Category Archives: Parent News

Join the fun and Celebrate Amherst! September 20th from 5 – 9 pm North Pleasant Street in Amherst Live Music • Street Food • Show Circus Acrobats • Entertainers • Dancers • UMass & Amherst College Basketball Teams • Children’s … Continue reading →

Please join us Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at The Lord Jeffery Inn, 30 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002, as we gather to support struggling families in Amherst. Warm Up the Night! transforms a festive and warm tent at the Lord Jeffery Inn into a strolling culinary … Continue reading →

AEF brings  you an education forum with the at-large candidates for Amherst Town Council: Alisa Brewer  –  Robert Greeney  –  Mandi Jo Hanneke Robert Kusher –  Jim Pistrang  –  Andy Steinberg Tuesday, October 2 from 7 -9PM Amherst Regional Middle … Continue reading →

Amherst, MA – As 2018 marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the Jones Library celebrates her contribution to literature and the arts with special programming for all ages during the month of October in … Continue reading →

Enjoy a fun evening that includes costumes, raffle prizes, refreshments, an audience trivia game, and prizes. Admission is FREE but we encourage donations benefiting Amherst Education Foundation and our public schools. DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM THE YOUTH ROUND! It’s back! We will have … Continue reading →

‘Canes Fans! Get excited about the football game this Friday, September 7th Amherst Hurricanes vs. Northampton Blue Devils at Northampton! There will be a FREE FAN BUS for students brought to you by the ARHS Football Team! Please sign up outside the … Continue reading →

Juuling (e-cigarette) and marijuana use among youth has increased dramatically in Hampshire and Franklin Counties, and across the nation. New products and technology make it difficult to detect vaping in teens, and what substances are being vaped. Join the ARHS … Continue reading →

The ARHS Guidance Department now has a Twitter account. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/GuidanceArhs This account is not going to replace e-mail.  It is for us to send you timely reminders and maybe even some fun facts.  I might use it sometimes … Continue reading →

Correction to last week’s post: Jammie Bruni is a new, full-time employee. She will spend the morning in the main office and the afternoon in Special Education office, coordinating all of the team meetings.

Sept 7 – FREE FAN BUS to Football game at Northampton! Sept 13 – Emergency Drill Practice/ Club and Activities Fair Sept 10-14 – Spirit Week Sept 14 – Community Kick-Off Day/Homecoming Weekend Begins Sept 25 – School Photo Day Sept 26 – Early Release Day Sept 27 – PGO Parent Info Session on … Continue reading →

Jessica Minahan, MEd, BCBA will present a FREE program OPEN TO ALL.  September 13, 2018 — 6-8 pm Amherst Regional High School Library The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that one in four thirteen-eighteen year olds has had an … Continue reading →

Join the fun and Celebrate Amherst! September 20th from 5 – 9 pm North Pleasant Street in Amherst Live Music • Street Food • Show Circus Acrobats • Entertainers • Dancers • UMass & Amherst College Basketball Teams • Children’s … Continue reading →

The Sene-Gambian Scholars Program at ARHS is seeking donations to bring students and teachers from Gunjur, The Gambia, to visit the United States in the spring of 2019. Last February, 13 ARHS students and 3 faculty members were hosted by families … Continue reading →

Jones Library will host Voter Suppression Then and Now on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Woodbury Room. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was enacted, marking the beginning of the end of voter suppression … Continue reading →

UMass students started moving in yesterday and will continue to move in until Sunday.

Welcome to the academic year 2018-2019, and the return of the ARHS PGO Parent News! Our newsletter will arrive in your inbox every Friday morning, packed with valuable information about events, deadlines, schedules, community events, sports news, opportunities etc… If … Continue reading →

The first day of school​ for all students in grades 1-12 is Wednesday, August 29​. The day’s schedule is below: 1. 9​th​ grade students​ will report directly to their advisories​ at 7:45 am. 2. New students​(grades 10 – 12) will … Continue reading →

I Important Ideas: A. Are Summit Academy and ARHS one school or two separate schools within the same building? ​ An important relocation goal is for Summit Academy to maintain its identity as a separate school. There will be many … Continue reading →

Join friends & school staff at the community’s Welcome Back to School Party on August 28th from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM on the Amherst Town Common. Enjoy fun activities like art, games, food, music and more! This event is … Continue reading →

​​​​​​​We are pleased to announce that the Amherst Regional Public Schools will provide a Chromebook to all ARHS students in grades 9-11. Chromebooks will be distributed to parents/guardians on: Thursday, August 23rd from 9:00 – 1:00;  and, Friday, August 24th … Continue reading →

ARHS (and ARMS) bus routes/ schedules are now available: Middle/ High School Bus Routes Routes for the other schools can be found at:  http://www.arps.org/district/transportation/bus-routes

Hurricane Open 2018 SUNDAY, August 26 at 12:30 pm The Hurricane Open is a great way to enjoy an afternoon of golf and more while helping Amherst High School Athletics. The cost to play is $160/per person $640/ per team. … Continue reading →

Please join us Friday August 24th at 4:00 pm, at Community Field in Amherst. the ARHS football team will scrimmage, followed by the Battle of the Badges, where Amherst Fire Department and Amherst Police Department will compete in a flag … Continue reading →

SENIORS: On the first day of school, you will receive a handbook about the college admissions process. Read it carefully and keep it for reference. Note the calendar of admissions events and deadlines on the back cover. Also look through … Continue reading →

Amherst Town Clerk Margaret Nartowicz is seeking election workers for the upcoming double elections on September 4th and November 6th. All new election workers are required to attend training prior to working an election. Workers must be registered to vote … Continue reading →

Amherst, MA – Explore some of the history of voter suppression in this country and take a look at the current state of things at this presentation by Jim Lemkin on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7 pm in the … Continue reading →

Registration is now open for the September 23, 2018 Household Hazardous Waste Day . Products containing lead, mercury, petroleum products, pesticides, herbicides, and some acids should NOT be poured on the ground, down the drain, or placed in household trash. … Continue reading →

The Editors of the PGO blog would like to wish everyone a very happy summer! We will “see” you again in the fall. First day of school is Wednesday, August 29, 2018! Becky, Mare, and Jennifer

The ARHS Parent Guardian Organization is a volunteer group of parents and guardians, and we invite you to join us!  What do we do? We create this newsletter, administer a grant program for staff and students, host events with Principal Jackson and … Continue reading →

Online fall sports registration is now open. Ensure a smooth start to the fall 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 →

2018-2019 School Calendar School will start on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 for students in grades 1-12.  Preschool and Kindergarten start on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. There will be no school on the day before Thanksgiving. Winter break will begin with an early release … Continue reading →

  If you are a high achieving first generation college applicant, a student of color or a low income student, who takes primarily honors and AP classes, you might want to look at: http://blog.collegegreenlight.com/blog/college-fly-in-diversity-programs/ It is a list of special fly-in … Continue reading →

If you plan to take the August 25 SAT or the September 8 ACT, register online before you forget.  If you qualify for a fee waiver, see Mrs. Cappelli before June 26. Unused fee waivers will expire in August! 

To celebrate the unveiling of a new mural that honors Amherst’s Cambodian community, over 100 people gathered at the high school for a Friday night ceremony, blessing and traditional dancing. Recently graduated senior Augusta Fricke spent nine months working on … Continue reading →

Announcing More Summer Lunch Options for Kids and their Grown-Ups … Free summer lunch for kids and teens 18 and under is available on Tuesdays at the Jones Library in the Woodbury Room following the  morning youth programs. Adult meals … Continue reading →

UMass’ Baby Berk Food Trucks will be providing FREE SUMMER MEALS! The meals are available to all kids and teens (18 and under). No ID necessary. No registration required. The UMass Baby Berk Food Truck will be providing meals at the following … Continue reading →

Have you signed up to help yet? On Thursday, June 21 ARHS parents and guardians will thank the entire staff for their work with a scrumptious lunch catered by Wheelhouse Farm. Here are several ways YOU can show your appreciation … Continue reading →

This year, with your help, the PGO raised over $11,000 through the Stop & Shop A+ Rewards program, which will be used to fund many initiatives at the high school next school year. The mural background in this photo was one of … Continue reading →

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the Post Graduation Senior Party such a tremendous success.  With all your help and support 160 Seniors and their guests donned their class of 2018 t-shirts and  had a great night … Continue reading →

June 15 – Cambodian Heritage Mural Celebration June 15-20 – Final Exams June 21 – Current Projected Last Day of School (5 snow days) June 21 – Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

Graduation rehearsal will be held at 8 a.m. on June 8th 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 … Continue reading →

Hello friends! HELP! MANY MORE adult volunteers are needed for Project Graduation (Senior Party)! Please click below to sign up for a shift or two. There are lots of different options … entertainment, activities, food, pool party chaperones, first aid, … Continue reading →

Join the ARPS Community for a Celebration of Cambodian Heritage on June 15th from 6-8 PM in the ARHS Cafeteria.  The event will feature blessings by a local monk, Music, Dancing and Mural reveal. Please bring food or drink to … Continue reading →

Thursday, June 14, 2018  B review (during regular Day 4 schedule) Friday, June 15, 2018  B-Period Exam 7:45-9:45 (120 minutes) A-Period Review 9:50-10:45 (55 minutes) E-Period Review Lunch 1: 10:50-11:20 F-Period Review 12:25-1:20 (55 minutes) G-Period Review 1:25-2:20 (55 minutes) … Continue reading →

Online fall sports registration is now open. Ensure a smooth start to the fall 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 →

Recognize teachers and staff at the end of the year with a gift in their honor! Now is the time to let teachers and staff members know how much your appreciate their hard work, expertise, care, and dedication. You can … Continue reading →

June 12th at 3:15 PM Location: The Works, downtown Amherst Agenda Introductions Individual School Updates Taxes and State Filings Group Fundraisers -UMACC (United Way) -Valley Gives -Florence Bank -Amazon Smile Other Business not anticipated by the chair Adjourn  

Now you can drop your clothing and other textiles into collection bins located at each school. Convenient and easy! The collections are weighed weekly and each school’s PGO will receive a check based on the bulk weight. Help the ARHS … Continue reading →

Amherst has begun the process of creating an economic development strategy. The town has engaged the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission as consultants to report on key economic indicators, an analysis of the retail market, and strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats … Continue reading →