Category Archives: Parent News

Amherst Regional Middle School Pool 2017 Fall Open Swim Schedule Saturday & Sundays, September 24-November 18 Adult Lap Swim: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Open Swim: 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. * If space allows a lap lane will be put in during the … Continue reading →

Amherst Education Foundation (AEF) is hosting its 23rd annual Trivia Bee on October 26 in the Middle School auditorium and is thrilled to announce that we have added a new round for kids ages 14 and under. State Representative Solomon Goldstein-Rose will … Continue reading →

The Leverett Alliance’s Bridging Committee is hosting over a dozen Kentuckians from coal country for a weekend of cultural exchange and dialogue October 27-29. Our hope is to find common ground and shared dreams upon which to build bridges of … Continue reading →

Thursday, October 19, 2017 – 3:15pm – at The Works, Amherst The Amherst Regional Public Schools Parent Guardian Organization (ARPS PGO) is a Registered 501c3 Massachusetts Charity encompassing the individual PGOs of the Amherst Regional High and Middle Schools, Crocker Farm and … Continue reading →

Stop & Shop’s A+ Rewards program is ARHS PGO’s largest fundraising initiative and the sole funding source of the PGO Grants Program. We have had new sign ups since the beginning of the school year, bringing our number of subscribers to … Continue reading →

 UMASS says that scores from the November 4 Sat will not arrive in time for early action.  If you are planning to apply and will not have an SAT or ACT score that you believe will be your best, you might want … Continue reading →

When you eat at Bertucci’s on October 17, 2017 (All Day), 15% of your bill will go to support the Performing Arts trip to DC!

Every year we ask all families attending schools in Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools to fill out our Military Families Survey.  The survey is required by the state and helps to identify students who may be eligible for scholarships based on the … Continue reading →

The Sene-Gambian Exchange Program is seeking community and business sponsors to help students in financial need participate in the exchange. See attachment for details and contribute at https://tinyurl.com/SGSsponsors. Amherst Regional High School has partnered with schools in Senegal and The Gambia since … Continue reading →

Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools and our fantastic Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) are pleased to invite you to kick off our 2017-2018 SEPAC hosted events. Monday October 16, 2017:  Join us at the ARHS library at 6:00 PM for an informal gathering.  This … Continue reading →

October​ ​11​– PSATs​​ ​Administered at ARHS; Performing Arts Gala 6:30-9PM October 12 – ARHS College Admission Night; 7:00–8:30 p.m.; ARHS Cafeteria October 16 – SEPAC event; ARHS library at 6:00 PM October 17 – BERTUCCI’S Night to Support Performing Arts (All … Continue reading →

Saturday, November 4, 2017, 5:00-9:00 PM at the Montague Retreat Center Tickets are now on sale for Feed the Spirit, the Amherst Survival Center’s fall celebration benefiting our basic needs programs! Why attend Feed the Spirit? With a spectacular aerial and acrobatic performance by the Vermont-based … Continue reading →

Girls Try Hockey for Free Day: Sun., October 8, 11am-1:20pm Try Hockey Free for Boys & Girls: Sat., November 4, 1-3pm Learn more here: AHA Student Flyer (2017)

ARHS Open House will be on October 5, 2017.  Doors open at 6:30 and the program begins at 6:45 in your student’s Advisory.  Below is the schedule: 6:30 – 8:30 pm  PowerSchool Portal user names and passwords available in the … Continue reading →

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The PSAT will be given here at ARHS on Wednesday, October 11, at 8:00 a.m.  To register, sign up in the Guidance Office.  Deadline to register is today.  The fee is $17 (cash or check payable to Amherst Regional high … Continue reading →

The Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst, 121 North Pleasant St. will hold a tag sale on Saturday, September 30th, 9 am-3 pm.  There will be treasures from households all over the Valley, including collectables, vintage and antique items, small appliances, household and … Continue reading →

An informational session about the rights of immigrants will be presented at the Jones Library on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the Woodbury Room. Are you an immigrant or an ally who is concerned about your status? The American … Continue reading →

Cheer on our teams this HOMECOMING 2017 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD Events for Friday, September 22nd South Hadley High School @ Amherst-Pelham Reg High School – Girls Fall Varsity Soccer – 5:30 pm Location: Amherst-Pelham Reg High School South … Continue reading →

Spirit Week begins Monday Sept. 25th and ends Friday, September 29th. The Themes for each day are: Monday – Pajama Day – dress like the weekend ! – wear pj’s or sweats. Tuesday – (Inter) National Day – wear clothing … Continue reading →

Wonderful ideas at the ARHS community become possible with your support. Thank you to all who have already registered their Stop & Shop cards to benefit ARHS. Monies raised by the ARHS PGO through Stop & Shop’s A+ Rewards are … Continue reading →

As a parent/ guardian of an ARHS student, you are automatically part of the ARHS PGO.  We invite you to join us for the first meeting of the school year on September 28th from 6-7 PM in the ARHS Library. … Continue reading →

Beatlemania comes to the Jones Library on Tuesday, October 3 when professional Beatles scholar Aaron Krerowicz will present The Beatles: Band of the Sixties. This event will be held at 7 pm in the Woodbury Room Krerowicz graduated from Butler … Continue reading →

Hello Seniors, We are coming up to a very busy period for college admissions activities. Reminder:  You can check the list of colleges representatives that will be visiting the  ARHS Guidance Office this fall.  You can see the link on … Continue reading →

Calling all future Katie Ledeckys and Caeleb Dressels!!! We are preparing for the upcoming winter season and looking for new swimmers ages 5-18! The Amherst Tritons Swim Team (ATST) is an non profit, competitive swim team dedicated to building the … Continue reading →

message from Family Outreach of Amherst … You won’t want to miss the party of the year! Join us as we transform the tent at The Lord Jeffery Inn into a strolling culinary extravaganza! Enjoy delicious small bites, sips and tastes from an eclectic … Continue reading →

Please join us for the 46th annual Amherst A Better Chance Fall Foliage 5k Walk/Run on Saturday, October 14th. The Amherst Town Common will be full of fun, family activities as walkers and runners finish the race. The course is … Continue reading →

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! AEF Trivia Bee! Thursday, October 26, 2017, 6:00-9:00pm ARMS Auditorium DOORS OPEN AT 5:30pm for a fun evening that includes over 100 players in costumes, raffle prizes plus refreshments, an audience trivia game and prizes. NEW FOR … Continue reading →

This is just a reminder – Photo Day is Monday, September 18th!  All students and staff will need to have their picture taken on this day for their I.D.  The students will be given more information on picture day.

Events for Friday, September 22nd EVENT UPDATE — South Hadley High School @ Amherst-Pelham Reg High School – Girls Fall Varsity Soccer – 5:30 am Location: Amherst-Pelham Reg High School EVENT UPDATE — South Hadley High School @ Amherst-Pelham Reg High School – Girls Fall … Continue reading →

September 18 Boston Performing & Visual Arts College Fair; Emmanuel College (410 The Fenway); 6:30-8:30 p.m. September 18 Early applicants should have completed questionnaire and made appointments w/ college advisor for planning, and guidance counselor re. required recommendation September 18 … Continue reading →

The PSAT will be given at ARHS on Wednesday, October 11, at 8:00 a.m.  To register, sign up in the Guidance Office.  Deadline to register is Friday, September 29th.  The fee is $17 (cash or check payable to Amherst Regional … Continue reading →

As a parent/ guardian of an ARHS student, you are automatically part of the ARHS PGO.  We invite you to join us for the first meeting of the school year on September 28th from 6-7 PM in the ARHS Library.  … Continue reading →

You can check the list of colleges representatives that will be visiting the  ARHS Guidance Office this fall. You can see the link on the ARHS website under Academics, Guidance Office, click on College and Career Planning, scroll down to … Continue reading →

  September​ ​18​​ – Picture​ ​Day​.​ ​​The​ ​make​ ​up​ ​day​ ​is​ ​October​ ​23. ​September​ ​20 – Early Release.; ​Dismissal at 12​ ​pm.​ ​​ ​Lunch​ ​will​ ​be provided. September​ ​18-22​​ – ​​Spirit​​ ​​Week September 22 & 23 – Homecoming September 28 … Continue reading →

Amherst’s free community meal program, Not Bread Alone, seeks volunteers with vehicles and a willingness to pick up groceries outside Whole Foods on Saturday mornings. It is about a two hour job. The volunteers go to the loading dock behind the store … Continue reading →

You won’t want to miss the party of the year! Join us as we transform the tent at The Lord Jeffery Inn into a strolling culinary extravaganza! Enjoy delicious small bites, sips and tastes from an eclectic mix of local food vendors. Years past have … Continue reading →

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and Union 26 School Committee voted at their September 6th meeting to consider the appointment of Interim Superintendent Michael Morris to the post of permanent Superintendent of Schools. “At the end of the summer, the … Continue reading →

If DACA ends, here is what the program recipients need to know: If DACA Ends, Here’s What The Program’s Recipients Need To Know About Their Rights Following is a statement from Dr. Michael Morris, the Interim Superintendent of Schools: September … Continue reading →

The first home football game is tonight, September 8th at 7pm.  Come and cheer on our team as we play “The Battle of the Bridge” against the Northampton Blue Devils. There will be something for the whole family.  We will … Continue reading →

The Hurricane Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the UMass Campus Center. The Hurricane Boosters and the ARHS Athletic Department are proud to announce that we will be inducting … Continue reading →

The Athletic Office has season passes available for purchase. Adult – Fall or Spring Season – $32.00 Student/Senior – Fall or Spring Season – $20.00 Adult – Winter Season – $42.00 Student/Senior – Winter Season – $30.00 These passes will … Continue reading →

Please join us for the 46th annual Amherst A Better Chance Fall Foliage 5k Walk/Run on Saturday, October 14th.  The Amherst Town Common will be full of fun, family activities as walkers and runners finish the race.   The course is … Continue reading →

9th Grade Chromebook Orientation sessions for parents/guardians who have not yet attended one will be offered  today, Friday, September 1 at 10 AM and 1 PM in Rm 161. An evening session will be offered before and after the 9th Grade/New Family … Continue reading →

The registration deadline for the October 7th SAT with no late fee is Friday, September 8th.  Please register at collegeboard.org.  Get a fee waiver from Mrs. Cappelli if you are registered for the free/reduced price meals program.

 The ARHS runs one major fundraiser a year through the Stop&Shop A+ Rewards program.  The program is beginning soon and it is super easy to helping us raise the funds necessary to support an array of innovative and diverse projects … Continue reading →

Local author Cammie McGovern recently wrote for the NY Times about her son’s transition from high school to the real world, and about the yearly struggle to articulate a vision for our children with disabilities. To read the aricle, click … Continue reading →

College Visits to ARHS All visits take place in the Guidance Office, Room 101, at the High School College Date Time Emerson College Tue September 12, 2017 11:30 AM Southern Vermont College Thu September 14, 2017 11:15 AM Northeastern University … Continue reading →

Class Elections will be held during Advisory on Sept. 14th.  Those who are planning on running for office must  attend a meeting with Ms. Haygood on Tuesday September 5th, 2017 at 3 P.M.

The Amherst A Better Chance Program is welcoming four new Scholars this year – three 9th graders and one 10th grader. ABC is looking for host families for these young men. Host families open their homes and their hearts to … Continue reading →