Category Archives: Parent News

Amherst, MA – An opportunity to learn about edible perennials comes to the Jones Library in a presentation about using edible plants in gardens by local naturalist John Root. Please join us in the Woodbury Room of the Jones Library … Continue reading →

Thanks to a PGO grant the Science Department at ARHS was able to purchase three electronic dissolved oxygen sensors.  These sensors have changed how the water quality unit is taught in AP Environmental Science.  In the past the class relied … Continue reading →

A SEPAC workshop, Understanding Services & Benefits for Children with Special Needs, will be held on March 14, 2016 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at the ARHS Library. This presentation is a free opportunity to learn from the Department of … Continue reading →

2016 represents the 35th year of Project Graduation!   Every year, on the evening after graduation, parents of both seniors and juniors have organized a great party at the UMass Mullins Center to celebrate ARHS graduating seniors and give them a … Continue reading →

Recently a group of personnel, parents, and students met as a book club for several weeks to read and discuss two books by a local author, Cammie McGovern.  They read Say What You Will and A Step Toward Falling.  Both books are stories … Continue reading →

The jubilat/Jones Reading Series continues its 17th year with the fourth reading of the 2015-16 season on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 3:00 pm in the Goodwin Room of the Jones Library.  The jubilat/Jones Reading Series showcases established and emerging … Continue reading →

LSSE (Leisure Services & Supplemental Education) is moving on March 23rd from the Bangs Community Center to the Amherst Middle School (entrance is to the left of the main entrance when you face the building – by the gym.). LSSE will … Continue reading →

Mark this date on your calendar, we’d love to have everyone there! Tuesday, March 15th @ 6:00 p.m. we will hold a Team Meeting Night in the High School gym. This is for parents & athletes.  This will be an opportunity for coaches to … Continue reading →

All are invited to attend the PGO Coffee with Mark Jackson on Thursday, March 23th at 7 PM in the ARHS Library.  The coffee will cover topics related to homework, the switch to semesters, budget and more.  Refreshments will be provided … Continue reading →

This year’s ALSCT/Missoula Children’s Theatre production, Peter & Wendy.  Almost 60 local kids from all of our schools have been cast in this terrific show. Performances are Saturday, March 5th, at 1:30 & 4 pm, at Crocker Farm Elementary. Tickets … Continue reading →

Join us on Thursday, March 10, 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 inspire you to action to help dismantle racism.  A facilitated … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, March 9th, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the High School auditorium, we will hold a meeting for all rising 9th grade families. We invite you to learn more about our programs and curriculum and to ask questions about course … Continue reading →

ARHS presents Fame: The Musical March 3rd-5th Tickets available for ordering here. or emailing arhsmusicals@gmail.com. The tickets will be held at the door, for payment by check or cash. They may be picked up as soon as an hour before … Continue reading →

Electronic Course Registration closes at 3PM this afternoon. Remind your student that counselors are available at all lunches in Rm 141 to help them and answer any questions. Students can access the registration screen through the PowerSchool portal from any … Continue reading →

Spring sports registration is coming to an end. The season begins March 21st. Please be sure you register before the March 1st deadline to allow the athletic office and the health room ample time to process all components of your … Continue reading →

  On Monday, February 22, at 1:06 P.M. the main office of Amherst Regional High School received a bomb threat phone call.  The school immediately activated their safety protocol, and in consultation with the Amherst Police Department, the school went … Continue reading →

Middle school students from Kanegasaki, Japan will be visiting ARMS in just a few weeks. Because there is a large group coming, we are inviting ARHS families to host year. If you think that your family could host a student … Continue reading →

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council Winter Newsletter is now available. 2016 SEPAC Winter newsletter 2016 Winter SEPAC Winter newsletter – Spanish SEPAC Reading Workshops SEPAC Reading Workshops – Spanish

ARPS Family Center Presents : Family Dialogue #7 Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is sponsoring an event on Thursday evening, March 10th from 6:30 to 7:30 at the Amherst High School library. Members from Moms Demand Action … Continue reading →

Greenfield Community College Workforce Development & Community Education has new offerings for Spring 2016 with classes held at the Amherst Regional Middle School.Their workshop offerings and registration form can be viewed here:  GCC_SP 2016 AMHERST WFDCE only2

Online spring sports registration opened Monday, February 1st. Ensure a smooth start to the spring season by registering NOW. The sports that are offered are listed at here. Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse … Continue reading →

Planning for the 35th Senior Party is underway and we can use the help of parents of Juniors and Seniors.  It’s a great group of folks with whom to work, and a worthy cause: we want to keep our graduates … Continue reading →

Feb. 20 – Amherst Winter Fest Feb. 25 – PGO Coffee with Mark Jackson, 7PM-  ARHS Library Mar. 3-5 – Performing Arts: Musical Mar. 10-13, MMEA All-State Mar. 15-17 – Exams Mar 17, 7:30 pm, ARHS Concert Choir Mar. 18 – … Continue reading →

Principal Jackson recorded his second Podcast this week which continues discussion about the switch from trimesters to semesters.  Mr. Jackson notes that many students are involved in athletics, the musical or are employed part-time.  Under the semester calendar, students will … Continue reading →

With the support of a $1,000 ARHS PGO Student-Initiated Grant, the newly formed Refugees in Distress club has organized a panel of experts to discuss the current refugee crisis. The assembly is today, 2/12 in the Auditorium during B period … Continue reading →

The SEPAC is offering a workshop on February 29, 2016 from 5:30 to 7 pm for parents of struggling readers.  The book, “Overcoming Dyslexia” by Sally Shaywitz will be discussed.  This book is a must read for anyone with a … Continue reading →

Feb. 13 – Amherst Winter Fest Feb. 15-19- No School- Vacation Week Feb. 25 – PGO Coffee with Mark Jackson Mar. 3-5 – Performing Arts: Musical Mar. 10-13, MMEA All-State Mar. 15-17 – Exams Mar 17, 7:30 pm, ARHS Concert Choir … Continue reading →

The ARHS Nordic Ski Team will give lessons and demonstrations at Winterfest at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Cherry Hill Golf Course.  Winterfest runs from 1 pm to 6 pm.  The even is hosted by Amherst Leisure Services … Continue reading →

Amherst Cinema is offering the following family friendly files for $5.  Free passes are available for families in need at the ARPS Family Center – Best Of The Fest 2015 – Kid Flix 2 Sat February 13 at 10am. Featuring audience … Continue reading →

Amherst Leisure Services Community Theater will hold auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) musical production of PETER & WENDY on Monday, FEBRUARY 29TH at the Amherst High School Cafeteria from 4:15pm to 6:15pm. All those auditioning should arrive at 4:00 and plan … Continue reading →

February 12th, 8:45-10:15am, ARHS Auditorium Are you someone who is concerned about the European refugee crisis and wants to know more? Learn about the complexities and impacts of the worlds worst humanitarian crisis since WWII in an informational assembly on February 12th. … Continue reading →

Online spring sports registration opened Monday, February 1st. Ensure a smooth start to the spring season by registering NOW. The sports that are offered are listed at here. Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, February 17 at 7pm, Amherst Cinema screens the 2006 thriller CHILDREN OF MEN as part of its popular Science on Screen series.  The series pairs current and classic film with lively introductions by experts in science, medicine and … Continue reading →

The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (LWVMA) is inviting Massachusetts high school students to enter its third annual Student Video Contest. The theme for this year’s contest is “YOUth Should Vote!” We need your help to get the word out. … Continue reading →

Read all about it here in the Daily Hampshire Gazette

From Jones Library: Great ideas for winter break and they are all FREE! FREE_WinterBreakPrograms_JonesLibrary

Did you know that voters must be 18 by election day (not necessarily by the day they register), and of course they must be U.S. citizens. Other useful information: If you have an ID issued by the Mass Registry of … Continue reading →

Do you live in one of the 13 towns our pantry serves (see listing here) and have a school-age child (ages 5-17 years) who depends on a meals benefit during the school year? For many children and their families, school … Continue reading →

February: 2/18 Registration Info Mailed to families 2/22 Students receive registration materials in advisory 2/22- 2/26 Online registration period for rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders March/April: Guidance Counselors meet with rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders individually to review … Continue reading →

From Myra Ross, College Advisor There is a change in my classroom presentation plan for this week.   The B and E period presentations originally scheduled for tomorrow have been changed to this Thursday in room 219.  If you are taking Honors Biology … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, January 27th, the ARHS PGO hosted Interim Assistant Principal Ericka Alschuler for a presentation outlining the new daily schedule that will be in place for the 2016=2017 academic year and the new course registration process that begins in … Continue reading →

Many thanks to all of you who registered your Stop & Shop card for the A+Rewards program and designated ARHS as your school. Each time you shop, you continue to raise money for our school. ARHS has earned $9,146 so … Continue reading →

The February 3rd PGO meeting has be cancelled. The next PGO meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 2nd at 8:20 AM in Room 13.

What if you could, for only $10 or $15, help improve the life of someone battling cancer? Well, you can, at this year’s Canes for the Cure event! Simply buy a tee or long-sleeved shirt and have fun at a … Continue reading →

It’s time for me to start helping juniors think about plans for after graduation. About 90% of you will go on to either a two-year or a four-year college. The task of deciding where you will go, and what your … Continue reading →

On Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 9am – 12pm (noon), Herrell’s® will sponsor their second annual “National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day” to benefit Whole Children. The menu will consist of waffles and ice cream, cereal Smoosh-in®s, coffee à … Continue reading →

LSSE is offering Driver’s Ed classes through United Driving School for students who are at least 15 years and nine months old. Classes run from Feb. 15-19th from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM at the Bangs Community Center. Fees are … Continue reading →

Forty-five ARHS students joined hundreds of other Latin students from Western Massachusetts at Mount Holyoke College on Friday, January 15 for Pioneer Valley Classics Day.  Students participated in workshops on topics ranging from gladiators to graffiti and museum tours as … Continue reading →

Jones Library is offering a six-week writing workshop, “The Heart of Story: Writing the Stories of Our Lives” with Jane Roy Brown, an award winning writer, editor and landscape historian.  Writing allows us to find order and meaning in the … Continue reading →

Please join the PGO on Wednesday, January 27 at 7PM in the ARHS Library for our Coffee with the Principal series.  Our guest speaker will be Assistant Principal Ericka Alschuler.  Ms Alschuler will provide an overview of the new course … Continue reading →