Category Archives: Parent News

If you have not yet had a chance to complete the survey of the APRS special education services, please consider taking some time to complete this now. This year the Amherst, Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts have hired an … Continue reading →

On June 18th Clif and Arleen Read will dip the rear wheels of their bicycles into the waters of the Pacific Ocean in Anacortes WA, and begin their 9 week, 3,712 mile ride east to Boston where they will dip their … 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 →

The League of Women Voters is planning a “young readers day” at their annual book sale on July 26, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Each young reader may choose one free book that day.  The book sale will also … Continue reading →

If you take almost all honors and AP classes with very high grades and will be either a first generation college student , or are a student of color, or come from a low income family, you may be eligible … Continue reading →

Friday, May 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m  in the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School Auditorium Under the direction of Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michael Morris and Director of Family and Student Engagement, Dr. Marta Guevara and in keeping with the Social Justice … Continue reading →

Amherst High School yearbook distribution is this week. Seniors may pick up their books on Thursday, May 18 after school in room 193 after school. Underclassmen may pick up their books on Friday, May 19 after school in room 193. Extra … Continue reading →

Dear Parents/Guardians of Students with Special Education Services, This year the Amherst, Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts have hired an independent consulting firm, Public Consulting Group, to conduct a survey of our special education services. All parents/guardians of students … Continue reading →

This Friday, May 19th, get food any time between 11 am and 11 pm at the Amherst Bertucci’s and mention to your server that you’re there for GVU (Girls Varsity Ultimate). Bertucci’s will donate a portion of the proceeds from … Continue reading →

Prom Ticket sales begin Wednesday May 10th and end on Wednesday May 24th.  Tickets can be purchased during lunch(es) and after school in room 155.  Permission slips and guidelines were given during the April 13th advisory.  You must have signed … Continue reading →

Seniors: Just a reminder that to be exempt from taking final exams, the following criteria must be met by May 19: Students must not have any more than 5 – 2nd Semester absences in any one class between the dates of March … Continue reading →

JOB PANEL FOR TEENS (ages 15-21 years) TO BE HELD AT THE AMHERST SURVIVAL CENTER THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017, 5:30PM-6:30PM For Release:               Immediate Contact:                      Tracey Levy, Program Director 549-3968 ext 102 Amherst, MA – In collaboration with the … Continue reading →

Good Morning: Yesterday morning, for 75 minutes, the entire school engaged in what we have come to call ‘Dialogue Day’. Our basic premise is that ‘dialogue’ – the skill/habit of responding, rather than reacting, when one’s core beliefs are challenged … Continue reading →

Amherst High School yearbook distribution is next week. Seniors may pick up their books on Thursday, May 18 after school in room 193 after school. Underclassmen may pick up their books on Friday, May 19 after school in room 193. … Continue reading →

A challenge has been issued to the class to have the highest percentage to ever attend by the organizers of the event–special prize to be offered! Where: Mullins Center When: Friday June 9th from 10:30 pm – 3:00 am Who: … Continue reading →

Below is a link to an electronic version of the teacher recommendation packet Juniors received in Advisory last week.  I apologize for the delay. Remember that next week is teacher recommendation request week. When you think about which teachers you would … Continue reading →

Friday, May 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School Auditorium Under the direction of Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michael Morris and Director of Family and Student Engagement, Dr. Marta Guevara and in keeping with the Social Justice Commitment … Continue reading →

May 13-14th- Amherst Invitational May 17th – ELL Annual 7-12 Picnic May 16th-17th – Math MCAS May 19th – Annual Latino Achievement Night, 6:30pm May 24th – Symphonic Orchestra, Combined Choruses, Wind Ensemble, 7:30 – 9:00pm May 25th – Jazz … Continue reading →

Join us on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 7 pm in the Woodbury Room for the next in this ongoing film and discussion series that may educate, touch your heart, and inspire you to action to help dismantle racism. This … Continue reading →

Saturday, May 13, 12-4 Sweetser Park, Lessey St, Amherst (Across from Black Sheep Deli) The event will will provide an opportunity to meet with representatives from many of the great organizations that provide youth mental health services in Hampshire County. … Continue reading →

Local Food Pantries – Including the Amherst Survival Center Food Pantry – Benefit from National Food Drive. On Saturday May 13, the National Association of Letter Carrier’s Union will hold their annual “Stamp Out Hunger” national food drive. Across the … Continue reading →

Come see hucks, bids, scoobers and maybe even a Callahan!  Don’t know what these are? Come find out! On May 13-14, more than 30 of the top Ultimate frisbee teams in the country — including six teams from Amherst Regional … Continue reading →

The ARHS Theater Company is excited to welcome award-winning playwright Anne Washburn.  Organized with support from the Emily Dickinson Museum, Anne’s plays are strikingly original and have been praised with numerous awards.  Her recent play, Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play … Continue reading →

Thank you for giving so generously and helping raise over $1.6 million for 407 non-profits in the Pioneer Valley. The PGO thanks the many community members who supported us on Valley Gives Day 2017! Your generosity boosted our Presenters’ Fund … Continue reading →

ARHS students attended the MASC’s legislative advocacy day which brings school committee members, superintendents and student leaders to the State House in Boston to meet with the executive and legislative leadership as well as local senators and representatives. This annual … Continue reading →

Following is information from Myra Ross for junior students:  There will be an SAT offered in August for the first time ever – on the 26th.  ARHS will be a test site.  I have just become aware that there are … Continue reading →

The Dance Theatre Ensemble’s Spring Concert has been changed to Friday and Saturday May 5 and 6 at 7:30 pm in the ARHS auditorium.

Following are the results: Latin 1: Gold Medal, Summa cum Laude – Quentin Moliterno Roark; Cum Laude – Karina Pooser Latin 2: Gold Medal, Summa cum Laude – James Landeryou, Justin Guaytanof and Naomi Johnson; Silver Medal, Maxima cum Laude … Continue reading →

Do You Hear the People Sing? Award winning musical Les Miserables school edition performed by Amherst’s own Brandon Dallmann as Jean Valjean, Shannon Lambert as Madame Thenardier, Sophie Schweik as Fantine and many other local talent from Starlight’s Youth Theatre, … 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 … Continue reading →

The 4th annual Valley Gives Day is almost here! This is a 24-hour online giving day that allows people throughout the Pioneer Valley and beyond to support hundreds of local nonprofits- including the ARHS PGO. The ARHS PGO will participate … Continue reading →

Senior exams will be administered during regular class periods Wednesday, May 31st through Friday, June 2nd.  C, D and G period exams will be on Wednesday, B and F exams will be on Thursday, and A and E exams will … Continue reading →

Come see this year’s Student Produced play, Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn this week, Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the auditorium at 7:30. Tickets will be sold at lunches and at the door. $5 for students and $8 for adults. Seating is limited, so don’t hesitate! … Continue reading →

Dear Teachers and Staff of Amherst Schools, and Amherst Community Members: The Amherst Human Rights Commission has as its prime purpose to promote a community of mutual respect and to honor our diversity. We strive to promote attitudes of compassion … Continue reading →

It’s almost May 1, sun, flowers and the “National Candidate Reply date.”  If you are planning to attend a four-year college, you must deposit at one of the colleges that admitted you by midnight on Monday.   The Killings Family … Continue reading →

ARHS and ARMS teachers traveled to Pakistan on a US State Department grant through the Civic Initiative at UMASS.  Teachers visited a wide range of schools in Lahore and Islamabad and many cultural sites. They were inspired by all of … Continue reading →

Summer School registration forms and course catalog are now available. Please direct general questions to Ms. Tracy.  Student specific questions should be directed to your guidance counselor.

Come to a Gospel Choir Concert to benefit Amherst A Better Chance (ABC) on Tuesday, May 16th, 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 →

The Jones Library is proud to announce that the Fourth Annual Samuel Minot Jones Awards for Literary Achievement will honor ARHS parent Cammie McGovern, author and founder of Whole Children, and Arthur Kinney, founding director of the University of Massachusetts … Continue reading →

Join LSSE for the annual Youth on Broadway Revue! Shows are May 6th at 1:30 & 7PM and May 7th at 1:30 PM in the ARMS Auditorium. Advanced Tickets available at LSSE (413-259-3065) $13 Adults, $7 for students/ children/ seniors. … Continue reading →

The 4th annual Valley Gives Day is almost here! This is a 24-hour online giving day that allows people throughout the Pioneer Valley and beyond to support hundreds of local nonprofits- including the ARHS PGO and ARHS Hurricane Boosters. The … Continue reading →

Do you shop at Henion Bakery or Collective Copies? How about dining at The Lumberyard or Ginger Garden? Attending a movie at Amherst Cinema? If so please visit the ARHS Project Graduation website to support the local companies who have … Continue reading →

Join Us for the 2nd Annual Black Scholars Rising Celebrating the Diaspora of African-American Culture Friday, May 5, 2017 | 6:30pm Amherst Regional Middle School, 170 Chestnut Street Cafeteria & Auditorium Food will be provided by the ARHS Culinary Arts … Continue reading →

The Middle School and High School ELL Departments are hosting a picnic at Mill River Recreation Area (NEW LOCATION) on May 17 from 3:30-6:30 pm. It is a potluck event where we honor our graduating seniors, welcome rising 9th graders, … Continue reading →

Transcript fees must be paid before you can purchase a prom ticket or your last day of school, which is Friday, June 2nd. To find out how much you owe, click on “Transcripts” on the Colleges tab in your Naviance … Continue reading →

The Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools-School Equity Task Force meets the first Wednesday of each month, form 6 pm to 8 pm, in the high school library. We invite all parents and guardians to attend our meetings. We discuss issues of equity … Continue reading →

April 27th-30th – Student Produced Plays, 7:30 – 9:30 pm May 2nd – Chorale Spring Concert, S. Congregational Church, 7:30 – 9 pm May 2nd – Valley Gives Day May 5th – 2nd Annual Black Scholars Rising, 6:30 pm May 10th – … Continue reading →

Amherst, MA – Libraries have long been advocates for reading and literacy for the people in their communities. Another community need now being addressed by libraries in an annual campaign is financial literacy and money management. Money Smart Week®, a … Continue reading →

SATURDAY, APRIL 22nd 10 AM – 4 PM TOWN COMMON Join us for a day of family fun, education and entertainment. The Sustainability Festival is in its eighth year and is bigger and better than ever! There is literally something for everyone … Continue reading →

Bocce, Badminton, Croquet Amherst, Massachusetts —Think you’ve got game? Think you can take on a UMASS college athlete and win? How about at Bocce? Join us on the Downtown Common for “The Games on the Common” where ordinary Amherst citizens … Continue reading →