Category Archives: Parent News

Click here for all things AP. This document includes the form for submitting payment.  Remember to submit payment on or before Thursday, November 12.  If payment is received after this date there will be a $40 late registration fee.  The … Continue reading →

Nov 6: SEPAC Meeting Nov 9 & 10: English Book Collection and Distribution Nov 11: Veterans Day (Observed) (No School)  Nov 12: Virtual Coffee Event Focused on Wellness Nov 12: Last Day to Register for AP Exams (without late fee) … Continue reading →

Date: November 9, 2020 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Virtual meeting location: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/89994349870; join by phone by calling (301) 715-8592; enter webinar ID 899 9434 9870 Link: Click to join the virtual meeting LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order. Announcements. Presentations … Continue reading →

Dates are set for virtual open house events at each of our schools.  The ARHS Open House Link will not go live until November 5th. Please reach out to the Main Office at arhsoffice@arps.org  if the link is not working … Continue reading →

Hello everyone, Unfortunately, we had more technical difficulties with Wednesday evening’s PGO Coffee with the Principal. I know many of you changed your plans to attend, or waited for 15 – 20 minutes and still were not granted access to … Continue reading →

The 1st Quarter ends on Friday 11/13. In preparation for the 2nd Quarter, our next Materials Distribution and/or Drop-Off will be happening on Monday (11/9) and Tuesday (11/10) from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Please reach out to the Main … Continue reading →

10/23/20 Girls Soccer home vs. Granby  10/23/20 Field Hockey home vs. South Hadley  10/23/20 Boys Soccer (JVA) home vs. South Hadley  10/26/20 Boys Soccer (Varsity) home vs. Monson W  10/26/20 Boys Soccer (JVB) @ South Hadley  10/27/20 Cross Country home … Continue reading →

APPLICATION CHECKLIST General Tasks: Complete “Life After ARHS Survey (54 or 22 Qs) for College Conference in Naviance Make appointment with Ms. Cuffee-Gray to talk about plan for after high school (link) Make appointment with your counselor to talk about … Continue reading →

The ARHS Theater Company continues its 3-play season this fall of COVID theater-making by inviting you this weekend to Everybody, a 90-minute outdoor production at ARHS.  Written just a couple of years ago by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins, one of the starts of the … Continue reading →

Nov 3: All Teachers Curriculum/Work Day (No School) Election Day  Nov 5: ARHS Open House Nov 11: Veterans Day (Observed) (No School)  Nov 12: Last Day to Register for AP Exams (without late fee) Nov 13: Last Day of the … Continue reading →

Amherst: The Town of Amherst is divided into ten Precincts, now organized in to five Districts. See below table to view your Precinct and polling location as well as your corresponding District.  Hours The polling hours for all elections and … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO’s Virtual Coffee with the Principal has been rescheduled to Wednesday 10/28/20 at 6:30pm. Principal Talib Sadiq will update the ARHS Community on his thoughts and priorities about the year ahead as well as answer questions from the … Continue reading →

Wednesday, October 28th  7pm – 9pm via Zoom Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP will be held on October 28, 2020 from 7 pm to 9 pm. To receive the online access link, please email sepac@arps.org This free workshop for parents/guardians … Continue reading →

REMINDER: THE SURVEY BELOW CLOSES AT NOON TODAY (FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23).  YOU MAY COMPLETE THE SURVEY MORE THAN ONCE FOR MULTIPLE CHILDREN. The District is surveying parents/caregivers to gather input on how they feel distance learning is progressing at this … Continue reading →

  1. Do You Bank at Florence Bank? Do you or someone in your family bank at Florence Bank? If so, you can help support the ARPS PGO through their Customers’ Choice Community Grants program. We can win up to … Continue reading →

If you want an even more information and updates about what’s happening at ARHS, visit the Morning Announcements website at: http://arhsmorningannouncements.blogspot.com/

10/19/20 Volleyball home vs. Westfield 10/20/20 Field Hockey @ East Longmeadow Since last week’s update we only had two competitions, volleyball and field hockey. Although volleyball lost, the team competed, losing the last set 24 to 26. Field hockey also … Continue reading →

ALL HANDS ON DECK! It’s time to get creative! The yearbook is getting started! We need everyone to participate in this year’s yearbook. Show us what learning, clubs, events, sports, and social activities look like for you in this strange … Continue reading →

This is a reminder that any student planning to apply to ANY school after high school (4 year college, community college, technical school, military schools, etc.), Ms. Garrity absolutely MUST have this Lime Green Release Form with a parent or … Continue reading →

Nov 3: All Teachers Curriculum/Work Day (No School) Election Day  Nov 11: Veterans Day (Observed) (No School)  Nov 12: Last Day to Register for AP Exams (without late fee) Nov 15: NEACAC and GoToCollegeFairs Nov 18: PreK-12 Early Release (12:00 … Continue reading →

Amherst will be making its annual application to receive federal funds administered by the state in the  Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)program. These funds are awarded primarily to projects, programs, and services that improve the lives of Amherst’s low and … Continue reading →

Neither rain, nor sleet, nor a pandemic will stop the Trivia Bee. Join us for our 26th Annual Trivia Bee, virtual style! It will be a fun night for you to gather around the laptop and play some trivia with … Continue reading →

Come, Come!! Be part of our story: Multi-Arts invites you to our virtual presentation of “Project Earth”, a humorous and entertaining story full of imagination about what our world will be in the year 3,000. There is hope! With doable … Continue reading →

Principal Talib Sadiq will host a virtual Coffee with the Principal on Thursday, October 22 at 6:30PM.  He will be updating the ARHS Community on his thoughts and priorities about the year ahead as well as answer questions from the … Continue reading →

Seniors considering Early Decision and/or Early Action, consider attending this brief overview of the process. This is information for seniors who are applying for an early decision or early action, and even considering it. We’ll review Common Application, teacher recommendations, … Continue reading →

ALL HANDS ON DECK! It’s time to get creative! The yearbook is getting started! We need everyone to participate in this year’s yearbook. Show us what learning, clubs, events, sports, and social activities look like for you in this strange … Continue reading →

Since last week’s update we only had a couple of competitions. However, our teams are continuing to improve during practices.  Field hockey went 0 and 2 against Minnechaug improving the score differential from the previous week against Longmeadow. Please continue … Continue reading →

The time to register for AP Exams is here! Click here for information about how to register and submit payment for AP Exams this year.  The final deadline, without incurring a $40 late registration fee from the College Board, is Thursday, November 12.  The full … Continue reading →

If you want an even more information and updates about what’s happening at ARHS, visit the Morning Announcements website at: http://arhsmorningannouncements.blogspot.com/

The 2020 Election is underway! With early voting beginning this weekend, deadlines for voter registration fast approaching on 10/24, and mail-in ballot requests due by 10/20, now is the time to make sure you have a plan to vote. Next week, the ARHS … Continue reading →

  1. Do You Bank at Florence Bank? Do you or someone in your family bank at Florence Bank? If so, you can help support the ARPS PGO through their Customers’ Choice Community Grants program. We can win up to … Continue reading →

Oct 16  Early Action/ Early Decision Q & A- 11:50am Oct 19: Voter Registration Info Session 12-12:30 and 12:30 – 1PM Oct 20: Different Ways to Vote and How to do it  Info Session 12-12:30 and 12:30 – 1PM Oct … Continue reading →

Neither rain, nor sleet, nor a pandemic will stop the Trivia Bee. Join us for our 26th Annual Trivia Bee, virtual style! It will be a fun night for you to gather around the laptop and play some trivia with … Continue reading →

Come, Come!! Be part of our story: Multi-Arts invites you to our virtual presentation of “Project Earth”, a humorous and entertaining story full of imagination about what our world will be in the year 3,000. There is hope! With doable … Continue reading →

What do you see when you look at this picture?  What do you think that your child could say about the mushroom groupings? Did you notice that the mushrooms on top are big and the ones on the bottom are … Continue reading →

Families should call the Absence Notification Line (413-362-1718) or email arhsoffice@arps.org to report absences, tardies, power outages, and other things that cause their child to be late, or that prevents them from attending class. Those calls and emails will excuse … Continue reading →

Dear ARPS Community: Last Thursday, October 1, we notified the community that a staff member at Fort River school had tested positive for Covid.  Two subsequent tests of the staff member have returned negative results, and other employees who were … Continue reading →

State public health officials announced that influenza immunization will be required for all children 6 months of age or older who are attending Massachusetts child care, pre-school, kindergarten, K-12, and colleges and universities. The new vaccine requirement is an important … Continue reading →

Amherst Field Hockey had their first two contests against Longmeadow, the reigning western MA champions. Although both games ended with a loss it was a great experience for our team. Girls Soccer had their first competitive away game last Monday … Continue reading →

ARHS will not be offering the SAT during the fall and winter of 2020-2021. Please note that most colleges and universities are test optional, and some are test blind (meaning if you submit scores, admissions will not review in the … Continue reading →

College Essay Support on Mondays!  3:00-3:30pm – Here’s the link to drop in – see you soon! NEW! Office Hours with Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Advisor Mondays 11:50-12:20 & Wednesday 9:00-9:30am – Here’s the link (small groups) Skills … Continue reading →

Oct 12: Indigenous Peoples Day (No School) Oct 13: NEACAC and GoToCollegeFairs Oct 22: College Planning Roundtable Oct 29: NEACAC and GoToCollegeFairs Nov 3: All Teachers Curriculum/Work Day (No School) Election Day  Nov 11: Veterans Day (Observed) (No School)  Nov … Continue reading →

Under the tent on the lawn of the Amherst History Museum (67 Amity Street – next to the Jones Library), with deals and choices so big – it’s scary! Proceeds benefit the museum. Shoppers can once again choose from a … Continue reading →