Category Archives: Parent News

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 begin the race. The course is a beautiful loop … Continue reading →

Registration from the Town of Amherst House Hazardous Waste Day is now open.  The event will be held on September 24, 2017 and is open to all Amherst, Hadley, Pelham and Shutesbury residents. TO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION … Continue reading →

Welcome to the academic year 2017-2018, 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 →

First Day Celebration is Tuesday, August 29, at 5pm on the Town Common Save the Date! The Amherst Regional Public Schools (ARPS) First Day Celebration is on Tuesday, August 29, on the Amherst Town Common (rain location ARHS Cafeteria) from … Continue reading →

ARHS (and ARMS) bus routes/ schedules are now available. ARMS_ARHS Bus Routes 2017-2018 (Morning) ARMS_ARHS Bus Routes 2017-2018 (Afternoon) Routes for the other schools can be found at www.ARPS.org  under the District Services menu/ Transportation menu.

The Amherst-Pelham Regional High School’s library staff  received word that they had been included in a University of Kansas librarian’s will and would be receiving more than $65,000.  The school used that money to pay for 115 new chairs, lounge … Continue reading →

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District has been ranked #1 in western MA, and #11 in the state by Niche.  Learn more at https://www.niche.com/k12/d/amherst-pelham-regional-school-district-ma/  

The 2017-2018 School Calendar has been approved by the School Committee, key information: – School will start on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 for students in grades 1-12. – Preschool and Kindergarten start on Tuesday, September 5. – There will be … Continue reading →

Wondering when your favorite ARHS Team is competing or how they are doing this season? There is a great feature offered through the MIAA website that will help keep you in the loop by sending you email alerts for your … Continue reading →

August 28-  Chromebook Session(9th grade families) 6PM and 7PM September 4-  Labor Day- No School ​September​ ​7​​- ​ last​ ​day​ ​of​ ​the​ ​​Drop/Add​ ​period​.​ ​ ​September​ ​11​- ​​9​th​​ ​Grade/New​ ​Student​ ​Family​ ​Night​ ​September​ ​15​​-  Clubs​ ​and​ ​Activities​ ​Fair (lunch periods)​ … Continue reading →

The September 14th Public Listening Session has been postponed.  A new date will be announced soon.  

Registration from the Town of Amherst House Hazardous Waste Day is now open.  The event will be held on September 24, 2017 and is open to all Amherst, Hadley, Pelham and Shutesbury residents. TO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION … Continue reading →

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 →

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 begin the race. The course is a beautiful loop … Continue reading →

Jane Austen Film Festival & Fashion in Fiction Amherst, MA – As 2017 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen, one of the world’s most beloved authors, the Jones Library celebrates her contributions to literature and the … 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, 8/30/17! Becky, Mare, and Jennifer

ARHS received $12,993.29 through the Stop & Shop A+ Rewards Program.  All funds support PGO student and staff grants.  Thanks for all who participated in this program. (In the photo: Malou Hafner, of the ARHS PGO, and Principal Mark Jackson … 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-diversity-programs-2016-2017/#sthash.46zb9DrD.dpbs It is a list of special fly-in … Continue reading →

August 1st – Deadline to register & pay for fall sports August 19th – Football begins August 23rd – Fall sports information night @ 6:30 p.m. ARHS Cafe for Parents/Guardians/Athletes August 24th – All other fall sports begin

REGISTER HERE to join this FREE, online, community conversation on TUESDAY,  June 27 at 5:30 pm PT/ 8:30 pm ET. Why We Gather. EmbraceRace is about building a strong and nourishing community of practice for parents, guardians, teachers and other caregivers who … Continue reading →

Principal Mark Jackson has decided to postpone the Class Council elections until the fall.  The reason is as follows: “Right now, we are up against the end of the school year. Exams and moving on to summer are the current … Continue reading →

The last day that the late bus will operate is Monday, June 19th.

This year the PGO Grant Funded the ARHS Performing Arts.  They had a New Idea Grant awarded to the Theater Company to host the visit of playwright Anne Washburn, who visited the school in May, right on the heels of … Continue reading →

The ARHS OUTDOOR PROGRAM wishes to thank the PGO for supporting them this year with funds that were used to purchase new tents. Since approximately 1970, the ARHS Outdoor Program has offered opportunities for students in our district to get … Continue reading →

The ARPS PGO’s Spring Public Meeting will be on June 19th at 12:45 p.m. at Crocker Farm. Agenda Introductions Individual School Updates Taxes and State Filings Group Fundraisers VFW Pancake Breakfast UMACC (United Way) Valley Gives Florence Bank Amazon Smile … Continue reading →

Sign up for Compost Coaching at the Taste of Amherst! The Taste of Amherst runs from June 15-18, 2017 on the Town Common. The Taste of Amherst is one of the lowest-waste events in the area because volunteer “compost coaches” … Continue reading →

Graduation rehearsal will be held at 8 a.m. on June 9 th 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 … Continue reading →

Friday, June 9, 2017 (tonight!) represents the 36th year of a totally fun Amherst High tradition: Project Graduation (also known as Senior Party).  Every year, on the evening after graduation, parents of both seniors and juniors have organized a great … Continue reading →

Amherst Regional High School’s AR[T]HS exhibit will showcase juried work from all of the Art Department’s areas of study: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Digital Photo, 2D & 3D Foundations, Printmaking, Art Portfolio and Sculpture. AR[T]HS will be on display at The Eli Marsh … Continue reading →

Encourage your student to proactively manage their online presence by filtering what they post on social media- it may affect where they go to college. “At least 10 students kicked out of incoming Harvard class due to racist, inappropriate memes.” … Continue reading →

The PGO awarded $500 grants last year to the ARHS AIMS Program.  The grant money was used to fund interview workshops with private consultant Mark Efinger. Mark’s two workshops were a wonderful supplement to the communication and transition skills we … Continue reading →

Charlie Read was a ARHS student who passed away last year due to unexpected death from Epilepsy.  He loved sports — especially baseball, hockey and bicycling.  He played junior varsity baseball and hockey, and he and his friends got a … Continue reading →

  On Thursday, June 22nd ARHS parents and guardians will thank the entire staff with a scrumptious lunch. Here are several ways you can help: Bring a dessert or side/salad for 8-10 people Volunteer to help set up, serve, and clean up Make a … Continue reading →

  Try some savory West African cuisine and support students who are working their way to West Africa. Order delicious TAKE-OUT MEALS from the ARHS SENE-GAMBIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM. Meals (in microwavable containers) will be available for pick-up on Thursday, June … 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 →

June 1st – Fall sports registration opened for the following activities/ sports:  Marching  Band – MS/HS Cross Country – B/G/MS/HS Volleyball – G/HS/MS Golf – B/G/HS Football – HS Boys Soccer – HS Girls Soccer – HS Field Hockey – … Continue reading →

6 Members of the Amherst Track team have qualified for the New Balance National Track Meet!  They will be traveling to North Carolina to compete on June 17th and 18th. Aiden Foucault Etheridge, Andre Shepard, Meikkel Murray, Becket White, Zack … Continue reading →

The Department of Chemistry invites students and their parents or guardians to our 4th Annual Chemistry Demonstration Show. Friday June 16, 2017 7:00-9:00 pm University of Massachusetts Amherst Integrated Sciences Building Room 135 661 North Pleasant St Amherst MA 01373 … Continue reading →

The Food Bank is collaborating with our partner farms for The Gathering: A Farm-To-Table Series. These three elegant dining experiences will be hosted by local farms and will include engaging discussions about the vital role local agriculture plays in addressing hunger. … Continue reading →

6 Members of the Amherst Track team have qualified for the New Balance National Track Meet!  They will be traveling to North Carolina to compete on June 17th and 18th. Aiden Foucault Etheridge, Andre Shepard, Meikkel Murray, Becket White, Zack … Continue reading →

Print out and present this flyer at Bertucci’s in Amherst on Wednesday, June 7, and 15% of your purchase will be donated to Amherst-Pelham Regional School District. Click here to download flyer  

As graduation nears, some of you may wish to take your Google data with you. The following links will help guide you in transferring or archiving your data. https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3024190?source=gsearch&hl=en https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6386856 Please note that accounts will be turned off at some … Continue reading →

On Thursday, June 22nd ARHS parents and guardians will thank the entire staff with a scrumptious lunch. Here are several ways you can help: Bring a dessert or side/salad for 8-10 people Volunteer to help set up, serve, and clean up Make a monetary donation to … Continue reading →

Graduation is June 9th! We’ve been busy planning a great post-graduation party and here is what you need to do: 1. Register your graduate so they can attend, fill out the form and send it in to the office. 2. … Continue reading →

Needing to give a unique gift or wanting to try a new adventure? Check out the special passes with a lesson and gear to Central Rock Gym in Hadley, at ARHS Project Graduation website. These passes were donated by Central … Continue reading →

June 5th-6th- MCAS Science June 7th- Senior Awards Night June 9th- ARHS Graduation, 6PM at the UMass Mullins Center June 14th- Underclass Student Awards June 16th- B period Exams June 19th- A and G period Exams June 20th- D and … Continue reading →

Multi-Arts has one opening for Counselor-In-Training (CIT) position for its 2017 Summer Camp (July 10- 21). This program will provide excellent training for students interested in pursuing music, art, theater, teaching, or looking to gain counselor experience. There is a … Continue reading →

A few 2017 ARHS yearbooks are still available. They are $50 ($45 if your child qualifies for reduced lunch or $40 if they qualify for free lunch). Checks may be made payable to ARHS Yearbook. Books can be bought in … Continue reading →

Amherst Regional High School is pleased to announce that this year’s Graduation Exercises from the Mullins Center will be live-streamed for those who may be unable to attend in person. You can access the live-stream by following the link below: … Continue reading →