella Music with Miss Leticia & her students 11 am:  Barnes & Noble … Continue reading →

On November 29th, ARHS PGO is participating in #GivingTuesday in support of our PGO Presenters Fund!  The ARHS PGO enriches the experience of our students and supports parents by bringing many presenters to campus.  We have recently helped fund classroom … Continue reading →

The Sene-Gambian Scholars Exchange Program (formerly the African Scholars Program) will be holding a Book Fair at Barnes & Noble in Hadley on Sunday, November 27, to raise funds for an African-themed field trip to New York for the new scholars … Continue reading →

We are excited to announce the opening of the new ARHS Writing Center in ROOM 141 on Monday October 24th! The Writing Center is a place for students to get focused, one-on-one writing support to complement in-class instruction. We encourage students … Continue reading →

Tuesday, October 25th, Crocker Farm Lobby, 3:30pm AGENDA: Introductions Individual School Updates Taxes and State Filings Financial Protocols Donation Intake Protocols Filing/Record Keeping Group Fundraisers VFW Pancake Breakfast UMACC (United Way) Giving Tuesday Florence Bank Amazon Smile Other Business not anticipated … Continue reading →

 For the last 12 years, the International Students Club has sponsored an October fundraiser for UNICEF at the High School.  The club advertises the event by calling attention to the great need for education, food, clean water and medicine for … Continue reading →

Tidbits for Seniors from Myra Ross If you are planning an early application of any kind, check Naviance before you go to bed tonight to be sure that you listed the colleges you will apply to early, that you have requested a … Continue reading →

Families supporting families! Please consider attending any of these up coming free workshops! Basic Rights in Special Education Monday October 24th  5:30pm-7:30pm at Wildwood Elementary School The Basic Rights workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under: ~ … Continue reading →

The ARHS Football Boosters have an online store available to anyone who would like to get some ARHS clothing items.  This is a fundraiser for the football team and $5 of every purchase goes directly to the team for much-needed … Continue reading →

Hello Seniors, I will be visiting all Physics, Physics Waves, Astronomy, AP Environmental Science classes by next Monday.  If you are not enrolled in one of these classes, please plan to attend one of the presentations.  See Mrs. Cappelli in Guidance … Continue reading →

Sept 12th: 9th Grade and New Parent/ Guardian Night Sept 13th:  Picture Day Sept 15th: Emergency Procedures drill Sept 16th: Club / Activities Fair (during lunch period) Sept 19th Workshop for Early Decision/Action Candidates and Parents/Guardians; 2:30– 3:30 p.m.; ARHS Choral Room. Sept 21st: Early … Continue reading →

Tuesday, June 15th, 2016, in the Amherst Regional High School Library,  4 pm – 6 pm Click here for more information.

If you haven’t already done so, be sure to register your Senior for the fantastic party happening the evening of graduation! This is the 35th year for this venerable event, and it’ll be a blast. Everything you need to know … Continue reading →

The PGO is grateful for the help and support of so many parents and guardians in our community. We would like to recognize three longtime volunteers whose students will be graduating next week. Thank you to Liz Rosenberry, who has coordinated … Continue reading →

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Stop & Shop A+ Rewards Fundraiser this year. Together, we raised $16,848.80 for ARHS!  These funds will be used to fund exciting projects proposed by our students and teachers next year.  Stop & Shop … Continue reading →

Kick off (pun intended!) summer reading with a Library vs. Library Bubble Soccer event at Sunderland Public Library. There will be book giveaways and food, too! Saturday June 18th, 2016 1pm – 5pm Spectators of all ages are welcome. Any interested … Continue reading →

There are a number of new things you should know about applications, financial aid timelines, and testing.  Bear in mind that your class will be the first with the new SAT, the new financial aid system and timeline, and the … Continue reading →

May 16th – Fall Sports Registration Begins Online fall sports registration will open on Monday, May 16th. Please ensure a smooth start to your child’s season by registering and paying before August 1st.  Be sure the health room has your most up-to-date sports physical … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, May 17, and Wednesday, May 18, all ARHS 10th Graders will take the MCAS Mathematics test.  The test will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m.  Students will need to check the room list posted on the bulletin board in … Continue reading →

Join the Jones Library for an Adult Paper Cutting Workshop on Saturday, May 21 from 10 am – 12 noon.  Adults and young adults ages 15 and up are invited to participate in this crafty event.  Learn the art of paper cutting and … Continue reading →

The Guidance Office has had several parents inquire about how they could access parental controls for their child’s phones; we have found the following information: Every provider offers a service for an additional fee (minimal usually around $5 per month) … Continue reading →

When: Tuesday April 26, 2016 Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Where: Amherst Middle School Auditorium Raising a Happy Child Raising a Happy Child (SPA)

The Human Performance lab at the University of Massachusetts is currently scheduling participants who are 16-18 years of age and have their permit with at least 10 hours of driving experience or teenagers who have had their full license for 6 months or less for … Continue reading →

CHAMBER MUSIC Showcase! Thursday, April 7th at 7:30p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church in Hadley (98 N. Maple st.) Featuring: Saxophone Quartet          Brass Septet             Woodwind Quintet Flute Quartet                    Jazz Trio                    Double Reed Duet Piano Duet                        Percussion Trio       And More!  *$5 suggested … Continue reading →

In an effort to make the teacher’s term 2 grading timeline comparable to that in term 1 of this year, term 2 report cards will be distributed on April 8th instead of April 1st.  We apologize for any inconvenience and … Continue reading →

LSSE (Leisure Services & Supplemental Education) is moving on March 23rd from the Bangs Community Center to the Amherst Middle School (entrance is to the left of the main entrance when you face the building – by the gym.). LSSE will … Continue reading →

Mark this date on your calendar, we’d love to have everyone there! Tuesday, March 15th @ 6:00 p.m. we will hold a Team Meeting Night in the High School gym. This is for parents & athletes.  This will be an opportunity for coaches to … Continue reading →

All are invited to attend the PGO Coffee with Mark Jackson on Thursday, March 23th at 7 PM in the ARHS Library.  The coffee will cover topics related to homework, the switch to semesters, budget and more.  Refreshments will be provided … Continue reading →

This year’s ALSCT/Missoula Children’s Theatre production, Peter & Wendy.  Almost 60 local kids from all of our schools have been cast in this terrific show. Performances are Saturday, March 5th, at 1:30 & 4 pm, at Crocker Farm Elementary. Tickets … Continue reading →

Join us on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Woodbury Room for the next film in this ongoing film and discussion series that may education, touch your heart, and inspire you to action to help dismantle racism.  A facilitated … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, March 9th, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the High School auditorium, we will hold a meeting for all rising 9th grade families. We invite you to learn more about our programs and curriculum and to ask questions about course … Continue reading →

ARHS presents Fame: The Musical March 3rd-5th Tickets available for ordering here. or emailing arhsmusicals@gmail.com. The tickets will be held at the door, for payment by check or cash. They may be picked up as soon as an hour before … Continue reading →

February 12th, 8:45-10:15am, ARHS Auditorium Are you someone who is concerned about the European refugee crisis and wants to know more? Learn about the complexities and impacts of the worlds worst humanitarian crisis since WWII in an informational assembly on February 12th. … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, February 17 at 7pm, Amherst Cinema screens the 2006 thriller CHILDREN OF MEN as part of its popular Science on Screen series.  The series pairs current and classic film with lively introductions by experts in science, medicine and … Continue reading →

The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (LWVMA) is inviting Massachusetts high school students to enter its third annual Student Video Contest. The theme for this year’s contest is “YOUth Should Vote!” We need your help to get the word out. … Continue reading →

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From Jones Library: Great ideas for winter break and they are all FREE! FREE_WinterBreakPrograms_JonesLibrary

From Myra Ross, College Advisor There is a change in my classroom presentation plan for this week.   The B and E period presentations originally scheduled for tomorrow have been changed to this Thursday in room 219.  If you are taking Honors Biology … Continue reading →

The ARHS Theater Company presents Briefs, 14 short plays performed by nearly 30 students in two hours this Friday and Saturday at 7:30. Tickets are $5 for students and staff staff; $8 for other adults.  Come watch a stick of … Continue reading →

The ARHS Library is applying to the Digital Commonwealth to scan yearbooks for us, so that we can offer them online for our students and alumni.  We have put together an almost complete collection (with help from the Jones Library), … Continue reading →

Seniors: Today, Dec.11th is the last day that University Cap & Gown will be at ARHS to measure Seniors for graduation outfits.  Come to Room 13 during your lunch to get measured even of you can not pay at this … Continue reading →

For sale in the school store: $10 drawstring bags designed by Latinos Unidos. Inexpensive AND durable — the perfect bag for your students gear!

Families of Juniors – Check your e-mail for communications from Ms. Ross, the ARHS college advisor.  You have registration information for Naviance- an online tool that provides students and families access to important college resources and information.  There is information about … Continue reading →