Category Archives: Parent News

Please join the ARHS PGO for Coffee and Conversation with Principal Mark Jackson on Wednesday, March 29th at 7 PM in the ARHS Library.  Topics include ARHS Updates, FY18 Budget and more. Light refreshments will be served.

2017 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 party to celebrate ARHS … Continue reading →

The Crocker Farm PGO will host an indoor tag sale on Saturday, May 25th from 9 AM – 1 PM  (no early birds, please) Crocker Farm School, 280 West Street, Amherst All proceeds will benefit CF 6th grade graduation.

ARHS parent and acclaimed author Cammie McGovern will be part of a benefit fundraiser for Whole Children on April 1 at Barnes and Noble in Hadley. Cammie will read from her latest book, Chester and Gus, at 12:00 pm. Other events including … 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 13th … Continue reading →

The Sene-Gambian Scholars Program (formerly known as the African Scholars Program) will be hosting groups of students and teachers from Dakar, Senegal, and Sifoe, The Gambia, from April 19 to May 4, as part of an ongoing exchange program. The … Continue reading →

The Amherst Regional Public Schools PGO has been awarded its first Florence Bank Customers Choice grant award!  The ARPS PGO is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit encompassing the PGOs from Crocker Farm, Wildwood and Amherst Regional Middle and High Schools.   … Continue reading →

Congrats to Julie McNiven, ’98, who was profiled in the Gazette for her string of Hollywood successes on film and television, most recently for the upcoming film The Babymoon.  Having seen roles in Mad Men, Supernatural, and House, her star continues … Continue reading →

AHRS parents/guardians are invited to participate in our 2nd annual Career Day advisory on Thursday, April 27th to share your career path story.  Last year’s event, which involved multiple parents/guardians and community members, was very popular with our students.  We … Continue reading →

Please consider attending an informal meeting to connect with others. A light dinner will be provided, so an RSVP would be helpful!  When:  Monday, March 20th 6:00pm-7:00pm Where:  Amherst Regional Middle School, Professional Development Room From 6:00 pm-6:30 pm:  We will … Continue reading →

Know any young civil liberties superstars in high school? Encourage them to apply to the ACLU’s Summer Advocacy Institute! The ACLU is now accepting applications for a week long advocacy training and leadership development seminar at Georgetown University in Washington, … Continue reading →

You can donate food to your neighbors when you vote at the Amherst townwide election on Tuesday, March 28th. At polling places throughout the town of Amherst from 7am to 8pm, look for the Amherst Survival Center food drive barrels … Continue reading →

Brian Leaf will be offering a fee-based mini-ACT course at ARHS in preparation for the  June 10 ACT.  This course is ideal for students who have done a fair amount of preparation on their own and would like some useful … Continue reading →

The ARHS Boys Basketball team has advanced to the Western Mass Finals! The Hurricanes will take on Springfield Central on Friday, March 10th at The Curry Hicks Cage at UMASS. Game time is 7:45 p.m. Ticket prices are: $7.00 for … Continue reading →

Luca came in second in the state diving competitions in Boston! Event 5  Boys 1 mtr Diving =============================================================================== Meet Record: * 696.05   2/19/2012 Sean O’Brien, Concord Carlisle State Record:   704.00       2012 Sean O’Brien, Condord Carlisle 16 Champ:   … Continue reading →

Dear ARHS Parents/Guardians, You are invited to participate in our 2nd annual Career Day advisory on Thursday, April 27th to share your career path story.  Last year’s event, which involved multiple parents/guardians and community members, was very popular with our … Continue reading →

Hello juniors:  Two-thirds of your junior year is just about done.  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 … Continue reading →

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 Tuesday, March 21st. Students will depart for GCC … Continue reading →

Hello seniors, There are some song birds out there, although there will again be no peaches this year due to the too warm and then too cold weather. Spring is coming, and you know what that means! Yes, the bulk … Continue reading →

The ARMS Educator award will honor an educator who embodies the ARMS core values and demonstrates their commitment to supporting their colleagues, their students and their community. Although the award will only recognize one individual each year, the ARMS PGO … Continue reading →

It’s that time of the year again! Registration for Splash! Spring 2017 is now open. Amherst Splash is a one day event where middle and high school students take classes taught by Amherst College students. This year, Splash! will be … Continue reading →

Democracy: What is it and why is it worth fighting for? Many Americans are watching the decisions and actions by the current administration with concern. Please join us in the Woodbury Room of the Jones Library at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March … Continue reading →

The League of Women Voters is also hosting the two opportunities to meet candidates. There are many competitive races, especially in Town Meeting. Candidates Night for2017 Amherst Elections March 16, 7-9 p.m., Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium Candidates for town-wide … Continue reading →

From the Jones Library … Join us on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 7 pm in the Woodbury Room for the next film in this ongoing film and discussion series that may educate, touch your heart, and inspire you to … Continue reading →

Amherst residents will have an opportunity to respond to the specific proposals for changing Amherst government that the Amherst Charter Commission has developed in response to input from many residents, Amherst town staff, elected officials and committees, as well as … Continue reading →

Hello Seniors, If you might possibly be going to UMass, there is some money out there that might just have your name on it!  John and Abigail Adams scholarship:  If you were in the top 25% of MCAS scorers in … Continue reading →

Massachusetts now has a new resource for low income people who need help with civil (non criminal) legal problems — Mass Legal Answers Online, http://www.masslao.org Low income Massachusetts residents create an account on the secure website, then log in and … Continue reading →

Plan now to attend the First Annual Civics Fest celebrating government and politics on Friday, March 24, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium. This event, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Amherst, … Continue reading →

March 11th – SAT Testing at ARHS March 15th – Spring Sports Information Night, 6:30pm March 17th – Registration Deadline for April 8 ACT w/late fee March 21st-23rd – MCAS ELA March 23rd – Combined Concert: Concert Choir, Philharmonia March 25th … Continue reading →

Senior Party planning meeting (aka Project Graduation 2017) on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 7 pm in Room 146 of the High School.  The planning committee will continue with plans for Project Graduation 2017. Every year, on the evening after … Continue reading →

A new water bottle filling station was unveiled this week at ARHS just outside the cafeteria. The PGO has provided funds for this and four more water stations at the high school. The PGO was inspired to act by the … Continue reading →

March 2nd-4th, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm; Matinee, March 4th, 2 pm With a timeless score from Cole Porter, Anything Goes is one of the great musicals that propelled Broadway into its golden age. Join us on the deck of … Continue reading →

Following are scholarship procedures for 2017. The local scholarship/memorial awards booklet and the ARHS Scholarship Application form link is attached. 1. The ARHS local scholarship/memorial awards booklet and the 2017 Scholarship Application are also posted on the ARHS website: http://www.arhs.arps.org/academics/guidance_office … Continue reading →

The ARPS Special Education Parent Advisory Council Meeting (SEPAC) will meet on Friday, 3/3/17 in the ARMS Professional Development Room beginning at 9:00 am. Please sign in at the main office! The Executive Board Meeting Agenda is as follows: 1. … Continue reading →

The ARMS Educator award will honor an educator who embodies the ARMS core values and demonstrates their commitment to supporting their colleagues, their students and their community. Although the award will only recognize one individual each year, the ARMS PGO … Continue reading →

It’s that time of the year again! Registration for Splash! Spring 2017 is now open.Amherst Splash is a one day event where middle and high school students take classes taught by Amherst College students. This year, Splash! will be held … Continue reading →

Transgender students in the Amherst-Regional Public School Districts will not see any change in their protected rights based on the revocation of a federal directive regarding locker rooms and restrooms. Massachusetts law, guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and … Continue reading →

 Saturday, March 25th, 8-11 am VFW Building, Main Street, Amherst All proceeds will shared among the Amherst public schools (PGOs) with the intention of being used to fund healthy snacks for students. vfw-pancake-3-25-2017-flyer-spanish    vfw-pancake-3-25-2017-flyer-english

Meet Your Precinct Town Meeting Candidates on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Amherst Regional Middle School. The meeting will give Amherst residents the opportunity to meet Town Meeting Candidates and learn their views on issues facing Amherst. Precincts 1-5 candidates … Continue reading →

 The Pioneer Valley is home to many gifted and creative people of all ages who will showcase their talent at the First Annual “The Valley’s Got Talent” Competition on Sunday, March 26th from 2 pm to 4 pm at the … Continue reading →

Amherst will hold the Annual Town Election on March 28th. Every election has a deadline of 20 days prior to the election by which one must register to vote in order to be eligible to vote in that election. Any … Continue reading →

Democracy: What is it and why is it worth fighting for? Many Americans are watching the decisions and actions by the current administration with concern. Please join us in the Woodbury Room of the Jones Library at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March … Continue reading →

Amherst residents will have an opportunity to respond to the specific proposals for changing Amherst government that the Amherst Charter Commission has developed in response to input from many residents, Amherst town staff, elected officials and committees, as well as … Continue reading →

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 Tuesday, March 21st. Students will depart for GCC … Continue reading →

On Saturday, March 4th at 1:30 and 4, audiences join fearless Jim Hawkins, the scurvy pirate Long John Silver, a gang of swashbuckling Ruffians, a flock of loyal seagulls and many more at Crocker Farm Elementary for a bold and boisterous … Continue reading →

Massachusetts now has a new resource for low income people who need help with civil (non criminal) legal problems — Mass Legal Answers Online, www.masslao.org   Low income Massachusetts residents create an account on the secure website, then log in and post their … Continue reading →

There is no school next week. Have a safe, restful break.

Congratulations goes out to our Boys Varsity Soccer Coach, Michael Rudd.  Coach Rudd has been selected by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America as the 2016 State Coach of the Year award for Massachusetts – High School Boys, Large … Continue reading →

There is an important meeting for students AND their parents on Monday, February 27th at 6PM at the ARHS library. If you haven’t brought your filled and signed paperwork to Mme. Vicente yet, please be sure to bring it Monday, along with a … Continue reading →

Online spring sports registration is now open. Ensure a smooth start to the spring 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 →