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On Thursday, May 10th, Amherst Regional High School has the honor of welcoming back one of its own, Leonard Gardner.  Mr. Gardner, a WWII veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor, graduated from Amherst High School in 1938. He enlisted in the … Continue reading →

Please consider joining in the 35 year-old tradition of throwing a SAFE Party for the Graduating Seniors and their invited guests. The party happens after graduation on June 8th and goes all night!  We need volunteers at the event and to help … Continue reading →

Please join the Amherst Center Recreation Working Group at their 2nd public forum on Tuesday, May 8th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the Town Room, Town Hall. The Landscape Architecture Firm of Weston & Sampson will be presenting their concept … Continue reading →

You helped our scholars travel to West Africa. Now help us bring students from The Gambia here. Our partners need financial support for travel. Please order TAKE-OUT MEALS from the ARHS SENE-GAMBIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM. Hot meals (in microwavable containers) will … Continue reading →

Having completed its third exchange trip to Senegal and The Gambia this year, the Sene-Gambian Scholars Program is now seeking new members to join in the next round of activities. In the 2018-19 school year, these will include learning about … Continue reading →

Do you know of someone (student, parent, staff, community member, etc.) who you would like to recognize for their dedication, creativity, patience, and determination in helping students who receive special education to experience success? The Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools SEPAC encourages … Continue reading →

Join us on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 7:00 pm for a screening of this 2017 film entitled Imperial Dreams. A young father and reformed gangster returns home from jail eager to care for his son, Daytona, and become a writer. … Continue reading →

An opportunity to learn about hummingbirds near and far comes to the Jones Library in a presentation by local naturalist John Root.  Please join us in the Woodbury Room of the Jones Library at 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2018. This presentation … Continue reading →

This has been an outstanding year for Amherst Regional High School’s JETS Engineering Club. The club entered nine teams (68 students, grades 9-12) into the national Test of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science (TEAM+S) and won Best in State at … Continue reading →

It’s a busy time for ARHS theater.  Here are a few upcoming events of note: 1) The ARHS and Northampton Theater programs are teaming up with composer Jenny Giering and Eggtooth Productions to take part in a national day of … Continue reading →

The Amherst Public Schools are exploring the possibility of starting a Spanish/English Dual Language Program in one of our elementary schools, beginning in Kindergarten in the Fall of 2019. Additionally, we are exploring adding another Building Blocks program to another … Continue reading →

With the move to a fall Community Kickoff Day and multiple student-initiated and student-led advisory lessons focused on dialogue, we will no longer have a Dialogue Day in the spring.  May 10 will be a regular advisory day.

Please join the SEPAC for a three part series of informational evening seminars. These presentations will provide students, families and school staff with valuable information for future planning and will assist in transitioning students from school to adult life. All … Continue reading →

April 16 – 20 – Spring Recess- No school April 26-28 – Melancholy Play, 7:30 PM May 1 – Chorale Concert, South Congregational Church, 7 PM May 2 – Symphonic Orchestra Chamber Concert, 7 PM May 5 – SAT at … Continue reading →

iCan Shine is a non-profit organization that teaches individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle through it’s iCan Bike program.  This five-day camp, requiring riders to attend only one 75-minute session per day, is taking place August 12th … Continue reading →

The Town of Amherst Groff Park Committee will host a Groff Park Community Forum on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria at Crocker Farm Elementary School, 280 West Street. Residents are invited to comment on concept … Continue reading →

Teenagers Are Sexting — Now What? https://nyti.ms/2Gi6oxk Additionally, the Berkshire County DA’s Office published the following on sexting: What is Sexting? “Sexting” is the act of sending, receiving, or forwarding sexually explicit messages, photos, or images via cell phone, computer, or … Continue reading →

Please consider joining in the 35-year-old tradition of throwing a safe Party for the Graduating Seniors and their invited guests. EVENT PLANNING KICK-OFF MEETING Date: Wednesday, March 28th Time: 6-7 PM Place: ARHS Room 146 Who: Parents and Guardians of all grade … Continue reading →

This week, the ARPS PGO was awarded a Community Choice Grant of $1413.00 from Florence Bank.  The money will be used to support PGO initiatives within our member schools. Thank you to all who voted for us. Congrats to the … Continue reading →

Catalina Yang and Emilio Levins Page, both in Latin 4 this year, submitted entries into the Classical Association of New England’s annual Writing Contest, and they won second and third place (respectively) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for their entries. … Continue reading →

The Annual Black Scholars Rising event will be held on Friday, May 18th from 6:00 to 7:30 in the Middle School Auditorium with a reception to follow in the Middle School Cafeteria.  Would you mind including that on your calendars and share … Continue reading →

A clothing drive will be held on 4/27-4/28.  The PGO funded a grant for materials to host a clothing drive. Donations boxes will be available in the school.

Dave Downs provides some excellent tips on getting all that clutter at home under control in this informational and entertaining program at the Jones Library in Amherst at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Why do Americans have too many possessions?  How … Continue reading →

Amherst’s biggest election in many years is this Tuesday. You will have the opportunity to choose whether Amherst will continue with it’s current form of government or choose a new one. Whichever you support, be sure to VOTE THIS TUESDAY! … Continue reading →

Now accepting applications for the WO’s 2018 concerto competition. Applications due April 9thand auditions on April 22nd! Each year, the Windham Orchestra hosts a concerto competition for high school age musicians, and 2018 marks the 32nd year of this event. The competition is … Continue reading →

There will be a food drive on Election Day (Tuesday, March 27) in Amherst from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.  Food Drive Barrels will be located at every polling place.  Please contribute canned goods and personal care items.  Following are the … Continue reading →

With regret, the Jones Library announces that the final author event in the On the Same Page – Amherst series, featuring Jill Lepore, must be postponed.  This author event, previously scheduled for Monday, March 26, 2018 at 7 pm will not be … Continue reading →

On March 8-10, everyone at ARHS should get to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a musical unlike any other we have done here.  Featuring the work of over 130 students, hidden pre-show scenes around the performing arts wing, and … Continue reading →

Moving Through School: How to Adjust to New Schools and New Expectations   Date: Wednesday March 7 Time:  6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location:  Amherst Regional Middle School, PD Center A conversation about the different expectations when children move on … Continue reading →

For anyone who was unable to attend the evening coffee for parents and guardians,  the slides from Assistant Principal Ericka Alschuler’s presentation on course registration are linked.(Spanish version). Online Registration closes on March 5th at 8:00 AM.  Registration Assistance is available during … Continue reading →

iCan Shine is a non-profit organization that teaches individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle through it’s iCan Bike program.  This five-day camp, requiring riders to attend only one 75-minute session per day, is taking place August 12th … Continue reading →

The LSSE Summer Camp Fair will be held on March 10th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Jones Library in Amherst. There are preschool camps, sports camps, days camps, youth programs, teen programs and specialty camps.

A note from Principal Jackson: What To Know About Kids And Screen Time Almost as soon as they can focus past the end of their noses, babies today are waving at Grandpa on video chat and swiping the screens on … Continue reading →

Please join the PGO on Thursday, February 15th, at 7 pm in the ARHS Library for our Coffee with the Principal series.  Our guest speaker will be Interim Assistant Principal Ericka Alschuler. Ms Alschuler will provide an overview of the course registration process … Continue reading →

Do you feel overwhelmed by all the homework you have to do? Do you find yourself nervous and anxious before tests? Do you struggle to balance everything? Do you have a Directed Study C Period? All of us experience stress. … Continue reading →

The February Early Release Day has been rescheduled.  It is now on Wednesday, February 28.

Tuesday, March 13th, is Spring Sports Information Night for athletes and their parents/guardian.  Time:  6:30 p.m.  Location: High School Gymnasium. Meet the coaches, get schedules, find out about practice schedules, etc.   Hope to see you there!

Avi Randall was awarded second runner-up for the 2018 Herb Pomeroy Jazz Composition and Arranging Contest, which is part of Berklee College of Music’s  High School Jazz Festival in Boston, Massachusetts.  A national competition, the award comes with a partial … Continue reading →

The date for the MEFA college admissions presentation for juniors and parents/guardians has been changed to Monday, March 26  at 7:00 pm in the ARHS library instead of Thursday, March 22.

We are now taking nominations for the 2018 ARMS Educator Award.  Nominations will be accepted from ARMS and ARHS parents and guardians, ARMS and ARHS students, and any ARMS staff members.  The award is open to all educators and staff … Continue reading →

The 2018 UMass Field Hockey Clinic will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 2-5 pm The Clinic is open to any and all athletes ages 13-18.  The coaching staff will be UMass Coaches & Players.  The cost is … Continue reading →

Seniors planning to attend Holyoke Community College (HCC) can apply for scholarships until Wednesday, March 21st.  You must have already applied to the school and been accepted, if you have not yet applied, then do so.  The link to complete the … Continue reading →

The Autism: Parent Training Series of tomorrow has been re-scheduled.  Please see below for the revised event information. Moving Through School: How to Adjust to New Schools and New Expectations Date: Wednesday March 7 Time:  6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location:  Amherst Regional Middle … Continue reading →

What is your teen doing during the February vacation (February 19-23)? What about joining Multi-Arts as volunteer or Counselor in Training* to work with children in the arts? Your teen will be admired and loved by many children while exploring or … Continue reading →

Amherst Leisure Services and the Missoula Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for King Arthur’s Quest on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 4:15 pm in the Amherst Regional Middle School Cafeteria.  The musical experience is open to students in K-12. King … Continue reading →

On Thursday, January 25th at 7 pm, please join us in the ARHS library to hear an update on the implementation of the Interactive Math Program[IMP]. High school administrators and math teachers will present. This event is sponsored by the … Continue reading →

Principal Mark Jackson would like parents to be aware of the following information: What is the Tide Pod Challenge? The Tide Pod Challenge is where students attempt to consume a plastic laundry detergent pod At first the challenge started as … Continue reading →

Education Express is a Family Program to help our local schools get FREE, much needed supplies & equipment! PLUS, • Everyone can participate! Do you have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or even neighbors? You can support their school by signing … Continue reading →

Amherst Regional Middle School Educator Award – Call for Nominations! We are now taking nominations for the 2018 ARMS Educator Award.  Nominations will be accepted from ARMS and ARHS parents and guardians, ARMS and ARHS students, and any ARMS staff … Continue reading →

Students from Kanegasaki, Japan have been coming to Amherst for over 25 years, and this year will mark the second year of High School participation, and Host Families are needed March 21-25. This cultural exchange program has been the core of … Continue reading →