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If you ordered a lawn sign for your senior, they can be picked up Friday at the seniors’ ice cream social or Monday at the senior dinner. There may be a few extras–you can email Ellen Lindsey directly, and any … Continue reading →

The Boy’s Ultimate team are the MA state Division I champions! At the Division IV MIAA State Track and Field Championships, 9th grader Moria Luetjen won the 400 meter state title! Good luck to all the spring athletes who are … Continue reading →

Click here for more information about this event for families who are interested in supporting their students in the performing arts at ARHS.

June 3: Last day of school for seniorsJune 5: Senior survey dueJune 6: Senior pasta supper (tentative)June 8: Virtual Senior Awards Ceremony @ 6 pmJune 10: Graduation @ 6pmJune 17: Last day of school–Half dayJune 17: Staff Appreciation LuncheonJune 18 … Continue reading →

Click here to view a flyer showing all the free, family-friendly activities at this event. Click here to volunteer to help out.

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Hello, This week during the lunch blocks we have been distributing Covid rapid tests kits to all of the seniors who have bought tickets for the Prom. We are asking them to test themselves between 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM … Continue reading →

The PGO extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who has reached out in the past week to support the family of Sayhan Islam and the families of other students injured in the tragic accident. That support was made visible by the … Continue reading →

The PGO will provide our annual thank-you lunch for ARHS staff on Friday, June 17. Please consider expressing your gratitude to the teachers, paras, and other staff who have worked with your student(s) this year by: Donating to help fund … Continue reading →

Let’s send the Class of 2022 some love and support as they prepare to say their final goodbye to our schools! These signs will be in English on one side and Spanish on the other; rather than including Class of ‘22, … Continue reading →

The Art Department is proud to share the AR[T]HS 2022 annual exhibit of outstanding student artwork with our community. Please take some time to view the amazing artistic talents and hard work of our students. 

Click here to read more information about summer jobs available for students in the Facilities department of ARPS, and here for a job application form.

The online hurricane store is now open! The store will be open for only 2 weeks. Thanks for your support and go canes! 

We’re looking for parents to join us to support the Arts in the schools! We are a 501(c)(3) organization of parents, guardians, and community members supporting the performing arts at Amherst Regional Public Schools.  We believe that all students should experience … Continue reading →

May 28: Senior prom @ 6pmMay 30: Memorial Day – no schoolMay 31: FPA Meeting 6:30 pmJune 2: Hurricane Boosters Summer Kick-off PartyJune 3: Last day of school for seniorsJune 8: virtual Senior Awards Ceremony @6 pmJune 10: Graduation @ … 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. In this week’s newsletter I am pleased to share the link to the annual AR[T]HS art … Continue reading →

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Hello, The Senior Award ceremony will be virtual this year. It will take place on Wednesday, June 8th. We will be sending out the link with the time and other details soon. With Covid numbers still rising, and this event … Continue reading →

The PGO will provide our annual thank-you lunch for ARHS staff on Friday, June 17. Please consider expressing your gratitude to the teachers, paras, and other staff who have worked with your student(s) this year by: Donating to help fund … Continue reading →

Juniors are in the process of requesting their teacher recommendations for next year! They should be sure to check their emails from Ms. Cuffee-Gray for more information. Ms. Cuffee-Gray is hosting a Common Application Virtual Overview for Juniors and Parents … Continue reading →

Missed out on pre-ordering the 2022 Yearbook? No worries! The yearbook is for sale for immediate ordering at arps.picaboo.com! 

Information on in-person summer school options for ARHS students, including a link to registration and where to direct any questions, can be found on this flyer.

Please join the Amherst Hurricane Athletic Boosters for the next meeting to be held outside of the High School cafeteria on May 25th at 6:00pm. This will be our first in person meeting in a couple of years! We will … Continue reading →

The Graphic was recently recognized as an online publication by the New England Scholastic Press Association. The paper won a Highest Achievement award and All New England award in its class. Individual students won Special Achievement Awards for News, Feature, … Continue reading →

The online hurricane store is now open! The store will be open for only 2 weeks. Thanks for your support and go canes! 

May 26: Common Application Virtual Overview for juniors & familiesMay 28: Senior prom @ 6pmMay 30: Memorial Day – no schoolMay 31: FPA Meeting 6:30 pmJune 2: Hurricane Boosters Summer Kick-off PartyJune 3: Last day of school for seniorsJune 10: … Continue reading →

The Jones Library is actively collecting feedback from the community on what they want the new teen space to look and feel like. We especially want to hear from teens on what they’d like to see in this new space. … 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. During May, we are pleased to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month,  As noted by reporter … Continue reading →

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Hello, Here is some more information about Prom and Seniors’ last days of school. Prom is almost here, and unfortunately, Covid is still a thing. In an attempt to try and prevent a potential large spread, we will be asking … Continue reading →

(2.5 Hour Delay for students in Grades 9,11,12: May 17th & 18th) May 17–10th Grade students take the first section of the MCAS MATH 9am-11:30am (students may continue testing through the day as needed). STUDENTS IN GRADES 9, 11, 12 … Continue reading →

The following email was sent to families on Tuesday, May 10: Dear ARPS Community: As we have done throughout the COVID pandemic, ARPS is continuing to work closely with the Amherst Health Department to monitor COVID data trends.  Over the past two … Continue reading →

We know it’s been yet another looong and difficult year for students – and also for staff and teachers. We would like to show our ARHS staff how much we value them with a delicious end-of-year luncheon catered by Wheelhouse … Continue reading →

We’re looking for parents to join us to support the Arts in the schools! We are a 501(c)(3) organization of parents, guardians, and community members supporting the performing arts at Amherst Regional Public Schools.  We believe that all students should experience … 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. I am so thankful for the outstanding educators we are privileged to have in the Amherst, … Continue reading →

May 17-18: Math MCAS for 10th graders, 11:30 start for 9th, 11th, 12th gradersMay 28: Senior prom @ 6pmMay 31: FPA Meeting 6:30 pmJune 3: Last day of school for seniorsJune 10: Graduation @ 6pmJune 17: Last day of schoolJune … Continue reading →

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(2.5 Hour Delay for students in Grades 9,11,12: May 17th & 18th) May 17–10th Grade students take the first section of the MCAS MATH 9am-11:30am (students may continue testing through the day as needed). STUDENTS IN GRADES 9, 11, 12 … Continue reading →

Seniors can register for prom beginning Monday, May 9th. They can register during all lunches in the cafeteria. They must have a signed permission slip and payment to register. Permission slips are available in Guidance and were also emailed to seniors on … Continue reading →

Pre-order is over, but you can still get your yearbook at https://store.shopyearbook.com/arps ! Just pay for shipping! If your student is a SENIOR on free OR reduced lunch and you have not yet ordered a yearbook because you cannot afford it, please contact Crystal … Continue reading →

The Ultimate teams are excited to announce their first ever Friday night showcase featuring Premier Ultimate League all star players! The PUL is a professional ultimate league for women, non-binary, and trans athletes, so these are pro ultimate players coming … Continue reading →

We need a couple more volunteers to bring purchased or homemade treats for the last Thank-you Thursday on June 9. Please sign up here.

NOTE: all donations must be soft goods, bagged and placed in the bin You can help ARHS earn money by recycling your old linens and clothes in the white Bay state Textile bins by the ARHS parking lot. They accept … 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 I have shared in prior newsletters, April is Linguistic Heritage Month. As a culminating event, … Continue reading →

May 6: Ultimate ShowcaseMay 7: Healthy Living Festival & Human Rights Youth Hero Awards Info to be found hereMay 11: Early release @ 1:20pmMay 17-18: Math MCAS for 10th graders, 11:30 start for 9th, 11th, 12th gradersMay 28: Senior prom … Continue reading →

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Hello ARHS Families, We have been receiving a lot of questions about Prom and Graduation. Here are some of the important things to know about each of these exciting events. The ARHS Graduation will be on Friday, June 10th at the … Continue reading →

Need to run your thinking regarding Life After ARHS by someone? Guidance Counselors will be outside of the Guidance Office ready to help you out on Friday during Plus Block. It’s the final week for seniors to evaluate their admission … Continue reading →

Juniors who are eligible to apply for National Honor Society (g.p.a. of at least a 3.0) should check their school email for an invitation and application link. (It was sent on April 14).  The deadline to submit an application is … Continue reading →

The canceled final performance of the musical has been rescheduled for April 29. Information is available on the ticketing website.