Category Archives: Parent News

MIT Museum is hosting the popular Virtual Teen Science Café again this spring! Please encourage your high school students to join our next event, Teen Science Café: Equity in Healthcare, which is planned and hosted by my peers on the … Continue reading →

Want some extra help with homework or preparing for exams? Students from the Future Health Leaders Network of UMass Amherst are available Thursdays in March from 4 to 6 pm to assist high school students with homework help and test … Continue reading →

A virtual job fair and career expo for high school students and young adults 14 to 24 years of age in Franklin, Hampshire County, and the North Quabbin region.  One note: Students are not required to attend the orientation in … Continue reading →

Come join us and learn some basic German in six differently themed 45-minute interactive virtual sessions. We’ll listen to music, learn about sustainability, explore food culture, and much more. WHAT: basic German in a fun virtual setting WHEN: Tuesdays 4.00-4.45 … Continue reading →

Dear Families: Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how … Continue reading →

There have 2 joint meetings of the Amherst, Pelham, and Regional School Committees coming up on Tuesday & Wednesday. Among the topics on Tuesday, they will vote on the proposed school start time change, hear about pooled testing for COVID-19, … Continue reading →

Class of 2021 Parents, please remind your Seniors they are all invited to a virtual senior meeting on February 26th at 9:00am! You will hear from administrators and other adult leaders regarding prom, graduation, scholarships, senior exemption etc. You will … Continue reading →

Sports registration for the ‘floating season’ is closing on Feb 28! ARPS will be offering ‘indoor track’ (practices only; 9th-12th grade), football (9th-12th grade) and swimming (7th-12th grade). Please note that ‘indoor track’ will be mostly outdoors unless using the … Continue reading →

All Students are invited to Submit a play to the 36th Annual Student-Written Play Festival!  We accept all kinds of scripts from all kinds of students for a slate of 10 and 1-minute plays to be performed live this spring.  … Continue reading →

Feb 26: Virtual senior class meeting 9:00am Feb 28: Deadline to Register for Floating Season Sports Mar 1: Floating Sports Season Begins Mar 17: All Teachers Curriculum/Work Day (No School)  Mar 24: PreK-12 Early Release (12:00 secondary/1:20 elementary)  Apr 2: … Continue reading →

Want some extra help with homework or preparing for exams? Students from the Future Health Leaders Network of UMass Amherst are available Thursdays in March from 4 to 6 pm to assist high school students with homework help and test … Continue reading →

A virtual job fair and career expo for high school students and young adults 14 to 24 years of age in Franklin, Hampshire County, and the North Quabbin region.  One note: Students are not required to attend the orientation in … Continue reading →

DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps is collaborating with Community Action Youth Programs to bring the annual YELO Forum, 3/31/21 from 4-6pm. YELO = Youth Engage Legislators & Officials. This year will be a virtual forum. Youth and DSAP members will lead an interactive … Continue reading →

The City of Northampton and Town of Amherst join forces to distribute up to 5,000 vaccinations per week   On Tuesday  it was announced that the Northampton Health Department has been approved as the lead community in a regional collaboration with … Continue reading →

Saturday, March 6, 2021 Join us to discuss possible financing options for  the four major building projects in Town. The four projects are the $36.3 million expansion and renovation of the Jones Library, for which the town is responsible for … Continue reading →

Come join us and learn some basic German in six differently themed 45-minute interactive virtual sessions. We’ll listen to music, learn about sustainability, explore food culture, and much more. WHAT: basic German in a fun virtual setting WHEN: Tuesdays 4.00-4.45 … Continue reading →

Seniors are all invited to a virtual senior meeting on February 26th at 9:00am! You will hear from administrators and other adult leaders regarding prom, graduation, scholarships, senior exemption etc. You will also have the opportunity to network with some … Continue reading →

Sports registration for the ‘floating season’ is now open! We will be offering ‘indoor track’ (practices only; 9th-12th grade), football (9th-12th grade) and swimming (7th-12th grade). Please note that ‘indoor track’ will be primarily outdoors unless using the weight room … Continue reading →

Check your email for an email going out 2/12 from Miss Garrity containing the long-awaited Scholarship Book, containing over 50 scholarship opportunities! February break is a great time to start on your applications! Apply Now for Community Foundation Scholarships: Each … Continue reading →

Feb 24: PreK-12 Early Release (12:00 secondary/1:20 elementary)  Feb 26: Senior Class Council Meeting 9AM Feb 28: Deadline to Register for Floating Season Sports Mar 1: Floating Sports Season Begins Mar 17: All Teachers Curriculum/Work Day (No School)  Mar 24: … Continue reading →

Are you interested in publishing your artwork or creative writing, and are you passionate about environmental action? If so, consider submitting your art masterpieces to the Amherst Art for Clean Energy student anthology, co-created by Amherst Sunrise and Amherst Regional … Continue reading →

There is no school next week. Have a safe, restful break.

If you do not have your books and materials needed for Semester 2 yet, please let ARHS know if you plan on coming to the school to get them Friday, during your lunch break or after school. Or if you … Continue reading →

Amherst hockey lost to Greenfield Saturday 4 to 2, they face Southwick today at 3pm. The girls basketball team had their first loss on the road losing to Chicopee by three, they turned things back around, winning their next on … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Helen Dalton, ARHS junior, for being awarded the ‘Best in Category Award’ for Editorial Cartoon sponsored by the Herb Block Foundation in the Region of Massachusetts. Helen’s work was judged best in the state after receiving a Gold … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Sofie Montti and Ruthie Weinbaum, who were accepted into the Massachusetts All-State Chorus! They scored high enough on their video auditions that they will now be participating in a virtual choral piece conducted by Dr. Jeffery Redding, 2019 … Continue reading →

The Amherst Hurricanes Athletic Boosters is having its next meeting via Zoom on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 5:00pm. Zoom Meeting  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89683277314pwd=MG94dGpQMGpsSVoxbnVxYitQYVMvZz09 Meeting ID: 896 8327 7314 Passcode: GoCanes Call: 1 646 876 9923  Meeting ID: 896 8327 7314  Password: … Continue reading →

Seniors you are invited to a virtual senior meeting on February 26th at 9:00am! You will hear from administrators and other adult leaders regarding prom, graduation, scholarships, senior exemption etc. You will also have the opportunity to network with some … Continue reading →

Are you interested in publishing your artwork or creative writing, and are you passionate about environmental action? If so, consider submitting your art masterpieces to the Amherst Art for Clean Energy student anthology, co-created by Amherst Sunrise and Amherst Regional … Continue reading →

If you are interested in working in this field and can commit to the program  during the month of June, please email me, Deidre Cuffee-Gray (cuffee-grayd@arps.org) with your interest. Here’s the link that will take you to more information about … Continue reading →

Feb 15-19: Winter Break  Feb 18: Amherst Hurricanes Athletic Boosters Meeting 5PM via Zoom Feb 24: PreK-12 Early Release (12:00 secondary/1:20 elementary)  Feb 26: Senior Class Council Meeting 9AM Feb 28: Deadline to Register for Floating Season Sports Mar 1: … Continue reading →

Friday, February 12th from 3:00 – 4:00 pmTeen Lounge at Jones Library is going virtual! We’re joining up with the teen departments at Chicopee and Forbes libraries to offer a virtual teen lounge for area teens ages 13-18 on our … Continue reading →

What does artificial intelligence (AI) have to do with engineering? Come and out at a free virtual AI camp hosted by Western New England University (WNE) on Feb. 15-19 from 3:00-4:15pm. Each day, you’ll hear from WNE faculty about their … Continue reading →

Families, please email arhsoffice@arps.org or call 413-362-1700 to let us know if you or your children have not been able to get books and materials for the 2nd Semester yet. We have volunteers ready to deliver materials. Thanks and take care -Talib … Continue reading →

OPEN TO FAMILIES OF ENGLISH LEARNERS AND ALL ARPS BILINGUAL FAMILIES Tuesday, February 9, 7- 8:15 pm JOIN US TO DISCUSS OUR PROJECTS TO BUILD A STRONGER BILINGUAL PARENT COMMUNITY AT ARPS, GET INVOLVED IN THE SEAL OF BILITERACY AND … Continue reading →

Amherst hockey opponent this week was Chicopee Comp. They played them twice, first losing 3-2 and the second time losing 3-5. Both games were very competitive, last night’s game they were tied up with two minutes to go! The girls … Continue reading →

Help people stay warm this winter! The Class of 2024 has set up a box at Provisions (113 Cowls Road, North Amherst, MA) to collect usable coats, hats, mittens, or any other items to help people stay warm. These items … Continue reading →

SENIORS FAFSA Support Please use your resources to complete your FAFSA (you can call the admissions/financial aid office as well). DIY – https://www.mefa.org/blog/all-things-fafsa (great webinar to do it step-by-step) FAFSA Help – February 7th – En Espanol 2:00-3:00pm https://www.mefa.org/events/fafsa-day-ma-event-in-spanish The … Continue reading →

Feb 7: MEFA FASFA Day en Espanol at 2PM Feb 9: BPAC Meeting 7:00 p.m. Feb 11: MEFA FASFA Day at 7:00 p.m Feb 15-19: Winter Break  Feb 24: PreK-12 Early Release (12:00 secondary/1:20 elementary)  Mar 10: PreK-12 Early Release … Continue reading →

Teen Lounge is going virtual! We’re joining up with the teen departments at Chicopee and Forbes libraries to offer a virtual teen lounge for area teens ages 13-18 on our shared Discord server. You can participate in the server via … Continue reading →

The Grotesque 10: Amazing Architectural Sculpture from Ten American Colleges & Universities  Amherst, MA – Intrigued by gargoyles in architecture?  Join us for The Grotesque 10: Amazing Architectural Sculpture from Ten American Colleges and Universities, an event to be hosted by … Continue reading →

When: Wed, February 10, 3:00pm – 4:30pm Where: HS-Staff, HS-Student Activities (map) Do you have an interest in working in one of the following fields or want to learn more: Manufacturing, Healthcare, Social Assistance, Education & Childcare? Then check out … Continue reading →

What does artificial intelligence (AI) have to do with engineering? Come and out at a free virtual AI camp hosted by Western New England University (WNE) on Feb. 15-19 from 3:00-4:15pm. Each day, you’ll hear from WNE faculty about their … Continue reading →

Notes for February 1st: On February 1 students should log into their S2 Google Classrooms and look for assignments. There will be a Distance Learning Feedback form in all A-Period classes. The goal of the survey is to hear directly … Continue reading →

ARHS is seeking volunteers to help deliver books, art supplies and other materials to families who won’t be able to make it to pick up their items for second semester.  If you are able to help on Tuesday, February 2 … Continue reading →

Please read the below joint Statement from the Amherst Pelham Education Association and the Regional SC that provides an update on their collaborative efforts regarding the 2020/21 school year. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iQv8bikO2Xj53c-Tz6pK7FjrEt0kJmcH/view?fbclid=IwAR3NKEDk16goH4ms_9moF8PhlPOAdFO6vFgaoNblED3eMf5N0vxfJmBMJk0