Category Archives: Parent News

Town of Amherst Virtual Juneteenth Celebration “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of … Continue reading →

Many of us have been seriously spring cleaning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recycle your old and tattered clothes, shoes, and linens and the Amherst PGOs can earn money — at no cost to you. Bay State Textiles collects used clothing and … Continue reading →

Dear Jones Library Patron, Thank you so much for your patience and for holding onto your library materials during these last 3 months. We’ve missed you. We are happy to report that we are READY FOR YOU TO RETURN YOUR … Continue reading →

Thursday, June 25, is the anniversary of Massachusetts ratifying women’s right to vote!!!  In commemoration the League of Women Voters is sponsoring a walk, at noon on this day, from Kendrick Park to the Amherst Town Hall.  Anyone and everyone … Continue reading →

Deerfield Academy Summer Arts Camp (DASAC) has shifted to a virtual camp this summer – and we’ve got a few spots left!  Serving Valley teens and pre-teens for 30 years, DASAC is a progressive, wacky, and joyous summer program for the … Continue reading →

Parents and ARHS Community, Over the past several days we have witnessed violent and non-violent reactions to the death of Mr. George Floyd. The recent events of a world pandemic, unemployment, isolation and now the death of Mr. Floyd have … Continue reading →

We are haunted by the searing vision of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on a subdued man’s neck, as other officers watched the man die. We witnessed Mr. George Floyd’s pleas for help be ignored by the very people who … Continue reading →

We would like to invite all families to this week’s session of Counselor’s Corner. This session’s topics will be around behavioral support, building/maintaining routines, and may also include discussion around summer related strategies for your child and families. This session … Continue reading →

Hello ARHS students and  families, In the wake of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police, and the resulting rallies and protests around the world and in Amherst regarding police brutality against Black people and people … Continue reading →

Since students who will be moving to a new school in the 2020-2021 school year cannot have the in-person tours typically offered each spring, they can now see their new school buildings through a virtual tour.  There is a link … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, June 3rd, Superintendent Morris presented the school committee with the district;s considerations and options for Fall 2020 Planning. If you missed it, here is the link to the slideshow: http://www.arps.org/sites/default/files/Fall%202020%20Planning%20%28final%29.pdf

Last week, local Social Service agencies hosted a discussion and info session on Transitioning to adult services during Covid-19 and School Closures. Here are the Autism Connections/Family Empowerment presentation. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wAZ2RxDckCwj_QjDAwE8VOF10F5BfPrV/view?usp=sharing Should anyone still have questions and feel they would benefit … Continue reading →

June 12th- Listening Circle – ARHS June 12th- ARPS Counselor’s Corner 2:15 PM June 15th- Listening Circle – ARHS June 18th- Last Day of Distance Learning June 22nd- ARHS Staff Appreciation Luncheon (raindate June 23) All other school events are … Continue reading →

**Not School Sponsered** Friday, June 12 from 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM March begins at the ARHS Football field. https://www.facebook.com/events/571431013805396/ This event is being led by and for black and brown youth of Western Mass who are needing to share … Continue reading →

In partnership with WGBH, Governor Charlie Baker delivered a commencement address to the Class of 2020 as part of a celebration for graduating seniors from 668 public and private schools across the Commonwealth. https://www.wgbh.org/massachusetts-commencement-2020#:~:text=In%20partnership%20with%20WGBH%2C%20Governor,private%20schools%20across%20the%20Commonwealth.

The MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center (MassHire FHCC) provides employment and training opportunities for In-School and Out-of-School youth and young adults ages 14-24 in collaboration with our community partners in the Franklin, Hampshire and North Quabbin Regions.  To learn more … Continue reading →

As the end of the school year nears, we reflect on how proud we are of all our teachers, staff, students, and parents and their resilience in adapting to the unforeseen and unique challenges they faced this year. With that … Continue reading →

Every 10 years, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the federal government undertakes a census of the U.S. population to determine the allocation of seats held by each state in the House of Representatives. An accurate census count is also … Continue reading →

Here is the updated list from the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce on what area businesses are open and how to contact them: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MSBFnv08nc7yap2TmBgmyLyUfzEwLixoc1updNS8jxU/edit?usp=sharing

This is an update on Town of Amherst activities this summer. Please note that all activities, if they are happening, will be different than they have been in previous years. We will put in place precautions to minimize the likelihood … Continue reading →

Friday, June 5, 2020 beginning at 3:15 PM Seniors and your families are invited to decorate their vehicle and join their classmates for a celebratory pre-graduation parade through the streets of Amherst. Please depart from your elementary school at the … Continue reading →

At 6:00 PM today, the Class of 2020 graduation ceremony and parade will be available on: Amherst Media – channel stream for channel 15. http://161.77.57.225/CablecastPublicSite/watch/2?channel=2 YouTube link: https://youtu.be/st8RTR6EFjQ

Please join us virtually at our next meeting: Friday, June 5, 9-10:30am via Google Hangout: use the link: https://meet.google.com/wjk-sgms-vqw or join by phone: +1 402-295-5292 PIN: 833435933# Please RSVP to sepac@arps.org with your phone number, so if we run into … Continue reading →

If you signed up for the Personal Statement Boot Camp and haven’t heard back, here’s what you need below: If you didn’t sign up but want to work on your essay, register at this link and use the information below. The week … Continue reading →

This webinar is for parents and family members of young people with an intellectual or developmental disability, and provides an overview of the legal consequences of reaching the age of emancipation at 18. Discussion will include a description of the … Continue reading →

Class of 2021, First of all, I want to acknowledge that we are in the midst of a pandemic, Distance Learning 2.0, physical distancing, and political and personal unrest in this nation are a lot weighing on our collective psyches. … Continue reading →

June 5- ARPS SEPAC Virtual Meeting 9 AM June 5- Juniors will be notified of teachers’ recommendations decisions June 5- Graduation Car Parade through Towns 3:00 PM – 4:40 PM (Not school sponsored) June 5th- Graduation Ceremony Video premiere – … Continue reading →

Amherst Educators are coming together for a Solidarity Rally to show our support of our students, families, and colleagues.  We will have live speakers, educators will join together in taking the Black Lives Matters At School Pledge together, and we … Continue reading →

Let us know what virtual teen programming you would like to see at the Jones this summer by filling out our quick and easy survey!  Teens (ages 11-17) who fill out the survey (and who include their full name and email … Continue reading →

We hope you are all staying healthy and are getting ready for summer. With so much uncertainty surrounding camps, school and activities for kids, we couldn’t wait to share these super fun virtual options with you! Whether your kids are … Continue reading →

The Amherst Regional Middle School Educator Award for 2019-20 will be awarded to English teacher Ben Levy. The award, given by the Amherst Regional Middle School Parent Guardian Organization (ARMS PGO), is based on three main criteria: student support, collaboration … Continue reading →

There is a joint meeting of the Amherst, Pelham, and Region School Committees on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30pm. It will be broadcast live on Amherst Media as well as streaming on http://161.77.57.225/CablecastPublicSite/watch/2?channel=2 The meeting will begin the critical planning … Continue reading →

The Art Department at Amherst Regional High School is proud to present AR[T]HS 2020, an exhibit of outstanding student artwork from the 2019-2020 school year. This juried exhibit – now in its 12th year – includes work from all of … Continue reading →

Dear Parents/Guardians, This letter is to update you on the planning underway for summer special education instruction and services for your child(ren) for this upcoming summer. Last week, on May 21st & 22nd you received messages from our office with … Continue reading →

ARHS Counselours have created a website full of resources for parents and caregivers of our high school students. In it you will find the contact information of all of the counselors in the school as well as links to resources … Continue reading →

Teacher Recommendations Tomorrow is the last day to request teacher recommendations. Please see below for expectations and materials for teacher recommendation requests! Juniors will be notified of teachers’ decisions by June 5th — Parent & Guardian Surveys in Naviance Reminder … Continue reading →

Dear Parent, Your teen is now able to register for fall SAT® administrations. All students can register for the November or December administration at this time. Students who registered for (and didn’t cancel) the June SAT and current high school juniors … Continue reading →

Subject: Registration for college essay boot camp (w/ action item for you) Hi ARHS Juniors! This June, we’re excited to offer students the chance to join a one-week college essay boot camp delivered by Ethan Sawyer, AKA the College Essay … Continue reading →

Is your household doing any online shopping through Amazon? Did you know you can earn money for the ARHS PGO with each Amazon purchase. Enroll in this passive fundraising to earn money for the Amherst/Amherst Regional School PGOs while you … Continue reading →

Class of 2020! I didn’t have the opportunity to see you this week as you pick up diploma folders, don and doff cap and gowns, line up your decorated cars, strike a fabulous pose, and dance through your awsome Class … Continue reading →

Senior activities culminate on June 5th On Friday, June 5th our community will celebrate our 2020 ARHS Graduates with a parent sponsored Senior Car Parade at 3:00 PM – 4:40 PM. 1. Professional photographs from Wednesday’s celebration will be available … Continue reading →

The Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery provides a four-year tuition credit to Massachusettspublic universities. The Koplik is awarded to students who at a minimum, have one score on thetenth grade MCAS in the Advanced category and the other two … Continue reading →

Please join us virtually at our next meeting: Friday, June 5, 9-10:30am via Google Hangout: use the link: https://meet.google.com/wjk-sgms-vqw or join by phone: +1 402-295-5292 PIN: 833435933# Please RSVP to sepac@arps.org with your phone number, so if we run into … Continue reading →

June 5- ARPS SEPAC Virtual Meeting June 5- Juniors will be notified of teachers’ recommendations decisions June 5- Graduation Car Parade through Towns 3:00 PM – 4:40 PM (Not school sponsored) June 5th- Graduation Ceremony Video premiere – 6:00 PM … Continue reading →

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Dear Parents/Guardians, While ARPS waits for a determination from Governor Baker regarding the opening of schools during the summer, the District has been working on both options of remote summer services or school-based services as a result of the opening … Continue reading →

Hey Seniors! So, yes. This is my penultimate email from Naviance to you. Yup, next to last… I hope you are hanging in there and finishing up your last assignments, AP exams, and the like. You have weathered the final … Continue reading →

ARHS Graduation 2020 will be on 5/27.  Following is important information: Day 1 May 26 (Students MUST have a face covering to enter the building – No Exceptions) By alphabet and scheduled time Seniors will turn in Chromebooks and all … Continue reading →

Teacher Recommendation request period is May 18th – May 29th – early requests are not permitted Juniors will be notified of teachers’ decisions by June 5th Next year, most of you will prepare applications for colleges, technical schools, scholarships, jobs … Continue reading →

The ARPS SEPAC will meet on June 5, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. LIST OF TOPICS: ARPS Special Education Parent Advisory Council Meeting (SEPAC) Representing: Pelham Elementary, Amherst Elementary, and Amherst Regional Schools as well as students out … Continue reading →