Category Archives: Parent News

As you prepare for colder weather, please do not get rid of those gently-used winter coats that no longer fit your family members! The PGO will collect good quality coats that are appropriate in size and style for high school … Continue reading →

Thank you to all who attended Wednesday’s ‘Exploring the Ins and Outs of NCAA Eligibility’ panel. If there are any student-athletes who would like to continue the conversation further please check out the pursuing athletics after college document and fill out the … Continue reading →

Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions about ARHS Athletics.

Please remember to check Arbiter Live for live updates on games, especially as playoff schedules are posted! 

There is still time to register for Amherst Education Foundation’s Trivia Bee on Thursday, October 27th at 6:30pm in the Middle School Auditorium. Sign up now at bit.ly/trivia-bee22 It will be a fun night of trivia with your family, friends, and the Amherst … Continue reading →

Oct 22: Homecoming DanceOct 22: Diverse Women in STEMOct 24: PGO Coat Drive beginsOct 27: AEF Trivia BeeNov 8: No school (Teacher work day)Nov 8: Election DayNov 11: No school (Veterans’ Day)

My name is Amrita Adak and I’m a senior at UMass Amherst studying Neurobiology, Language, and Trauma. With the help of Women for UMass, the Office of Equity of Inclusion, and several STEM departments across campus, I’m organizing a mini-conference on October 22nd focused … Continue reading →

Leslie Chalmers, SLP is giving a free interactive workshop for parents who have kids who struggle with reading, writing and/or spelling. Resources will be available. Workshop will be held at Forbes Library in Northampton on Tuesday, October 25 at 6:00pm. … Continue reading →

Teen Lounge – Fridays 3:30-5pm. Head to the Woodbury Room after school on Fridays for Teen Lounge!  Help us test out our brand-new Nintendo Switch with a round or two of Super Smash Brothers. There will also be crafts, board games, … Continue reading →

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Attention ARPS Community: We are looking for volunteer and paid tutors for our ARHS STEM virtual tutoring center. Do you feel you could support high school students with their work in science or math courses? We need you! All sessions … Continue reading →

The Theater Company is kicking off the year with BRIEFS – our annual evening of 10-minute plays, written by contemporary playwrights and directed & acted by ARHS students.  The work will be produced as a “black box” production, placing the audience in seats … Continue reading →

If your student could use extra help in science, math, computer or engineering courses, visit this page for more information about the upcoming virtual tutoring program at ARHS.

Big thanks those of you who stepped up right away to provide some bi-weekly treats for the ARHS staff. We still need more volunteers to bring (homemade or store-bought) treats, including fruit, on October 27 and for the remaining dates … Continue reading →

As you prepare for colder weather, please do not get rid of those gently-used winter coats that no longer fit your family members! The PGO will collect good quality coats that are appropriate in size and style for high school … Continue reading →

The Sene-Gambian Scholars Program is starting a new cohort of 9th, 10th, and 11th graders for the next exchange. Any student interested in learning about and traveling to Africa and making new friends there should attend the informational meeting about the program on October 19 during … Continue reading →

Please use this link to view the winter sports registration information. Once registered more information will be sent out by the coach at a later date. Coaches directory and more information can be found on the athletic webpage. 

ARHS scholar athletes and their Parents & Guardians are invited to a conversation with area coaches regarding NCAA eligibility for Division I, II & III, featuring coaches and Admissions Officers from UMASS Amherst, Mount Holyoke, Amherst College & Western New England College. Open to students in grades … Continue reading →

Please remember to check Arbiter Live for live updates on games! 

Oct 14 and 15: BRIEFS (Theater production)Oct 15: PSATOct 15: Latino/a/x/e Heritage CelebrationOct 19: Conversation on NCAA eligibilityOct 24: PGO Coat Drive begins

ARPS and the Multilingual Parent Advisory Council are partnering with the town of Amherst Human Rights Commission to celebrate Latino/a/x/e Heritage on October 15 in Kendrick Park from 11-3 pm. 

The Town of Amherst has formed a committee to study and develop reparations proposals for residents of African heritage. At this time we are beginning our outreach campaign, particularly hoping to reach residents who identify as Black and of African heritage. … Continue reading →

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Hello ARHS family & friends, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones in good health and spirits.  Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to Open House last Thursday evening. It was really nice … Continue reading →

A quick reminder: The first PGO-sponsored coffee of the year will be on Tuesday, October 11th from 6:30-7:30 pm in the High School library. That evening you’ll hear some updates from Principal Sadiq and have an opportunity to ask him … Continue reading →

The PGO would like to continue our 1-year-old tradition of providing treats every other week for the ARHS staff. Families can volunteer to bring in cookies or some other treat; you drop them off in the ARHS office at the … Continue reading →

Please use this link to view the winter sports registration information. Once registered more information will be sent out by the coach at a later date. Coaches directory and more information can be found on the athletic webpage. 

ARHS scholar athletes and their Parents & Guardians are invited to a conversation with area coaches regarding NCAA eligibility for Division I, II & III, featuring coaches and Admissions Officers from UMASS Amherst, Mount Holyoke, Amherst College & Western New England College. Open to students in grades … Continue reading →

To mark Latino Heritage Month Athletics is highlighting a Latino Athlete each week.

Please remember to check Arbiter Live for live updates on games! 

Oct 10: Indigenous Peoples’ Day, No SchoolOct 11: Coffee with the PrincipalOct 15: PSATOct 19: Conversation on NCAA eligibility

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Dear ARHS community, Following  the sad and difficult events of the past few weeks, particularly the loss of our student Anna Burns, we are sending this update to share ways in which  we can continue to work together to support … Continue reading →

The link provided in the district’s email to families and copied in last week’s newsletter did not lead directly to the application, which is due in the main office today (September 30). Here is the district’s page with information on … Continue reading →

ARHS is launching our virtual tutoring center.  High school students who need support with math, science, computers, engineering can request after school tutoring sessions that will take place via Google Meet.  These sessions can be scheduled after school up until … Continue reading →

Please use this link to view the winter sports registration information. Once registered more information will be sent out by the coach at a later date. Coaches directory and more information can be found on the athletic webpage. 

ARHS scholar athletes and their Parents & Guardians are invited to a conversation with area coaches regarding NCAA eligibility for Division I, II & III, featuring coaches and Admissions Officers from UMASS Amherst, Mount Holyoke, Amherst College & Western New England College. Open to students in grades … Continue reading →

To mark Latino Heritage Month Athletics is highlighting a Latino Athlete each week.

Please remember to check Arbiter Live for live updates on games! 

Sept 30: Free/Reduced lunch application dueOct 5: No SchoolOct 10: Indigenous Peoples’ Day, No SchoolOct 11: Coffee with the PrincipalOct 15: PSATOct 19: Conversation on NCAA eligibility

Amherst Regional Public Schools, School Equity Advisory Council,  Restorative Justice Working Group. RJWG-We are a group of community members; mothers, grandmothers, educators, and activists, supporting the program and the work involved to keep it all running.  We meet monthly, sometimes … Continue reading →

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Hello Families & Friends of ARHS, I hope this message finds you all in good health & spirits.  This has been an emotionally challenging, but calmer week. We are still mourning the loss of Anna Burns. Additional counselors have been … Continue reading →

We are excited to be back to an in-person Open House this year; this is an opportunity. to meet your student’s teachers and learn about their classes this semester. Click here to see the Open House schedule.

This is a reminder that families are strongly encouraged to complete the application for the free/reduced lunch program even though meals are free to all students this school year.  Eligibility for the free/reduced lunch program determines eligibility for many other … Continue reading →

Picture day is Tuesday, September 27th. The flyers have been available for students to take home all week. If you haven’t received one yet, your child can pick one up tomorrow or Monday in the main office. If you never … Continue reading →

The first PGO-sponsored coffee of the year will be on Tuesday, October 11th from 6:30-7:30 pm in the High School library. That evening you’ll hear some updates from Principal Sadiq and have an opportunity to ask him questions. The PGO … Continue reading →

Please remember to check Arbiter Live for live updates on games! 

To mark Latino Heritage Month Athletics is highlighting a Latino Athlete each week.