Author Archives: Mare

Online spring sports registration opened Feb. 1. Ensure a smooth start to the spring 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 →

Please join the PGO on Thursday, February 9th at 7 pmin the ARHS Library for our Coffee with the Principal series.  Our guest speaker will be Assistant Principal Ericka Alschuler. Ms Alschuler will provide an overview of the course registration process … Continue reading →

Dear ARHS Community: We are pleased to report that testing last week showed that additional repairs were successful on the remaining two water outlets at ARHS that had tested above the action level of 15 parts per billion for lead … Continue reading →

Four Amherst High School Athletes were honored as Hampshire Gazette Players of the Year. They are: Sophia Jacobs-Townsley, sophomore, Amherst, (girls cross country); Megan Rice, senior, Amherst (volleyball); Samson Heyer, senior, Amherst (boys soccer) Jack Yanko, sophomore, Amherst (boys cross … Continue reading →

The Annual Amherst Winterfest will be held on Feb. 11, 2017. The festival will be held at Cherry Hill Golf Course, 323 Montague Road. The festival begins at 1 p.m. and ends after the 6 p.m. fireworks. There’s the annual … Continue reading →

We are looking for several creative people to join our Multi-Arts staff to work with children ages 4-12. Counselors in Training (CIT) Supervised work for teens who want to gain experience as an Assistant Counselor. For more information and to … Continue reading →

The district has planned a professional development workshop for administrative support staff (secretaries) on January 23, which is the next Curriculum/Work day. The training will take place at the Middle School from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm.  All high school … Continue reading →

In the November election, Massachusetts voters approved ballot question #4: the  ‘Legalization, Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana.’ As a result, school districts all over the state are working to clarify the law for their communities. While the state’s Executive Office … Continue reading →

Following is news for seniors from Myra Ross, college counselor:  Remember:  The application deadline for UMass Amherst is Sunday, Jan. 15.  If you plan to apply to UMass, and most of you should, you need to put it in your … Continue reading →

The Wellness Committee is seeking new members.  The committee will next meet in February.  The committee focuses on nutrition/food and physical activity. The committee ensures that all schools are in compliance with federal and state requirements, and with the requirements … Continue reading →

Fall Semester Exams will be held January 17th-20th.  The schedule is: 1/17- B Period Exam 1/18- A and E Period Exams 1/19- C and F Period Exams 1/20- D and G Period Exams For a more detailed exam schedule, click … Continue reading →

Students who took the PSAT in October should pick up the hard copy of their scores and the actual test booklet in the Guidance Office.  The booklet contains all the questions on the test.  Students can see the correct answers … Continue reading →

The Writing Center in room 141 will be open additional hours after school until 3:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and just in time for finals! Students can make an appointment online or drop by anytime to access additional one-on-one writing … Continue reading →

For senior families:  Come to the FAFSA completion event on Thursday, January 19 in the cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. sharp.  Spend two hours and leave with your federal financial aid form complete.  WIFI will be available.  Families can bring a … Continue reading →

The First Annual Valley’s Got Talent competition will be held on Sunday, March 26th, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Bangs Community Center. This is an amateur talent competition for all ages! 1st Prize $1000, 2nd Prize $500, … 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

The students in the picture are using computers to program arduino boards. Arduino boards are able to read inputs (light on a sensor, a finger on a button, or sound on a microphone) and turn them into an outputs (activating … Continue reading →

Important Dates for Seniors 2016-17: Jan. 1-15, Regular decision application deadlines at many 4yr colleges Jan. 11, Request for school portion of application must be in Naviance for Feb 1st college deadlines Jan. 15, UMass-Amherst regular decision application deadline – all … Continue reading →

Thank you to those who have signed up for the Stop & Shop A+ Rewards Program. The funds raised through this program make it possible to support many initiatives and have made a difference to teachers and students. Among last … Continue reading →

Dec. 23rd – Early Release Dec. 26th – Jan 2nd: Holiday Break No School Jan. 3rd – Classes Resume Jan. 13th-14th – Dance Theatre Ensemble, 7:30pm – 9:00pm Jan. 16th – MLK JR. Day- School is Closed Jan. 19th – Early … Continue reading →

Nominations are being accepted until January 6, 2017 for the Dr. Norma Jean Anderson Civil Rights and Academic Award. The award applauds the contributions of a current, teacher, administrator or staff member in the Amherst and/or Amherst/Pelham regional school districts … Continue reading →

Greenfield Community College is offering two college courses (English Composition I and Principles of Sociology) during the day at ARHS next semester. The courses will be taught by GCC faculty and are available only to current ARHS students.  Upon successful … Continue reading →

The Multi-Arts Children’s Theater Company production of “The First Connection” by Xinef D’Agnos will be performed at the Jones Library, Goodwin Room on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 5 pm.  Admission is free to the public. “The First Connection” is a … Continue reading →

ARHS Juniors Teya Nolan and Claire Basler-Chang were selected as members of the Western Massachusetts Girls Volleyball Team. The girls were members of the ARHS undefeated volleyball team. http://highschoolsports.masslive.com/news/article/671059489312347030/western-mass-field-hockey-postseason-super-7-undefeated-amherst-earns-two-selections/

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient … Continue reading →

The Amherst school PGOs are joining together again this year to collect winter clothing for distribution to school and community families. We are seeking donations of clean, gently used items in all sizes (both kids and adults), including:  coats, snow … Continue reading →

Does your child struggle to keep track of and complete assignments?  Are needed materials often lost or left at school?  Is homework completed, only to be lost before your child can turn it in?  These are all challenges associated with … Continue reading →

School will be closed on Tuesday, November 8 due to Election Day and the use of school buildings as polling locations (Teacher Curriculum Day). School will be closed on Friday, November 11 in observation of Veterans’ Day.

If so, you can help support the Amherst Regional Public Schools PGOs through the University’s UMASS Amherst Community Campaign (UMACC).  The program allows UMASS employees to donate to nonprofit organizations via payroll deduction, or check/credit card. Employees choose which organizations … Continue reading →

DTE has to cancel it’s upcoming informal concert.  We working towards our formal concert on Jan. 13 and 14th!  We also won’t be able to do the date of our second informal concert because Amherst Idol will be that night.

Jones Library will host a Community Resources Fair on 11/12/16 from 11 am to 1 pm.  We will share information on existing community resources, which are of great support to families with children. It is also a great opportunity to … Continue reading →

Starlight Theater will hold a registration and introduction workshop for it’s upcoming plays on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Maple Ridge Community Center, 659 Amherst Road, Sunderland.  9-10am: Annie Jr. Grades 1-6 Register and pick up your materials** for the show to start preparing these awesome songs!!! **At … Continue reading →

You are invited to join Principal Jackson and the ARHS PGO on Thursday, October 20 at 7 pm in the ARHS library for a community discussion on the topic of youth and substance abuse. There will be a recap of the Dr. Ruth … Continue reading →

School picture packages are available in the Main Office.  Picture retake day is Tuesday, October 18th.

The ARHS Chorale will hold its annual Lasagna Dinner fundraiser on Thursday, October 20th  in the ARHS cafeteria. Chock full of a capella singing, vegetarian, cheese, and meat lasagna as well as salad, dessert and good cheer, this will be a … Continue reading →

Parents and Community members have been raising money for the ARHS PGO Grants Program by registering their Stop & Shop Cards for the A+ Rewards Program. Funds raised are used to support exciting projects proposed by our students and teachers. … Continue reading →

The deadline to register for the Wednesday, November 2, PSAT has been extended to Friday, October 21st.  The cost is $15 (cash or check payable to ARHS).  Fee waivers are available for income-eligible 11th grade students.  Sign-up in the Guidance … Continue reading →

The program is open to all middle and high school students and runs from 9AM to 3PM. Registration fee is $10, but fee waivers are available. Registration is set to close November 1st so sign up soon! Here’s the registration link … Continue reading →

In order to vote in the Town of Amherst you must be a registered voter in the Town of Amherst and you must vote in the precinct in which you are a registered voter. Massachusetts residents can apply online by … Continue reading →

Today is Community Kickoff Day at ARHS.  The afternoon will be dedicated to building community and having fun.  The students will be following an Early Release Day schedule and will move into advisories at noon.  Around 1 pm, the whole … Continue reading →

The ARHS homecoming will be held on September 30th through October 1st, 2016.  Following is a list of events: Events for September 30th Sabis International Charter School @ Amherst-Pelham Reg High School -Girls Fall Junior Varsity Soccer – 4:00 pm Location: … Continue reading →

It’s time to order your 2017 ARHS Yearbook. This year marks the 100th anniversary of The Goldbug!” We have lowered the price from $65 to $50! Please place your order by October 28th. There will be only a limited number … Continue reading →

Mark Jackson’s podcast addresses the following issues: Community Kickoff Events on 9/23; student’s nightly homework loads under the semester schedule; and the opioid epidemic. He notes that the community kickoff events will be held during advisory. The events are a continuation … Continue reading →

The Amherst High School Boys Soccer Program will host its Annual Bake Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, September 24th (day of the Apple Harvest Festival on the Common) at Ren’s Moble Station in downtown Amherst. The bake sale will run from … Continue reading →

ARHS Open House will be on October 6, 2016.  Doors open at 6:30 and the program begins at 6:45 in your student’s Advisory.  Below is the schedule: 6:30 – 8:30 pm  PowerSchool Portal user names and passwords available in the … Continue reading →

Sept 26th – Sept 30th: Spirit Week Sept 30th – Oct 1st: Homecoming Oct 6th: ARHS Open House Oct 10th: No school Oct 19th: Early Release Day, 12:00 pm dismissal Oct 20th: ARHS PGO Community Conversation with Principal Jackson Nov … Continue reading →

Slavery in the Valley:  Five Unsung Heroes Who Resisted, a lecture by Robert Romer, will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 2:30 pm as part of a nationwide lecture series, The Birth of a Nation: Slavery, Resistance and Abolition. Slavery … Continue reading →

This season, for the remaining UMass Minutemen football home games at McGuirk Stadium (10/1/16 and 10/29/16), an updated traffic plan and new parking guidelines have been established to create a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests. New in 2016, UMass … Continue reading →

A free Youth Mental Health First Aid training will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst (121 N. Pleasant St., Amherst) on October 7, 2016 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Registration is required, and those interested in registering … Continue reading →

 The ARHS library is pleased to announce that all ARHS yearbooks, The Goldbug (from 1918 to the current edition), are now available on the Internet Archive. They can be accessed at this link: https://archive.org/details/amherstregionalhighschoollibrary?sort=-date. Many thanks to the Jones Library and to … Continue reading →