Category Archives: Parent News

SENIORS: 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 … Continue reading →

December 5th- ARHS Cafeteria. If you haven’t already bought your ticket for the annual Francophone Dinner, your time is running out. NO tickets will be sold after December 1st. You won’t want to miss your opportunity to try out some … Continue reading →

Dec 1 – SAT; ARHS; registration deadline Nov. 2 w/no late fee (Nov. 20 w/fee waiver or late fee) Dec 3- Request for student portion of application must be in Naviance for 1/1 College Deadlines Dec 8 – ACT; Registration … Continue reading →

Nov 30 – Merry Maple- Amherst Town Hall Dec 6-8 – The Laramie Project at 7 PM Dec 13 – Philharmonia, Symphony Band & Concert Choir concert 7PM Dec 14 – Combined Concert to benefit Hampshire Gazette Toy Fund Dec … Continue reading →

Friday, November 30 — 4:30 PM Hurricane Singers and Chorale are singing in the Merry Maple Lighting in downtown Amherst.

Saturday, December 1, 2018 10AM-4PM Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst 121 North Pleasant St., Amherst See flyer here. Stone Soup Flyer.doc – Google Docs

The Department of Education is seeking public input on the proposed expansion of the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School in Hadley. The proposal would increase the maximum allowed enrollment to 952 students.  Input can be sent to the Commissioner … Continue reading →

December 15 4pm Mercy House in Amherst AmherstDowntown.com    

December 1st — Pick up your sack on Nov. 30th at the Merry Maple Lighting! 20% Gift Certificates, Individual Sales, Total Sale! Check amherstdowntown.com for Who is Offering What! Check out the flyer here: PTS poster II

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 →

ARHS received $1,350.00 as a result of #GivingTuesday.  This money will be used to fund another water bottle filling station for the school.  The school has agreed to fund the remainder of the $3,000.00 cost.

You are invited to join other parents and ARHS Performing Arts Teachers at the ARHS Performing Arts Nonprofit Launch Meeting on Thursday, November 29 @ 7:00 p.m. in the ARHS Library.  The group will: Vote on the Organization’s Name Vote on a … Continue reading →

This summer the Massachusetts Department of Public Health launched a statewide information campaign called The New Look of Nicotine Addiction and it’s all about vaping.  The website of the campaign, GetOutraged.org, is a resource to help parents of teenagers better understand what vaping is, … Continue reading →

To help our Gambian partners travel to the U.S. next spring on an exchange trip, the Sene-Gambian Scholars are selling high-quality Fannie May candy bars, which retail for $1.79, at a discount price. The bars come in a variety of … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, November 27, ARHS PGO is participating in #GivingTuesday. Our goal is to raise $3,000, which will enable us to purchase another ever-popular water bottle filling station for the school. More details to come.  

The Theater Company is excited to present our annual production of Briefs – 10 short plays written by contemporary playwrights.  Directed and acted by students, you’ll find everything from the serious to the utterly silly.  This Friday and Saturday at 7PM; $5 for students/staff.  … Continue reading →

Reminder to seniors: You will have until TODAY to turn in senior portraits if you would like them in the yearbook! Email them to garrityc@arps.org or bring hard copies/USBs to Guidance! Photos must be standard portrait size, taken by yourself and showing … Continue reading →

The ARHS community is invited to attend our annual Fall Choral Concert on Tuesday, November 20th at 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Hadley. Chorale and Hurricane Singers will be presenting several selections in their first formal concert of the … Continue reading →

Dear Families, The Amherst Regional Public Schools is conducting a review of math curriculum and instruction at grades 6-12. To that end, we would like to get your feedback as critical stakeholders in our work. Please take a few minutes … Continue reading →

This year’s first magazine-sized issue of The Graphic is out! Grab a copy at school or check it out at thegraphic.arps.org. There are tons of wild, wonderful, frustrating, interesting, and inspiring things to read about.

Help everyone stay warm this winter! The Amherst school parent & guardian organizations (PGOs) are collecting winter coats & other warm outerwear for students (preK through 12th grade) & families. We are seeking donations of clean, gently-used winter outerwear: in … Continue reading →

Come enjoy a night of exciting cultural experience and delicious French cuisine presented by our own French students! The cultural show will include student’s research presentations, art exhibits, folk tale presentations, music, singing, dancing, poetry, trivia, a raffle, and a … Continue reading →

All parents of ARHS students involved in the Performing Arts are needed to help name and launch a parent-run, teacher requested, non-profit dedicated to supporting Performing Arts at ARHS as follows: The organization [to be named] is a nonprofit organization … Continue reading →

The Problem Every day, in child welfare offices across America, girls and boys living in foster care wait to find out where they will go next. Their belongings sit next to them on the floor… in garbage bags. Our Solution … Continue reading →

Sunday, December 2, 2018 9:00 walk           9:30 5K Fun Run           10:15 5K Road Race Every day, Safe Passage helps families take steps to achieve safety, justice and a brighter future. Some steps … Continue reading →

All Amherst Community Members are invited to join us as we come together to celebrate the inaugural swearing-in of our First Amherst Town Council on Sunday December 2nd at 1:00 PM at the Amherst-Pelham Regional High School Auditorium.  Reception will … Continue reading →

The Amherst Regional Public Schools community is in the process of developing a three-year strategic plan to drive its work between 2019-2020 and 2021-2022. Let’s imagine that 2022 is now, and that we are looking back on the change process … Continue reading →

Looking to put a face with the new names with ARHS Administration or wondering how to contact them? Please visit: http://www.arps.org/amherst-pelham-regional-high-school/administration to see photos and contact information for each position.

Students may be paged to come to the front office to pick up messages and deliveries twice during the school day: the first time is just after 10 am, when the lunch period is about to start. The second time … Continue reading →

Nov 13 – Deadline to request for school transcripts, etc. Naviance for 12/1 college deadlines Nov 27 – Deadline to request for school transcripts, etc. Naviance for 12/15 college deadlines Dec 1 – SAT; ARHS; registration deadline Nov. 2 w/no … Continue reading →

Do you work at UMass? Do you want an easy way to make a contribution to the ARHS PGO and help our schools? The annual UMass-Amherst Community Campaign (UMACC) is now underway. The UMACC program lets UMass employees donate to … Continue reading →

SENIORS: You will have until Friday, November 16th to turn in senior portraits if you would like them in the yearbook! Email them to garrityc@arps.org or bring hard copies/USBs to Guidance. Photos must be standard portrait size, taken by yourself … Continue reading →

Nov 15- 17 – Theater Company Performance Briefs Nov 16- Senior Pictures for Yearbook Due Nov 16 – Deadline for winter sports registration Nov 20 – Hurricane Singers and Chorale Concert @ Wesley United Methodist Church 7PM Nov 21-23 – … Continue reading →

November 15th  at PD Center, ARMS 2 Identical Sessions 9am and 5pm Click here for ELPAC Flyer

The Problem Every day, in child welfare offices across America, girls and boys living in foster care wait to find out where they will go next. Their belongings sit next to them on the floor… in garbage bags. Our Solution … Continue reading →

The high school has been receiving a number of messages on its full-day absence line from parents excusing their child’s tardiness. Please note that the absence line (413-362-1718) is to be called ONLY for full day absences. To summarize our … Continue reading →

Just a reminder that there is no school on Tuesday, November 6th for Teacher Curriculum Day.  It is also Election Day- don’t forget to vote in your State and Town (where applicable) elections!

Tonight, Friday, November 2nd, from 7-10pm, the class of 2020 will be hosting a Halloween Dance! Come for fun treats, karaoke, the donut on a string activity, and a costume contest! The winner gets a prize! Tickets will be sold at lunch for $4 … Continue reading →

Hurricane Sport Fans, most of you aren’t aware of a feature offered through the MIAA. You can set up email alerts for your favorite team(s)!! Go to the MIAA website, look for the light blue bar, select the team(s) you’d … Continue reading →

Do you have an ARHS teen that wants to go to college? When should you start preparing?  How and when do you prepare for SAT’s and ACT’s? Are you terrified of the whole thing? Well, we’ve got good news for … Continue reading →

Online winter sports registration is now open. Ensure a smooth start to the winter season by registering NOW. Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse before the first day of tryouts. Please call the nurse’s … Continue reading →

Menstrual products are among the MOST REQUESTED yet LEAST DONATED items in Women’s shelters? Women’s Rights Club is running a TAMPON AND PAD drive all month! All donations will benefit the Amherst Survival Center so that hygiene products can be … Continue reading →

Dear families, Each year, Florence Bank gives away $100,000 to community non-profits through its Community Choice grants program. Florence Bank customers vote for the non-profit of their choice & all non-profits getting at least 50 votes receive a grant.  The … Continue reading →

Doing any online shopping through Amazon during the holidays? 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 →

The Amherst Half Marathon weekend is here, November 3rd and 4th. Please expect delays and detours as nearly 1000 participants will be on the roads on Sunday November 4th. See below or for full release and traffic impact charts, visit: … Continue reading →

Join the Amherst Nordic Ski Club and the Amherst Regional High School Nordic Ski Team at a presentation and Q&A by U.S. Women’s XC Ski Team Head Coach, Matt Whitcomb Wednesday, November 7 @ 7pm in the Amherst Regional High … Continue reading →

Sunday, December 2, 2018 9:00 walk           9:30 5K Fun Run           10:15 5K Road Race Every day, Safe Passage helps families take steps to achieve safety, justice and a brighter future. Some steps … Continue reading →

October 23, 2018 Dear Parents and Guardians, I am pleased to announce that Mary Custard, Dean of Students, has agreed to serve as the interim assistant principal at ARHS for the remainder of the school year. Ms. Custard has twenty-two … Continue reading →

The ARHS Theatre Company presents Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters on the ARHS stage from October 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. Join us for the Theater Co’s first production of the year! Tickets are $5 for students; $10 for adults, available at … Continue reading →

Online winter sports registration is now open. Ensure a smooth start to the winter season by registering NOW.   Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse before the first day of tryouts. Please call the nurse’s … Continue reading →