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On Thursday, June 22nd ARHS parents and guardians will thank the entire staff with a scrumptious lunch. Here are several ways you can help: Bring a dessert or side/salad for 8-10 people Volunteer to help set up, serve, and clean up Make a monetary donation to … Continue reading →

Graduation is June 9th! We’ve been busy planning a great post-graduation party and here is what you need to do: 1. Register your graduate so they can attend, fill out the form and send it in to the office. 2. … Continue reading →

June 5th-6th- MCAS Science June 7th- Senior Awards Night June 9th- ARHS Graduation, 6PM at the UMass Mullins Center June 14th- Underclass Student Awards June 16th- B period Exams June 19th- A and G period Exams June 20th- D and … Continue reading →

A few 2017 ARHS yearbooks are still available. They are $50 ($45 if your child qualifies for reduced lunch or $40 if they qualify for free lunch). Checks may be made payable to ARHS Yearbook. Books can be bought in … Continue reading →

Amherst Regional High School is pleased to announce that this year’s Graduation Exercises from the Mullins Center will be live-streamed for those who may be unable to attend in person. You can access the live-stream by following the link below: … Continue reading →

If you have not yet had a chance to complete the survey of the APRS special education services, please consider taking some time to complete this now. This year the Amherst, Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts have hired an … Continue reading →

On June 18th Clif and Arleen Read will dip the rear wheels of their bicycles into the waters of the Pacific Ocean in Anacortes WA, and begin their 9 week, 3,712 mile ride east to Boston where they will dip their … Continue reading →

Join us for another exciting summer of Ultimate Frisbee. This league is geared for people who want to enjoy the thrill and excitement of ultimate Frisbee, regardless of experience level. All levels of ability will be welcomed to join. All … Continue reading →

The League of Women Voters is planning a “young readers day” at their annual book sale on July 26, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Each young reader may choose one free book that day.  The book sale will also … Continue reading →

A challenge has been issued to the class to have the highest percentage to ever attend by the organizers of the event–special prize to be offered! Where: Mullins Center When: Friday June 9th from 10:30 pm – 3:00 am Who: … Continue reading →

May 13-14th- Amherst Invitational May 17th – ELL Annual 7-12 Picnic May 16th-17th – Math MCAS May 19th – Annual Latino Achievement Night, 6:30pm May 24th – Symphonic Orchestra, Combined Choruses, Wind Ensemble, 7:30 – 9:00pm May 25th – Jazz … Continue reading →

Come see hucks, bids, scoobers and maybe even a Callahan!  Don’t know what these are? Come find out! On May 13-14, more than 30 of the top Ultimate frisbee teams in the country — including six teams from Amherst Regional … Continue reading →

The ARHS Theater Company is excited to welcome award-winning playwright Anne Washburn.  Organized with support from the Emily Dickinson Museum, Anne’s plays are strikingly original and have been praised with numerous awards.  Her recent play, Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play … Continue reading →

ARHS students attended the MASC’s legislative advocacy day which brings school committee members, superintendents and student leaders to the State House in Boston to meet with the executive and legislative leadership as well as local senators and representatives. This annual … Continue reading →

Following is information from Myra Ross for junior students:  There will be an SAT offered in August for the first time ever – on the 26th.  ARHS will be a test site.  I have just become aware that there are … Continue reading →

The Dance Theatre Ensemble’s Spring Concert has been changed to Friday and Saturday May 5 and 6 at 7:30 pm in the ARHS auditorium.

Following are the results: Latin 1: Gold Medal, Summa cum Laude – Quentin Moliterno Roark; Cum Laude – Karina Pooser Latin 2: Gold Medal, Summa cum Laude – James Landeryou, Justin Guaytanof and Naomi Johnson; Silver Medal, Maxima cum Laude … Continue reading →

Do You Hear the People Sing? Award winning musical Les Miserables school edition performed by Amherst’s own Brandon Dallmann as Jean Valjean, Shannon Lambert as Madame Thenardier, Sophie Schweik as Fantine and many other local talent from Starlight’s Youth Theatre, … Continue reading →

Beginning today, Amherst police will be on the lookout for people texting or sending emails while driving. They’ll be participating in a statewide campaign to reduce the number of crashes, fatalities and injuries caused by distracted drivers. “The campaign is designed to … Continue reading →

The Art Dept is looking for used 35 mm manual cameras for the Into Photography courses.  There are 80 students taking the class this semester and not enough cameras to lend out. Any brand is welcome! Please drop them in … Continue reading →

Each year Hood offers a scholarship to seniors.  This year Megan Rice is the only ARHS finalist for the Hood scholarship.  You can vote for her at: https://hood.com/scholarship Good luck Megan!

On Monday, April 17, 2017 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Multi-Arts is inviting all children from the community to celebrate EARTH DAY and create artistic post-cards referring to this question: “Why does the environment matter and what can we do to … Continue reading →

The Charter Commission is zeroing in on a set of recommendations for reshaping Amherst government. We invite you to attend one of our upcoming feedback sessions. These feedback sessions will provide an opportunity for the public to learn about and … Continue reading →

The Amherst Regional Public Schools PGO has been awarded its first Florence Bank Customers Choice grant award!  The ARPS PGO is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit encompassing the PGOs from Crocker Farm, Wildwood and Amherst Regional Middle and High Schools.   … Continue reading →

AHRS parents/guardians are invited to participate in our 2nd annual Career Day advisory on Thursday, April 27th to share your career path story.  Last year’s event, which involved multiple parents/guardians and community members, was very popular with our students.  We … Continue reading →

Please consider attending an informal meeting to connect with others. A light dinner will be provided, so an RSVP would be helpful!  When:  Monday, March 20th 6:00pm-7:00pm Where:  Amherst Regional Middle School, Professional Development Room From 6:00 pm-6:30 pm:  We will … Continue reading →

Know any young civil liberties superstars in high school? Encourage them to apply to the ACLU’s Summer Advocacy Institute! The ACLU is now accepting applications for a week long advocacy training and leadership development seminar at Georgetown University in Washington, … Continue reading →

You can donate food to your neighbors when you vote at the Amherst townwide election on Tuesday, March 28th. At polling places throughout the town of Amherst from 7am to 8pm, look for the Amherst Survival Center food drive barrels … Continue reading →

Brian Leaf will be offering a fee-based mini-ACT course at ARHS in preparation for the  June 10 ACT.  This course is ideal for students who have done a fair amount of preparation on their own and would like some useful … Continue reading →

March 11th – SAT Testing at ARHS March 15th – Spring Sports Information Night, 6:30pm March 17th – Registration Deadline for April 8 ACT w/late fee March 21st-23rd – MCAS ELA March 23rd – Combined Concert: Concert Choir, Philharmonia March 25th … Continue reading →

Senior Party planning meeting (aka Project Graduation 2017) on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 7 pm in Room 146 of the High School.  The planning committee will continue with plans for Project Graduation 2017. Every year, on the evening after … Continue reading →

A new water bottle filling station was unveiled this week at ARHS just outside the cafeteria. The PGO has provided funds for this and four more water stations at the high school. The PGO was inspired to act by the … Continue reading →

March 2nd-4th, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm; Matinee, March 4th, 2 pm With a timeless score from Cole Porter, Anything Goes is one of the great musicals that propelled Broadway into its golden age. Join us on the deck of … Continue reading →

Following are scholarship procedures for 2017. The local scholarship/memorial awards booklet and the ARHS Scholarship Application form link is attached. 1. The ARHS local scholarship/memorial awards booklet and the 2017 Scholarship Application are also posted on the ARHS website: http://www.arhs.arps.org/academics/guidance_office … Continue reading →

The ARPS Special Education Parent Advisory Council Meeting (SEPAC) will meet on Friday, 3/3/17 in the ARMS Professional Development Room beginning at 9:00 am. Please sign in at the main office! The Executive Board Meeting Agenda is as follows: 1. … Continue reading →

The ARMS Educator award will honor an educator who embodies the ARMS core values and demonstrates their commitment to supporting their colleagues, their students and their community. Although the award will only recognize one individual each year, the ARMS PGO … Continue reading →

It’s that time of the year again! Registration for Splash! Spring 2017 is now open.Amherst Splash is a one day event where middle and high school students take classes taught by Amherst College students. This year, Splash! will be held … Continue reading →

Transgender students in the Amherst-Regional Public School Districts will not see any change in their protected rights based on the revocation of a federal directive regarding locker rooms and restrooms. Massachusetts law, guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and … Continue reading →

 Saturday, March 25th, 8-11 am VFW Building, Main Street, Amherst All proceeds will shared among the Amherst public schools (PGOs) with the intention of being used to fund healthy snacks for students. vfw-pancake-3-25-2017-flyer-spanish    vfw-pancake-3-25-2017-flyer-english

Meet Your Precinct Town Meeting Candidates on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Amherst Regional Middle School. The meeting will give Amherst residents the opportunity to meet Town Meeting Candidates and learn their views on issues facing Amherst. Precincts 1-5 candidates … Continue reading →

 The Pioneer Valley is home to many gifted and creative people of all ages who will showcase their talent at the First Annual “The Valley’s Got Talent” Competition on Sunday, March 26th from 2 pm to 4 pm at the … Continue reading →

Amherst will hold the Annual Town Election on March 28th. Every election has a deadline of 20 days prior to the election by which one must register to vote in order to be eligible to vote in that election. Any … Continue reading →

Democracy: What is it and why is it worth fighting for? Many Americans are watching the decisions and actions by the current administration with concern. Please join us in the Woodbury Room of the Jones Library at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March … Continue reading →

Amherst residents will have an opportunity to respond to the specific proposals for changing Amherst government that the Amherst Charter Commission has developed in response to input from many residents, Amherst town staff, elected officials and committees, as well as … Continue reading →

ARHS Coach Mike Rudd was named 2016 Western Mass Boys Soccer Coach of the Year.  See the attached link for the full story.   http://highschoolsports.masslive.com/news/article/5405415953447664856/amhersts-michael-rudd-named-2016-western-mass-boys-soccer-coach-of-the-year/

An ESPN article on Megan Rice ’17 and the ARHS’s girls volleyball team decision to kneel during the National Anthem. http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/18519123/the-national-anthem-experience

For various reasons, including the 2 hour delay and cancellation during final exams, the S1 grading deadline was revised.  Report cards will now be distributed on Friday, February 10. The PowerSchool parent portal will remain closed until then.

The Amherst Hurricane Booster Group is holding a fundraiser this month.  Here are coupons to use at the new Balance Restaurant in downtown Amherst.  These coupons are good for the month of February.  Please feel free to share them with … Continue reading →

ARMS is hosting the film screening of “Screenagers” on Feb. 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The event is open to all ARPS families and students.  Admission is free. Donations are accepted for the popcorn snacks.The movie is 68 minutes. … Continue reading →

The ARPS Special Education Parent Advisory Council Meeting (SEPAC), Representing: Pelham Elementary, Amherst Elementary, and Amherst Regional Schools as well as students out of district, will meet on Friday, 2/3/17, from 9 am to 10:40 am. in the Amherst Regional … Continue reading →