Category Archives: Parent News

The Jones Library invites area trivia buffs to at our monthly Trivia Night, hosted by Mark “Harpo” Power, on the first Thursday of the month, from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm.  The next Trivia Night will be held on Thursday, … Continue reading →

Join us on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 6:30 pm in the Woodbury Room for the next film in this ongoing film and discussion series that may education, touch your heart, and inspire you to action to help dismantle racism.  … Continue reading →

Learn more about the history of music of the native people of the United States in a presentation at the Jones Library.  Join us in the Woodbury Room on Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 pm for a presentation by percussionist and educator … Continue reading →

The 25th Annual Puffer’s Pond Pancake Breakfast will take place on Saturday June 4 from 8:30 – 11:00 AM at the Mill River Recreation Area.  All you can eat pancakes and coffee $8 adults/ $6 kids. Please join us for … Continue reading →

We have a group of 21 high school kids coming in from the Doshisha School, the sister high school of Amherst College, from July 22 to August 11 –this school sends kids every year and they have a wonderful time. … Continue reading →

The UMass Transportation Center is happy to host a Summer Transportation Institute from July 6th through the 29th. We are now accepting applications.  If you have a rising 10th, 11th or 12th grader that is interested in Transportation Engineering – … Continue reading →

Students from all MIAA Member Schools are encouraged to submit entries.  Show your creativity and express yourself in a literary work or multimedia presentation on the following topic: Choose one or more words from the frequency map that best define … Continue reading →

Seniors, may begin picking up their yearbooks on Thursday, May 26 after school in Room 193.  Seniors may NOT pick it up before then. Seniors may also pick up yearbooks May 31-June 3 at lunch in the cafeteria. Juniors, sophomores, … Continue reading →

ARHS senior Jericho “JJ” Sylla, has been named Boys Indoor Track and Field Player of the Year by the Hampshire Daily Gazette. 2015-16 season highlights: Finished fourth in the long jump in 21 feet, 6¾ at New Englands. Placed first … 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 →

Please join us on Wednesday, May 25 at 7 pm in the ARHS library for the next PGO-sponsored coffee with principal, Mark Jackson. This month’s topic is: Adolescents and Substance Abuse Joining us will be Robbin Suprenant, the ARHS nurse and the … Continue reading →

Online fall sports registration is in full swing. 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 office at the high school at … Continue reading →

AR[T]HS is an exhibit of outstanding student artwork from the 2015-2016 Academic Year. This exhibit will showcase juried work from all of the Art Department’s areas of study: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, 2D & 3D Foundations, Printmaking, Art Portfolio and Sculpture. AR[T]HS … Continue reading →

May 20 – Student Talent Show May 25 – Coffee with the Principal May 26 – 7:30 pm, Combined Concert May 30 – Memorial Day, No School May 31 – Jazz Fest (tentative) June 1 – 7:30 pm, ARMS 7/8 … Continue reading →

Where have the multi-sport high school athletes gone? http://bigstory.ap.org/article/140a60118e034abeb06f07abefe080d4/where-have-multi-sport-high-school-athletes-gone

Following are upcoming events and dates for the Amherst Business Improvement District: – May 20 – 21, Garden Club of Amherst, Plant Sale, Town Common – May 21, BID Tent at the Amherst Farmers Market – May 21, White Elephant Tag Sale to Benefit … Continue reading →

Healthy Sleeping, Healthy Kids & Teens will be presented on Wednesday, May 24, 2016 at 6:30 pm by Dr. Wendy Chabot. The presentation will be at Smith Academy Library, 33 School St., Hatfield. Dr. Chabot, MD FAAP will discuss how … Continue reading →

Learn more about the history of music of the native people of the United States in a presentation at the Jones Library.  Join us in the Woodbury Room on Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 pm for a presentation by percussionist … Continue reading →

The Jones Library invites area trivia buffs to at our monthly Trivia Night, hosted by Mark “Harpo” Power, on the first Thursday of the month, from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm.  The next Trivia Night will be held on Thursday, … Continue reading →

There are a number of new things you should know about applications, financial aid timelines, and testing.  Bear in mind that your class will be the first with the new SAT, the new financial aid system and timeline, and the … Continue reading →

May 16th – Fall Sports Registration Begins Online fall sports registration will open on Monday, May 16th. Please ensure a smooth start to your child’s season by registering and paying before August 1st.  Be sure the health room has your most up-to-date sports physical … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, May 17, and Wednesday, May 18, all ARHS 10th Graders will take the MCAS Mathematics test.  The test will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m.  Students will need to check the room list posted on the bulletin board in … Continue reading →

That you to all that supported the ARHS PGO Presenters Fund during Valley Gives!  Through your generosity, we were able to raise $410 towards our $1000 goal! The ARHS PGO enriches the experience of our students by bringing many presenters … Continue reading →

The Annual Black Scholars Rising Celebration: A Diaspora of African/ Black Culture will be held May 24, 2016 in the Middle School Auditorium, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.  The event is held in recognition of African/ Black Students in Amherst, Pelham … Continue reading →

Join the Jones Library for an Adult Paper Cutting Workshop on Saturday, May 21 from 10 am – 12 noon.  Adults and young adults ages 15 and up are invited to participate in this crafty event.  Learn the art of paper cutting and … Continue reading →

Thirty-two high school teams will compete in the oldest youth Ultimate frisbee tournament in the country, the Amherst Invitational. The 25th Annual Amherst Invitational Ultimate Tournament will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8, 2016, and is hosted by … Continue reading →

ARPS would like all to know that buses may be dropping off students slightly late in the afternoon today, Friday, May 6th due traffic related to the graduation at UMass. They apologize for any inconvenience and wish everyone a great … Continue reading →

The registration deadline for the June 4 SAT is next Wednesday, May 11. This is the last SAT this school year. The next one will be on October 1. The registration deadline for the June 11 ACT is this Friday, … Continue reading →

Spread the Word to End the Word is an ongoing effort by Special Olympics, Best Buddies International and other supporters to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the word “retard(ed)” and encourage people to … Continue reading →

As a way of supporting an exciting exhibition of Shakespeare’s First Folio at Amherst College during the month of May, the Jones Library is one of several other local institutions in Amherst that are hosting complementary programming to encourage the … Continue reading →

Formal Wear to Share? You Can Help Teens in Foster Care!! The second annual flagship program, Fitting For the Future, will take place in Springfield MA in April 2016! This incredible event provides high school-aged teens in foster care in … Continue reading →

Is your child outgoing, enjoy public speaking, can speak clearly for those not used to listening in English, isn’t afraid to make mistakes, and have an interest in other cultures? Students who are looking to connect and make friends with peers from … Continue reading →

Support the ARHS PGO Presenters Fund during Valley Gives Valley Gives Day is a special day when we come together as a community to support organizations across the Pioneer Valley. Through the work of these organizations and the generosity of … Continue reading →

Amherst Education Foundation received fourteen applications and awarded five grantees a total of $35,400.  They are: Champion Course for Elementary Math Coaches: This grant funds math coaches to attend math intervention courses targeting under-performing students of color and lower socioeconomic … Continue reading →

Clinical and Support Options (CSO) is offering a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Course – 8-hour public course on May 13 & 20, 2016, from 12:30-5 pm, at 8 Atwood Drive, 3rd Floor Training Room Northampton, MA 01060 A young … Continue reading →

Thirty-two high school teams will compete in the oldest youth Ultimate frisbee tournament in the country, the Amherst Invitational. The 25th Annual Amherst Invitational Ultimate Tournament will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8, 2016, and is hosted by … Continue reading →

Please join us on May 13th to celebrate AEF Founder and State Representative Ellen Story’s dedication to our students and her service to our community. The event begins at 6:00 pm in the Marriot Center at the UMass Amherst Campus … Continue reading →

Following are the 2016 National Latin Exam results: Latin 5 Gold, Summa cum Laude: Brody Lynch, Akshat Dhankher, Luke Webb, Sasha Yakub, Sam Findlen-Golden, Dennis Shen, Ben Jackson Silver, Maxima cum Laude: Alex Hajir Magna cum Laude: Sam Rosenberry Cum Laude: Nate Corp, Kai Basler Chang Latin … Continue reading →

April 28-30 – Student directed plays May 1 – FAFSA Deadline May 2-6, AP exams May 3 – 7:30 pm, Chorale Concert, Amherst South Congregational Church May 7-8 – Amherst Ultimate Invitational May 9-13, AP exams May 11 – Early Dismissal … Continue reading →

Starlight’s Youth Theatre invites you to take a journey with them Into The Woods   Friday – Sunday May 13 – 15. The success of Disney’s Into The Woods movie starring Meryl Streep has revived the original Tony-Award-winning Broadway musical version … Continue reading →

“Just a Piece of Cloth” will be screened at Jones Library on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Woodbury Room for the next film in this ongoing film and discussion series that may education, touch your heart, and … Continue reading →

The Amherst A Better Chance Program will host a reception at the Red Barn at Hampshire College on Thursday, May 19th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Local doctor Kate Atkinson and her staff at Atkinson Family Practice will be honored … Continue reading →

The Ft. River School is hosting a tag sale, car wash and cake walk on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 9:00 am to 12 pm at the school, 70 South East Street.  There will also be face painting, temporary tattoos, … Continue reading →

The Jones Library invites area trivia buffs to at our monthly Trivia Night, hosted by Mark “Harpo” Power, on the first Thursday of the month, from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm. The next Trivia Night will be held on Thursday, … Continue reading →

This has been an outstanding year for Amherst Regional High School’s JETS Engineering Club. The club entered five teams (40 students, grades 9-12) into the national Test of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science (TEAM+S) and won Best in State at … Continue reading →

Saturday May 7th, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday May 8th, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Come watch 32 teams compete in the 25th Annual Amherst Invitational, one of the oldest and most prestigious youth Ultimate frisbee tournaments in … Continue reading →

Tuesday, April 26 is “POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY” at ARHS!  Pick up some poems (with pieces of candy attached) and share them with your friends (and teachers)!  They will be available in the library all day Tuesday.

Cooley Dickinson Hospital is looking for high school volunteers for the summer.  The application is in the Guidance Office or on the Cooley Dickenson website under, Volunteer, Summer Junior Volunteer Program. The deadline to get your application in has been extended to May … Continue reading →

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 public awareness campaign … Continue reading →

April 28 -30th- Student Directed Plays- 7:30 – 10PM May 3- Choral Concert May 7 – 8- Amherst Ultimate Invitational May 11- Early Release May 12-13- Student Directed Plays May 17 -18- MCAS Math May 19- Coffee with Principal Jackson … Continue reading →