Category Archives: Parent News

We’re looking for parents to join us to support the Arts in the schools! We are a 501(c)(3) organization of parents, guardians, and community members supporting the performing arts at Amherst Regional Public Schools.  We believe that all students should experience … Continue reading →

For a pdf version of the ARPS Update, please click here. Para obtener una versión de la actualización de ARPS en español, haga clic aquí Para uma versão do ARPS Update em português, clique aqui. I am so thankful for the outstanding educators we are privileged to have in the Amherst, … Continue reading →

May 17-18: Math MCAS for 10th graders, 11:30 start for 9th, 11th, 12th gradersMay 28: Senior prom @ 6pmMay 31: FPA Meeting 6:30 pmJune 3: Last day of school for seniorsJune 10: Graduation @ 6pmJune 17: Last day of schoolJune … Continue reading →

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(2.5 Hour Delay for students in Grades 9,11,12: May 17th & 18th) May 17–10th Grade students take the first section of the MCAS MATH 9am-11:30am (students may continue testing through the day as needed). STUDENTS IN GRADES 9, 11, 12 … Continue reading →

Seniors can register for prom beginning Monday, May 9th. They can register during all lunches in the cafeteria. They must have a signed permission slip and payment to register. Permission slips are available in Guidance and were also emailed to seniors on … Continue reading →

Pre-order is over, but you can still get your yearbook at https://store.shopyearbook.com/arps ! Just pay for shipping! If your student is a SENIOR on free OR reduced lunch and you have not yet ordered a yearbook because you cannot afford it, please contact Crystal … Continue reading →

The Ultimate teams are excited to announce their first ever Friday night showcase featuring Premier Ultimate League all star players! The PUL is a professional ultimate league for women, non-binary, and trans athletes, so these are pro ultimate players coming … Continue reading →

We need a couple more volunteers to bring purchased or homemade treats for the last Thank-you Thursday on June 9. Please sign up here.

NOTE: all donations must be soft goods, bagged and placed in the bin You can help ARHS earn money by recycling your old linens and clothes in the white Bay state Textile bins by the ARHS parking lot. They accept … Continue reading →

For a pdf version of the ARPS Update, please click here. Para obtener una versión de la actualización de ARPS en español, haga clic aquí Para uma versão do ARPS Update em português, clique aqui. As I have shared in prior newsletters, April is Linguistic Heritage Month. As a culminating event, … Continue reading →

May 6: Ultimate ShowcaseMay 7: Healthy Living Festival & Human Rights Youth Hero Awards Info to be found hereMay 11: Early release @ 1:20pmMay 17-18: Math MCAS for 10th graders, 11:30 start for 9th, 11th, 12th gradersMay 28: Senior prom … Continue reading →

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Hello ARHS Families, We have been receiving a lot of questions about Prom and Graduation. Here are some of the important things to know about each of these exciting events. The ARHS Graduation will be on Friday, June 10th at the … Continue reading →

Need to run your thinking regarding Life After ARHS by someone? Guidance Counselors will be outside of the Guidance Office ready to help you out on Friday during Plus Block. It’s the final week for seniors to evaluate their admission … Continue reading →

Juniors who are eligible to apply for National Honor Society (g.p.a. of at least a 3.0) should check their school email for an invitation and application link. (It was sent on April 14).  The deadline to submit an application is … Continue reading →

The canceled final performance of the musical has been rescheduled for April 29. Information is available on the ticketing website.

Players from the women’s professional teams Portland Rising and NY Gridlock will play with Amherst girls in this first-ever showcase event. Come watch the action on Friday, May 6. 7:00 p.m. at the Amherst-Pelham Regional High School, 21 Mattoon St. … Continue reading →

April 29: Hair the MusicalApril 30: Prescription drug take-back dayApril 30: Town Wide Clean Up day Info to be found hereMay 1: Library Community Outreach Day Info to be found hereMay 1: ARPS Linguistic Heritage Month Celebration Info to be … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the 2022-23 Excellence Award Grant recipients! In its 28th year, the Amherst Education Foundation (AEF) is thrilled to announce a total of $35,269 in grants have been awarded in support of programs spread throughout the Amherst Regional Public Schools. … Continue reading →

Program Overview: The UMass Turing Summer Program is a three week-long summer program for High School students who have an interest in or would like to learn about Computer Science and how computing can be used to address challenges in areas … Continue reading →

There is no official PGO Newsletter this week; see below for a message that was mistakenly left out of last week’s newsletter. Esta semana no hay boletín oficial del PGO; véase a continuación un mensaje que se omitió por error … Continue reading →

Juniors who are eligible to apply for National Honor Society (g.p.a. of at least a 3.0) should check their school email for an invitation and application link. (It was sent on April 14).  The deadline to submit an application is … Continue reading →

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Hello ARHS Families, I hope this message finds everyone in good health and spirits. I wanted to let you know that our bathroom monitors will be in place starting Monday, April 25th. There will be an announcement that morning reminding … Continue reading →

For a pdf version of the ARPS Update, please click here. Para obtener una versión de la actualización de ARPS en español, haga clic aquí Para uma versão do ARPS Update em português, clique aqui. Students across the country have benefited tremendously from the waivers Congress passed allowing universal access to … Continue reading →

For a pdf version of the ARPS Update, please click here. Para obtener una versión de la actualización de ARPS en español, haga clic aquí Para uma versão do ARPS Update em português, clique aqui. The month of April is Autism Awareness Month and serves as a time to acknowledge and … Continue reading →

On Thursday, April 28th Rising 9th graders will be hosted by student leaders for Step-Up day at ARHS.  They will meet in the Middle School Auditorium and walk up to the High School. They will tour the building, observe classes, and have … Continue reading →

You can purchase the yearbook OR a parent ad at this link: https://store.shopyearbook.com/arps Every parent ad helps purchase a yearbook for a student on free/reduced lunch! The deadline to submit parent ads is April 22nd!

The canceled final performance of the musical has been rescheduled for April 29. Information is available on the ticketing website.

Check out the newest issue of The Graphic, ARHS’s school newspaper. These news, club, sports, and feature articles are produced in a Journalistic Writing class at ARHS! Reading them is a great activity for the plus block or advisory study hall! : ) … Continue reading →

The SPIFFY Coalition, along with some other coalitions in the region, are co-sponsoring a showing of the next Screenagers documentary. Filmmaker and physician Dr. Delaney Ruston takes the conversation around screens and teens to the next level with Screenagers NEXT … Continue reading →

NOTE: all donations must be soft goods and placed in the bin! Have you ever noticed the two large white donation bins in the ARHS parking lot? You can help ARHS earn money by recycling your old linens and clothes … Continue reading →

The Amherst Invitational, the country’s oldest Ultimate tournament, returns May 7-8. Watch 25 regional teams compete after the pandemic hiatus in Girls and Open Divisions. All games will be played at the MacDuffie School, 66 School St., Granby. Free! For updates, … Continue reading →

April 15: No schoolApril 18-22: Spring breakApril 22: Deadline for yearbook parent adsApril 29: Hair the MusicalApril 30: Prescription drug take-back day Home games:April 15: BaseballApril 19: Varsity and JV girls lacrosseApril 19: Varsity and JV boys lacrosseApril 20: Boys … Continue reading →

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on April 30th from 10:00-2:00. Encouraging safe and timely disposal of prescription drugs is one strategy that can help delay first use and protect developing brains. Take back days both offer an easy … Continue reading →

The Jones Library’s first Community Outreach Event for the Renovated and Expanded Building project will be held on May 1st from 12-2. As you may know the renovated and expanded library will have new teen space.  We want to hear … Continue reading →

Would you welcome a place to learn why some people are talking about reparations for African-Americans?  A 5-session class, called The Stolen Beam Series*, will be held at the Jones Library in May and is sponsored by the Jones Library and … Continue reading →

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Hello, On Wednesday, April 20th the PowerSchool Portal will be open for students and their families to view the final grades for Quarter 3 Elective classes. Please reach out to your child’s Guidance Counselor if you have any questions about … Continue reading →

For a pdf version of the ARPS Update, please click here. Para obtener una versión de la actualización de ARPS en español, haga clic aquí. Para uma versão do ARPS Update em português, clique aqui. Yesterday, March 31, was International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of transgender … Continue reading →

The ARHS Sene-Gambian Scholars recently returned from a three-week visit to The Gambia and Senegal. Later this month, the Scholars will welcome their Senegalese partners for a return visit. The group from Dakar will arrive in Amherst on April 22 … Continue reading →

ARPS and the MPAC invite families to join a series of celebratory activities for all ages.town. Click here for a multilingual flyer with details.

The Amherst Hurricanes Athletic Boosters is looking for stories about the current track and field at the high school. Success stories, challenges you have faced using the track or field, and any anecdotes. Submissions may be shared as part of … Continue reading →

The teachers and staff really appreciate the fruit and delicious treats that families are providing every other week – thank you so much to the families that have signed up to bake or buy goodies/fruit to keep our staff going. … Continue reading →

April 7-9: Hair: the musicalApril 15: No schoolApril 18-22: Spring break Home gamesApril 8: Varsity girls lacrosseApril 8: BaseballApril 10: Boys and Girls Track – Pratt Field @ Amherst CollegeApril 11: BaseballApril 11: Girls tennisApril 12: Varsity and JV girls … Continue reading →

The Easthampton Healthy Youth Coalition is hosting a presentation with the Children’s Advocacy Center on April 13, from 6-7:30 pm about internet safety for elementary and middle school-aged parents and guardians. The presentation focuses on keeping children safe online by … Continue reading →

Homework Help: Wednesday, April 13 from 3:30 – 5:00 pmHomework Help is back! Our amazing college student volunteer tutors are available on Wednesday afternoons and they’d love to help you with your homework needs! Drop by the Amherst Room to … Continue reading →