Category Archives: Parent News

The Chorale Group will hold a lasagna dinner on 1/31/19 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. at ARHS.

Wednesday, March 13th, is Spring Sports Information Night for high school and middle school athletes and their parents/guardian.  Time:  6:30 p.m. in the High School gymnasium.  Come meet the coaches and hear about the sports program you child is interested in.    Hope to see you there!   Dates to Remember February … Continue reading →

AEF is planning its annual spring gala on March 16, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at UMass in the Amherst Room of the Campus Center. Join us for our annual spring gala as we celebrate YOU, the incredible donors who have … Continue reading →

With the potential for a winter storm this Friday, January 18, we have developed alternative plans to deal with the ARMS and ARHS half-day schedules and ARHS exams in case of a delayed start or cancellation.  If school is delayed by … Continue reading →

Just a friendly reminder that there is no school for all Amherst Regional Students on Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr Day and again on Tuesday, January 22 for a Teacher Curriculum Day.

The newest issue of The Graphic–ARHS’s school newspaper–is out! Check it out on thegraphic.arps.org to read lots of interesting articles on faculty hair, Laramie, Summit Academy, Stan Lee, online discrimination, politics, LGBTQ news, the Literary Club, applying to college, rappers, … Continue reading →

This week on As Schools Match Wits, Amherst Regional Public Schools High faces off against West Springfield Public Schools High. Catch the match this Saturday (1/19) at 7pm, only on WGBY. https://to.wgby.org/2swnpxz

You are invited to participate in our 4th annual Career Day advisory on Thursday, February 28th and to share your career path story with our 10th and 11th grade students.  This annual event, which has involved multiple parents/guardians and community … Continue reading →

Yearbooks are now available for pre-order online! This year they will cost $45 and can be ordered online at arps.picaboo.com. On the pre-order page, you can also submit your own photos for consideration for the yearbook! We’re looking for candid … Continue reading →

There is still time to donate!  The Boys’ Basketball teams are proud to be participating in the 2019 Coaches vs Cancer Free Throw Challenge to benefit the American Cancer Society. Please help the coaches, and our student-athletes beat cancer on … Continue reading →

Looking for coaches for a new program – Girls on the Run.  They need high school athletes, from any sport,  for coaching.  The Fort River principal is hoping to get this off the ground this Spring.  You can contact Ms. … Continue reading →

Massachusetts High School Students: Two important reports on climate change were recently released: the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report and the US National Climate Assessment. Together, these reports sound the loudest alarm yet that devastating climate change is happening now and will … Continue reading →

Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm  The first annual mini golf fundraiser is organized by the Friends of the Jones Library and sponsored by the UMassFive College Federal Credit Union. Players will putt their way around … Continue reading →

Cycle Day 1: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 B-Period Exam 7:45-9:45 (120 minutes) C-Period Review 9:50-10:45 (55 minutes) E-Period Review Lunch 1: 10:50-11:20 Lunch 2: 11:20-11:50 Lunch 3: 11:50-12:20 (30 minute lunch, 60 minute class) F-Period Review 12:25-1:20 (55 minutes) G-Period … Continue reading →

The Boys’ Basketball teams are proud to be participating in the 2019 Coaches vs Cancer Free Throw Challenge to benefit the American Cancer Society. Please help the coaches, and our student-athletes beat cancer on the court by making a contribution to their campaign. Together, our support will help the … Continue reading →

When: Saturday January 12, 2019 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Where: North Hadley Sugar Shack 181 River Drive Hadley MA 01035 Tickets: $10 Adults (choice of 1 waffle or 2 pancakes and 2 bacon or 2 sausage plus assorted beverages) … Continue reading →

Yearbooks are now available for pre-order online! This year they will cost $45 and can be ordered online at arps.picaboo.com. On the pre-order page, you can also submit your own photos for consideration for the yearbook! We’re looking for candid photos … Continue reading →

You are invited to participate in our 4th annual Career Day advisory on Thursday, February 28th and to share your career path story with our 10th and 11th grade students.  This annual event, which has involved multiple parents/guardians and community … Continue reading →

Jan 15 – B period Exam Jan 16- C and E period Exams Jan 17 – D and F period Exams; Early Dismissal Jan 18 – A and G period Exams; Early Dismissal Jan 21 – No School- MLK Jr … Continue reading →

In the latest edition of A Window into ARPS, Superintendent Michael Morris interviews Interim Amherst Regional High School principal and Assistant Principals Dr. Micki Gromacki and Talib Sadiq about all things high school. A Window into ARPS: High School Update … Continue reading →

Autism Specialists present the following workshops for 2019: 1/10/19 – Behavior 101: What is Reinforcement and Why Does it Work? A conversation about the mechanics of reinforcement and small group work to discuss ways reinforcement can be used in individual … Continue reading →

Do you or someone you know bank at Florence Bank? If so, you can help support the Amherst Regional Public Schools PGO – which the ARHS PGO is a member of, through their Customers’ Choice Community Grants program. Last year … Continue reading →

Seniors!: Baby pictures for the yearbook are due on January 4th! Digital copies can be sent to garrityc@arps.org. Physical copies can be dropped off in guidance in an envelope with your name on it. They will be scanned and returned to you … Continue reading →

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! AMHERST-PELHAM REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is happy to offer a Conditioning  Program  for the Winter 2018-19 season. This is open to both ARMS & ARHS students. Where? ARHS Weight Room When? Monday & Wednesday 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. or Tuesday & Thursday 3:15 pm – 4:30 p.m. Dates – January 7, 2019 … Continue reading →

Hurricane Sport Fans, did you know you can purchase a season ticket to attend our sporting events?  These make great gifts, or just purchase one for yourself.  Adults – $42 and Seniors/Students – $30. ALSO: Are you aware of a feature … Continue reading →

The Amherst Historical Society’s Third Annual 2-Day Ski and Winter Gear Sale Friday, January 4th, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, January 5th 9 am-2pm in downtown Amherst at the Pacific Lodge, located at 99 Main Street, next door to the police station. … Continue reading →

Amherst, MA – Learn the basics of household recycling in the town of Amherst on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 3:00 pm in the Woodbury Room at the Jones Library. Are you confused about what you can and cannot recycle? … Continue reading →

On Saturday January 5, 12, 19, and 26 of 2019 the Amherst Department of Public Works is holding free, pellet bag drop-off events. Between the hours of 8am and 2pm, residents of Amherst, Pelham and Shutesbury will be allowed to … Continue reading →

Peter Pan the Musical is coming to a stage near you! Presented by Amherst Leisure Services Community Theater – ALSCT. Buy tickets today! https://alsct.org/buy_tickets/index.html

February 2, 2019 @ 8:00 am – February 9, 2019 @ 11:00 pm Celebrate the season with your fellow Amherst residents! WinterFest Amherst 2019 returns with a week-long schedule of venues and events for the whole family. We’ll kick off the week’s … Continue reading →

We wish you and all of the ARHS community a happy holiday season and a peaceful, well deserved break. School will reopen on Wednesday, January 2nd. See you next year! Your Parent News Editors — Becky,  Jennifer and Mare

Singers lift voices in Toy Fund benefit by Jacquelyn Voghel What was once a traditional holiday benefit show was renewed on Friday night at Amherst College’s Buckley Recital Hall as over 200 people gathered for a “Hodie” concert supporting the … Continue reading →

Next Steps for Farm to School The Farm to School work that the district began at the start of this school year is ready to move into the next phase.  Expanding on our essential relationships with local farmers, strong in-house food services program, and … Continue reading →

Hurricane Sport Fans, did you know you can purchase a season ticket to attend our sporting events?  These make great gifts, or just purchase one for yourself.  Adults – $42 and Seniors/Students – $30. ALSO: Are you aware of a feature … Continue reading →

Dec 24-Jan 1 – Winter Break Jan 4-6 – Cabaret Jan 14 – 18 – Exams Jan 17 – Early Dismissal Jan 18 – Early Dismissal Jan 21 – No School- MLK Jr Day Jan 22 – No School- Teacher … Continue reading →

The Amherst Historical Society’s Third Annual 2-Day Ski and Winter Gear Sale Friday, January 4th, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, January 5th 9 am-2pm in downtown Amherst at the Pacific Lodge, located at 99 Main Street, next door to the police station. … Continue reading →

In January 2019, we will begin the search for a principal to lead the Amherst-Pelham Regional High School. The position will be advertised over the next few weeks in local, regional and national newspapers and journals. A Committee is being formed, which will … Continue reading →

Do you or someone you know bank at Florence Bank? If so, you can help support the Amherst Regional Public Schools PGO – which the ARHS PGO is a member of, through their Customers’ Choice Community Grants program. Last year … Continue reading →

The deadline for listing colleges with January 15 deadlines is December 14. Please don’t miss these deadlines. If you need to add a college after these dates, you can, but please tell a Guidance secretary so we can be sure … Continue reading →

Amherst Community Connections offers housing assistance to residents of the Pioneer Valley. The agency is located at 236 Pleasant Street in Amherst. Amherst Community Connections (ACC) provides information/ referrals, case management, outreach and advocacy services to vulnerable individuals and families … Continue reading →

The latest ARHS Theater Production is The Laramie Project- a full-scale immersive adaptation of the award-winning play.  Performed in theaters all over the world – and many high schools in America – the show focuses on the residents of Laramie, Wyoming in … Continue reading →

Seniors!: Your voice has been heard, we will include baby pictures in the yearbook this year! Baby pictures are due on January 4th! Digital copies can be sent to garrityc@arps.org. Physical copies can be dropped off in guidance in an envelope with … Continue reading →

Cap & Gown measurements for this year’s graduating class will take place on Thursday and Friday, December 6 & 7 during all lunch periods outside the cafeteria.  Balfour is the company that provides this service and a representative will be here to … Continue reading →

Plan to do any online shopping through Amazon over the holidays? You can earn money for the ARHS PGO through the ARPS PGO with each Amazon purchase. Here’s how to shop AmazonSmile: Visit smile.amazon.com Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials … Continue reading →

Don’t forget that Cap & Gown measurements will be taken on 12/6 and 12/7 during all lunches outside the cafeteria. Cost is $17.50 for a complete outfit and it takes only a few minutes! Dec 8 – ACT; Registration Deadline … Continue reading →

Saturday, December 8th at 9AM – Amherst Regional Middle School Library Annual “Four Towns” meeting, including the Regional School Committee, at the Middle School library. This is an annual meeting of the Regional School Committee, the finance and select boards … Continue reading →

Thursday, December 13  5:30 to 8:30 PM at the Strong House 67 Amity Street, Amherst Outgrown your skis or skates? Need to upgrade? Garage packed with winter gear no longer being used? Problem solved! Sell your gently used skis and winter gear on … Continue reading →

The Human Rights Commission encourages you to come out to the North Common under the merry maple on Monday December 10 at 4pm sharp for a community read aloud of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Commission provides candlelight … Continue reading →

December 15 4pm Mercy House in Amherst AmherstDowntown.com  

Prepared by the Office of the Superintendent, this packet includes Educational Opportunities, ARts and Crafts, Dance, Music Lessons, Sports and More. Winter Activities Packet