Category Archives: Parent News

This is just a reminder for students to purchase locks for their lockers that are the correct size. There is a sample of the correct size lock for your reference in the front office. Also in the front office, we … Continue reading →

If you missed the 9th Grade and New Family Parent’s night on September 10, here is the presentation that outlines the information covered.New Student Orientation Presentation Powerpoint

Next week, College Representatives from the following schools are scheduled to be at ARHS: University of Rhode Island 9/21 8:00 AM Marlboro College 9/22 10:30 AM Yale University 9/23 10:30 AM Fitchburg State University 9/23 1:00 PM The College of … Continue reading →

Sept. 24 – Early Decision Workshop for Seniors: 2:30 pm, Chorale Room Sept. 26 – Homecoming: A Day of Varsity Sports (Volunteer here) Sept. 29 – Hampshire County College Fair: 6-8pm, S. Hadley High School Oct. 8 – Open House: … Continue reading →

The Coming Together: Understanding Racism, Working for Justice and Building Connections project is forming a new task force on how Racism and Climate Change are deeply connected to each other. The group will develop a message for the community and … Continue reading →

The NAACP’s New England Area Conference (NEAC) has organized Unity Walks for Justice, Saturday September 19 to develop a multi-racial, multi-age, significant and diverse participant group to send a powerful message to legislative bodies that a broad cross-section of citizens … Continue reading →

  Join us on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 for an event celebrating of our freedom to read – and view – great works of literature at a special double feature movie screening. The movies being screened are based on books … Continue reading →

The first film series for the new school year is: October 8, 2015, 7 PM at the Jones Library Fruitvale Station– a 2013 feature film, and Sundance Film Festival Winner, about the murder of African American Oscar Grant in 2009 … Continue reading →

The funds ARHS receives annually from Stop & Shop is limited only by the number of cards we register. The most effective way to register cards is to greet shoppers on their way into the store and ask for their … Continue reading →

Don’t forget, Wednesday, Sept. 16th is an Early Release Day.  Once a month the school operates on a partial day schedule, to allow time for teachers to work on curriculum and school-wide issues. On these Early Release Days, school starts at the … Continue reading →

Picture Day is next Thursday, Sept. 17th. Help your students avoid a bad hair day by reminding them on Wednesday night that school pictures will be taken on Thursday. There will be a Picture Retake Day in late October.

Parents remind your student about the Club/Activities Fair next, Friday the 18th during all lunch periods. Being in a club allows your student to make friends, build interpersonal skills, and explore and broaden their interests. During all lunches today, there … Continue reading →

Many, many college representatives visit ARHS every year. It is an excellent way for students to hear about colleges, especially those far away. Below are the college rep visits for next week: Wed. 9/16                 Dean College                            9:15 AM … Continue reading →

Present the attached coupon at Johnny’s Tavern on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 and 20% of your food purchase will be donated to the Amherst High School Hurricane Boosters. hurricane booster coupons Johnny’s

Sept. 20 – Western New England Univ. NACAC College Fair: 2-4 pm, Alumni Healthful Living Center Sept. 24 – Early Decision Workshop for Seniors: 2:30 pm, Chorale Room Sept. 26 – Homecoming: A Day of Varsity Sports (Volunteer here) Sept. … Continue reading →

 Dr. Denise Green, ARHS Psychologist, will facilitate a workshop, Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools and Solutions for Low-Stress Homework, on Thursday, September 17, 2015 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the ARHS Library.  Parents and guardians will learn strategies … Continue reading →

It’s Survey September for students and families! Don’t forget to add your voice as we work together to revision our schools. Please take a moment to participate in two important surveys. The 7-12 Consolidation Survey is being conducted by the … Continue reading →

Attend Trash to Treasures, our annual Amherst used furniture sale, tomorrow, September 12, 9am to 3pm on the Amherst Common, and purchase an item of furniture – all proceeds benefit the Center’s programs!

On September 17th, 2015, the streets of downtown Amherst are closed to traffic and open to a night of fun from 5-9pm for the Celebrate Amherst Block Party! In its fourth year, this event brings people together for a lively … Continue reading →

CHD’s Family Outreach of Amherst hosts its 4th Annual Warm Up the Night! Thursday, October 22nd, 5:30-8:30 pm at The Lord Jeffrey Inn. Tickets $45 each Join us as we transform a warm and festive tent at the Lord Jeffery … Continue reading →

Initiating a Gentle Conversation about Death, Dying, & Grief Using Children’s Literature Adult caregivers and community members are invited to attend this free workshop to be held at the Jones Library on Tuesday, September 15 at 7 pm. This program … Continue reading →

In this program, young people from our communities will share their experiences in local schools. We will also screen the PBS documentary A Class Divided, about “a third grade teacher who divided her all-white class into blue-eyed and brown-eyed groups, and … Continue reading →

Seniors – Be sure to look at the list of college reps that will be coming to our school this fall! Find the list under the Colleges tab in Naviance.You are allowed to miss 3 classes without counting as an … Continue reading →

Plans for our 2015 Homecoming are underway!  Mark your calendar for September 26th.  This will be a day filled with sporting events and activities for all families. We’re looking forward to another successful event. We’ve set up, through FamilyID, a way for … Continue reading →

Welcome to the academic year 2015-2016, 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 →

The first day of school for all students is Wednesday, September 2nd. The day’s schedule is below: 9th grade students will report directly to their advisories at 7:45 am. New students (grades 10 – 12) will report to the library … Continue reading →

Below please find links to the 2015-2016 Bus Routes for ARHS. Morning Bus Routes Afternoon Bus Routes Please note that on September 2nd, the second round of morning buses will be 2 hours and 10 minutes later than normally scheduled … Continue reading →

Hurricane Sport Fans, most of you aren’t aware of a feature offered through the MIAA. You can set up email alerts for your favorite team(s)!! Go to the MIAA website, look for the light blue bar, select the team(s) you’d … Continue reading →

Sept. 7 – Labor Day: No School Sept. 9 – Monthly PGO Meeting: 8:10 am, Room 13 (All Welcome) Sept. 10 – Last Day of Add/Drop Period Sept. 10 – Orientation for Parents/Guardians of 9th Grader/New Students: 7pm, Auditorium Sept. 16 … Continue reading →

Enjoy the latest episode of  Voices from Our Schools.  Kimberly Stender hosts a panel discussion about the regional re-visioning of a Greenfield Community College partnership with ARPS with Maria Geryk, Superintendent of Schools at ARPS, Kathryn Mazur, Director of ARPS Human … Continue reading →

Please join in the fun at Hickory Ridge Golf Club tomorrow! The Hurricane Open Golf Tournament is a fundraiser for the ARHS Hurricanes Boosters. More adult volunteers are needed for 2 hour shifts from 1pm through 9pm ! Sign up … Continue reading →

All families, staff and community members are invited to the annual First Day Celebration on Tuesday, September 1 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on the Amherst Town Common. Enjoy FREE pony rides, magic shows, disc golf, hula hoops, games, arts and crafts, … Continue reading →

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Rehab staff will perform pre-season injury screening and sport-specific testing for athletes in grades 9 through 12 on Monday, August 31 from 6-8 p.m. at the ARHS Gym. Attached below is a permission slip/waiver along with a flyer with additional … 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 2015-2016 school year in mid-August. We have … Continue reading →

Thanks to all of you who participated in the ARHS PGO Stop & Shop A+ Rewards Fundraiser. We raised $17,398.80 for ARHS for the 2015-2016 school year! ARHS was the third highest earner in the entire State! These Stop & … Continue reading →

Parents let’s show all the ARHS teachers and staff how much we appreciate their efforts! Please sign up to help set-up, donate a side dish or a dessert to enhance the wonderful spread put on by our dedicated  volunteers ! … Continue reading →

Please read Mark Jackson’s note to ARHS faculty and staff regarding Dialogue Day which was held yesterday, Thursday, June 11th. The purpose of Dialogue Day was to provide faculty, staff and students an opportunity to process the year. The afternoon … Continue reading →

Parents, please remind your students! At the end of this school year, the district email system will move from Novell GroupWise to Gmail, which is part of Google Apps for Education.  The changeover will begin the weekend of June 27th.  Although student … Continue reading →

Please enjoy the most recent episode of Voices From Our Schools featuring the ARHS Gender Sexuality Alliance. ARHS student Joe Konieczny (Class of 2016) and GSA faculty advisor, Kim Kretzer, discuss the purpose of the GSA and the many student-lead … Continue reading →

The Future Business Leaders of America, an ARHS student club, raised $5000 through their “Canes for a Cure” T-shirt sales. This money was donated to the Cancer Care Fund at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Please click here to read more about … Continue reading →

Amherst plays Longmeadow High in the MIAA WMass Girls Tennis Final today, Friday, June 12th at 2 pm. This event will be held at Western New England University. Go Canes! Amherst Baseball plays Central High in the Div. I WMass … Continue reading →

Project Backpack 2015 is seeking donations from the community. This program helps income-eligible PreK- 12 students acquire necessary and grade-appropriate school supplies. Donations of new backpacks and school supplies will be accepted from June 1-August 1 and can be dropped off … Continue reading →

Please check out the attached Special Education Parent Advisory Council’s June 2015 Newsletter. SEPAC June Newsletter – English PDF SEPAC June Newsletter – Spanish PDF

Are you available for a few hours on Monday afternoons in June, July & August? The Amherst  Survival Center gets 2-6,000 pounds of food delivered every Monday from the Food Bank of Western Mass. They need some strong helpers to … Continue reading →

School is almost done. Want to thank awesome teachers and support our schools? Stars In Our Schools! Stars Recognize teachers and staff with a gift in their honor! Now is the time to let teachers and staff members know how much you … Continue reading →

There will be a Benefit Concert for LSSE’s Youth Performing Arts Scholarships tomorrow, Saturday, June 13th at both 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm in the ARMS Auditorium (170 Chestnut St.). Tickets available at LSSE, the Jones Library or at the … Continue reading →

On Thursday, June 18th from 5:30PM-6:30PM there will be a Job Search Panel for Teens (& their parents) at the Amherst Survival Center, 138 Sunderland Rd. Representatives from UMass Amherst (employees and people who help folks find work) will be there to … Continue reading →

The Amherst Health Department offers vaccines for children (and adults) who live in Amherst. Immunizations are for all children age 18 years old and under who have no insurance or who are under-insured. Clinics are offered every second Wednesday of … Continue reading →