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ARHS will be administering MCAS on Tuesday, March 28th and Wednesday, March 29th for all 10th graders.  This means that 9th, 11th and 12th grade students will have a 2.5 hour delay on those days. The first period class will begin … Continue reading →

Students who have tenth-grade English this term will have access to an MCAS review in your current English class. For 10th graders who are NOT in English this semester, here is an MCAS PREP FOR 2023/ELA slide show that includes a summary of … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO is pleased to announce that Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant in Amherst is sponsoring Dine to Donate on Tuesday, April 11. Dine at Garcia’s (or order takeout) and present this flyer, and they will donate 20% of the proceeds … Continue reading →

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 for … Continue reading →

The Sene-Gambian Scholars Program is forming a new cohort of scholars, currently in the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades, who will travel to Senegal and The Gambia in the winter of 2024 and host their peers from those countries in … Continue reading →

ARHS Orchestra at Wesley United ChurchFriday, March 24thCall at 5:30 pm, Concert at 7pmWesley United Methodist Church, Hadley ARPS Grades 7-12 Rescheduled Spring Choir ConcertTuesday, March 28thCall at 6pm, Concert at 7pmARHS Auditorium For the downloadable calendar of student performances in … Continue reading →

On April 1st, ARHS will host the Local Vocal Chord Bowl, an acapella singing showcase. It is a fundraiser for the Amherst and Northampton music programs. It will be hosted by the Green Street Brew, which is directed by AHS’s choral … Continue reading →

March 24: ARHS Orchestra concertMarch 28, 29: MCAS for 10th gradersMarch 28: ARPS Spring Choir concertMarch 30: Registration info night for rising 9th graders April 1: Local Vocal Chord BowlApril 11: Dine to Donate at Garcia’s

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ARHS will be administering MCAS on Tuesday, March 28th and Wednesday, March 29th for all 10th graders.  This means that 9th, 11th and 12th grade students will have a 2.5 hour delay on those days. The first period class will begin … Continue reading →

Thank-you Thursdays are a way to show the staff of ARHS how much we appreciate their work with our students. Sign up here volunteer to bring in treats (homemade or store-bought) on every other Thursday.

The League of Women Voters of Amherst Women’s Right to Vote Scholarship values students who have participated in community service both at school and in the greater community. It is open to all genders. Applicants should complete a short essay … Continue reading →

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 for … Continue reading →

Parents and guardians of juniors have recently received email from Career and College Adviser Deidre Cuffee-Gray. This email contains valuable information about how to support your junior as they begin to think about their post-ARHS plans. You have also been … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, March 21 from 7-8 pm 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 ideologies as youth, … Continue reading →

Thirteen members of the Amherst College football team have been volunteering their time on Fridays at the high school. Their focus has been to assist students in math, but they are also mentoring and talking to students about their college … Continue reading →

The UMass Turing Summer Program is a free three-week summer program for High School students interested in or would like to learn about Computer Science and its use to address challenges in healthcare, energy, and many others. The program requires … Continue reading →

March 20: Spring Sports Registration deadlineMarch 21: Presentation on online hateMarch 22: Early releaseMarch 28, 29: MCAS for 10th gradersMarch 30: Registration info night for rising 9th graders

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Please join us in a memorial service to celebrate the life of Anna Burns.  Click here for details.

All students should be regularly checking their emails for vital information from their teachers, counselors, and administrators. SENIORS AND JUNIORS especially should be checking emails sent by Ms. Cuffee-Gray, Miss Garrity, or our AmeriCorps volunteer, Kelsey Dharmakeerthi!  Seniors should practice their college readiness … Continue reading →

If you ordered school pictures for your student, they will be given out during Advisory Friday afternoon. The picture retakes date has been changed to Tuesday, November 21st. Students have been picking up their ID’s during the lunch blocks all … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO is excited to launch the One Ask, Please Give! MAROON ENVELOPE FUNDRAISER, a month-long initiative to support our Student and Teacher Grant Program. Our goal is to raise $4,000 by #GivingTuesday to fund grants for the art, … Continue reading →

Do you have winter coats in good condition that your family no loner needs? Or are you willing to purchase a new coat and donate it for an ARHS student who needs one? The PGO coat drive provides new and … Continue reading →

The textile bins outside ARHS accept old clothes, shoes, accessories and linens. You can bring your unwanted items there AND help the PGO, since we earn a rebate for every pound collected! Click here for a flyer that details all … Continue reading →

Please remember to check Arbiter Live for live updates on games. We are in the postseason, so continue to check there for live updates. 

To mark Native American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month in November, Athletics is highlighting an athlete each week.

Oct 28: End of Quarter 1Oct 31: Start of Quarter 2Nov 8: No school (Teacher work day)Nov 8: Election DayNov 11: No school (Veterans’ Day)Nov 21: Picture retake day

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Hello Families & Friends of ARHS, We have had several school sponsored events for families so far this school year, and we plan on doing more. We want to know from you how to help increase the number of people … Continue reading →

The Regional School Committee is seeking input from stakeholders about what they value most about our Regional schools (Amherst Regional Middle School, Amherst Regional High School and Summit Academy), as well as their general satisfaction with the Regional schools. This … Continue reading →

Hello ARHS parents! The 2022 Homecoming Dance is taking place this weekend and we are in charge of running concessions. In order for us to make some money for our class, we are asking for your help with food donations … Continue reading →

ARHS offers a wide range of student clubs to appeal to the varied extracurricular interests of your students. Click here to see a full list of clubs, their advisers, and information about when they meet.

As you prepare for colder weather, please do not get rid of those gently-used winter coats that no longer fit your family members! The PGO will collect good quality coats that are appropriate in size and style for high school … Continue reading →

Thank you to all who attended Wednesday’s ‘Exploring the Ins and Outs of NCAA Eligibility’ panel. If there are any student-athletes who would like to continue the conversation further please check out the pursuing athletics after college document and fill out the … Continue reading →

Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions about ARHS Athletics.

Please remember to check Arbiter Live for live updates on games, especially as playoff schedules are posted! 

There is still time to register for Amherst Education Foundation’s Trivia Bee on Thursday, October 27th at 6:30pm in the Middle School Auditorium. Sign up now at bit.ly/trivia-bee22 It will be a fun night of trivia with your family, friends, and the Amherst … Continue reading →

Oct 22: Homecoming DanceOct 22: Diverse Women in STEMOct 24: PGO Coat Drive beginsOct 27: AEF Trivia BeeNov 8: No school (Teacher work day)Nov 8: Election DayNov 11: No school (Veterans’ Day)

My name is Amrita Adak and I’m a senior at UMass Amherst studying Neurobiology, Language, and Trauma. With the help of Women for UMass, the Office of Equity of Inclusion, and several STEM departments across campus, I’m organizing a mini-conference on October 22nd focused … Continue reading →

Leslie Chalmers, SLP is giving a free interactive workshop for parents who have kids who struggle with reading, writing and/or spelling. Resources will be available. Workshop will be held at Forbes Library in Northampton on Tuesday, October 25 at 6:00pm. … Continue reading →

Teen Lounge – Fridays 3:30-5pm. Head to the Woodbury Room after school on Fridays for Teen Lounge!  Help us test out our brand-new Nintendo Switch with a round or two of Super Smash Brothers. There will also be crafts, board games, … Continue reading →

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Attention ARPS Community: We are looking for volunteer and paid tutors for our ARHS STEM virtual tutoring center. Do you feel you could support high school students with their work in science or math courses? We need you! All sessions … Continue reading →

The Theater Company is kicking off the year with BRIEFS – our annual evening of 10-minute plays, written by contemporary playwrights and directed & acted by ARHS students.  The work will be produced as a “black box” production, placing the audience in seats … Continue reading →

If your student could use extra help in science, math, computer or engineering courses, visit this page for more information about the upcoming virtual tutoring program at ARHS.

Big thanks those of you who stepped up right away to provide some bi-weekly treats for the ARHS staff. We still need more volunteers to bring (homemade or store-bought) treats, including fruit, on October 27 and for the remaining dates … Continue reading →

As you prepare for colder weather, please do not get rid of those gently-used winter coats that no longer fit your family members! The PGO will collect good quality coats that are appropriate in size and style for high school … Continue reading →

The Sene-Gambian Scholars Program is starting a new cohort of 9th, 10th, and 11th graders for the next exchange. Any student interested in learning about and traveling to Africa and making new friends there should attend the informational meeting about the program on October 19 during … Continue reading →

Please use this link to view the winter sports registration information. Once registered more information will be sent out by the coach at a later date. Coaches directory and more information can be found on the athletic webpage.