Category Archives: Parent News

Congratulations to Anupama (Anu) Sitaraman a current 12th grade student at ARHS. On January 20, 2020, Anu was selected as a National Honorable Mention by the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT). She was one of 400 recipients selected … Continue reading →

ARHS rising ninth graders (current 8th graders) and their families are invited to a course registration night at Amherst Regional High School on March 18 beginning at 6:15 p.m. with a Special Education information session. A group session with Principal … Continue reading →

This year, the annual Gospel Choir Concert to benefit Amherst A Better Chance (ABC) is on Tuesday, March 31st, at Grace Episcopal Church, Amherst. The concert starts at 7:30 PM and features the Amherst Area Gospel Choir, the Amherst Regional … Continue reading →

The Town Council and School Committee will hold joint meetings to fill a School Committee vacancy on April 14 at 6:00 pm and April 16 at 6:00 pm in the Town Room, Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Avenue. Interviews will be … Continue reading →

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Dear ARPS Community: The Coronavirus, known as COVID-19, has been much in the news for the past few weeks, and we want to share information about how ARPS is responding. We want to assure our community … Continue reading →

Wednesday, March 25 from 4-8 PM NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR! Inn on Boltwood 30 Boltwood Ave., Amherst Every ticket sold supports the Amherst Survival Center’s programs. Empty Bowls is a unique and memorable event that celebrates community and creativity, while … Continue reading →

The Massachusetts League of Women Voters is sponsoring a Teen Voting Rights Challenge open to all high school students, Answer the question “Should 16-year-olds have the right to vote?” in a 30 second video and you could win $500. Go … Continue reading →

ARHS is proud to present Spring Awakening, March 12-14!  The brilliant Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2007 comes to the ARHS stage, featuring the work of over 120 of our incredible students.  Based on the 1891 play of the same name, Spring … Continue reading →

This week on As Schools Match Wits, Amherst Regional Public Schools High faces off against The MacDuffie School. Catch the match this Saturday (2/29) at 7pm, only onWGBY. https://wgby.org/asmw

The 2020-2021 School Calendar has been approved by the School Committee. Key information about the 2020-2021 School Year calendar: School will start on Wednesday, September 2 for students in grades 1-12 and will be a half-day.  Preschool and Kindergarten start on Tuesday, September 8, 2019. There … Continue reading →

Spring Registration is open for both the middle and high school. Please visit https://www.familyid.com/amherst-pelham-regional-schools/high-school-spring-sports-2020-3 to get your student athlete registered. If you are having difficulties registering, please contact Family ID at 888-800-5583 or contact the athletic office at 413-362-1746.  For … Continue reading →

March 2- MCAS ELA Retest March 3- ARPS SEPAC School Avoidance Parenting Workshop 2 March 4- Early Release; MCAS ELA Retake March 5- MCAS ELA Retest March 6- MCAS Retest Math March 9- Spring Sports Night March 12-15- ARHS Musical … Continue reading →

There is a Winter Farmers’ Market at the Hampshire Mall on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Our winter market is a mix of regional farm food and crafts. Live music and children’s activities every week. We accept SNAP … Continue reading →

Test your knowledge of Amherst and its local authors at the Jones Library’s Centennial Celebration Finale on Saturday, March 21st from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Knowledge of Amherst history is not required as all questions are multiple choice. Come … Continue reading →

Zine Club @ Jones Library Tuesday, March 3rd  from 5:30-7:30 pm This month at Zine Club we’ll be experimenting with collages using the ‘mirroring’ technique. You’re also welcome to work on personal projects. Come for all or part of this … Continue reading →

Do you have a jar full of pennies taking up space on your shelf? Please donate them to the ARHS Sene-Gambian Scholars, who are collecting loose change to help a village in Senegal. You can drop off your contribution in … Continue reading →

The SEPAC will hold a Behavior Intervention Techniques Workshop on February 27th from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in the ARMS Professional Development Center. The Behavior Intervention Techniques Workshop is an opportunity for families to learn about effective prevention and intervention … Continue reading →

Parents and guardians are invited to a workshop on the hazards of vaping and how to prevent it on Monday, February 24, 2020 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the ARMS Library. Presented by: Melinda Calianos, Program Coordinator, Hampshire Franklin Tobacco-Free Community … Continue reading →

Amherst Ballet is hosting a free Belly Dance Workshop led by Sharon Arslanian (former Chair of Dance Department at GCC) as the second of its World Dance Workshop series. The dance workshop will be preceded by a short lecture on … Continue reading →

The SEPAC meeting that was scheduled for last Friday was cancelled due to the 2 hour school delay at the middle and high schools. It will be held instead this Friday, February 14, 9-10:30am, at the Middle School ETA Conference … Continue reading →

DINNER DANCE TO SUPPORT THE ARTS Feb. 14th 6-9pm Join us on Valentine’s Day for a great party for a great cause! Buffet dinner with live music performed by the ARHS Jazz Band with dancing in the beautiful, historic Munson … Continue reading →

Class of 2021 College Planning Roundtable Wednesday, February 26 6-8pm ARHS Library An information session will include a panel of admissions and financial aid officers, Two 30 min workshops on college planning topics, and Q&A with the College and Career Advisor, … Continue reading →

ARHS juniors have access to a college and career research program called Naviance Student.  Naviance will allow students to electronically request and track their college transcripts and recommendations next fall.  Currently , they have access to college and career inventories … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the ARHS Science Olympiad team! They achieved 10th place total and multiple medals in the Brown University Invitational, which hosted over 40 teams from around the nation.

FEBRUARY 14, 2020  Boys Basketball (F) @ Holyoke 4:00PM Boys Basketball (JV) vs.Holyoke 5:30PM Girls Basketball (JV) @ Northampton 5:30PM Girls Basketball (V) @ Northampton 7:00PM Boys Basketball (V) vs.Holyoke 7:00PM   FEBRUARY 15, 2020 Nordic Ski (B+G) @ Berkshire … Continue reading →

The ARHS online school store to purchase gear is now open. Use the promo code GRANDOPENING20 to receive 25% off your order. This offer expires on 2/29/20! The link to the school store is provided below and can also be … Continue reading →

Are you a Junior or Senior who may be interested in attending Springfield Technical Community College or Holyoke Community College and want to learn more? If so, we are taking a field trip to tour both campuses and learn about admissions, services, programs, etc. … Continue reading →

On January 16, which was an exam day at ARHS, there was a two-hour delay due to weather conditions.  As a result, ARMS and ARHS swapped the usual ARHS exam-day early dismissal for a late start.  Some students and staff … Continue reading →

An annual a cappella concert to benefit Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals. A free-will donation will be accepted at the door. Featuring the Amherst High Hurricane Singers, Longmeadow High Swedish Fish, Chill Harmonics, Mount Holyoke Nice Shoes, Umass S#Arp … Continue reading →

The 2020 Elections schedule is now available online. Please be aware that the last day to register to vote or change an address/party enrollment for the Presidential Primary was Wednesday, February 12, 2020 by 8:00 PM.  Voter registration cards were … Continue reading →

Friday, February 21 from 5:30–6:30 pm There’s no Teen Lounge this week due to school hang out on Friday for a special after-hours laser tag session. We’ll form teams and have some fun activities to do while you wait your … Continue reading →

Save the Date- Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. at Converse Hall on the Amherst College campus to recognize and celebrate the award winners. GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! For more information about this event, please read the press release.

Please join the PGO on Wednesday, February 12th, at 7 pm in the ARHS Library for our Coffee with the Principal series.  Our guest speaker will be Assistant Principal Talib Sadiq. Mr Sadiq will provide an overview of the ARHS course … Continue reading →

The ARHS online school store to purchase gear is now open. Use the promo code GRANDOPENING20 to receive 25% off your order. This offer expires on 2/29/20! The link to the school store is provided below and can also be … Continue reading →

Please join us at our next meeting, Friday, February 7, 9-10:30am, at Summit Academy which is co-located with the high school. We will discuss privacy regulations and district practices and how these affect SEPAC’s outreach efforts, how they affect community … Continue reading →

FEBRUARY 7, 2020 Girls Basketball (JV) vs.Monson 5:30PM Girls Basketball (V) vs.Monson 7PM FEBRUARY 8, 2020 Nordic Ski (B+G) @Greylock 10AM Hockey (V) vs.Drury 7:30PM   FEBRUARY 10, 2020 Boys Basketball (F) vs. Putnam 5:30PM Boys Basketball (JV) @ Putnam … Continue reading →

On Thursday, February 13th, the Hurricane Singers will be teaming up with Symphonic Orchestra to offer an evening of small-group music. It will take place at 7 pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Amherst.  All are invited to attend.

Several musicians from ARHS auditioned for the All-State Music Festival. We are pleased to announce that 7 students have been selected to participate in the festival! They will travel to Boston March 5-7 to rehearse and perform alongside other top … Continue reading →

Congratulations to this year’s statewide Scholastic Writing Winners, who submitted in the categories of flash fiction, poetry, personal essay or memoir, and humor, and won the following prizes: Gold Key: Kabir Narayanan and Rohini Narayanan Silver Key: Lucy Anderson, Kabir … Continue reading →

ARHS is currently seeking students who would like to be involved in a filmmaking project over February Break.  ARHS students will write and produce a short film about the impact of Social Media on teens. Professional filmmakers and Health professionals … Continue reading →

Are you a Junior or Senior who may be interested in attending Springfield Technical Community College or Holyoke Community College and want to learn more? If so, we are taking a field trip to tour both campuses and learn about … Continue reading →

1.Can you hear your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Counselor Weeping about Naviance? Two notes for you.  A.  Password Reset – As of January 27th, Naviance reset the passwords for passwords that didn’t meet new criteria. Use the “reset password” … Continue reading →

Class of 2021 Families, My name is Deidre Cuffee-Gray and I am the new College and Career Advisor here at ARHS. Beginning Friday, January 31st I will be visiting social studies classes to provide an overview of the “Life After … Continue reading →

Feb 7- SEPAC Meeting 9-10:30 AM @ Summit Academy Feb 10- S1 Grades Feb 12- Coffee with the Assistant Principal 7PM ARHS Library Feb 13- Combined Hurricane Singers/ Symphonic Orchestra Concern 7 pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church Feb 14- ARPS … Continue reading →

The Vote: Looking Back to Move Forward:  A Celebration of Black History & Culture from 11-3 PM on Saturday, Feb 8th at the Bangs Community Center Town Clerk Shavena Martin will be available to answer your voting questions and register … Continue reading →

For more information, please visit: https://www.amherstma.gov/3506/Winter-Fest Friday, February 7 8:30am – WinterFest Cribbage Tournament 3:30pm – National Bubble Gum Day & Bubble Blowing Contest 7:00pm – ARHS Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Monson High School Saturday, February 8 10:00am – My … Continue reading →

Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.  Location Pathlight Café, 41 Russell St., Hadley, MA in the Family Empowerment/Whole Children/Pathlight building RSVP RSVPs are not required but appreciated! Call 413-585-8010 or email familyempowerment@pathlightgroup.org Come learn from the wisdom … Continue reading →

Do your student love to read and discuss amazing books? Are you interested in learning more about Jewish literature? If so, apply to the Great Jewish Books summer program at Hampshire College for rising high school juniors and seniors, held … Continue reading →

You are invited to participate in our 5th annual Career Day Advisory on Thursday, March 5th to share your career path story with our 10th and 11th grade students. Participating in our Career Day Advisory requires only a one-hour commitment, … Continue reading →

JANUARY 31, 2020 Girls Basketball (JV) @Ludlow 5:30PM Girls Basketball (V) @Ludlow 7PM FEBRUARY 1, 2020 Nordic Ski(B+G) @Mohawk 10AM Boys Basketball (F) vs.Chicopee Comp TBA Boys Basketball (JV) @Chicopee Comp 11AM Boys Basketball (V) @Chicopee Comp 1PM Hockey(JV) vs.Ludlow … Continue reading →