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ARHS Swag Fundraiser to Benefit the Class of 2022
The Class of 2022 is asking for your support in our fundraising efforts which have been impacted by COVID-19. The money we raise will go towards offsetting expenses associated with prom and class projects. Your support of our ARHS merchandise … Continue reading
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Attention Seniors
Seniors – if you have not done so yet, please order your cap & gown ASAP. The deadline has been extended to January 31, and as of now there are still many of you who have not ordered. Go to … Continue reading
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Scholarship Information for Seniors
Seniors: check out these great scholarships with upcoming deadlines: Berkshire Bank NeXt Gen Scholarship (Deadline- Jan. 31st): NeXt Gen scholars embody academic excellence, while also sharing Berkshire Bank’s commitment to community service and volunteerism. They have overcome obstacles and are … Continue reading
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From the College & Career Advisors
Admissions and Scholarship Essay Help – Mondays Join Ms. Lewis and Ms. Cuffee-Gray – 3:00-3:30pm – https://meet.google.com/wcw-iezj-nyw Humble Bragging: Watch the snappy map light up with positive admissions decisions for the Class of 2021! It’s a humble brag, your name … Continue reading
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Mark Your Calendars
Jan 22: Last Day to Submit Senior Photos for Yearbook Jan 25- Material Drop of and Pick Up for S2 Begins Jan 27 & 28: MS/HS Early Dismissal (HS Exams) Jan 29: ARHS School Photo Day; All Teacher Curriculum/Work Day … Continue reading
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Funda Fest 23
You are invited! We want you to join us. Everyone is Welcome! Pay What You Can! FUNDA FEST 23: A Celebration of Black Storytelling is going VIRTUAL from Jan 23-31, 2021. FUNDA means “To Learn” in Zulu. The Rhode Island … Continue reading
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School to Career Ready-To-Work Program
Is your student interested in gaining Job-Readiness Skills? There is a free School to Career Ready-To-Work Program available to them. This is a 5 week program that will run from January 26 2021 to February 25, 2021. These will be … Continue reading
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Youth Career and Job Expo
Do you have an interest in working in one of the following fields or want to learn more: Manufacturing, Healthcare, Social Assistance, Education & Childcare? Then check out the Youth Career and Job Expo happening soon! You will need to … Continue reading
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ARPS and the Town of Amherst issue statement about events of January 6th
The Town of Amherst, MA Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Amherst Regional Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Morris released a joint statement this evening condemning the violence today in Washington D.C. and assuring all in our community that we are … Continue reading
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Information about Student Pictures for Yearbook and IDs
Hello Students and Families, If you would like a School Picture from Grynn & Barrett to go into the yearbook and used for a Student ID, Grynn & Barrett will be at ARHS on January 29th to offer their traditional … Continue reading
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Yearbook News
The yearbook now has an Instagram! We’ll be using it to keep you updated, as well as to collect photos! Follow arhs_goldbug_yearbook for more! Senior photos are due January 22nd! Please email your photos to Miss Garrity at garrityc@arps.org. Photos must be school … Continue reading
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SEPAC Meeting Friday, Jan 8 at 9am
Follow this link to join SEPAC for our monthly board meeting Friday (Jan 8), 9am-10:30am. Please note we are back, at least for now, to our previous regular meeting time. At this meeting we will discuss our plans to reissue … Continue reading
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ARHS Virtual Cabaret this Saturday, Jan 9
ARHS’s first-ever Virtual Cabaret will premiere at 7 pm this Saturday, January 9th on the ARHS Choirs YouTube channel. Students will be performing solos and duets of popular songs and musical theater numbers. The show is a testament to students’ commitment to … Continue reading
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Seniors – It’s time to order your Cap and Gown!
Seniors: It’s time to order your cap and gown for the June 11th graduation ceremony! The ordering process has gone on-line this year. Orders will be delivered to the school sometime in May. Here is the link: https://www.buildagrad.com/amherstregionalhs
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Sports Updates
The School Committee voted on 1/5/21 to reduce fees for the condensed winter sports season. Please see the new fees here. Winter 20-21 Practice/Try-Out Schedule is subject to change. Please check back regularly.
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Environmental Action Club to plant trees in Amherst
The Environmental Action Club has partnered with an organization called Tree-Plenish to plant trees in the Amherst community! Our goal is 230 trees, which will offset the school’s yearly paper consumption. If you’d like to request a tree, go to … Continue reading
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Community Recess Van for K-6 students
The Amherst Hurricanes Athletic Boosters and Amherst Recreation are teaming up to provide a free “Recess Van,” for student K-6 during the lunch/recess break between the times of 11:30-12:15 from 1/11/2021-1/29/21. It is voluntary, free and doesn’t require any registration, … Continue reading
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Mark Your Calendars
Jan 8: SEPAC meeting 9am Jan 9: ARHS Cabaret livestream Jan 13: PreK-12 Early Release (12:00 secondary/1:20 elementary) Jan 18: MLK Holiday (No School) Jan 22: Last Day to Submit Senior Photos for Yearbook Jan 27 & 28: MS/HS Early … Continue reading
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Town of Amherst helping bridge the digital divide
The Town of Amherst is helping to bridge the digital divide by bringing Soofa Signs and charging cores to Amherst’s downtown. The signs will communicate COVID-19 updates, public health guidelines, Town updates, and local business offerings. The solar-powered charging cores … Continue reading
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Amherst Recreation Logo Contest- Deadline Today (1/8)
Amherst Leisure Services has changed its name to Amherst Recreation, and they will also have a new logo. They are seeking logo submissions from local artists. Submissions will be narrowed down to five or so and the community will then … Continue reading
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UMass Employees- Another Way to Support Our Schools
Do you work at UMass? Do you want an easy way to make a contribution to the ARHS PGO and help our schools? The annual UMass-Amherst Community Campaign (UMACC) is now underway. The UMACC program lets UMass employees donate to … Continue reading
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Jones Library Virtual Program- Feasting From Your Winter Pantry
Looking for ways to make a delicious dinner without last minute trips to the market, especially these days? Join us for Feasting from Your Winter Pantry: Soul Warming Recipes from Your Pantry, a webinar to be presented by Chef Liz Barbour, owner … Continue reading
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Scholarship Opportunity for Juniors and Sophomores
The Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to Massachusetts students who demonstrate academic promise and aspirations for higher education, but whose socio-economic backgrounds and environmental conditions may inhibit their ability to persevere and attain their educational goals. To … Continue reading
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American Mathematics Competition
It is time to sign-up for the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) that takes place Thursday, February 4th. It will be taken on-line at home and a guardian will need to be available to proctor. This is the first in … Continue reading
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THE ARPS FREE WINTER COAT SWAP IS THIS FRIDAY!
ALL ARE WELCOME! IN THE AMHERST REGIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL LOBBY at 170 Chestnut Street, Amherst (One family will be allowed in at a time.) FRIDAY, DEC. 18, FROM 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. IS YOUR FAMILY READY FOR ANOTHER WINTER? IF … Continue reading
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Class of 2023 Merchandise Store Now Open
Dear Amherst Parents and Guardians, Want to show your ARHS Pride? The Class of 2023’s Council now has a merchandise store open and ready for business! But, the store is only open until December 22nd, so make sure to order … Continue reading
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Class of 2022 Fundraisers
The Class of 2022 is hosting two fundraisers. The first is a holiday ornament fundraiser! Ornaments are $5 each and handmade by a member of class council! To order, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/eoqx6eYBHXAwYHVZ7. The deadline to order is … Continue reading
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Support our Student Athletes and show our Hurricane Pride
We certainly find ourselves in unprecedented times. Who would have thought as we watched our winter sport teams battle in the playoffs last February that we would not be watching our Canes play again for quite a while! While we … Continue reading
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Do You Bank at Florence Bank?
Do you or someone in your family bank at Florence Bank? If so, you can help support the ARPS PGO through their Customers’ Choice Community Grants program. Everyone in your family with an account can vote and each vote cast … Continue reading
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Attention Seniors!
COLLEGE BOUND In a effort to help you be self-sufficient, both now and during the vacation weeks, please find the Application Checklist. Waiting until the very last minute will not serve you well. If you send an essay for review … Continue reading
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From the College and Career Counselor
If you missed the PGO Coffee with the ARHS College and Career Counselor, you are in luck! You can watch her presentation on ARPSTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qp1QbV7mMg&feature=youtu.be
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ARHS Women’s Rights Club Drive to support Amherst Survival Center
Menstrual products are often overlooked as one of the most-requested donations for homeless shelters nationwide, and in past years, the ARHS Women’s Rights Club has held a Pad and Tampon Drive to benefit the Amherst Survival Center. This year, to avoid … Continue reading
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Location for Collection Boxes for Survival Center Needed
The class of 2024 would like to collect donations for the Amherst Survival Center. Unfortunately, due to the current pandemic, we have been unable to find a place to set up our collection boxes. We have boxes for non-perishables, toiletries, … Continue reading
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State Seal of Biliteracy
ARPS will be offering the official State Seal of Biliteracy to graduating seniors in spring of 2021, as well as Biliteracy Pathway Awards to students in grades 6 and 8. The Seal of Biliteracy is awarded by the state department … Continue reading
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Mark Your Calendars
Dec 18: ARPS Warm Winter Clothing – ARMS Lobby Dec 21-Jan 1 : Winter Break Dec 31- Winter Sports Registration Deadline Jan 6: Three Kings Day (No School) Jan 9: ARHS Cabaret livestream Jan 13: PreK-12 Early Release (12:00 secondary/1:20 … Continue reading
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AEF Stars in Our Schools
In celebration of teachers and staff, we are excited to announce our winter Stars in Our Schools fundraiser! The Amherst-Pelham School District has been working through unprecedented educational challenges as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Our teachers, staff, and … Continue reading
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Free Financial Literacy Program
This is the link to a flyer for a Free Financial Literacy Program that starts on Monday (12/21/20)
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American Mathematics Competition
It is time to sign-up for the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) that takes place Thursday, February 4th. It will be taken on-line at home and a guardian will need to be available to proctor. This is the first in … Continue reading
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ARPS Warm Winter Coat Drive
This winter an unprecedented number of Amherst children need warm outdoor clothing. The Amherst Public Schools (ARPS) Family Center is once again organizing a winter clothing drive with the PGOs’ help. So far we have over 60 coats, many sets … Continue reading
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ARHS Women’s Rights Club Drive to support Amherst Survival Center
Menstrual products are often overlooked as one of the most-requested donations for homeless shelters nationwide, and in past years, the ARHS Women’s Rights Club has held a Pad and Tampon Drive to benefit the Amherst Survival Center. This year, to avoid … Continue reading
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Virtual Coffee with the College and Career Counselor
December 15th at 5:30 PM What does planning for Life after ARHS look like? When should you start exploring options? How and when does your student start preparing for College? Are you terrified of the whole thing? Join the ARHS … Continue reading
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Yearbook Updates
Senior Portraits Don’t forget that Senior Portraits are due on January 22nd! Submit a clear, appropriate photo of yourself with an 8×10 ratio to Miss Garrity at garrityc@arps.org. Are you a senior in need of a senior portrait? Yearbook student … Continue reading
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Class of 2022 Fundraiser
Who wants pizza?! The class of 2022 is hosting a Hillside Pizza Gift Card fundraiser. Help support our class fundraising efforts by purchasing a Hillside Pizza $25 gift card. Proceeds will go to class events like graduation and prom! Please … Continue reading
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Attention Class of 2021
We are still scheduling Life After ARHS planning meetings. Regardless of your intended path, I want to meet with you to plan! Here’s a link to set a meeting! link Recommendation Requests & Communication: Please note that you must list … Continue reading
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Mark Your Calendars
Dec 15: Virtual Coffee with the College and Career Counselor Dec 16: PreK-12 Early Release (12:00 secondary/1:20 elementary) Dec 21-Jan 1 : Winter Break Jan 6: Three Kings Day (No School) Jan 9: ARHS Cabaret livestream Jan 13: PreK-12 Early … Continue reading
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Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is the nation’s longest-running, largest, most prestigious recognition program for creative teenagers in art and writing. Any student in Massachusetts can enter the regional competition, often submitting writing they have done in English classes … Continue reading
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Call for New Logo Submissions for Amherst Recreation
Amherst Leisure Services has changed its name to Amherst Recreation, and they will also have a new logo. They are seeking logo submissions from local artists. Submissions will be narrowed down to five or so and the community will then … Continue reading
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Call for Submissions: Dreaming the Future!
The Forbes, Jones, and Lilly libraries are collaborating with UMass’s Feinberg Lecture Series, and we are asking the young people of Western Massachusetts (ages 5-18) to help envision a future where climate change is mitigated and the world has adapted. The … Continue reading
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