Category Archives: Parent News

The Amherst Regional Hurricane Marching Band is open to all current 7th-12th graders who are enrolled in an instrumental ensemble. Rehearsals are Wednesday 6:30-8pm and Thursday 4:30-6:30pm and most performances are Friday 6:30-9pm. Membership in the band includes free admittance … Continue reading →

  Next week is ThinkTaylor Concussion Awareness Week: A week-long event (September 12-16) in partnership with the MIAA to help raise awareness and provide education for concussion safety. Check in with your student-athlete to see how she/he is participating. Wristbands … Continue reading →

Come learn more about what parents and the community can do to keep our children safer, healthier and substance-free through the middle and high school years. Thursday, September 22 7:00 PM in the ARHS Library This event is free and … Continue reading →

The ARHS Football Boosters have an online store available to anyone who would like to get some ARHS clothing items.  This is a fundraiser for the football team and $5 of every purchase goes directly to the team for much-needed … Continue reading →

Hello Seniors, I will be visiting all Physics, Physics Waves, Astronomy, AP Environmental Science classes by next Monday.  If you are not enrolled in one of these classes, please plan to attend one of the presentations.  See Mrs. Cappelli in Guidance … Continue reading →

Sept 12th: 9th Grade and New Parent/ Guardian Night Sept 13th:  Picture Day Sept 15th: Emergency Procedures drill Sept 16th: Club / Activities Fair (during lunch period) Sept 19th Workshop for Early Decision/Action Candidates and Parents/Guardians; 2:30– 3:30 p.m.; ARHS Choral Room. Sept 21st: Early … Continue reading →

 The ARHS library is pleased to announce that all ARHS yearbooks, The Goldbug (from 1918 to the current edition), are now available on the Internet Archive. They can be accessed at this link: https://archive.org/details/amherstregionalhighschoollibrary?sort=-date. Many thanks to the Jones Library and to … Continue reading →

The ARHS Hurricane Marching Band is open to all current 7th through 12th graders who are enrolled in band class with Ms. Nye.  Rehearsals are Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.  Most performances … Continue reading →

The NWDA is proud to present addiction specialist Dr. Ruth Potee, who describes how and why it is important to reduce or eliminate the use of opioids in treating sports injuries in “Athletes, Opioids & Addiction.” The 17-minute video, produced in … Continue reading →

Dance Theatre Ensemble will have two informal concerts in the dance studio at ARHS.  The first is on Nov. 9 at 7 pm and the second is on Dec. 16 at 7 pm.  Both performances are free. The end of … Continue reading →

Following are a list of events for Seniors from ARHS College Advisor Myra Ross.  These events are from September 2016 to November 30, 2016: September 10 ACT (Deerfield, NMH, Brattleboro, E. Longmeadow) September 12 Smith College essay-writing presentation; Campus Center … Continue reading →

If you live or work in Amherst, we need your help! Regional landfills are closing, and there is growing awareness of the need to preserve our financial and material resources as well as protect the environment and our health through the responsible management … Continue reading →

Amherst A Better Chance has welcomed a new ninth grade scholar to the program, and we are looking for a host family for him.  The families who provide each ABC student with his own home experience are families who reside … Continue reading →

Welcome to the academic year 2016-2017, 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 →

Are you an ARHS parent or guardian who loves community and our  high school?  There’s an opportunity to be more connected to ARHS,  meet and work with members of our community, and help out. The ARHS PGO is looking for … Continue reading →

The Amherst Regional Public Schools (ARPS) First Day Celebration is just around the corner! The event will be held on the Amherst Town Common on Tuesday, August 30 (rain location ARHS Cafeteria) from 5 – 6:30 p.m.  For more info, … Continue reading →

The first day of school for all students is Wednesday, August 31st.  As in years past, the first day of school is a late start for returning students.  Start times are: 9th grade students will report directly to their advisories … Continue reading →

Wondering what time your child should be at the Bus Stop?  Below are links to the 2016-2017 Bus Routes for the Middle and High Schools: Morning ARMS/ ARHS Routes Afternoon ARMS/ARHS Routes Please note that on the first day of … Continue reading →

Help needed: On Tuesday, June 21st (Finals Make Up Day) 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, … Continue reading →

If you plan to take the September 10 ACT or the October 1 SAT, you might want to register soon, before you forget about school for a while.  The registration deadlines without a late fee are August 5 for the … Continue reading →

Dear ARPS Community: This past weekend our nation suffered a tragedy that impacts all of us.  Whenever there are hate-driven, intentional acts of violence such as the mass shooting in Orlando, people experience a wide range of emotional responses.  At … Continue reading →

The editors here at the ARHS PGO Parent News want to wish each of you, and your families, a safe, happy and healthy summer. Cherish it! Look for our first edition of the 2016-2017 school year in mid-August. Happy Summer! … Continue reading →

Four girls from the Amherst Track and Field program will be in Greensboro, North Carolina to compete in the 800 and 1600 meter sprint medley relays today, June 17th.  They include Eva Feyre Febonio, Sidilene Pereira da Veiga, Ariel Christie, … Continue reading →

ARHS Guidance is collecting school supplies for students who need items like new highlighters, binders, school locks, Flashdrives, dividers, and note cards. Bring in these new items for students in need to the guidance office and you will receive a … Continue reading →

The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchstra (BPYO) is the youth orchestra of the Boston Philharmonic and is considered the premier youth orchestra in the Boston area.  The BPYO performs an annual concert series in Boston as well as international tours and … Continue reading →

June 17- Noon Dismissal June 20-  Noon Dismissal June 21-Make Up Exams- Noon Dismissal/ ARHS Staff Appreciation Luncheon July 1- Report Cards Mailed home August 1st – Deadline to register/pay for fall sports August 23rd – Fall Sports Information Night … Continue reading →

The 2016 Taste of Amherst is now underway on the Amherst Town Common (June 16-19). It will be open Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-10pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm.  The event is sponsored by Atkins Farms Country Market. Over 20 Amherst area restaurants … Continue reading →

As the school year ends, following are some of the accomplishments coming from the high school students, as noted in a letter from Amherst Together: People of Color United (POCU) members joined 1,500 volunteers to help revitalize 62 homes for … Continue reading →

The ARHS Class of 2016 will graduate tonight at the UMass Mullins Center at 6:00 pm This is to share some information concerning seniors and graduation week. Hopefully, it will help to make this happy occasion a little less stressful … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, June 21st 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 →

The ARHS Theater Company would like to invite adventurous young audience members to join us for A Letter From Sabine, an immersive theater performance designed exclusively for 7-10 year olds, on Sunday, June 12 in downtown Amherst.  The show invites … Continue reading →

Tuesday, June 15th, 2016, in the Amherst Regional High School Library,  4 pm – 6 pm Click here for more information.

June 10-15 – AR[T]HS reception June 10 – Graduation June 10 – Senior Party, 10 pm June 15 – 7:30 pm, Symphony Band and Philharmonia June 16 – 7:00 pm, Dance Showcase June 16 – 7:30 pm, ARMS 7/8 Orchestras … Continue reading →

We have a group of 20 high school kids from the Doshisha School in Japan, the sister school of Amherst College coming in July 23-August 11th-the school has sent these kids for many years and it’s a wonderful cultural experience. … Continue reading →

The UMass Summer Transportation Institute (STI) is offering a free four week program from July 6-29, 2016 for rising 9th-12th graders.  The program is intended to create awareness among high school students about transportation-related careers, and to encourage the pursuit … Continue reading →

The 2016 Taste of Amherst will be held on the Amherst Town Common from June 16-19. It will be open Thursday 5pm-9pm, Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-10pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm.  The event is sponsored by Atkins Farms Country Market. Over 20 … Continue reading →

If you haven’t already done so, be sure to register your Senior for the fantastic party happening the evening of graduation! This is the 35th year for this venerable event, and it’ll be a blast. Everything you need to know … Continue reading →

The PGO is grateful for the help and support of so many parents and guardians in our community. We would like to recognize three longtime volunteers whose students will be graduating next week. Thank you to Liz Rosenberry, who has coordinated … Continue reading →

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Stop & Shop A+ Rewards Fundraiser this year. Together, we raised $16,848.80 for ARHS!  These funds will be used to fund exciting projects proposed by our students and teachers next year.  Stop & Shop … Continue reading →

There will be multiple opportunities to take GCC classes in Amherst next year. Four evening courses will be held at ARMS in the fall and open to both students and community members: ENGLISH 101 (English Composition I: Expository Writing) ESL … Continue reading →

Kick off (pun intended!) summer reading with a Library vs. Library Bubble Soccer event at Sunderland Public Library. There will be book giveaways and food, too! Saturday June 18th, 2016 1pm – 5pm Spectators of all ages are welcome. Any interested … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, May 25, the ARHS PGO and Principal Jackson hosted Robbin Suprenant, the head nurse for Amherst public schools, and Julie Federman, the Health and Community Services Director for the Amherst Health Department to discuss Adolescents and Substance Abuse … Continue reading →

‘School’s Out!’ – Dance Theatre Ensemble’s Spring Concert is this Friday May 27th and Saturday May 28th at 7:30 in the ARHS auditorium.  Tributes to Bowie and Prince are part of the show! Tickets for sale at lunch.

     The newest issue of The Graphic is online at http://thegraphic.arps.org/. It features lots of great content, including a story about Best Buddies, the shutdown of the Jazz Club’s coffee sales, activism by elementary and middle school students, and much more! The … Continue reading →

The Amherst Memorial Day Ceremony is Monday, May 30, 2016.  The Parade will assemble at the North Common beginning at 9 a.m. and depart at 9:30 a.m., moving down N. Pleasant St., to E. Pleasant St., turning into the War … Continue reading →

Seniors, began picking up their yearbooks on Thursday, May 26.  Seniors may also pick up yearbooks May 31-June 3 at lunch in the cafeteria. Juniors, sophomores, and 9th graders, may pick up their books in Room 193 after school on … Continue reading →

Project Graduation has been a very safe event with few incidents over the years. This is due, in part, to the availability of trained medical professionals volunteering their time for a shift in the First Aid Tent. For the ongoing … Continue reading →

Sadie’s 2015-16 season highlights: Set school record in 100-yard backstroke, finishing second in the event at the Western Massachusetts championships. Also took third in the 100 free at the sectional championships. Finished eighth in the 100 butterfly at the Division … Continue reading →

Allison McCann, ARHS ’16, two-time WMass Tennis singles champion. Congratulations! McCann’s accomplishment also continued an impressive streak for the Hurricanes. The girls tennis team now has won the sectional individual singles title for eight straight years. To read more, visit:  … Continue reading →

An informational meeting for Spanish language students interested in an immersion travel experience in Antigua, Guatemala will be held on June 2nd from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in Room 114. The trip will run next February 15-25, 2017. Students live … Continue reading →