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The ARHS PGO Newsletter will be on hiatus until roughly mid-August, when we will return with start-of-school announcements. You can still follow our Facebook page for any additional announcements that come in over summer vacation. If your student(s) graduated from … Continue reading →

If you have a student in the class of 2025, you received an email invitation from Ms. Cuffee-Gray to sign up in SCOIR, which is the system students use to coordinate college applications. Here is a link to the Class … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO raises funds all year to support activities in the school. Thanks to all of you who dropped off old textiles, donated used sneakers, and participated in the various fundraisers we offered this year. We used those funds … Continue reading →

Both Jaime and Kate are “graduating” from the ARHS PGO, so next year’s newsletter will come to you from another set of ARHS family members. We have enjoyed learning more about the school and the community in this role, and … Continue reading →

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If your senior has not already returned their Chromebook to the school, they should return it before June 20. Seniors do NOT need to return their caps and gowns! If your senior received an award but did not pick it … Continue reading →

Thanks to everyone who contributed treats to Thank-you Thursdays this year. Thank you also to everyone who contributed to the Staff Appreciation Lunch fund and to those of you who have signed up to help the PGO put on this … Continue reading →

June 17: SEAC meetingJune 17-18: Final examsJune 19: No school (Juneteenth)June 20: Exam makeup dayJuly 5: Frederick Douglass Reading

A public reading of Frederick Douglass’s “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” speech will take place on the South Amherst Common, 1066 South East Street, on July 5. The reading is funded by Mass Humanities and the … Continue reading →

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Graduation is tonight (Friday) at 6 pm at the UMass Fine Arts Center; graduating seniors should arrive at the venue by 5 pm. Check your email for a ParentSquare announcement that went out Thursday with details about parking and morning … Continue reading →

Thank you to those who have already signed up to help and/or made a donation to help fund this event on June 20. We need $1030 more to reach our goal and be able to pay for this lunch without … Continue reading →

Fall 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 →

Members of the Music Production Club traveled to Northfire Recording Studio recently to record a song they wrote, funded by a grant from the PGO. Click here to listen to “Chai Guy,” with credits noted below.  Lead vocals: Sophie MichelGuitars: Kaethe JacksonPiano: Todd … Continue reading →

. . . the ARHS PGO next year! Do you have a student continuing (or starting) at ARHS next year? Many of this year’s PGO crew are about to “graduate,” so we are looking for new volunteers to help out … Continue reading →

(This is an update to a previously-posted announcement.) The SEAC is led by Chairwoman Dr. Bridget Hynes of the ARPS Regional School Committee, and Co-Chair Alyssa Melnick, RSC member William Sherr also holds a seat. We have invited Superintendent Dr. … Continue reading →

June 7: ARHS graduationJune 11: last day of AR[T]HS exhibitJune 17: SEAC meetingJune 19: No school (Juneteenth)

The Multi-Arts Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program has a few open positions for this Summer Camp. This program will provide excellent training for students interested in pursuing a career in music, art, theater, or teaching, or for students simply looking to gain experience as a … Continue reading →

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The Amherst Regional High School Art Department is proud to announce the opening of AR[T]HS 2024, the 16th annual juried exhibition of outstanding student artwork produced at ARHS this year. The exhibit showcases the very best works of art made … Continue reading →

The PGO will put on our annual thank-you luncheon for ARHS staff on Thursday, June 20. There are two ways for you to help with this event: 1) Donate here to help us pay for catering for this event.2) Sign … Continue reading →

Fall 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 →

Congratulations to all the spring Hurricanes teams on great seasons! Special shout-outs to: The girls’ lacrosse team, who won their first-ever Class B Western Mass Championship (pictured below) Individual Division 4 State Champions in Track and Field: Logan Alfandari in … Continue reading →

The Amherst Hurricane Athletic Boosters is proud of all our student-athletes.  This year, 5 girls have qualified for the Nike National Track Competition in Oregon.  We hope you will help support these amazing athletes.  They are currently raising funds to … Continue reading →

May 31: Seniors Last Day!!!!!May 31: Senior promJune 1: AEF Mini GolfJune 4: AR[T]HS show opensJune 7: ARHS graduationJune 19: No school (Juneteenth)

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The PGO will put on our annual thank-you luncheon for ARHS staff on Thursday, June 20. There are two ways for you to help with this event: 1) Donate here to help us pay for catering for this event.2) Sign … Continue reading →

There are currently 124 items overdue from the ARHS Library! We are working to have all checked out items returned or renewed and we would love your support in helping your students get these materials back to the high school before … Continue reading →

This Spring, the ARHS PGO is partnering with the North Hadley Sugar Shack and Market to sell Hanging Flower Baskets for this Spring Fundraiser! One Hanging Flower Basket is $25.00, and all profits are to go to the ARHS PGO … Continue reading →

Does your student-athlete’s team need money for activities or equipment? Would you like to see all of your team’s seniors recognized? The Boosters can help! Parents and coaches, email to let us know what is needed by your team, but first, if … Continue reading →

The SEAC is led by Chairwoman Dr. Bridget Hynes of the ARPS Regional School Committee, and Co-Chair Alyssa Melnick, RSC member William Sherr also holds a seat. We invite all interested parents to hop on board. We continue our work … Continue reading →

Please join us on Saturday, June 1st from 10am-1pm for a fun event that will also have a raffle (you don’t have to attend to enter) and refreshments. All proceeds will go towards funding valuable education grants to public school … Continue reading →

The ARPS-Wellness Committee is looking for parent participants; they will meet again on May 22nd, 2024 1:30pm to 2:30pm since the Food Services Director, Michael Gallo-O’Connell was not able to attend the last meeting. Other guests will include Faye Brady … Continue reading →

May 27: Memorial Day – no schoolMay 27: PGO Spring Season Fundraiser endsMay 31: Seniors Last Day!!!!!May 31: Senior promJune 1: AEF Mini GolfJune 7: ARHS graduation

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The official deadline for seniors to submit their senior photos and optional baby photos to the yearbook is today, Friday February 2. However, the yearbook is happy to accept photos through Monday, February 5. Please email them to yearbook@arps.org; any … Continue reading →

The link posted in last week’s newsletter was the wrong one; please click here to sign up for a slot to bring in treats for our ARHS staff. The next Thank-you Thursday is February 15. There are approximately 180 staff … Continue reading →

For planning purposes, note that the following dates are MCAS testing dates for 10th graders: MCAS ELA–March 26, 27MCAS Math–May 21, 22 Students in 9th, 11th and 12th grade have a late start that day; there is a 2.5 hour … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO is partnering with gotsneakers?gotsneakers? “recycles and reuses quality pre-loved sneakers. Our sneaker drive fundraiser keeps sneakers out of landfills and reduces toxic chemicals from being released into our air and soil. All reusable sneakers from our sneaker drive … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO is happy to partner with Minted’s Fundraising Program which provides the ARHS community with a unique promo code: FUNDRAISEARHS offering 20% OFF Minted cards and gifts all year round, and 15% of each order placed using our unique promo code which … Continue reading →

This week @ ARPS! Continue to check ArbiterLive for updates, link is on the athletic webpage.

Feb 9: Early release dayFeb 13: ARHS Performing Arts GalaFeb 17: Spring Festival CelebrationFeb 19-Feb 23: Winter recess

Join the Human Rights Commission and the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion on Saturday, February 17 as we welcome in the year of the Dragon. Learn about the origins and traditions of  Spring Festival.  Enjoy a Dragon dance and … Continue reading →

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Every other Thursday the PGO organizes treats to show the ARHS staff our appreciation for their hard work. If you have time to contribute a baked good (either homemade or store-bought) or some fruit, please sign up for one of … Continue reading →

For planning purposes, note that the following dates are MCAS testing dates for 10th graders: MCAS ELA–March 26, 27MCAS Math–May 21, 22 Students in 9th, 11th and 12th grade have a late start that day; there is a 2.5 hour … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO is partnering with gotsneakers?gotsneakers? “recycles and reuses quality pre-loved sneakers. Our sneaker drive fundraiser keeps sneakers out of landfills and reduces toxic chemicals from being released into our air and soil. All reusable sneakers from our sneaker drive … Continue reading →

Did you know that, when you donate goods to the Baystate Textiles bins by the ARHS parking lot, you help raise money for the PGO’s activities at ARHS? Please see the flyer below for more information about this program, including … Continue reading →