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It’s almost showtime! LSSE is staging The Pied Pipper on 3/9 at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm at Amherst Regional Middle School  THE PIED PIPER Performance What do you do when your town is overrun by rats?  You call THE PIED PIPER!  … Continue reading →

This week’s Advisory focused on course registration for the 2019-20 school year. Mailings will be sent home over the break with information about course registration, and those mailings will be posted on the ARHS website under Academics > Course Registration.  … Continue reading →

The mini-writing workshop with Ms. Lewis and Ms. Stocker originally planned for yesterday after school has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 28th at 2:30 pm. Put it on your calendar and stop by the Writing Lab or Library to find … Continue reading →

The girls swimming killed it at the Central/West Sectional Meet on Sunday, February 10th, and ended up securing the 6th place spot in the team scoring in all of central and western mass despite being one of the smallest teams … Continue reading →

Parents and guardians: Mark your calendar for the Spring Sports Information Night – Wednesday, March 13th @ 6:30 p.m. in the High School Gymnasium.  Meet the coaches, get tryout information and practice/game schedules.

The Art Dept is looking for 35 mm SLR film cameras for the B&W Photography courses. We are happy to assess if your camera is still functioning if you aren’t sure. We can even get around a broken light meter. … Continue reading →

Congratulations go out to Coach Gould and Coach Betke-Brunswick!!!  Both Cross Country coaches were nominated as a MA State Track Coaches Association WMASS Coach of the Year for Cross Country!  Peers voted both coaches as this year’s recipients!!!  Congratulations again, … Continue reading →

Auditions will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) musical production of THE PIED PIPER Monday, MARCH 4th at the Amherst Middle School Cafeteria from 4:15 pm to 6:15 pm. All those auditioning should arrive at 4:00 pm and plan to stay for the … Continue reading →

Registration for the 2019 season of Hadley-Amherst Softball League is now open for players ages 7-14 in Hadley and Amherst. To register, go to the Amherst Little League (ALL) website http://amherstbaseball.website.siplay.com Select “Login” from the upper right-hand corner. This link will take you to … Continue reading →

ARPS has a new food website.  Parents can sign up to have the lunch menu emailed weekly.  The harvest for the month for January is apples. The website can be accessed at http://www.amherstfood.com/.  

The Chorale Group will hold a lasagna dinner on 1/31/19 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. at ARHS.

Wednesday, March 13th, is Spring Sports Information Night for high school and middle school athletes and their parents/guardian.  Time:  6:30 p.m. in the High School gymnasium.  Come meet the coaches and hear about the sports program you child is interested in.    Hope to see you there!   Dates to Remember February … Continue reading →

AEF is planning its annual spring gala on March 16, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at UMass in the Amherst Room of the Campus Center. Join us for our annual spring gala as we celebrate YOU, the incredible donors who have … Continue reading →

In the latest edition of A Window into ARPS, Superintendent Michael Morris interviews Interim Amherst Regional High School principal and Assistant Principals Dr. Micki Gromacki and Talib Sadiq about all things high school. A Window into ARPS: High School Update … Continue reading →

Autism Specialists present the following workshops for 2019: 1/10/19 – Behavior 101: What is Reinforcement and Why Does it Work? A conversation about the mechanics of reinforcement and small group work to discuss ways reinforcement can be used in individual … Continue reading →

In January 2019, we will begin the search for a principal to lead the Amherst-Pelham Regional High School. The position will be advertised over the next few weeks in local, regional and national newspapers and journals. A Committee is being formed, which will … Continue reading →

Do you or someone you know bank at Florence Bank? If so, you can help support the Amherst Regional Public Schools PGO – which the ARHS PGO is a member of, through their Customers’ Choice Community Grants program. Last year … Continue reading →

The deadline for listing colleges with January 15 deadlines is December 14. Please don’t miss these deadlines. If you need to add a college after these dates, you can, but please tell a Guidance secretary so we can be sure … Continue reading →

Amherst Community Connections offers housing assistance to residents of the Pioneer Valley. The agency is located at 236 Pleasant Street in Amherst. Amherst Community Connections (ACC) provides information/ referrals, case management, outreach and advocacy services to vulnerable individuals and families … Continue reading →

The Department of Education is seeking public input on the proposed expansion of the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School in Hadley. The proposal would increase the maximum allowed enrollment to 952 students.  Input can be sent to the Commissioner … Continue reading →

ARHS received $1,350.00 as a result of #GivingTuesday.  This money will be used to fund another water bottle filling station for the school.  The school has agreed to fund the remainder of the $3,000.00 cost.

You are invited to join other parents and ARHS Performing Arts Teachers at the ARHS Performing Arts Nonprofit Launch Meeting on Thursday, November 29 @ 7:00 p.m. in the ARHS Library.  The group will: Vote on the Organization’s Name Vote on a … Continue reading →

This summer the Massachusetts Department of Public Health launched a statewide information campaign called The New Look of Nicotine Addiction and it’s all about vaping.  The website of the campaign, GetOutraged.org, is a resource to help parents of teenagers better understand what vaping is, … Continue reading →

To help our Gambian partners travel to the U.S. next spring on an exchange trip, the Sene-Gambian Scholars are selling high-quality Fannie May candy bars, which retail for $1.79, at a discount price. The bars come in a variety of … Continue reading →

October 23, 2018 Dear Parents and Guardians, I am pleased to announce that Mary Custard, Dean of Students, has agreed to serve as the interim assistant principal at ARHS for the remainder of the school year. Ms. Custard has twenty-two … Continue reading →

The ARHS Theatre Company presents Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters on the ARHS stage from October 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. Join us for the Theater Co’s first production of the year! Tickets are $5 for students; $10 for adults, available at … Continue reading →

Online winter sports registration is now open. Ensure a smooth start to the winter season by registering NOW.   Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse before the first day of tryouts. Please call the nurse’s … Continue reading →

Oct 30 – School Picture Make-Up Day Nov 2 – Fall Social Nov 3 – Senior District Auditions; SATs Administered at ARHS Nov 6 – Curriculum Day- No School. State and Local Elections Nov 8 – PGO Coffee with College … Continue reading →

Following is a message from Principal Mark Jackson: This fall, the Superintendent and the Regional School Committee have initiated a strategic planning process, which will last for most of this school year. The purpose of this process is to position … Continue reading →

Screen time for teens is a fact of life these days. According to a recent study from the Pew Research Center, teen cell phone access is at an all time high with 95% of teens reporting they own or can … Continue reading →

Senior News from Myra Ross, ARHS COllege Advisor: Below are links to the slides from last Tuesday’s MEFA Financial Aid presentation and to webinars they have posted that should help you with your financial aid applications. College Financing presentation slides: MEFA … Continue reading →

The Amherst Survival Center will hold a job fair on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. at the center, 138 Sunderland Road, North Amherst.  There will be no lunch, food pantry, food distribution or store on … Continue reading →

Starting next week, all 10th grade students will be asked to complete hearing, vision and BMI (height and weight) screenings with the school nurses.  If you have any questions about these screenings, please feel free to contact the nurses at 413-362-1743 … Continue reading →

AHRS is happy to offer a Conditioning Program for the Fall 2018 season. This is open to both ARMS & ARHS students. Where? ARHS Weight Room When? Monday & Wednesday 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. or Tuesday & Thursday 3:15 pm – 4:30 p.m. Dates – October 1st – November 21st, 2018 Two Day Cost –     Full … Continue reading →

See attached PDF from Myra Ross. fall 2018 important dates for seniors-crystal edits  

Tickets are available for Before You Became Improbable, an immersive theater production directed by ARHS Performing Arts director John Bechtold from October 3-6 at the Emily Dickinson Museum. Produced by the Dickinson Museum and featuring several current and former ARHS students … Continue reading →

The Amherst Survival Center is once again hosting a community appreciation breakfast on Saturday September 29, 2018 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am . All are welcome to attend. A free pancake breakfast will be served. The Amherst Survival Center … Continue reading →

Treat yourself to an unforgettable slideshow as Peter Christoph shares his experiences looking for wildlife, by land and by boat, at the beautiful and pristine Quabbin Reservoir.  The photographic presentation will take place at 2:30 pm at the Jones Library … Continue reading →

The Sene-Gambian Scholars Program at ARHS is seeking donations to bring students and teachers from Gunjur, The Gambia, to visit the United States in the spring of 2019. Last February, 13 ARHS students and 3 faculty members were hosted by families … Continue reading →

Jones Library will host Voter Suppression Then and Now on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Woodbury Room. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was enacted, marking the beginning of the end of voter suppression … Continue reading →

UMass students started moving in yesterday and will continue to move in until Sunday.

Have you signed up to help yet? On Thursday, June 21 ARHS parents and guardians will thank the entire staff for their work with a scrumptious lunch catered by Wheelhouse Farm. Here are several ways YOU can show your appreciation … Continue reading →

This year, with your help, the PGO raised over $11,000 through the Stop & Shop A+ Rewards program, which will be used to fund many initiatives at the high school next school year. The mural background in this photo was one of … Continue reading →

June 15 – Cambodian Heritage Mural Celebration June 15-20 – Final Exams June 21 – Current Projected Last Day of School (5 snow days) June 21 – Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

The U.S. Attorney General’s Office will host a presentation: Keeping Children Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Families on May 29, 2018, from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at ARHS. The presentation will include: being safe … Continue reading →

Amherst Regional High School will spar this week on As Schools Match Wits, airing on WGBY public television on Saturday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. The team has clinched a semifinals spot and will face the winner of the quarterfinal match Saturday, May 26 at … Continue reading →

Hurricane Sport Fans, most of you aren’t aware of a feature offered through the MIAA. You can set up email alerts for your favorite team(s)!! Go to the MIAA website, look for the light blue bar, select the team(s) you’d like to receive notifications on. In … Continue reading →

Wednesday, August 22nd is Fall Sports Information Night for athletes and their parents/guardian.  Time:  6:30 p.m. in the High School Gymansium.  Meet the coaches, get schedules, find out about practice schedules, etc.  Hope to see you there!

The Athletic Office has emailed Spring Student-Athletes and their Parents/Guardians a feedback form for you to fill out.  This allows the Athletic Office to get a sense of what your experience has been this spring sport season and lets us … Continue reading →