Author Archives: Mare

Seniors – Representatives from community colleges are coming soon to ARHS for Decision Days.  If you are considering attending STCC, HCC or GCC, sign up for a time slot to meet with the Admissions counselor who will be here.  Be sure to … Continue reading →

Thank you everyone who participated in the district logo survey that was released on December 1st. We received over 900 responses many of which contained very helpful comments. We have redesigned the logo according to the feedback we received  and … Continue reading →

January 22 – No School – Teacher Curriculum Day January 23 – Semester 2 Begins January 25 – Coffee with Principal Mark Jackson February 7 – Early Release Day February 12- S1 Grades Distributed February 15 – Course Registration Coffee … Continue reading →

We wish you and all of the ARHS community a happy holiday season and a peaceful, well deserved break. See you next year! Your Parent News Editors — Becky,  Jennifer and Mare

Parents and Guardians are invited to participate in our 3rd annual Career Day advisory on Thursday, February 1st and to share your career path story with our 10th and 11th grade students.  This annual event, which has involved multiple parents/guardians … Continue reading →

Are you interested in Chinese language instruction at ARMS and ARHS? In order to finalize our Chinese language offerings for next year, we are inviting rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students and prospective upperclass transfer students to schedule a … Continue reading →

Vaping is not harmless.  Did you know? In Massachusetts, almost 24% of highschool students reported using e-cigarettes, and nearly half tried them at least once. More high school youth used e-cigarettes than all other tobacco products combined, AND they used … Continue reading →

A new documentary revealing the high cost of our addiction to digital devices and the health risks, especially for children and teens, from exposure to wireless radiation will be screened at the Jones Library on January 18, 2018 at 6:30 PM. The … Continue reading →

December 23 – January 1 – Holiday Break January 5 – 7 – Cabaret Variety Show January 10 – Bomba Concert January 15 – No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 16 – B Period Exams Administered January … Continue reading →

Here’s the link to Mark’s latest podcast: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/arhs/episodes/2017-11-30T06_22_59-08_00

The Merry Maple Tree Lighting will be held today, Dec. 1 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The tree lighting ceremony is a more than 40-year tradition in Amherst.   The events include: An open house at the Fire Station at … Continue reading →

Here are a couple of volleyball accolades for four students: Claire Basler-Chang, Teya Nolan, Natalie Elliot, and Sahar Douglas. Claire Basler-Chang and Teya Nolan were named to the Division II All State Team by the Massachusetts Girls Volleyball Coaches Association. … Continue reading →

Following are Senior Tidbits from senior advisor Myra Ross: Congratulations on having completed 30% of your senior year! If you have not met with me this year, please make an appointment ASAP.  It is not too late.  You do not … Continue reading →

December 2 – Theater Company Presents Henry IV December 7- Francophone Dinner December 13 – Early Release Day December 14 – Philharmonia, Jazz and Symphony Band Combined Concert December 17 – Bomba Fundraiser for Puerto Rico December 20 – Symphonic … Continue reading →

Amherst Regional High School has partnered with schools in Senegal and The Gambia since 2011 to provide a life–changing cultural exchange experience for high school students, promoting understanding and respect across racial, ethnic, and religious differences.  In his latest podcast, Principal … Continue reading →

Do you have an ARHS teen that wants to go to college? When should you start preparing? How and when do you prepare for SATs and ACTs? Are you terrified of the whole thing? Well, we’ve got good news for … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, November 15th, shop at The Toy Box between 6:00 and 8:00 pm.  15% of all proceeds will support Amherst Regional High School’s music department (choruses, orchestras, and bands). This money will go to our D.C. trip in the spring! Get a … Continue reading →

Did you know that total cost of a menstrual period (sanitary products, Advil, etc.) runs up to $20,000 in a lifetime?? Women’s Rights Club is running a TAMPON AND PAD drive all month! All donations will benefit the Amherst Survival … Continue reading →

To help everyone stay warm this winter, the Amherst school parent & guardian organizations (PGOs) are collecting winter coats & other outerwear for students (preK through 12th grade) & families. We are seeking donations of clean, gently-used winter outerwear: in … Continue reading →

The ARMS PGO online Amherst merchandise store is now open.  But act fast, because the store will be closing at midnight on Monday, November 20.  We’ve got lots of great Amherst merchandise, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, athletic tops, shorts, sweatpants (new!), hats, scarves, … Continue reading →

Great news for Hurricane Fans!  We have an ARHS Team Store with Eastbay for those of you who would like to order ‘Canes Fanware.  A percentage of each purchase will go back to the Hurricane Boosters to benefit our student-athletes … Continue reading →

A New England Public Radio post about the Leverett student and adult meetings with visiting Kentucky residents.  See: http://nepr.net/post/kentucky-group-gives-western-mass-lesson-coal-country#stream/0

There will be no homework over Thanksgiving or Winter break. Please use this link to read a memo from Superintendent Michael Morris regarding homework over the Thanksgiving and winter breaks. Utilice este enlace para leer el memorando del Superintendente Michael Morris sobre … Continue reading →

A Massachusetts Vietnam veteran and a documentary chronicling the stories of seven local veterans are the highlights of this year’s Veterans Day commemoration in Amherst. A U.S. Navy SEAL veteran from the Vietnam war and member of Veterans for Peace … Continue reading →

Technology Specialist Doctor Hank will be available to help you troubleshoot your computer, tablet, e-reader, or other personal electronic device according to the following schedule: Jones Library: first and third Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. (in the Atrium) Munson … Continue reading →

Following is an interview with Mark Jackson and Dr. Patty Bode https://youtu.be/PJ2n9RGSVAA

MaxPreps and the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) teams up each week throughout the Fall season to select Players of the Week.  ARHS student Claire Basler-Chang was named MaxPreps Volleyball Player of the Week for the state of Massachusetts for … Continue reading →

Online winter sports registration is 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 office at the high school at 362-1743. Questions for middle school registrants please contact the middle … Continue reading →

At ARHS we are providing a new college support opportunity for senior students.  Additional Senior College Application and Scholarship help is now available at ARHS after school every Tuesday between now and mid-February in Room 141.  A Guidance Counselor and the Writing Center Coordinator, Amanda … Continue reading →

October 20 – Halloween Dance 7-9PM October​ ​23 – Picture Make-up Day October 25- Applebee’s Dining to Donate to benefit ARHS Music Dept. October 26 – Winds and Orchestra Spooky Concert 7-8:30 PM; AEF Trivia Bee November 2 – FASFA … Continue reading →

The Amherst Survival Center holds a Job Search Assistance Program on Thursdays from 11:30 am -1:00 pm.  No appointment is needed. Spanish speaking staff are available. As part of the Jobs Program the Survival Center will be hosting a Jobs … Continue reading →

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/arhs/episodes/2017-09-27T10_16_55-07_00

The PSAT will be given here at ARHS on Wednesday, October 11, at 8:00 a.m.  To register, sign up in the Guidance Office.  Deadline to register is today.  The fee is $17 (cash or check payable to Amherst Regional high … Continue reading →

The Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst, 121 North Pleasant St. will hold a tag sale on Saturday, September 30th, 9 am-3 pm.  There will be treasures from households all over the Valley, including collectables, vintage and antique items, small appliances, household and … Continue reading →

An informational session about the rights of immigrants will be presented at the Jones Library on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the Woodbury Room. Are you an immigrant or an ally who is concerned about your status? The American … Continue reading →

The PSAT will be given at ARHS on Wednesday, October 11, at 8:00 a.m.  To register, sign up in the Guidance Office.  Deadline to register is Friday, September 29th.  The fee is $17 (cash or check payable to Amherst Regional … Continue reading →

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee voted at their September 6th meeting to consider the appointment of Interim Superintendent Michael Morris to the post of permanent Superintendent of Schools. “At the end of the summer, the … Continue reading →

If DACA ends, here is what the program recipients need to know: If DACA Ends, Here’s What The Program’s Recipients Need To Know About Their Rights Following is a statement from Dr. Michael Morris, the Interim Superintendent of Schools: September … Continue reading →

The first home football game is tonight, September 8th at 7pm.  Come and cheer on our team as we play “The Battle of the Bridge” against the Northampton Blue Devils. There will be something for the whole family.  We will … Continue reading →

The Hurricane Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the UMass Campus Center. The Hurricane Boosters and the ARHS Athletic Department are proud to announce that we will be inducting … Continue reading →

The Athletic Office has season passes available for purchase. Adult – Fall or Spring Season – $32.00 Student/Senior – Fall or Spring Season – $20.00 Adult – Winter Season – $42.00 Student/Senior – Winter Season – $30.00 These passes will … Continue reading →

Please join us for the 46th annual Amherst A Better Chance Fall Foliage 5k Walk/Run on Saturday, October 14th.  The Amherst Town Common will be full of fun, family activities as walkers and runners finish the race.   The course is … Continue reading →

Principal Mark Jackson has decided to postpone the Class Council elections until the fall.  The reason is as follows: “Right now, we are up against the end of the school year. Exams and moving on to summer are the current … Continue reading →

The last day that the late bus will operate is Monday, June 19th.

This year the PGO Grant Funded the ARHS Performing Arts.  They had a New Idea Grant awarded to the Theater Company to host the visit of playwright Anne Washburn, who visited the school in May, right on the heels of … Continue reading →

The ARHS OUTDOOR PROGRAM wishes to thank the PGO for supporting them this year with funds that were used to purchase new tents. Since approximately 1970, the ARHS Outdoor Program has offered opportunities for students in our district to get … Continue reading →

The ARPS PGO’s Spring Public Meeting will be on June 19th at 12:45 p.m. at Crocker Farm. Agenda Introductions Individual School Updates Taxes and State Filings Group Fundraisers VFW Pancake Breakfast UMACC (United Way) Valley Gives Florence Bank Amazon Smile … Continue reading →

Sign up for Compost Coaching at the Taste of Amherst! The Taste of Amherst runs from June 15-18, 2017 on the Town Common. The Taste of Amherst is one of the lowest-waste events in the area because volunteer “compost coaches” … Continue reading →

The PGO awarded $500 grants last year to the ARHS AIMS Program.  The grant money was used to fund interview workshops with private consultant Mark Efinger. Mark’s two workshops were a wonderful supplement to the communication and transition skills we … Continue reading →