Category Archives: Parent News

Samson Heyer, ARHS Junior and member of the ARHS Varsity Boys Soccer Team, was selected to the 2015 Massachusetts Division 1 Boys Soccer All -State Team.  Samson was one of only eight recipients of this award from all of Western … Continue reading →

ARHS is kicking off the basketball season with a “Tip-Off” at the Cage at UMass tonight, December 11th. Ticket prices: Children/students/seniors- $5 adults – $6. Girls play Palmer @ 6 p.m. & boys will play Northampton at 7:30 p.m. It’s … Continue reading →

The Norma Jean Anderson Civil Rights and Academic Achievement Award is based on race and class in our schools. A school system free of racism, classism, presented as part of the on-going work to remove systemic privilege prejudice and discrimination promotes safety, personal growth … Continue reading →

Thursday, JANUARY 28, 2016 AMHERST REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA; 7:00 p.m. sharp Open to all ARHS seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and their parents GET HELP WITH YOUR FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION AT ARHS FAFSA DAYSPEND TWO HOURS AND … Continue reading →

Dec. 11 – 12- ARHS Briefs Theater 7:30 PM Dec. 16- Early Release Dec. 17 – ARHS Combined Concert (Chorale, Hurricane Singers, Symphonic Orchestra and Wind Ensemble), 7:30pm Dec. 18 – Trimester 1 Report Cards Distributed Dec. 22 – ARHS … Continue reading →

The Western Massachusetts US Lacrosse Chapter cordially invites you to attend the 2nd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Hall of Fame Inductees: Richard F. Garber Vincent J. LoBello Malcolm Lester Larry Briggs (former ARHS Coach) Kathy (Parker) Tomassetti All … Continue reading →

Saturday, December 5, 2015 Barnes & Noble Hadley 10:00 – 4:00 Enter your favorite teacher in our hourly raffle drawing Performances to Enjoy 10:00 The Duffy Academy of Irish Dance 11:00 FR’s own Ms. Keizer shares How the Grinch Stole … Continue reading →

Did you know it costs almost $27,000 to print the yearbooks?  Only 185 students have bought yearbooks so far.  We need to sell 115 more.  Infact, Yearbook cannot affort to print this year’s edition unless they sell 80 more yearbooks. … Continue reading →

A very limited run of tickets to the Theater Company’s immersive theater production – Bum Bum! – go on sale online at 6:00 p.m. this Friday!  Designed for one audience member at a time and featuring a cast of 50 students, this … Continue reading →

The full schedule for Trimester 1 exams is attached below. T1 Exam Schedule 15.16 (2)

Nasal Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, is used to reverse a potentially fatal opioid overdose. It is safe to administer, cannot be abused and does not have any adverse effects aside from feelings of opioid withdrawal. Tapestry Health provides free … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the four seniors who were named as Semi-Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition,Katya Schwenk, Ngan Nguyen, Alexander Hajir, Maia Hamin.  Read the press release below for more information on the National Merit Scholarship awards to ARHS Students. … Continue reading →

Dec. 2nd is the deadline to request school information be sent to colleges with Jan. 1 deadlines.  Take advantage of the long Thanksgiving break to update your list of schools and their deadlines in both Naviance and the Common App, match your accounts, and request transcripts. Does your … Continue reading →

Just a reminder that all ARHS students have a half day next Tuesday, November 24th.  Students are dismissed at NOON.  There is no school the remainder of the week in observance of Thanksgiving. On Monday, November 30th,  Teacher’s have a … Continue reading →

When the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone, try some savory West African cuisine and support 11 ARHS students who are working their way to West Africa! After a year’s wait due to the Ebola outbreak, the ARHS AFRICAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM is … Continue reading →

It is not too late to buy a Family Coupon Book to support the Athletics program! The Amherst Lions Club is partnering with the ARMS & ARHS Athletics Program to raise money for equipment. Family coupon books are currently on … Continue reading →

Sunday November 22nd 5 –7:30pm Shutesbury Athletic Club 282 Wendell Rd, Shutesbury, MA 01072 80 chefs from around the world have donated soup recipes for the new book Soup for Syria, including Alice Waters, Yotam Ottolenghi, Mark Bittman and Anthony Bourdain. … Continue reading →

Amherst, MA — Do you care about your rivers? The Connecticut River Watershed Council and Art for Water is creating a “river of words” to draw attention to five major hydro-operations from Turners Falls, MA to above Hanover, NH. This … Continue reading →

The jubilat/Jones Reading Series continues its 17th year with the third reading of the 2015-16 season on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 3:00 pm in the Goodwin Room of the Jones Library.  The jubilat/Jones Reading Series showcases established and emerging poets … 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 year, for the first time ever, the ARHS PGO is participating in #GivingTuesday! We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, … Continue reading →

The 2nd annual Valley Hatgiving Tournament will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 pm at Greenfield Community College.  The tournament is open to all players of all levels.  Registration closes on Wednesday, November 18, … Continue reading →

The School Equity Task Force was created by unanimous vote of the Amherst Regional School Committee in the Spring of 2014. Our charge is to help ARHS provide all students an innovative and academically exceptional education in an environment that … Continue reading →

Nominations are being accepted for the 2016 Martin Luther King Citizen and Student Scholarship Awards.  Winners will be announced at the Martin Luther King Breakfast on January 16th.  The nominees for both awards must be committed to the spirit of … Continue reading →

The ARMS Chorus will perform at the 40th Annual Merry Maple Celebration on the Town Common on December 4, 2015 beginning at 4:30 pm.  The Celebration begins at 3:00 pm with a chance to see emergency response vehicles at the … Continue reading →

Thursday, November 19 is Financial Aid Night for Seniors.  Come to the cafeteria at 7:00 for a thorough presentation by financial aid officials from Amherst College and UMass. Following is additional news for seniors from Myra Ross: Seniors looking for … Continue reading →

The Amherst Lions Club is partnering with the ARMS & ARHA Athletics Program to raise money for equipment. Family coupon books are currently on sale to everyone in the ARPS community for $20.00 each.    There are over 30 businesses in the … Continue reading →

Seniors are invited to apply for an AFL-CIO scholarship.  Seniors must take a 30 minute multiple choice test and write an essay. The test is administered on February 3, 2106 either during directed study or after school.  See Guidance 101 … Continue reading →

ARHS Community Service Club is hosting a Toy Drive from Nov 16-20. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots campaign. There are two ways to participate. Each of the four classes will compete to see who … Continue reading →

IEP Clinic: A Workshop for Parents and Educators will be held on Monday, December 7, 2015 at Amherst Regional High School, Room 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Every child with a disability who receives special education services must have … Continue reading →

Parents and community members have been raising money for the ARHS PGO Grants Program by registering their Stop & Shop cards for the A+ Rewards Program. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to REGISTER (or … Continue reading →

Nov. 24 – Chorale Concert: 7:30pm, Wesley Methodist Church Nov. 24 – Noon Dismissal Nov. 25 – 27 – Thanksgiving Recess: No School Nov. 30 – Teacher Work Day: No School Dec. 4 – Merry Maple Dec. 13 – Bum … Continue reading →

The Town of Amherst Conservation Commission is pleased to offer an exciting farming opportunity on Conservation Land for the 2016 growing season.  Please take a look at the attached Request for Proposals to farm a +/- 3 acre parcel at … Continue reading →

Join us on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 2:30 pm in the Woodbury Room for a screening of The Story We Tell.  This is the next event in a film & discussion series which began in the fall of 2014 … Continue reading →

The 8th Annual Rotary Auction is beginning soon. Proceeds from the event support so many important community efforts. The auction will be held on November 13, 6pm-9 pm and November 14, 12 pm– 9 pm. Visit amherstrotaryauction.org for more information. … Continue reading →

Tonight: Join students as they drum, sing, and dance various styles of the Bomba tradition. The show is from 7:30 – 8:30 PM. Next Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14th join the Dance Theater Ensamble for their performance. Both … Continue reading →

Please take a look in your closets for any gently used items for children and adults. We are looking for coats, snow pants, snow boots, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and snowsuits. Items can be dropped off until November 6th in … Continue reading →

The Amherst Lions Club is partnering with the ARMS & ARHS Athletics Program to raise money for equipment. Family coupon books are currently on sale to everyone in the ARPS community for $20.00 each. There are over 30 businesses in … Continue reading →

ARHS Community Service Club is hosting a Toy Drive from Nov 16-20. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots campaign. There are two ways to participate. Each of the four classes will compete to see who … Continue reading →

Do you have a winter Hurricane athlete in your home? Don’t forget to register them for their winter sport. Registering early allows the Athletic Office and Health Room time to get your student-athlete(s) on rosters and cleared in time for … Continue reading →

Greenfield Community College will be offering FREE evening credit courses at the Amherst Regional Middle School beginning January 27, 2016.All applicants must meet prerequisite requirements prior to enrolling in the courses and funding is provided in part by the Commonwealth … Continue reading →

Amherst Together presents Conversations with Jimmy – A nationwide outreach initiative to engage diverse communities and inspire dialogue. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket Monday, November 16 in the ARHS Auditorium Reception begins at 6:00pm Film Screening begins at … Continue reading →

Mi Tierra Restaurant is holding a fundraiser for Cancer Connection on November 9th from 4-9. They will be donating 100% of the food profits to support this wonderful Pioneer Valley community organization. Please come to our restaurant in Hadley to … Continue reading →

The Amherst High School Outdoor Programs are looking for donations of specific items to support our students and outdoor trips! We are looking for gaitors (boot/pant covers), synthetic hiking pants, rain coats/pants, and wool socks (SmartWool or other brands), all … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO is looking for a volunteer to Co-Chair the End of School Staff Appreciation Luncheon. For more information, please contact Laura at l.wear@comcast.net. We are also looking for a volunteer to create a GivingTuesday Web page for us … Continue reading →

The Koryo high school kids from Japan come in every year and love it! They are coming in November 21st (late), Sunday the 22nd is a day to do whatever you normally do so they can be a part of … Continue reading →

Do you have an ARHS teen that wants to go to college? When should you start preparing?  How and when do you prepare for SAT’s and ACT’s? Are you terrified of the whole thing? Well, we’ve got good news for … Continue reading →

We (Becky and Mare) are looking for one (or two) more volunteers to help us with our efforts to keep ARHS folks informed. We’d train you this Winter; it’s pretty easy and low-key, and can be done from home in … Continue reading →

Yearbook order forms have been mailed to seniors and juniors. They were distributed in advisories to 9th graders and sophomores. Order forms are due October 30th. Yearbooks are $65, $55 for reduced lunch students, $50 for free lunch students. Parent congratulations … Continue reading →

Donations of new children’s books (ages 0-18), games (board, dice, card, video), and warm winter accessories (hats, mittens, gloves, neck warmers) are needed for children whose families use the Amherst Survival Center’s Food Pantry. You can bring your donations directly … Continue reading →