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June 18th- Last Day of School June 27- MIAA Spring Sports Season Ends All other school events are canceled

This is a strange and difficult time for most students, but especially our seniors. This should have been a spring full of fun and recognition, but they will miss out on many rites of passage. Parents wanted to come up … Continue reading →

Look4Help is a searchable site for resources and support in Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties. There is a special section related to COVID-19. Look4Help provides resources concerning food, housing, mental health, addiction and recovery, health care, disability services, money, transportation, … Continue reading →

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zThAjag9ajwzbBp3PF0cKw7GYSlBzmCU/view?usp=sharing Complete list available at bit.ly/AmherstAreaOpenForTheBusiness

In collaboration with all of the other ARPS school PGOs, we launched a fundraiser on April 3 to provide wifi routers and data plans to families in the ARPS district who did not have home internet service. With the community’s … Continue reading →

Beginning Monday, April 13, 2020, meals will be distributed on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  On those days, additional breakfast and lunch will be provided for Tuesday and Thursday.   Distribution areas will remain the same. For further information, see the attached … Continue reading →

Dear ARPS Families: Distance Learning 2.0 This week you received Distance Learning 2.0 plans from your principals for whichever school or schools your child(ren) attend.  These plans, which were developed with the Districts’ commitment to academic excellence, educational equity, and … Continue reading →

Pronto se proporcionará una traducción al español del siguiente correo electrónico y del documento adjunto. Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope that during this unprecedented time in our world that everyone in your family is safe and healthy. There have … Continue reading →

The next Hurricane Boosters meeting will be held virtually through Zoom on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 7:00 pm. The link and Instructions are:  https://amherstcollege.zoom.us/j/705448409?pwd=SXNURGVKd1ZvalM2QXIxWVdJcC91QT09 Meeting ID: 705 448 409 Password: ifmi3h The boosters board of directors are: Mary G. Klaes, … Continue reading →

Hello Juniors, I hope you are taking good care of yourselves and those you care about. This is not easy stuff. This is not business as usual, so be kind to yourself and others. We are seeing colleges and universities … Continue reading →

April 23- Hurricane Boosters Virtual Meeting June 18th- Last Day of School June 27- MIAA Spring Sports Season Ends All other school events are canceled

Dear ARPS Community: On Thursday, Governor Charlie Baker announced that all schools in Massachusetts will remain closed until at least May 4, 2020.  This is a substantial extension over the closure that was previously announced, based on the concern about … Continue reading →

Following is information concerning Covid-19: Local – Covid-19 resources for the ARPS community: http://www.arps.org/district/news/covid-19-communication-resources. State – Order from Gov. Baker concerning essential services: https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-essential-services/download    

A note from Deidre Cuffee-Gray: Hello Members of the Class of 2021, I hope you are taking care of yourselves and those you care about in these unusual and difficult times. I’m thinking about you. Know that colleges & universities … Continue reading →

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April 7- Tentative School Reopen Date April 10- No School April 15- Early Release April 20 – 24- No School; Spring Break April 27- Spring Sports Start Date (as of 3/16) All other school events are canceled

Multi-Arts is excited to announce plans to produce a play inspired by Carl Sagan’s “Pale Blue Dot”. This  production is set to premiere Summer 2020, and will have elements of live music, narration, and of course, fantastical sets & props! We … Continue reading →

Following is a message from Michael Morris, ARPS Superintendent: Dear ARPS Community: As noted in my last communication regarding COVID-19, the District has moved to the preparedness phase of dealing with this pandemic.  As recommended by the Centers for Disease … Continue reading →

Hello Seniors, Is HCC on your list of schools to apply to? Haven’t gotten around to filling in the application? HCC is coming to us! Meet with an HCC admissions officer, bring your transcript and fill in an application and … Continue reading →

Hello Juniors, By now you should be aware that you should be completing your Junior surveys in Naviance (54 or 22 Question in “About Me”). Once you’ve made that happen, please set up a time for you and a parent … Continue reading →

1) Seniors received an email with the details for the ARHS and local scholarships which are due April 1st. See the following attachment: Poster2020.pdf 2) How to Request Scholarships Via Naviance: Please request scholarships via Naviance (versus sending a request via … Continue reading →

March 16 – Early Release March 25- Early Release April 10- No School April 15- Early Release April 20 – 24- No School; Spring Break All other school events are canceled

ARHS is proud to present Spring Awakening, March 12-14!  The brilliant Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2007 comes to the ARHS stage, featuring the work of over 120 of our incredible students.  Based on the 1891 play of the same name, Spring … Continue reading →

This week on As Schools Match Wits, Amherst Regional Public Schools High faces off against The MacDuffie School. Catch the match this Saturday (2/29) at 7pm, only onWGBY. https://wgby.org/asmw

The 2020-2021 School Calendar has been approved by the School Committee. Key information about the 2020-2021 School Year calendar: School will start on Wednesday, September 2 for students in grades 1-12 and will be a half-day.  Preschool and Kindergarten start on Tuesday, September 8, 2019. There … Continue reading →

Spring Registration is open for both the middle and high school. Please visit https://www.familyid.com/amherst-pelham-regional-schools/high-school-spring-sports-2020-3 to get your student athlete registered. If you are having difficulties registering, please contact Family ID at 888-800-5583 or contact the athletic office at 413-362-1746.  For … Continue reading →

March 2- MCAS ELA Retest March 3- ARPS SEPAC School Avoidance Parenting Workshop 2 March 4- Early Release; MCAS ELA Retake March 5- MCAS ELA Retest March 6- MCAS Retest Math March 9- Spring Sports Night March 12-15- ARHS Musical … Continue reading →

There is a Winter Farmers’ Market at the Hampshire Mall on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Our winter market is a mix of regional farm food and crafts. Live music and children’s activities every week. We accept SNAP … Continue reading →

Test your knowledge of Amherst and its local authors at the Jones Library’s Centennial Celebration Finale on Saturday, March 21st from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Knowledge of Amherst history is not required as all questions are multiple choice. Come … Continue reading →

Zine Club @ Jones Library Tuesday, March 3rd  from 5:30-7:30 pm This month at Zine Club we’ll be experimenting with collages using the ‘mirroring’ technique. You’re also welcome to work on personal projects. Come for all or part of this … Continue reading →

Do you have a jar full of pennies taking up space on your shelf? Please donate them to the ARHS Sene-Gambian Scholars, who are collecting loose change to help a village in Senegal. You can drop off your contribution in … Continue reading →

The SEPAC will hold a Behavior Intervention Techniques Workshop on February 27th from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in the ARMS Professional Development Center. The Behavior Intervention Techniques Workshop is an opportunity for families to learn about effective prevention and intervention … Continue reading →

Parents and guardians are invited to a workshop on the hazards of vaping and how to prevent it on Monday, February 24, 2020 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the ARMS Library. Presented by: Melinda Calianos, Program Coordinator, Hampshire Franklin Tobacco-Free Community … Continue reading →

Amherst Ballet is hosting a free Belly Dance Workshop led by Sharon Arslanian (former Chair of Dance Department at GCC) as the second of its World Dance Workshop series. The dance workshop will be preceded by a short lecture on … Continue reading →

You are invited to participate in our 5th annual Career Day Advisory on Thursday, March 5th to share your career path story with our 10th and 11th grade students. Participating in our Career Day Advisory requires only a one-hour commitment, … Continue reading →

JANUARY 31, 2020 Girls Basketball (JV) @Ludlow 5:30PM Girls Basketball (V) @Ludlow 7PM FEBRUARY 1, 2020 Nordic Ski(B+G) @Mohawk 10AM Boys Basketball (F) vs.Chicopee Comp TBA Boys Basketball (JV) @Chicopee Comp 11AM Boys Basketball (V) @Chicopee Comp 1PM Hockey(JV) vs.Ludlow … Continue reading →

Feb 4- ARPS SEPAC School Avoidance Parenting Workshop 1 Feb 5- MCAS Retake (Biology) Feb 6- MCAS Retake (Biology) Feb 10- S1 Grades Feb 12- Coffee with the Assistant Principal 7PM ARHS Library Feb 14- ARPS FPA Valentines Day Gala … Continue reading →

For more information, please visit: https://www.amherstma.gov/3506/Winter-Fest Saturday, February 1 9:00am- Mini Golf Classic 10:00am-  Amherst Winter Farmers Market 10:00am- My Neighbor Totoro 10:00am- Greenhouse Tour and Food Tasting 2:00pm- WinterFest Polar Bear Splash 5:00pm- Luminaria 8:00pm- ARHS Boys Varsity Hockey … Continue reading →

The Jones Library is holding its eighth On the Same Page community reading program, this year featuring the memoir Call Me American by author Abdi Nor Iftin.  A variety of programs are being offered to enrich the reading experience of this … Continue reading →

On Tuesdays in February, from 5:30-6:30 PM, the Jones Library will offer a Teen Bookmaking Workshop (for ages 11-17). The event will be held in the Jones Library Crafts Room. February 4th.  We’ll learn about printmaking using linocut techniques and … Continue reading →

JANUARY 17, 2020 Swimming @ West Springfield 4PM Indoor Track @ Smith College 6PM JANUARY 18, 2020 Nordic Ski @ Greylock 10AM Hockey (V) vs.Chicopee 7:30PM Girls Basketball (JV) vs. Hampshire  12PM Girls Basketball (V) vs. Hampshire  1:30PM

Use the college cost calculator below when you receive financial aid award letters to compare the aid you receive and determine your estimated college costs and balance due at each prospective college. Final costs for your selected college will be … Continue reading →

As colleges review each financial aid application, they may request family documentation that supports the information reported on the application, a process called FAFSA Verification. What is FAFSA Verification? Verification is a process mandated by the Department of Education in … Continue reading →

Jan 20 – No School; MLK Jr Day Jan 21 – Semester 2 Begins Jan 30- Chorale Lasagna Dinner Feb 5- MCAS Retake (Biology) Feb 6- MCAS Retake (Biology) Feb 10- S1 Grades Feb 12- Coffee with the Assistant Principal … Continue reading →

First Congregational Church will host a free community dance class on Friday, January 31 from 6-7:30 pm in the chapel. “Express Yourself”! is open to kids, teens and adults in the Amherst community. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in … Continue reading →

Each year the Windham Orchestra hosts a Concerto Competition for high school age musicians.  2019 marks the 33rd year of this event.  The competition is an opportunity for students of all instruments, including voice, to audition for a panel of judges, receive … Continue reading →

For twenty years Multi-Arts, a non-for-profit organization, has fulfilled its mission of inspiring, guiding, and educating children in the performing and visual arts with innovative programs for children from 4 to 12 years old. Currently, we have several positions available for teens who … Continue reading →

The Friends of the Jones Library 2nd Annual Mini Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Jones Library.   The event is sponsored by UMass Five College Federal Credit Union.  … Continue reading →

Start your spring cleaning early and help ARHS earn *FREE* money Did you ever wonder why there’s a huge white donation bin as you drive into the school parking lot? This is one of the ARPS PGO’s effortless fundraisers – easy … Continue reading →