Category Archives: Parent News

Haga clic AQUI para ver los artículos del boletín en español.

Welcome to the June 13th edition of the 2024/25 ARHS PGO Newsletter! Please email us here if you have news to share! You can read archived posts anytime on the PGO website, or our ARHS PGO Facebook page.

WOW! Athletes on both Girls and Boys Track Teams and the Ultimate GX Team have earned their way to compete in their respective NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS! And, these teams are SO CLOSE to earning the funds they need to make sure … Continue reading →

Show your favorite teacher or staff member in the Amherst-Pelham School District your gratitude by making a contribution to Amherst Education Foundation in their honor! Gifts of all sizes are greatly appreciated and will go towards helping the Amherst Education … Continue reading →

Amherst Recreation is seeking enthusiastic individuals for our 7-week, full-time (M-F, 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM) Summer Camp! Passionate about working with children? Apply today!

Haga clic AQUI para ver los artículos del boletín en español.

Welcome to the June 3rd edition of the 2024/25 ARHS PGO Newsletter! Please email us here if you have news to share! You can read archived posts anytime on the PGO website, or our ARHS PGO Facebook page.

Hooray! We EXCEEDED our $2,750 goal and will be able to provide a special luncheon in collaboration with Wheelhouse Farms catering for our marvelous ARHS Staff. Thank you to everyone who donated and spread the word! Now, all we need … Continue reading →

AR[T]HS 2025, the 17th annual juried exhibition of outstanding student artwork produced at ARHS this year, will run from June 5th – June 10th at The Hampshire College Art Gallery. The Gallery is open from 10am-6pm daily with a special … Continue reading →

Show your favorite teacher or staff member in the Amherst-Pelham School District your gratitude by making a contribution to Amherst Education Foundation in their honor! Gifts of all sizes are greatly appreciated and will go towards helping the Amherst Education … Continue reading →

Amherst Recreation is seeking enthusiastic individuals for our 7-week, full-time (M-F, 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM) Summer Camp! Passionate about working with children? Apply today!

Amherst Recreation is thrilled to partner with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) to offer a FREE Biz Camp to Amherst residents and ARPS students currently in Grades 7-11. Participants will: Program Details: Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to … Continue reading →

Come join the Friends of Puffer’s Pond for all-you-can-eat coffee and pancakes at the annual Pancake Breakfast for Puffer’s Pond, this Saturday, June 7th from 8:30-11am at the Mill River Recreation Area.

Haga clic AQUI para ver los artículos del boletín en español.

Welcome to the May 26th edition of the 2024/25 ARHS PGO Newsletter! Please email us here if you have news to share! You can read archived posts anytime on the PGO website, or our ARHS PGO Facebook page.

We are almost there! Only 10% of the way to the $2,750 we need to provide this year’s luncheon! Every year, the ARHS PGO puts on a special Staff Appreciation Luncheon at the end of the year. To make this … Continue reading →

An exhibit created by Cambodian students at ARHS and people from the Amherst community will be held at the Massachusetts State House. The exhibit will run for two weeks on weekdays, starting on May 27th, with a special reception on … Continue reading →

The Amherst Regional Public Schools, School Equity Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at 6 o’ clock in the evening in the ARHS Library. We encourage parents and guardians to attend to have a voice in the discussion … Continue reading →

The tennis team store is open. It is a permanent store. Free T-shirt for anyone during the first 14 days starting today! Order your gear and get that FREE T today at the ARHS Tennis Team Store. Go ‘Canes!

Sig up today to join Amherst Education Foundation (AEF) on Saturday, May 31, for the 5th Annual Mini-Golf Fundraiser Event! Come play anytime between 10am-1pm. This day of family fun brings the community together to support our public schools! Your … Continue reading →

Every year the ARHS PGO puts on a special Staff Appreciation Luncheon at the end of the year. To make this luncheon reflect how much we value our teachers and staff, we need the support of families from across the … Continue reading →

Next Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 pm in the ARHS Auditorium, the Spring Combined Concert will feature all three choirs along with the band and orchestra ensembles. Come celebrate all of our musicians and cheer for final performances for the … Continue reading →

ARHS Students: Do you love being outside, taking care of plants, and giving back to your community? If so, you might be interested in being a School Garden Steward this summer! Garden Stewards receive training in garden care, commit 2 … Continue reading →

Join Amherst Education Foundation (AEF) on Saturday, May 31, for the 5th Annual Mini-Golf Fundraiser Event! Come play anytime between 10am-1pm. This day of family fun brings the community together to support our public schools! Your donation of $50 secures … Continue reading →

Haga clic AQUI para ver los artículos del boletín en español.

Welcome to the May 5th edition of the 2024/25 ARHS PGO Newsletter! Please email us here if you have news to share! You can read archived posts anytime on the PGO website, or our ARHS PGO Facebook page.

Every year the ARHS PGO puts on a special Staff Appreciation Luncheon at the end of the year. To make this luncheon reflect how much we value our teachers and staff, we need the support of families from across the … Continue reading →

The Garden Club of Amherst annual plant sale will be on May 17th, from 8:30am to 1:00pm on the Amherst Town Common. All proceeds are donated to local organizations, including the Amherst School Garden Program, which leads garden-based learning in … Continue reading →

West African take-out meals are back! The Amherst Regional High School Sene-Gambian Scholars Program is once again partnering with South Congregational Church to offer savory West African meals (in take-out containers), available for pick-up at the church (1066 South East … Continue reading →

If you’re a volleyball athlete who’s serious about growth, development, and taking your game to the next level, you’re invited to something different this summer. This July, join the Nike Volleyball Camp at Smith College—a camp experience unlike any other in the country. Led by Greg … Continue reading →

Haga clic AQUI para ver los artículos del boletín en español.

Welcome to the May 1st edition of the 2024/25 ARHS PGO Newsletter! Please email us here if you have news to share! You can read archived posts anytime on the PGO website, or our ARHS PGO Facebook page.

Every year the ARHS PGO puts on a special Staff Appreciation Luncheon at the end of the year. This year’s will be on Friday, June 20th. To make this luncheon reflect how much we value our teachers and staff, we … Continue reading →

Families of the Class of 2025, from today through Sunday, 5/4, every order of graduation cards & gifts placed using the code FUNDRAISEARHS will get you a 20% off discount AND an extra $10 donation to ARHS from Minted – … Continue reading →

West African take-out meals are back! The Amherst Regional High School Sene-Gambian Scholars Program is once again partnering with South Congregational Church to offer savory West African meals (in take-out containers), available for pick-up at the church (1066 South East … Continue reading →

Each May since 1951, The Garden Club of Amherst has held a plant sale on the Amherst Common. At this event, members sell plants from their own gardens and share knowledge (free/priceless!) with the community. This year’s plant sale will … Continue reading →

Haga clic AQUI para ver los artículos del boletín en español.

Welcome to the March 31st edition of the 2024/25 ARHS PGO Newsletter! Please email us here if you have news to share! You can read archived posts anytime on the PGO website, or our ARHS PGO Facebook page.

TONIGHT, March 31st at 6pm in the ARHS Library, the Regional School Committee will hold a meeting at which they will discuss the budget for next year and the assessment method (how the budget is divided up among the four … Continue reading →

Local Vocal Chord Bowl THIS Saturday! This Saturday’s Choral Bowl will feature 9 groups, including The Chorale and The Hurricane Singers from ARHS and two groups from Northampton High School, college groups from Umass and Smith College, and local adult … Continue reading →

Today is the last day to apply for an Amherst Hurricane Athletic Boosters scholarship. This one-time award is meant to assist student athletes pursuing further education. Scholarships are intended to recognize outstanding graduating athletes of ARHS. Applicants will be evaluated … Continue reading →

The Anna Burns Memorial Scholarship is now open for applications. This special award is given to an ARHS senior who will attend college or other post-secondary education and who exhibits the kindness, leadership, advocacy and determination shown by Anna Burns. … Continue reading →

The UMass Turing Summer Program is a free, three-week summer program for High School students who are interested in or would like to learn about Computer Science and its application to domains like healthcare, energy, and more. The program requires … Continue reading →