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The Amherst Invitational, the country’s oldest Ultimate tournament, returns May 7-8. Watch 25 regional teams compete after the pandemic hiatus in Girls and Open Divisions. All games will be played at the MacDuffie School, 66 School St., Granby. Free! For updates, … Continue reading →

April 15: No schoolApril 18-22: Spring breakApril 22: Deadline for yearbook parent adsApril 29: Hair the MusicalApril 30: Prescription drug take-back day Home games:April 15: BaseballApril 19: Varsity and JV girls lacrosseApril 19: Varsity and JV boys lacrosseApril 20: Boys … Continue reading →

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on April 30th from 10:00-2:00. Encouraging safe and timely disposal of prescription drugs is one strategy that can help delay first use and protect developing brains. Take back days both offer an easy … Continue reading →

The Jones Library’s first Community Outreach Event for the Renovated and Expanded Building project will be held on May 1st from 12-2. As you may know the renovated and expanded library will have new teen space.  We want to hear … Continue reading →

Would you welcome a place to learn why some people are talking about reparations for African-Americans?  A 5-session class, called The Stolen Beam Series*, will be held at the Jones Library in May and is sponsored by the Jones Library and … Continue reading →

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Hello, On Wednesday, April 20th the PowerSchool Portal will be open for students and their families to view the final grades for Quarter 3 Elective classes. Please reach out to your child’s Guidance Counselor if you have any questions about … Continue reading →

For a pdf version of the ARPS Update, please click here. Para obtener una versión de la actualización de ARPS en español, haga clic aquí. Para uma versão do ARPS Update em português, clique aqui. Yesterday, March 31, was International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of transgender … Continue reading →

The ARHS Sene-Gambian Scholars recently returned from a three-week visit to The Gambia and Senegal. Later this month, the Scholars will welcome their Senegalese partners for a return visit. The group from Dakar will arrive in Amherst on April 22 … Continue reading →

ARPS and the MPAC invite families to join a series of celebratory activities for all ages.town. Click here for a multilingual flyer with details.

The Amherst Hurricanes Athletic Boosters is looking for stories about the current track and field at the high school. Success stories, challenges you have faced using the track or field, and any anecdotes. Submissions may be shared as part of … Continue reading →

The teachers and staff really appreciate the fruit and delicious treats that families are providing every other week – thank you so much to the families that have signed up to bake or buy goodies/fruit to keep our staff going. … Continue reading →

April 7-9: Hair: the musicalApril 15: No schoolApril 18-22: Spring break Home gamesApril 8: Varsity girls lacrosseApril 8: BaseballApril 10: Boys and Girls Track – Pratt Field @ Amherst CollegeApril 11: BaseballApril 11: Girls tennisApril 12: Varsity and JV girls … Continue reading →

The Easthampton Healthy Youth Coalition is hosting a presentation with the Children’s Advocacy Center on April 13, from 6-7:30 pm about internet safety for elementary and middle school-aged parents and guardians. The presentation focuses on keeping children safe online by … Continue reading →

Homework Help: Wednesday, April 13 from 3:30 – 5:00 pmHomework Help is back! Our amazing college student volunteer tutors are available on Wednesday afternoons and they’d love to help you with your homework needs! Drop by the Amherst Room to … Continue reading →

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For a pdf version of the ARPS Update, please click here. Para obtener una versión de la actualización de ARPS en español, haga clic aquí. Para uma versão do ARPS Update em português, clique aqui. As a global community, we have all experienced something unprecedented in our lifetimes over the … Continue reading →

If you missed the ARHS Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night, here is a helpful slideshow that will help with course registration!

The PGO thanks Lisa Zephyr. Hannah Caruso and Rhonda Soto for a really informative virtual coffee about mental health support for ARHS students. Families and caregivers can access a recording of the presentation and Q&A here.

The 2022 Yearbook is now available for pre-order! Go to https://store.shopyearbook.com/ARPS to place your order! You can also order parent ads on this site as well to honor your student, a grad, a team, or a staff member! Every quarter-page ad pays … Continue reading →

ARHS presents the Tony-Award Winning Musical Hair!  The iconic show about 1960s counterculture, Hair follows the lives of a group of young NYC activists, artists, and war protestors with all of their idealism and shortcomings.  Charged by an incredible music score, Hair is as much … Continue reading →

Have you ever noticed the two large white donation bins in the ARHS parking lot? You can help ARHS earn money by recycling your old linens and clothes in these Bay state Textile bins. They accept items in good condition … Continue reading →

April 1: End of 3rd quarterApril 1: Varsity girls’ softball home gameApril 4: Varsity boys’ tennis home matchApril 6: Early release dayApril 6: Varsity girls’ ultimate home gameApril 6: Varsity boys’ baseball home gameApril 6: JV girl’s lacrosse home gameApril … Continue reading →

The Amherst Human Rights Commission welcomes nominations for the 2022 Youth Hero Awards. These awards honor young people “who have demonstrated acts of kindness, usefulness, social courage and/or community service within their families, their schools, or the community.” Click here … Continue reading →

If you are 55 or over, or are a caregiver for someone who is, the Town of Amherst wants you to complete a survey for the town’s Age-Friendly and Dementia-Friendly Communities Initiative. Click here for a flyer with links to … Continue reading →

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For a pdf version of the ARPS Update, please click here. Para obtener una versión de la actualización de ARPS en español, haga clic aquí. Para uma versão do ARPS Update em português, clique aqui. This week, I just want to thank the entire ARPS community for the supportive way … Continue reading →

The PGO will host our next virtual coffee on Monday March 28th 6pm-7pm. This Coffee with Counselors will be facilitated by Lisa Zephyr ,ARHS School Counselor and  Hannah Caruso, ARHS school adjustment counselor. The counselors will be discussing what teachers have noticed with … Continue reading →

The Amherst Regional High School Administrative Team will be hosting a live StreamYard presentation to kick off the course registration season for current 8th graders. Tune in at 7pm on Wednesday, March 30th using this link The presentation will include:1) … Continue reading →

The 2022 Yearbook is now available for pre-order! Go to https://store.shopyearbook.com/ARPS to place your order! You can also order parent ads on this site as well to honor your student, a grad, a team, or a staff member! Every quarter-page ad pays … Continue reading →

The teachers and staff really appreciate the fruit and delicious treats that families are providing every other week – thank you so much to the families that have signed up to bake or buy goodies/fruit to keep our staff going. … Continue reading →

Visit this site for information about this spring’s production and to purchase tickets for the event.

April 1: End of Quarter 3April 1: Varsity girls’ softball home gameApril 4: Varsity boys’ tennis home matchApril 6: Early release dayApril 6: Varsity boys’ baseball home gameApril 6: JV girl’s lacrosse home gameApril 7-9: Hair: the musicalApril 8: JV … Continue reading →

The Amherst Education Foundation will be holding its second annual Mini-Golf Fundraiser on Saturday, May 21 from 10am-1pm. It is a fun event for the community to come together and support grants for teachers and staff in the Amherst-area public … Continue reading →

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The Amherst Regional High School Administrative Team will be hosting a live StreamYard presentation to kick off the course registration season for current 8th graders. Tune in at 7pm on Wednesday, March 30th using this link The presentation will include:1) … Continue reading →

This information was sent to all 10th graders: On Tuesday March 22nd and Thursday March 24th you are scheduled to take English Language Arts MCAS.  The test will begin at 9:00am.  You will be assigned a room, which will be posted before … Continue reading →

For a pdf version of the ARPS Update, please click here. Para obtener una versión de la actualización de ARPS en español, haga clic aquí. Para uma versão do ARPS Update em português, clique aqui. A sure sign that spring is around the corner is when we begin planning for … Continue reading →

The PGO will host our next virtual coffee on Monday March 28th 6pm-7pm. This Coffee with Counselors will be facilitated by Lisa Zephyr ,ARHS School Counselor and  Hannah Caruso, ARHS school adjustment counselor. The counselors will be discussing what teachers have noticed with … Continue reading →

The 2022 Yearbook is now available for pre-order! Go to https://store.shopyearbook.com/ARPS to place your order! You can also order parent ads on this site as well to honor your student, a grad, a team, or a staff member! Every quarter-page ad pays … Continue reading →

The Amherst Hurricane Athletic Boosters will be providing up to five (5) $750 scholarships to graduating student athletes. These scholarships are one-time awards designated to assist student athletes pursuing further education. The scholarships are intended to recognize outstanding graduating athletes … Continue reading →

ARHS Class of 2022 is raising money for prom with two fundraisers. The first fundraiser is for ARHS merchandise. You can buy hoodies, crewnecks, tote bags, and more using this link. Orders due Friday, March 31st. The second fundraiser is … Continue reading →

March 22: 2.5-hour delayed start for 9th, 11th and 12th gradesMarch 23: Early release dayMarch 24: 2.5-hour delayed start for 9th, 11th and 12th gradesApril 1: End of Quarter 3

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Hello, The Classes of 2020 & 2021 were not able to have their Senior Proms, but we are planning on having one for the Class of 2022! We surveyed our seniors, and they chose Saturday, May 28th as the day … Continue reading →

Families, take note: there are TWO DAYS (3/22 and 3/24) when 9th, 11th and 12th graders will have a 2.5-hour delay while 10th graders come to school at the regular time to take their MCAS. Details below. March 22nd–10th Grade … Continue reading →

For a pdf version of the ARPS Update, please click here. Para obtener una versión de la actualización de ARPS en español, haga clic aquí. Para uma versão do ARPS Update em português, clique aqui. As has been widely reported, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Department of … Continue reading →

The 2022 Yearbook is now available for pre-order! Go to https://store.shopyearbook.com/ARPS to place your order! You can also order parent ads on this site as well to honor your student, a grad, a team, or a staff member! Every quarter-page ad pays for … Continue reading →