Category Archives: Parent News

**Not a School Sponsored Event** Baseball and softball players ages 5-14 in your community are invited to attend a FREE instructional clinic on Monday, June 24 with experienced staff from Ripken Baseball, courtesy of your Springfield Chevy Dealers! Special needs participants of all ages … Continue reading →

Summers are for Reading! LWV GIANT SUMMER BOOK SALE Friday, July 26: 9 AM to 6 PM Saturday-Sunday, July 27-28: 9 AM to 4 PM Friday-Saturday, August 2-3: 9 AM to 4 PM Fort River Elementary School Gymnasium, 70 South … Continue reading →

Rehearsal Graduation rehearsal will be held at 8 a.m. on June 7th at the Mullins Center. All graduating seniors must attend this rehearsal, which will last approximately two hours.  Please enter the Mullins Center via the ground level doors on the west side of the building … Continue reading →

Over the past several weeks, the Math Curriculum Review Committee, which included teachers, administrators and parents/guardians, met for more than 30 hours, conducted extensive research on potential math curriculums for grades six through 12, and reviewed community feedback received from a public … Continue reading →

On Friday, June 14 ARHS parents and guardians will thank the entire staff for their work with a scrumptious lunch catered by Wheelhouse Farm. There are several ways YOU can show your appreciation for our amazing staff and help with … Continue reading →

When school opens in August, we will welcome Ms. Deidre Cuffee-Gray to the ARHS Guidance Department as the new college and career counselor.  Ms. Cuffee-Gray has been the Department Co-Chair and College-Bound Counselor at The Springfield Renaissance School in Springfield … Continue reading →

We are in dire need of parent volunteers to run the Senior Graduation Party.  This event, in its 38th year, is an essential part of keeping our student’s safe on this potentially dangerous night and honors them with a celebration … Continue reading →

The ARHS Sene-Gambian Scholars Program, which conducts an exchange program with schools in Senegal and The Gambia, is currently forming its cohort for the 2020 exchange trip to West Africa, which will take place in February. (To read more about the … Continue reading →

The Art Department at Amherst Regional High School is proud to present AR[T]HS, an exhibit of outstanding student artwork from the 2018-2019 academic year. The exhibit will showcase juried work from all of the Art Department’s areas of study: Ceramics, … Continue reading →

June 7 – A and G period Final Exam Review June 7 – Graduation Rehearsal from 8-10AM at the Mullins Center June 7 – Graduation Ceremony 6PM at the Mullins Center June 10 – A Period Final Exam June 11 … Continue reading →

Thank you for your support of our Interim Leadership Team this year. I wanted to send you a summary of upcoming events for seniors. Friday May 31st—Seniors pick up caps, gowns and tickets during all lunches outside the cafeteria. Seniors dismissed … Continue reading →

STE MCAS INFORMATION: The Science and Technology/Engineering MCAS will be given to all 10th grade students at 7:45 a.m. next Tuesday and Wednesday, June 4thand 5th.  Students not participating in MCAS will have a late arrival of 9:45 a.m. on both … Continue reading →

“Come one, Come all! ARHS is having its very Rainbow Run, hosted by the Class of 2021 on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Summit Academy parking lot. Walk/run a course around the high school and the … Continue reading →

On Friday, June 14 ARHS parents and guardians will thank the entire staff for their work with a scrumptious lunch catered by Wheelhouse Farm. There are several ways YOU can show your appreciation for our amazing staff and help with … Continue reading →

The New England Academy of Chinese Language & Culture meets on Sundays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at ARMS during the school year to provide Chinese language and culture instruction. As part of an agreement with the district, the program … Continue reading →

Come one, Come all! ARHS is having its very Rainbow Run, hosted by the Class of 2021. Walk/run a course around the high school and the middle school while getting multicolored powder thrown at you! Music, popsicles, and snacks to … Continue reading →

On Friday, May 31st from 7 – 9 PM in the ARHS Auditorium All are invited to the 2019 Singers’ Soiree, hosted by the ARHS Jazz Band! A delightful evening of jazz, pop, funk and soul, featuring some of ARHS’s … Continue reading →

Hello Seniors, Only five more days to go before you don’t need to wake up early and get yourself to ARHS anymore! There are a few things you still may need to do. Pay your application fees BEFORE YOU LEAVE. … Continue reading →

This has been an outstanding year for Amherst Regional High School’s JETS Engineering Club. The club entered 6 teams (45 students, grades 9-12) into the national Test of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science (TEAM+S) and won Best in State at … Continue reading →

The Graphic won a highest achievement award at the New England Scholastic Press Association (NESPA) contest/conference this year. Sara Barber-Just entered 30 pieces or more from the last year and a half. Students from schools all over New England participate. … Continue reading →

ALL pre-ordered yearbooks are in Guidance for pickup! If you have not yet ordered your yearbook, you can still do so at arps.picaboo.com !!!

The Massachusetts Board of Education is seeking public input on an appeal filled this week by the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School in Hadley.  PVCICS administration is appealing the DOE Commissioner’s denial in January of their latest expansion request.  … Continue reading →

May 29, 2019 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM ARHS Cafeteria Come join our Farm to School Cultural Food Exchange and help celebrate the work that has been done this past year to build a robust Farm to School (F2S) program … Continue reading →

Have you heard about the new booster organization for ARHS Performing Arts? Friends of Performing Arts (FPA), was formed this year and has already made some great strides in helping the performing arts programs at ARHS. In its first 3 … Continue reading →

Tickets are still available! We hope you can join us on Thursday, May 30, 2019, for a festive evening of fun! It’s the party of the season, and we don’t want you to miss it! AEF honors YOU, our generous supporters, as we celebrate 25 … Continue reading →

Audition for Pelham Players! Pelham Players is a free youth theater program for kids in the ARPS towns and nearby area. This summer’s show will be Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Performances will be on August 2nd and 3rd, with rehearsals several … Continue reading →

The Amherst Education Foundation is seeking a part-time (20 hours/month) Administrative Assistant to assist with our work fundraising and providing grants to educators in the Amherst Regional Public Schools. For more information about the organization, please see our website: https://www.amhersteducationfoundation.org/. … Continue reading →

Planet Fitness welcomes high school teens ages 15 – 18 to work out at any of its more than 1,800 locations throughout the United States* and Canada for free all summer long as much as they want! Teens can work … Continue reading →

The Amherst 4th of July Celebration is looking for volunteers for this year’s festival. If you are interested in contributing to a community event, filled with fun and festivities, while getting a front row seat to the fireworks, come assist the Amherst … Continue reading →

Summers are for Reading! LWV GIANT SUMMER BOOK SALE Friday, July 26: 9 AM to 6 PM Saturday-Sunday, July 27-28: 9 AM to 4 PM Friday-Saturday, August 2-3: 9 AM to 4 PM Fort River Elementary School Gymnasium, 70 South … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22, all ARHS 10th Graders will take the MCAS Mathematics tests. The tests will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m. on both days. Students not participating in MCAS will have late arrival on those … Continue reading →

Dear Families, As you know from prior communications, Amherst Regional High School is reviewing new textbooks for math courses. These textbooks will replace the Interactive Mathematics Program (IMP) textbooks that are currently in use. As part of the textbook review … Continue reading →

High School graduation can be a dangerous night for our students. You can help keep it safe for ARHS Seniors by donating your time to help coordinate or by giving a few hours on Friday, June 7th.  Volunteers can be … Continue reading →

There will be a Football Pre-Season Meeting for parents/guardians on May 22nd at 4:30 p.m. in the High School Library.  Please join Coach Ehorn to hear about summer plans, tryouts and the program.  Athletes are encouraged to attend a meeting … Continue reading →

Have you heard about the new booster organization for ARHS Performing Arts? Friends of Performing Arts (FPA), was formed this year and has already made some great strides in helping the performing arts programs at ARHS. In its first 3 months, FPA held 4 … Continue reading →

May 16-18 – Student-Written Play 7:30PM May 17- Latino Achievement Night May 19 – Annual Bombazo, ARHS Auditorium, 1:00 – 4:00 PM May 21-22 – Math MCAS for 10th graders May 22 – Football Pre-Season Meeting, ARHS Library; Athletes at … Continue reading →

Seniors, if you have not already done so, please do the following as soon as possible: 1) If you plan to attend college next year, list the school to which you will be matriculating in Naviance. You must do this … Continue reading →

Many schools across the country, including our own, have seen an increase in the use of e-cigarettes among middle and high school students. In September 2018, the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Commissioner Riley and the MA Department … Continue reading →

Join the ARPS Community for the annual Latino Achievement Night on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the ARMS Auditorium!

Tickets are now available! We hope you can join us on Thursday, May 30, 2019, for a festive evening of fun! It’s the party of the season, and we don’t want you to miss it! AEF honors YOU, our generous supporters, as we celebrate 25 … Continue reading →

Come to the 28th Annual Amherst Invitational on May 11-12, 2019 to see the 32 top teams compete in this exciting tournament. Games generally run from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. The event is free but food and merchandise will be … Continue reading →

AMHERST, MA Following a national search, we are pleased to announce that Gene T. Jones has been appointed to the position of Principal of Amherst Regional High School beginning July 1, 2019. Mr. Jones, who holds a B.A. from Boston … Continue reading →

Two public forums have been scheduled to share information with parents and guardians about the ARHS math text review process. To accommodate as many schedules as possible, we have planned an evening and a morning forum. The identical sessions will … Continue reading →

Dear Parents and Guardians, May 2019 is already here and it’s that time when we begin to make final preparations for Graduation. We want all of our seniors to leave ARHS with fond memories. We’re invested in promoting this celebratory … Continue reading →

Come this year’s Student Produced play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike directed by Sophia Schweik. Completely put on by students and one of the last productions of the year; this show is not one to miss! Shows are … Continue reading →

Friday, May 3 is the last day to register for the June 1 SAT and subject tests with no late fee. Sign up at collegeboard.org. It is also the last day to register for the June 8 ACT with no … Continue reading →

The Board of Directors of the Amherst Boys & Girls Club is pleased to announce a new summer program for 2019.  The Program will run for eight weeks beginning June 24th and end on August 16th. The Program is open … Continue reading →

Girls in grades 9-12 have a great opportunity this summer to participate in Girls With Impact, a summer entrepreneurship and leadership academy! It is a 6-week online course that ARHS students can take part in for FREE- just pay the … Continue reading →

The Amherst 4th of July Celebration is looking for volunteers for this year’s festival. If you are interested in contributing to a community event, filled with fun and festivities, while getting a front row seat to the fireworks, come assist … Continue reading →

Now is the time to Seize the Day! Friday May 10, 7pm and Saturday May 11, 1pm and 7pm at the Academy of Music in Northampton. Newsies performed by over 50 students from all over the Valley from Starlight’s Youth … Continue reading →