Category Archives: Parent News

Jasmine Angela Robinson, the recipient of this year’s Roger L. Wallace Excellence in Teaching Award will be honored at a dinner on Sunday, November 8, 2015 from 5-7 pm. The dinner will be held in Sebring Hall on the Amherst … Continue reading →

Nov. 4 – PGO Meeting: 8:10 AM, Room 13 – All Welcome! Nov. 6 – Bomba Concert, 7:30 pm, ARHS Nov. 7 – Hurricane Revisioning Summit, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, ARMS Nov. 11 – Veterans Day: No School Nov. … Continue reading →

The Stand with Malala Fund empowers adolescent girls through secondary education. Just enter your info below, and we’ll send you a bag, postage-paid. Fill it with gently used kids’ and women’s clothing and leave it for your mail carrier. We’ll … Continue reading →

If you ordered a picture package on school picture day, please tell your student to come to the main office during your lunch or after school to pick up their package. Thursday, October 29th is Picture Retake Day. Please have … Continue reading →

Stuck? Need help with an essay? The ARHS Guidance Office has arranged an Essay Day on Tuesday, November 3rd. Trained Amherst College students will assist seniors with their essays at scheduled half-hour appointments during the school day. Bring a draft … Continue reading →

Do you wish you had a way to keep track of your child’s IEPs, evaluations, progress reports, doctor reports, test results, and more? Western Parent Coordinator will offer effective ways for parents to organize and manage paperwork, building a customized … Continue reading →

Online winter sports registration is in full swing. Ensure a smooth start to the winter season by registering NOW. The sports that are offered are listed here.. Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse before … Continue reading →

The Amherst Education Foundation will hold its 21st annual Trivia Bee on October 29, 2015 from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Amherst Regional Middle School auditorium. The AEF supports public schools. For further information, contact amherstedfound@gmail.com

Don’t miss the 2015-16 Theatre Company’s opening production, Love & Information, a play by Caryl Churchill. A contemporary and energetic look at how we experience the relationship between those two giant words in the present day. Called a “thought-churning, deeply … Continue reading →

Did you know that the Performing Arts Department has an online calendar that features performances and events showcasing or supporting everything from dance, to art, theater, Band and Orchestra. Click here to view it. Bomba Fall Concert- November 6th at … 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 ARHS Chorale is hosting its annual Lasagna Dinner on October 26th, 2015, in the high school cafeteria. There will be three sittings at 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm. Tickets will cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors … Continue reading →

Please join us for: “Community Conversations: Planning Some Action Steps” Tuesday, October 27, 7:00PM – 8:45PM We invite everyone in the community to come together at The Jones Library to brainstorm, discuss, form action teams, and plan to initiate action … Continue reading →

Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 1:30pm for The Victorian Lady: Dressing from Corsets to Gloves with performance artist Kandie Carle. Come discover the fashion and customs that existed during Emily Dickinson’s lifetime. While dressing in actual vintage … Continue reading →

Join Amherst Cinema for Family Friendly Films on Saturdays at 10am, $5 general admission! Click Click here for more information. Parents, different films will be appropriate for different ages. We recommend commonsensemedia.org as a helpful resource in determining what’s right … 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 →

The Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst (UUSA) is pleased to be hosting the Stone Soup Bazaar & Cafe in our lovely remodeled Meetinghouse located at 121 N. Pleasant St., Amherst. Come gift shopping at our arts and crafts fair featuring … Continue reading →

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

What current and future highway projects in your region are important to you? Do you have an innovative idea to maintain our roads and bridges? How important is public transit, pedestrian, or bicycle facilities to you? Do general aviation airports … Continue reading →

The District is currently exploring the possibility of consolidating the Regional Middle and High Schools into a singe building. This exploration is the result of a significant funding gap at the Regional level, a declining student population and questions from … 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 →

Please note that school cancellations and delays are determined on a district by district basis.  For the Amherst-Pelham school district, call 362-1898. You can also check the district home page or the cancellation websites of local television stations:  Channel 22 … Continue reading →

Wednesday, October 21, 2105 is an early release day. Students are dismissed at 12:00 pm

Local friends with kids in the Amherst schools, there are 3 big projects happening-or being considered this fall. Now is a good time to pay attention, get your questions answered and make sure your voice is heard. 1) Wildwood School … Continue reading →

Oct. 21 – Pre-K to 12 Regionalization Leverett Forum, 7 PM Oct. 28 – Boston NACAC Performing & Visual Arts Fair: 7-9pm, BU Fuller Bldg. Oct. 29 – Make Up Photo Day Oct. 29 – Athlete & College Recruting Presentation: … Continue reading →

Wanted-host families for Japanese exchange students coming from Koryo High School. This group comes in every year, and this year is coming November 21st to November 24th. It’s a short homestay and a great way to make some new friends … Continue reading →

The ABC Fall Foliage Walk and 5K Run is coming up on October 17th. This fundraiser combines a beautiful day outdoors, an opportunity to generate funds that help our A Better Chance (ABC) scholars, and the chance to come together … 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 Nov. 2 – q6 from 2:30 to 5:45 at the Bangs Community Center. Fees are … Continue reading →

We raised over $17K for the ARHS PGO Grants Program last year! Let’s beat that amount this year!! The funds ARHS receives annually from Stop & Shop is limited only by the number of cards we register.  Please take a … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, October 13th, there will be a College Admissions Panel for Seniors and their Parents/Guardians from 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the ARHS cafeteria. This panel is composed of admission professionals from area colleges. They will address questions regarding … Continue reading →

In case you missed the PGO presentation at Open House last night, here is the PowerPoint Presentation we presented. 2015 open house slides

On Tuesday, October 22, 2015, at 7 pm, local author Newton Frohlich will discuss his recent award-winning book, The Shakespeare Mask, in the Woodbury Room at the Jones Library. The Shakespeare Mask is a historical novel that explores the life … Continue reading →

The Guidance Department has compiled an list of important dates. To view it, click: Important dates for seniors 16 (1) Below are the college rep visits for next week. Please check Naviance for the complete schedule as well as information … Continue reading →

You’re invited to … Warm Up the Night! Eat, Drink and Benefit CHD’s Family Outreach of Amherst Date and time: Thursday, October 22nd 5:30 – 8:30 PM Tickets: $45 per person Location: The tent at the Lord Jeffery Inn 30 … Continue reading →

Have you heard? The MIAA App is now available!! Download the MIAA App today! Get access to statewide information about your favorite Massachusetts high school athletic teams and their competitions. With this app FANS can… ● Select your favorite school(s) … Continue reading →

This is the biggest parent/guardian event of the year! Come on down to ARHS this Thursday, October 8th at 6:45 pm. You’ll get a copy of your student’s schedule and follow their day – sit in their classrooms, meet their … Continue reading →

Fundraiser to benefit ARHS Football at Moe’s on October 13, 2015 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Present the ad through the attached link and receive 15% of your purchase will benefit the ARHS Football Team. attachment_1443724234942_ARHS Football

Get in shape for winter sports or just get in shape. The Athletic Department is offering a strength & conditioning intramural program this fall. It will run from October 13th to November 23rd, Monday through Thursday. Register through family ID. … Continue reading →

 African Scholars Conducting Hillside Pizza Fundraiser to Support Exchange Trip. The African Scholars Program’s exchange trip to Senegal and The Gambia is scheduled for February 2016. A group of 11 and two teachers are preparing for the experience of a lifetime. … Continue reading →

Students interested in signing up for the PSAT should visit the Guidance Office, Room 101.  The PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 14 during the school day.  Sophomores and Juniors are encouraged to take the test.  The PSAT is … Continue reading →

  Oct. 16 – T1 Progress Reports Distributed Oct. 21 – Early Release Day: Noon Dismissal Oct. 29 – Make Up Photo Day Nov. 4 – PGO Meeting: 8:10 AM, Room 13 – All Welcome! Nov. 5 – PGO Coffee with … Continue reading →

The Amherst Regional Public Schools Parent Guardian Organization (ARPS PGO) is a Registered 501(c)(3) Massachusetts Charity encompassing the individual PGOs of the Amherst Regional High and Middle Schools, Crocker Farm and Wildwood Elementary. Our Fall Public Meeting will be held … Continue reading →

Christine & Tom St. Laurent (Fort River parents & UMass Kinesiology educators) are once again collecting new and gently used athletic equipment from community members. All collected equipment will be available (for FREE) to all ARPS families 0n October 3rd … Continue reading →

Homecoming Dance is tonight. What a great way to kick off Homecoming weekend. Tickets are available for purchase at lunch or at the door.

A DAY LONG SERIES OF GAMES IN NEARLY ALL SPORTS STARTING AT 1:00 P.M. AND ENDING WITH A 6:30 P.M. FOOTBALL GAME UNDER THE LIGHTS AGAINST NORTHAMPTON NORTHAMPTON HS VS. ARHS VARSITY & ARMS FIELD HOCKEY – 1:00 P.M. EAGLEBROOK … Continue reading →

Did you know Mark Jackson has an online Journal where he posts information of interest to the school and community? To read his reflections, click here.

From the Superintendent’s Newsletter: The work on the Wildwood Building Project is moving forward and there are upcoming events to share information and gather input from our community. This FAQ document, based on questions that have come from staff, parents/guardians, … Continue reading →

The African Scholars Program’s Ebola-delayed exchange trip to Senegal and The Gambia is now scheduled for February 2016, and a group of 11 and two teachers are preparing for the experience of a lifetime. A goal of the program is … Continue reading →

The District will present a free-screening of the documentary “Most Likely to Succeed”, written and directed by Greg Whiteley. The film examines the question of how a public school system that was developed a century ago during the rise of … Continue reading →