Category Archives: Parent News

Dear ARHS Parents and Guardians, This letter concerns the WinterFest dance that was held on Friday, January 26. As many of you know by now, around 8:30 pm[the dance began at 7 and was scheduled to end at 10 pm], … Continue reading →

Dear Parents and Guardians: If you have been following news reports, you know that many areas of the country have been hit with the flu. While we have not seen a significant increase in absences due to illness, I want … Continue reading →

The Amherst Police Department will be conducting a training on Monday February 12th from 6:30-9:30 pm in the High School Gymnasium. It will take place after all athletic events have ended. Please do not be alarmed if you see police … Continue reading →

Spring Sports registration is now open! It closes on March 5, 2018 Please mark your calendar for our Spring Sports Informational Night, Tuesday, March 13th @ 6:30 p.m. This evening is for both athletes and their parents/guardians. Everyone will meet … Continue reading →

Students from Kanegasaki, Japan have been coming to Amherst for over 25 years, and this year will mark the second year of High School participation, and Host Families are needed March 21-25. This cultural exchange program has been the core … Continue reading →

The Jones Library proudly announces Madeleine Blais and the Amherst Regional High School Theater Program as winners of the Fifth Annual Samuel Minot Jones Awards for Literary Achievement. A gala event, the Sammys, will take place on April 26, 2018, … Continue reading →

From Principal Jackson: Please only park in the spaces designated for people with disabilities if you have an appropriate sticker. Thank you.

Hello Juniors, Just a few things…  The registration deadline for the March 10 SAT is Friday, February 9, one week from today.  Many of you should take that test after doing some good preparation.  There is still time to do … Continue reading →

ARHS will host an information session at 7 pm on February 6th in the high school library to share the details of our 2018-2019 Chinese language program. For further information, please contact Ericka Alschuler, Interim Assistant Principal, at 362-1714

Leslie Lomasson, school librarian at Amherst Regional High School, is a recipient of the 2018 Massachusetts School Library Association Peggy Hallisey Lifetime Achievement Award. This award celebrates Ms. Lomasson’s exemplary commitment to the service of students and 21st century learning … Continue reading →

AP Exam Sign-Up has begun. The binder is in the Guidance office at Ms. Cappelli’s desk. Please submit payment of $95/exam, preferably by check, at the time of registration. Include your name and the exam for which you are registering … Continue reading →

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Join Amherst Education Foundation as we honor the nine principals of our school district: Mark Jackson, David Slovin, Patty Bode, Diane Chamberlain, Nick Yaffe, Derek Shea, Lisa Desjarlais, Margot Lacey, and Jackie Mendonsa! All nine principals will be … Continue reading →

The ARMS PGO is 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 … Continue reading →

WinterFest Amherst, Feb. 3-10, 2018, is the largest winter festival in Western Mass, featuring over 40 events including music, food, sports, recreation and community activities. [see note above] Among this year’s highlights are 10 events on the first day, including … Continue reading →

Amherst, MA – The Jones Library and DIAL/SELF are co-hosting an information and application station for young people interested in joining the AmeriCorps team on Saturday, February 3 from 10 am – 12 noon in the Amherst Room of the … Continue reading →

Join us on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Woodbury Room for the next event in this ongoing film and discussion series that may educate, touch your heart, and inspire you to action to help dismantle racism. … Continue reading →

Are you a UMass employee? Did you know that UMass employees can donate to the ARHS PGO (via the ARPS PGO- a non-profit that encompasses the PGOS from ARHS, ARMS, Crocker Farm and Wildwood) through the UMass Amherst Community Campaign? … Continue reading →

Spring Sports registration begins February 1st and closes on March 5, 2018 Please mark your calendar for our Spring Sports Informational Night, Tuesday, March 13th @ 6:30 p.m. This evening is for both athletes and their parents/guardians. Everyone will meet … Continue reading →

The newest issue of the school newspaper is online at thegraphic.arps.org. You can also find it under Quick Links on the high school web page.

Big Y’s passive fundraiser is BACK! Please, if you shop at Big Y,  join Education Express, tell your family, friends and neighbors too! Education Express is a Family Program to help our local schools get FREE, much needed supplies & … Continue reading →

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine … Continue reading →

SAT Test Dates 2017-18 (U.S.) Test Date Normal Deadline Late Registration Online Scores March 10, 2018 At ARHS (no subject tests) February 9, 2018 Feb 23, 2018 March 29, 2018 May 5, 2018 At Northampton HS April 6, 2018 April … Continue reading →

February 1- Spring Sports Registration Begins February 7 – Early Release Day February 12- S1 Grades Distributed February 15 – Course Registration Coffee with Assistant Principal Ericka Alschuler February 15 – Symphonic Orchestra Concert: 7pm in auditorium February 19 – … Continue reading →

WinterFest Amherst, Feb. 3-10, 2018, is the largest winter festival in Western Mass, featuring over 40 events including music, food, sports, recreation and community activities. [see note above] Among this year’s highlights are 10 events on the first day, including … Continue reading →

Amherst, MA – The Jones Library and branches will be offering an amnesty period from January 9 – 31, 2017 for library patrons who return overdue library materials.  Library patrons are encouraged to bring a non-perishable, non-expired food donation for … Continue reading →

Join us on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Woodbury Room for the next event in this ongoing film and discussion series that may educate, touch your heart, and inspire you to action to help dismantle racism. In this … Continue reading →

Amherst, MA – The Jones Library and DIAL/SELF are co-hosting an information and application station for young people interested in joining the AmeriCorps team on Saturday, February 3 from 10 am – 12 noon in the Amherst Room of the Jones Library. … 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 →

On Thursday, January 25th at 7 pm, please join us in the ARHS library to hear an update on the implementation of the Interactive Math Program[IMP]. High school administrators and math teachers will present. This event is sponsored by the … Continue reading →

Principal Mark Jackson would like parents to be aware of the following information: What is the Tide Pod Challenge? The Tide Pod Challenge is where students attempt to consume a plastic laundry detergent pod At first the challenge started as … Continue reading →

Education Express is a Family Program to help our local schools get FREE, much needed supplies & equipment! PLUS, • Everyone can participate! Do you have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or even neighbors? You can support their school by signing … Continue reading →

Amherst Regional Middle School Educator Award – Call for Nominations! 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 … Continue reading →

Students from Kanegasaki, Japan have been coming to Amherst for over 25 years, and this year will mark the second year of High School participation, and Host Families are needed March 21-25. This cultural exchange program has been the core of … Continue reading →

Seniors – Representatives from community colleges are coming soon to ARHS for Decision Days.  If you are considering attending STCC, HCC or GCC, sign up for a time slot to meet with the Admissions counselor who will be here.  Be sure to … Continue reading →

Thank you everyone who participated in the district logo survey that was released on December 1st. We received over 900 responses many of which contained very helpful comments. We have redesigned the logo according to the feedback we received  and … Continue reading →

January 22 – No School – Teacher Curriculum Day January 23 – Semester 2 Begins January 25 – Coffee with Principal Mark Jackson February 7 – Early Release Day February 12- S1 Grades Distributed February 15 – Course Registration Coffee … Continue reading →

Come see (for free) the first-ever dance concert of Introduction to Dance students (high school and middle school) in the ARHS auditorium this Friday Jan. 12 at 7:00.  Students will demonstrate warm-ups to full choreographies in Hip-Hop, Jazz,  Contemporary, and more.

In order to finalize our Chinese language offerings for next year, we are inviting rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students and prospective upperclass transfer students to schedule a placement meeting with Yiping Yan, our Chinese language teacher. Meetings can … Continue reading →

The Athletic Department is sponsoring an eight week conditioning program for anyone who wants to get into shape for spring sports. This is a good opportunity to get a jump on the competition. If you wait until the season starts … Continue reading →

Please make sure you have listed all of your colleges with January 15 application deadlines in Naviance. UMASS Amherst is one of these schools. Don’t forget you must also list the colleges in your Common Application (when applicable), and request … Continue reading →

Representatives from community colleges are coming soon to ARHS for Decision Days. If you are considering attending STCC, HCC or GCC, sign up for a time slot to meet with the Admissions counselor who will be here. Be sure to … Continue reading →

January 9, 2018 Yesterday, January 8, it was announced that federal Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will be ended for El Salvadorian immigrants beginning in 2019.  Many members of our community immigrated from El Salvador under TPS.  These are valued individuals … Continue reading →

Hello Juniors,  It’s time for me to start helping juniors think about plans for after graduation.  About 90% of you will go on to either a two-year or a four-year college.  The task of deciding where you will go, and … Continue reading →

The 34th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast of Amherst will be held this Saturday, the 13th January 2018 at the Amherst regional Middle School, 170 Chestnut Street, Amherst from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM. The Featured Speaker will … Continue reading →

Northampton Area Pediatrics Parenting Workshop Marijuana and Vaping: Are They Really Harmless? Parents and teens are welcome to come hear a presentation and open discussion on these two subjects. Among the topics covered will be: how does THC effect the … Continue reading →

Amherst Leisure Services Community Theater, now in its 25th year, brings Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the classic “tale as old as time” to Bowker Auditorium on the UMass Campus, Amherst, Massachusetts in January 2018! This full-scale, live production brings … Continue reading →

Tuesday January 16, 2018, 7 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst 121 N. Pleasant St., Amherst, Mass Join members of UUSA’s Green Sanctuary Committee to view the film, Chasing Coral. This is a beautiful and informative movie about climate change. … Continue reading →

It’s a Great Time to Return Overdue Library Materials! Amherst, MA – The Jones Library and branches will be offering an amnesty period from January 9 – 31, 2017 for library patrons who return overdue library materials.  Library patrons are … Continue reading →

Come listen to your favorite 80s songs, sing along, and win some prizes!  The Amherst Survival Center is hosting 80’s Musical Bingo Night at the High Horse in downtown Amherst.  Instead of calling numbers, we’ll be playing soundbites from 80’s … Continue reading →

Audition for the Second Annual Valley’s Got Talent, an amateur talent competition for all ages to be help on March 25,2018! Auditions will be held on Monday February 12, 2018 at the Bangs Community Center from 5:30pm-8:00pm. The Audition Snow … Continue reading →