Category Archives: Parent News

On Thursday, June 21, ARHS parents and guardians will thank the enitre staff for their work with a scrumptous luncheon catered by Wheelhouse Farm. Here are several ways you can show your appreciation for our amazing staff and help with … Continue reading →

PLEASE NOTE:  Students not participating in MCAS testing will have late arrival on all MCAS testing days, and should report to school as follows: Wednesday June 6 – 9:45 a.m. Thursday, June 7 – 9:45 a.m. The MCAS Science and … 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

This is to share some information concerning seniors and graduation week. Hopefully, it will help to make this happy occasion a little less stressful for everyone. As you know, the graduation ceremony will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, … Continue reading →

Don’t let bugs keep you inside! Take a few simple steps and have a fun and healthy season.  Click here to download the flyer: Tick info – MDPH

June 1 – Fall Sports Registration Opens Online June 6 – MCAS Sci/ Tech Testing; 2 Hr. Delay for Non- Test Takers June 7 – MCAS Sci/ Tech Testing; 2 Hr. Delay for Non- Test Takers June 7 – Symphony … Continue reading →

Please consider joining in the 35 year-old tradition of throwing a SAFE Party for the Graduating Seniors and their invited guests. We need volunteers at the event to help with registration, security, monitoring games, shuttle, set-up and clean-up, first aid, … Continue reading →

June 1 – Last day of school for seniors June 8 – Graduation For Juniors: June 2 – SAT @ ARHS  (Register by 5/3) June 9 – ACT July 14 – ACT August 25 – SAT and Subject Tests @ … Continue reading →

Western Massachusetts Writing Project Summer Youth Writing Programs: Write. Find your voice. Change the world. E452 South College, University of Massachusetts Amherst For more information, e-mail wmwp@english.umass.edu or call (413) 545-5466 To register or apply for a scholarship, visit the … Continue reading →

The U.S. Attorney General’s Office will host a presentation: Keeping Children Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Families on May 29, 2018, from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at ARHS. The presentation will include: being safe … Continue reading →

Amherst Regional High School will spar this week on As Schools Match Wits, airing on WGBY public television on Saturday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. The team has clinched a semifinals spot and will face the winner of the quarterfinal match Saturday, May 26 at … 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 like to receive notifications on. In … Continue reading →

Wednesday, August 22nd is Fall Sports Information Night for athletes and their parents/guardian.  Time:  6:30 p.m. in the High School Gymansium.  Meet the coaches, get schedules, find out about practice schedules, etc.  Hope to see you there!

The Athletic Office has emailed Spring Student-Athletes and their Parents/Guardians a feedback form for you to fill out.  This allows the Athletic Office to get a sense of what your experience has been this spring sport season and lets us … Continue reading →

Good Morning, I am happy to announce that Talib Sadiq has accepted my offer to fill the ARHS Assistant Principal position. The superintendent has also confirmed Talib’s appointment. To the position, Talib brings a long commitment to the students of … Continue reading →

Underclass people can pick up their yearbooks on Friday, May 25 (Thursday, May 24 for Seniors) after school in room 193. A few extra yearbooks are available starting Tuesday after school only to seniors for $50. After June 1, if … Continue reading →

It’s time for the 33rd Annual Student-Written Play Festival!  Featuring 10 and 1-minute works by nearly 20 ARHS playwrights and staged by a cast of nearly 50(!) actors, this is the Theater Company’s last stage show of the year.  Tickets … Continue reading →

Online fall sports registration will open on June 1st. Please ensure a smooth start to your child’s season by registering and paying before August 1st.  Be sure the health room has your most up-to-date sportsphysical on file.  If your child has an appointment with their physician … Continue reading →

Do you know of someone (student, parent, staff, community member, etc.) who you would like to recognize for their dedication, creativity, patience, and determination in helping students who receive special education to experience success? The Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools SEPAC encourages … Continue reading →

Please consider joining in the 35 year-old tradition of throwing a SAFE Party for the Graduating Seniors and their invited guests. The party happens after graduation on June 8th and goes all night! We need volunteers at the event and … Continue reading →

Amherst Regional High School students recently gathered in the school’s auditorium to meet the now Len Gardner, ARHS Class of 1938 and Pearl Harbor survivor.  The 96-year-old Gardner offered insights into both the attack and his later military experience during … Continue reading →

For Seniors: Looking for the latest information about graduation? Click here for more information about tickets, upcoming dates, caps, gowns, and more! Yearbook pickup for seniors is on Thursday, May 24 after school in room 193.  May 10 – May … Continue reading →

Join us for another exciting summer of Ultimate Frisbee. This league is geared for people who want to enjoy the thrill and excitement of ultimate Frisbee, regardless of experience level. All levels of ability will be welcomed to join. All … Continue reading →

Whole Children’s Wild Goose Chase is an annual 5K, kids’ carnival, and family fun races for all ages and abilities. Race events include a chip-timed 5K race and 1 mile run/walk/roll, as well as a slew of kids’ races. The … Continue reading →

All boys who are interested in playing soccer this summer are invited to register for the Amherst Summer Soccer The basics for the high school summer soccer league are pretty straightforward: – play begins around Wednesday, June 13; – there … Continue reading →

Please make an appointment for your college meeting soon.  If you procrastinate until June, there may not be any appointment times left! If you are planning to take either the July 14 ACT, or the August 25 SAT, you might want to sign up … Continue reading →

Amherst Regional High School students recently won a number of awards from the New England Scholastic Press Association (NESPA), housed at Boston University’s School of Communication. Thousands of students and hundreds of newspapers from all over New England enter their … Continue reading →

The 27th Annual Amherst Invitational will be held this weekend- May 12-13. Come watch 32 Ultimate teams from the east coast compete in this prestigious tournament! Games will be held at Amherst Regional High School and Amherst Regional Middle School … Continue reading →

For Seniors: May 10 – May 24- Prom Tickets on Sale Prom Permission Slips are available before and after school in guidance, the main office and room 155.  Please know that everyone  who plans on attending the prom must have … Continue reading →

We would love you all to come and celebrate with our students and their families.  We invite all staff to join students on stage to collectively show our support for their future and well-being!  We hope to see you all … Continue reading →

May 11 – Talent Show, Latino Achievement Night; DTE Performance May 12 – 13- Amherst Invitational May 17 – 19- Student Written Play Festival May 18 – Black Scholars Rising Showcase 6PM May 22 – Regional School Committee Meeting 6:30 … Continue reading →

Starlight Express is a rock musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber (Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar). In the story, a child’s train set magically comes to life, and the various engines compete to become the “Fastest Engine in the … Continue reading →

On Thursday, May 10th, Amherst Regional High School has the honor of welcoming back one of its own, Leonard Gardner.  Mr. Gardner, a WWII veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor, graduated from Amherst High School in 1938. He enlisted in the … Continue reading →

Please consider joining in the 35 year-old tradition of throwing a SAFE Party for the Graduating Seniors and their invited guests. The party happens after graduation on June 8th and goes all night!  We need volunteers at the event and to help … Continue reading →

Please join the Amherst Center Recreation Working Group at their 2nd public forum on Tuesday, May 8th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the Town Room, Town Hall. The Landscape Architecture Firm of Weston & Sampson will be presenting their concept … Continue reading →

You helped our scholars travel to West Africa. Now help us bring students from The Gambia here. Our partners need financial support for travel. Please order TAKE-OUT MEALS from the ARHS SENE-GAMBIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM. Hot meals (in microwavable containers) will … Continue reading →

Having completed its third exchange trip to Senegal and The Gambia this year, the Sene-Gambian Scholars Program is now seeking new members to join in the next round of activities. In the 2018-19 school year, these will include learning about … Continue reading →

Do you know of someone (student, parent, staff, community member, etc.) who you would like to recognize for their dedication, creativity, patience, and determination in helping students who receive special education to experience success? The Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools SEPAC encourages … Continue reading →

Join us on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 7:00 pm for a screening of this 2017 film entitled Imperial Dreams. A young father and reformed gangster returns home from jail eager to care for his son, Daytona, and become a writer. … Continue reading →

An opportunity to learn about hummingbirds near and far comes to the Jones Library in a presentation by local naturalist John Root.  Please join us in the Woodbury Room of the Jones Library at 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2018. This presentation … Continue reading →

April 17, 2018 Dear ARHS & Summit Academy Parents and Guardians, As many of you already know, Summit Academy, the district’s public day school, will relocate to the ARHS building for SY 18-19. Summit Academy will maintain its public day … Continue reading →

ARHS PGO is participating in Valley Gives on Tuesday, May 1st in support of our PGO Presenters Fund!   We would like to raise $500 to be able to bring speakers to ARHS to address parents about issues surrounding Teen Use … Continue reading →

Hurricane Sports Fans!!!  Great News!!!  Our Nike shirts are on sale in the school store and are reduced to $15 now.  Buy a shirt and get a free snack or drink with your purchase!!!!

Hello Juniors, Attached is the packet of materials you will need to read and complete before asking for recommendations during the week of May 7. This will also be distributed to you tomorrow morning in Advisory. It doesn’t matter which … Continue reading →

Dear Families of Amherst High School and Middle School Athletes, The Amherst Hurricane Boosters are a group of parents, staff and community members who are dedicated to supporting Amherst student athletics. This group finances major projects such as playing field lighting, … Continue reading →

Hello Juniors, Remember, the College Admissions panel presentation by ARHS seniors is scheduled for next Thursday evening, May 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  Come to hear your peers tell it like it was for them.  This is always … Continue reading →

The Annual Black Scholars Rising event will be held on Friday, May 18th from 6:00 to 7:30 in the Middle School Auditorium with a reception to follow in the Middle School Cafeteria. Would you mind including that on your calendars … Continue reading →

Please join the SEPAC for a three part series of informational evening seminars. These presentations will provide students, families and school staff with valuable information for future planning and will assist in transitioning students from school to adult life. All … Continue reading →

27th Amherst Invitational, May 12-13.  Come watch 32 Ultimate teams from the east coast compete in this prestigious tournament! Games will be held at Amherst Regional High School and Amherst Regional Middle School beginning at 9 a.m.  The event is … Continue reading →

April 29th, 2018 marks the 8th annual Daffodil Run in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County! This family friendly community event held at Kendrick Park in downtown Amherst offers participants a 5k walk/run or 10k run option. … Continue reading →