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Holiday PGO fundraiser

The Amherst High School PGO is partnering with the North Hadley Sugar Shack & Market for Perfect Gift-giving for the Holidays! Please consider supporting your ARHS PGO this holiday season by purchasing great gifts from the North Hadley Sugar Shack & … Continue reading

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ARHS students in the news

Click here for a story about ARHS winning a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant of $7,500 to improve search and rescue operations.

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Is your student in the National Honor Society?

Families of NHS students, please send the $25.00 fee as soon as possible. If the fee is an issue for your families, please reach out to Ms. Brena at the email below. If your student is not interested in being … Continue reading

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Athletic events next week

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Maroon Envelope Fundraiser

The Maroon Envelope Fundraiser supports our Students and Teachers Grants Program and enriches the high school in ways most needed. Your donation of any amount will fund grants to support a wide range of requests, including students’ participation in art … Continue reading

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Fall sports highlights

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Senior photos due February 2024

Deadline for Senior Photo submissions (and senior baby photos!) will be Thursday, February 1st, 2024 Please spread the word! Please send senior photos (and any questions) to: yearbook@arps.org

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Enjoy art and support the Hurricanes

Camille Butterfield, ARPS coach and local artist, is hosting a farewell art show and fundraiser in December. Please come for the opening or closing event, or both! For more information on the show, contact Camille: timetracks.timetrails@gmail.comFor more information on the Boosters, … Continue reading

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Mark your calendar

Dec. 1-2: ARHS Theater: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NighttimeDec. 6: Financial aid webinarDec. 8: Early release dayDec. 9: Art show openingDec. 14: Last day for PGO Holiday fundraiserDec. 14-16: ARHS Theater ImmersiveDec. 19: ARHS Winter ConcertDec. … Continue reading

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Mensajes en Español

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Change to Advisory

After receiving a great deal of feedback from teachers the school has decided to shift our Advisory/Flex Block plan.  Advisory will be meeting once a month starting in December (instead of every Monday). Advisories will occur on the first Monday … Continue reading

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For families of college-bound seniors

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is going live in  December. However, you should create an FSA ID NOW!!! The FSA ID is an “electronic signature” that you and your caregivers need to complete the FAFSA. Each senior must create an … Continue reading

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Winter sports start after Thanksgiving

Winter sports registration is now open! Please use this link to view more information and to register. Once registered more information will be sent out by the coach at a later date. The coaches directory and more information can be found on the athletic webpage. The first date of the winter … Continue reading

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Maroon Envelope Fundraiser

The Maroon Envelope Fundraiser supports our Students and Teachers Grants Program and enriches the high school in ways most needed. Your donation of any amount will fund grants to support a wide range of requests, including students’ participation in art … Continue reading

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Why does the PGO fundraise?

The PGO raises money all year to support activities in the school. We provide supplemental funds for community-building events at the school; this fall we purchased cream and helped fund a bounce house obstacle course for Community Day. All year … Continue reading

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Cross country teams competing at state championships

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Do you have a recent ARHS alum?

From Ms. Cuffee-Gray: ARHS Alums! We’d love to have you back to speak to current ARHS students about the paths you’ve taken for Life After ARHS. They can hear what you have to say far better than us adults. Did … Continue reading

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Mark your calendar

Nov. 19: South Asian Fall FestivalNov. 21: Book release partyNov. 22-24: Thanksgiving breakNov. 27: Coat drive ends

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South Asian Fall Festival Sunday

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Jones Library Survey

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Book release party Nov. 21

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Mensajes en Español

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Coffee with the Principal: Nov. 15th (6:30 – 8:00 p.m.)

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Volunteers sought for School Site Council

Amherst Regional High School is in the process of starting a School Site Council, a group consisting of ARHS educators, parents of ARHS students, at least one student, and possibly local community members.  The main areas of responsibilities of the School … Continue reading

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PGO Winter Coat Drive 2023

The ARHS PGO is currently collecting warm winter coats for students and families. Coat in teen and adult sizes are needed most. We are accepting used, clean coats in good condition. Donations of new coats are also welcome and greatly appreciated.   … Continue reading

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Winter Sports start soon!

Winter Registration is now open. Please use this link to register. Winter Sports Night is November 16th at 6:00 PM in the High School Gym.

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Maroon Envelope Fundraiser

The Maroon Envelope Fundraiser supports our Students and Teachers Grants Program and enriches the high school in ways most needed. Your donation of any amount will fund grants to support a wide range of requests, including students’ participation in art … Continue reading

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Buying cards? Support ARHS at the same time

The ARHS PGO is happy to partner with Minted’s Fundraising Program which provides the ARHS community with a unique promo code: FUNDRAISEARHS offering 20% OFF Minted cards and gifts all year round, and 15% of each order placed using our unique promo code … Continue reading

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Mark your calendar

Nov. 15: Coffee with the PrincipalNov. 15: AP Exam payment dueNov. 16: Winter Sports NightNov. 22-24: Thanksgiving breakNov. 27: Coat drive ends

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Message from the Principal: Vaping Update

Hello Families and friends of ARHS, The phone policy put in place this year has helped to reduce the number of students wandering the halls, but unfortunately, it has not significantly reduced the number of students vaping in the bathrooms. … Continue reading

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Message from the Principal: School Site Council

Amherst Regional High School is in the process of starting a School Site Council. What is a “School Site Council” you ask? They are a group consisting of ARHS educators, parents of ARHS students, at least one student, and possibly local … Continue reading

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Coffee with the Principal: Nov. 15th (6:30 – 8:00 p.m.)

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Support our school with scrumptious fall pies! Don’t miss out!

Order by November 10th, Pick up at The North Hadley Sugar Shack on Tuesday, November 21st between 12pm & 5pm. NOTE: On the MightyCause website, if you would like to order multiple pies, please complete a separate donation/order form for … Continue reading

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Sports News: Volleyball Game Tonight and Winter Sports Nigth on Nov. 16

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PGO Winter Coat Drive 2023

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Maroon Envelope Fundraiser Kick-off

Today jumpstarts the One Ask, Please Give! The Maroon Envelope Fundraiser supports our Students and Teachers Grants Program and enriches the high school in ways most needed. Your donation of any amount will fund grants to support a wide range … Continue reading

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AP Exam – Payment due Nov. 15

AP Exam payments are due on or before Wednesday, November 15 at 10 a.m. There is an additional fee for any AP Exams paid/ordered after November 15. Detailed information can be found HERE. Judi DellaMarcoAmherst Regional High SchoolScheduling Office – … Continue reading

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MPAC (Multilingual Parent Advisory Council) meeting on Nov. 8 @ 7 p.m.

Open to families of English learners, former English learners, and all ARPS families who speak languages other than English The next MPAC meeting is on Nov. 8th, 2023, at 7:00 pm. We hope everyone who attended our last meeting will … Continue reading

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Family film opportunity: Nov. 4

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Amherst Cinema presents “Sembène Centennial” seminar (Nov. 8)

Amherst Cinema presents “Sembène Centennial” seminar Samba Gadjigo and Jason Silverman, followed by Sembène’s XALA, on Wednesday, November 8 at 7pm Tickets for this Cinema Seminar are available at the Amherst Cinema box office and online: https://amherstcinema.org/films-and-events/sembene-centennial For more information about this event, … Continue reading

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Nov. 4: Family FilmNov. 8 – Amherst Cinema presents “Sembène Centennial” seminarNov. 15: Coffee with the PrincipalNov. 16: Winter Sports Night

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Mensajes en Español

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A Thank-You note

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Support our school with scrumptious fall pies! Don’t miss out!

Order by November 10th, Pick up at The North Hadley Sugar Shack on Tuesday, November 21st between 12pm & 5pm. NOTE: On the MightyCause website, if you would like to order multiple pies, please complete a separate donation/order form for … Continue reading

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ARHS Sports Updates: It is playoff time!

It is playoff time. Please make sure to check ArbiterLive for any updates to the athletic webpage. Check out the FAQ ARHS Athletics HERE.

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Class of 2024 – Life After ARHS!

Class of 2024 –   Please note that you are required to submit transcripts, teacher recommendation, and school counselor recommendation requests THREE WEEKS prior to your deadline. Here is a link to the 2024 College Planning Checklist. Please review this for accurate … Continue reading

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Reminder: Payment needed for National Honor Society senior members

Only 50% of the students have paid the $25.00 fee so far. Please remind them to bring their check/cash to the main office in an envelope with my name on it. Checks are payable to ARHS, please write NHS and … Continue reading

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AP Exam – Payment due Nov. 15

AP Exam payments are due on or before Wednesday, November 15 at 10 a.m. There is an additional fee for any AP Exams paid/ordered after November 15. Detailed information can be found HERE. Judi DellaMarcoAmherst Regional High SchoolScheduling Office – … Continue reading

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MPAC (Multilingual Parent Advisory Council) meeting on Nov. 8 @ 7 p.m.

Open to families of English learners, former English learners, and all ARPS families who speak languages other than English The next MPAC meeting is on Nov. 8th, 2023, at 7:00 pm. We hope everyone who attended our last meeting will … Continue reading

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Mark your calendar

Nothing relevant is marked for the rest of the month!

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