Category Archives: Parent News

Please note that the Basic Rights in Special Education Workshop scheduled for 3/12/2018 has been rescheduled. Details below: Basic Rights in Special Education.  Monday March 19, 2018 @ 5:00 PM, ARHS Library.  Please mark your calendars and join us for … Continue reading →

The Jones Library is proud to announce that the Fifth Annual Samuel Minot Jones Awards for Literary Achievement will honor the Amherst Regional High School Theater Program, led by John Bechtold and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author Madeleine Blais. The … Continue reading →

The people of Puerto Rico continue to suffer from lack of basic needs following devastation from two recent hurricanes. One of our staff members, Mari Vicente, has  been working with Waves for Water, a non-profit that works throughout the world bringing water purifying … Continue reading →

Join in an Amherst Community March on Saturday, March 24 to show our support for the students in Parkland, FL at Stoneman-Douglas High School who have planned a march in Washington DC on this date. It is being called “March … Continue reading →

BU will host the Summer Pathways program July 13-20, 2018.  This is an exciting seven-day, residential program for high school girls entering their junior or senior year in September 2018.  The program targets girls from Massachusetts high schools who show promise and/or interest in science, technology, engineering, … Continue reading →

Come to a Gospel Choir Concert to benefit Amherst A Better Chance (ABC) on Tuesday, April 10th, at Grace Episcopal Church, Amherst. The concert starts at 7:30 PM and features the Amherst Area Gospel Choir, the Amherst Regional High School … Continue reading →

Wednesday, March 21, 7-9:15PM Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst Social Action Committee Presents: Mudbound, a 2017 film about two veterans, one black, one white and their respective experiences when they return home from WWII. The New York times review puts … Continue reading →

Amherst, MA – Sean Gaskell will give a performance and educational demonstration on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. He will feature traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the kora’s musical repertoire in addition … Continue reading →

Food! Music! Theater! Competition!! A celebration of Government and Politics. Join the League of Women Voters of Amherst for the Second Annual Civics Fest on April 6, 2018, starting at 7 p.m. in the Amherst Regional High School auditorium. Once again, … Continue reading →

Join Multi-Arts on a time traveling theatrical adventure! This latest installment of Time Traveling Stories takes us on a journey to the 1840’s! When young Justine is sent back in time, she meets Angeline Palmer, a brave African American girl who was … Continue reading →

Dear ARPS Parents and Guardians: In the wake of the tragedy in Parkland, Florida, school safety and advocacy have been on all of our minds.  Many of you are aware of a national advocacy effort planned for March 14.  Please … Continue reading →

The ARHS Theater Company presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! This Tony Award-winning musical follows the quirky, heartbreaking, and hilarious lives of middle schoolers competing in a spelling bee. ARHS’s unique immersive staging of the show is guaranteed … Continue reading →

 Just about two-thirds of your junior year is now complete.  If you aren’t thinking about what you want to do after graduation yet, this is a good time to start thinking about it.  Complete the Junior Questionnaire for College Conference … Continue reading →

For Seniors: March 22 – Reality Fair Permission Slips Due Late March – HCC Foundation Scholarship Deadline April 2 – ARHS Scholarship Application Deadline April (TBA) – MEFA “after the Acceptance” program about comparing financial aid awards and making college … Continue reading →

Basic Rights in Special Education.  Monday March 12, 2018 @ 5:00 PM, ARHS Library.  Please mark your calendars and join us for this informative workshop for parents and professionals. RSVP to SEPAC@ARPS.org or call (413) 687-4255. Derechos básicos en educación especial. … Continue reading →

March 9 – 11 – ARHS Theater Company presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee March 10 – 13 – Boys Ultimate Tryouts March 12– Basic Rights in Special Education, 5:00pm, ARHS Library March 13 – Last Day to Register … Continue reading →

The National Association for College Admission Counseling will be hosting their annual college fair at the Big E in Springfield on April 9th. There will be hundreds of colleges and universities represented. Find more information at: https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/national-college-fairs/springfield-college-fair/

On March 8-10, everyone at ARHS should get to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a musical unlike any other we have done here.  Featuring the work of over 130 students, hidden pre-show scenes around the performing arts wing, and … Continue reading →

Moving Through School: How to Adjust to New Schools and New Expectations   Date: Wednesday March 7 Time:  6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location:  Amherst Regional Middle School, PD Center A conversation about the different expectations when children move on … Continue reading →

For anyone who was unable to attend the evening coffee for parents and guardians,  the slides from Assistant Principal Ericka Alschuler’s presentation on course registration are linked.(Spanish version). Online Registration closes on March 5th at 8:00 AM.  Registration Assistance is available during … Continue reading →

iCan Shine is a non-profit organization that teaches individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle through it’s iCan Bike program.  This five-day camp, requiring riders to attend only one 75-minute session per day, is taking place August 12th … Continue reading →

The LSSE Summer Camp Fair will be held on March 10th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Jones Library in Amherst. There are preschool camps, sports camps, days camps, youth programs, teen programs and specialty camps.

Dear Parents/Guardians of ARHS Class of 2018, All ARHS seniors are invited to attend Reality Fair, a hands-on, financial literacy workshop sponsored by the Greenfield Community College Financial Aid Office and the UMASS Five College Federal Credit Union on Thursday, … Continue reading →

Dear ARHS Parents and Guardians, Over the last day or so, I have received several emails from parents and guardians regarding the recent school shooting in Florida. Each essentially posed the same question: what does ARHS do to prevent such … Continue reading →

Please join us for information sessions for the Elementary and Secondary levels. Come meet our principals, the superintendent, and receive information about our schools and how to register!  These events are for both ARPS families with students transitioning to Kindergarten, … Continue reading →

If you will be 18 on or by March 27 you can vote, IF you have registered. The registration deadline is March 7.  Visit https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/ to register online. The process is simple if you have a RMV driver’s license. You are still able to register … Continue reading →

Deadline approaching!  March 1, 2018 is the last day to sign up for Mr. Jean’s European trip this coming June.  We are traveling to Greece, Italy and Spain for 12 days and there are a few more available spots for students and/or … Continue reading →

Amherst Leisure Services and the Missoula Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for King Arthur’s Quest on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 4:15 pm in the Amherst Regional Middle School Cafeteria.  The musical experience is open to students in K-12.   … Continue reading →

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from Dr. Michael Morris: Dear ARPS Families and Staff: As you may be aware, the road conditions across the four towns that comprise ARPS are often quite different.  Today has been a good example of a time when the driving conditions … Continue reading →

The senior exam exemption is designed to encourage students to stay academically focused during their last semester at ARHS.  Students who meet the criteria below will be exempted from taking final exams during the spring semester.  The exemption does not … Continue reading →

Monday March 12, 2018 @ 5:00 PM, ARHS Library.  Please mark your calendars and join us for this informative workshop for parents and professionals. RSVP to SEPAC@ARPS.org or call (413) 687-4255. Basic Rights in Special Education – English Basic Rights in … Continue reading →

  February 19 – 23 – Winter Break February 28 – Early Release Day March 7-10 – ARHS Musical- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee March 9 – Teacher Curriculum Day- No School March 10 – March 13- Boys … Continue reading →

If you will be 18 on or by March 27 you can vote, IF you have registered. The registration deadline is March 7.  Visit https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/ to register online. The process is simple if you have a RMV driver’s license. You are still able to register … Continue reading →

Join Amherst Education Foundation for an evening of celebration, fun, and food as we honor the 9 principals from the Amherst Regional Public School District and Union 28 School District along with our community champion Florence Bank. Our principal honorees … Continue reading →

Deadline approaching!  March 1, 2018 is the last day to sign up for Mr. Jean’s European trip this coming June.  We are traveling to Greece, Italy and Spain for 12 days and there are a few more available spots for students and/or … Continue reading →

A note from Principal Jackson: What To Know About Kids And Screen Time Almost as soon as they can focus past the end of their noses, babies today are waving at Grandpa on video chat and swiping the screens on … Continue reading →

Please join the PGO on Thursday, February 15th, at 7 pm in the ARHS Library for our Coffee with the Principal series.  Our guest speaker will be Interim Assistant Principal Ericka Alschuler. Ms Alschuler will provide an overview of the course registration process … Continue reading →

Do you feel overwhelmed by all the homework you have to do? Do you find yourself nervous and anxious before tests? Do you struggle to balance everything? Do you have a Directed Study C Period? All of us experience stress. … Continue reading →

The February Early Release Day has been rescheduled.  It is now on Wednesday, February 28.

Tuesday, March 13th, is Spring Sports Information Night for athletes and their parents/guardian.  Time:  6:30 p.m.  Location: High School Gymnasium. Meet the coaches, get schedules, find out about practice schedules, etc.   Hope to see you there!

Avi Randall was awarded second runner-up for the 2018 Herb Pomeroy Jazz Composition and Arranging Contest, which is part of Berklee College of Music’s  High School Jazz Festival in Boston, Massachusetts.  A national competition, the award comes with a partial … Continue reading →

The date for the MEFA college admissions presentation for juniors and parents/guardians has been changed to Monday, March 26  at 7:00 pm in the ARHS library instead of Thursday, March 22.

We are now taking nominations for the 2018 ARMS Educator Award.  Nominations will be accepted from ARMS and ARHS parents and guardians, ARMS and ARHS students, and any ARMS staff members.  The award is open to all educators and staff … Continue reading →

The 2018 UMass Field Hockey Clinic will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 2-5 pm The Clinic is open to any and all athletes ages 13-18.  The coaching staff will be UMass Coaches & Players.  The cost is … Continue reading →

Seniors planning to attend Holyoke Community College (HCC) can apply for scholarships until Wednesday, March 21st.  You must have already applied to the school and been accepted, if you have not yet applied, then do so.  The link to complete the … Continue reading →

The Autism: Parent Training Series of tomorrow has been re-scheduled.  Please see below for the revised event information. Moving Through School: How to Adjust to New Schools and New Expectations Date: Wednesday March 7 Time:  6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location:  Amherst Regional Middle … Continue reading →

What is your teen doing during the February vacation (February 19-23)? What about joining Multi-Arts as volunteer or Counselor in Training* to work with children in the arts? Your teen will be admired and loved by many children while exploring or … Continue reading →

Amherst Leisure Services and the Missoula Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for King Arthur’s Quest on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 4:15 pm in the Amherst Regional Middle School Cafeteria.  The musical experience is open to students in K-12. King … Continue reading →

Dear ARHS Parents/Guardians, This year, we have decided to implement a different MCAS test administration model.  Our goal is to provide better testing conditions for our students taking this high stakes test.   To accomplish this, there will be two … Continue reading →