Category Archives: Parent News

We are participating in the FIRST Tech Challenge, with our first competition coming up on 2/17. We need financial support for transportation, food, uniforms, and more. If you have any questions, please reach out to Yoh Morita <moritay@arps.org>, Alexander Lagrant … Continue reading →

Join the Human Rights Commission and the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion on Saturday, February 17 as we welcome in the year of the Dragon. Learn about the origins and traditions of the Spring Festival.  Enjoy a Dragon dance … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO is partnering with gotsneakers?gotsneakers? “recycles and reuses quality pre-loved sneakers. Our sneaker drive fundraiser keeps sneakers out of landfills and reduces toxic chemicals from being released into our air and soil. All reusable sneakers from our sneaker drive … Continue reading →

Feb 17: Spring Festival CelebrationFeb 19-Feb 23: Winter recess

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Use the code FUNDRAISEARHS to get 20% OFF Minted cards and gifts all year round, and 15% off each order placed using our unique promo code. A percentage of proceeds from every purchase made with our code will be graciously donated back to the … Continue reading →

Wanted to send you all some more information about the flex block / info session we are hosting next Tuesday (2/13) from 2:50 – 4:30. Amy Proietti from GCC, Kael Miyata from UMass, and Michael Ireland from Smith will be … Continue reading →

Love is in the air! The Class of 2024 Senior Council is doing candy grams, and this year we’re inviting parents to send their students or favorite teachers a token of appreciation. A candy gram consists of a note and … Continue reading →

Assistant Principals Sam Camera and Miki Gromacki will present at the next PGO coffee on 2/15 @ 6:30pm in the ARHS library on the topic of course registration for current ARHS families. We will discuss the process as well as … Continue reading →

We are participating in the FIRST Tech Challenge, with our first competition coming up on 2/17. We need financial support for transportation, food, uniforms, and more. If you have any questions, please reach out to Yoh Morita <moritay@arps.org>, Alexander Lagrant … Continue reading →

Thank you for supporting our teachers and staff. Please click here to sign up for a slot to bring in treats for our ARHS staff. There are approximately 180 staff and teachers at the school, and 20-30 have various dietary … Continue reading →

This week @ ARPS! Continue to check ArbiterLive for updates, the link is on the athletic webpage.

Join the Human Rights Commission and the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion on Saturday, February 17 as we welcome in the year of the Dragon. Learn about the origins and traditions of the Spring Festival.  Enjoy a Dragon dance … Continue reading →

Performing Arts Gala will be taking place on Tuesday, February 13th at ARHS. It’s an exciting event where students from dance, theater, band, orchestra, and choir classes will be presenting 15-minute performances around the performing arts wing. Audience members are encouraged … Continue reading →

For the second year in a row, Chorale will be offering Valentine’s telegrams as a unique Valentine’s Day gift! In addition to a song, we’ll also give some chocolate and a small bear toy for in-person deliveries. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship … Continue reading →

Feb 9: Early release dayFeb 13: ARHS Performing Arts GalaFeb. 13: Financial Aid Panel & One-to-One FAFSA SupportFeb 17: Spring Festival CelebrationFeb 19-Feb 23: Winter recess

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The official deadline for seniors to submit their senior photos and optional baby photos to the yearbook is today, Friday February 2. However, the yearbook is happy to accept photos through Monday, February 5. Please email them to yearbook@arps.org; any … Continue reading →

The link posted in last week’s newsletter was the wrong one; please click here to sign up for a slot to bring in treats for our ARHS staff. The next Thank-you Thursday is February 15. There are approximately 180 staff … Continue reading →

For planning purposes, note that the following dates are MCAS testing dates for 10th graders: MCAS ELA–March 26, 27MCAS Math–May 21, 22 Students in 9th, 11th and 12th grade have a late start that day; there is a 2.5 hour … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO is partnering with gotsneakers?gotsneakers? “recycles and reuses quality pre-loved sneakers. Our sneaker drive fundraiser keeps sneakers out of landfills and reduces toxic chemicals from being released into our air and soil. All reusable sneakers from our sneaker drive … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO is happy to partner with Minted’s Fundraising Program which provides the ARHS community with a unique promo code: FUNDRAISEARHS offering 20% OFF Minted cards and gifts all year round, and 15% of each order placed using our unique promo code which … Continue reading →

This week @ ARPS! Continue to check ArbiterLive for updates, link is on the athletic webpage.

Feb 9: Early release dayFeb 13: ARHS Performing Arts GalaFeb 17: Spring Festival CelebrationFeb 19-Feb 23: Winter recess

Join the Human Rights Commission and the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion on Saturday, February 17 as we welcome in the year of the Dragon. Learn about the origins and traditions of  Spring Festival.  Enjoy a Dragon dance and … Continue reading →

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Every other Thursday the PGO organizes treats to show the ARHS staff our appreciation for their hard work. If you have time to contribute a baked good (either homemade or store-bought) or some fruit, please sign up for one of … Continue reading →

For planning purposes, note that the following dates are MCAS testing dates for 10th graders: MCAS ELA–March 26, 27MCAS Math–May 21, 22 Students in 9th, 11th and 12th grade have a late start that day; there is a 2.5 hour … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO is partnering with gotsneakers?gotsneakers? “recycles and reuses quality pre-loved sneakers. Our sneaker drive fundraiser keeps sneakers out of landfills and reduces toxic chemicals from being released into our air and soil. All reusable sneakers from our sneaker drive … Continue reading →

Did you know that, when you donate goods to the Baystate Textiles bins by the ARHS parking lot, you help raise money for the PGO’s activities at ARHS? Please see the flyer below for more information about this program, including … Continue reading →

The ARHS PGO is happy to partner with Minted’s Fundraising Program which provides the ARHS community with a unique promo code: FUNDRAISEARHS offering 20% OFF Minted cards and gifts all year round, and 15% of each order placed using our unique promo code which … Continue reading →

This week @ ARPS! Continue to check ArbiterLive for updates, link is on the athletic webpage.

Jan 26: No School (All Teacher Curriculum/Work DayJan 29: Start of 3rd quarter/2nd semesterFeb 9: Early release dayFeb 19-Feb 23: Winter recess

IvyMath is providing all Amherst Regional High families with a free online math tutoring session and an in-depth parent conference to discuss your child’s strengths and weaknesses and how they compare to grade level. IvyMath will also create a custom learning plan … Continue reading →

Ready to shape your future and join an empowering sisterhood? Become a coder this summer with Girls Who Code! Girls Who Code’s free virtual Summer Programs  empower you to build skills, community, and a professional network for your future, in the … Continue reading →

The Multi-Arts Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program has some open positions for February and April, or/and Summer Camps. This program will provide excellent training for students interested in pursuing a career in music, art, theater, or teaching, or for students simply looking to gain experience as a counselor. For … Continue reading →

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We will have two half days on Wednesday, January 24th, and Thursday, January 25th. Please encourage students to take advantage of the FlexBlocks that are embedded in this schedule for support and extra help in their classes.  Also, encourage them … Continue reading →

The Amherst Hurricane Athletic Boosters scholarship application is now open. The $1,000 scholarship is a one-time award to assist student-athletes pursuing further education. Scholarships are intended to recognize outstanding graduating athletes of ARHS. Applicants will be evaluated based on their … Continue reading →

Global Scholarships was founded in 2017 as a platform for international students to search for scholarships around the world. Their mission is to provide an accessible way for international students to search and find comprehensive, accurate, and updated scholarship information. They … Continue reading →

Please donate to the POCU Food & Goods Drive to benefit the Amherst Survival Center (Collection boxes will be in the Front Hallway). Food items most needed:Brown rice, Dried beans (black beans, red beans, Goya)Kids snacks (granola bars, dried fruits, … Continue reading →

Join us at The Drake for ARHS Cabaret, an entertaining evening of skits and small group musical performances featuring students from Amherst Regional High School. A pair of MCs will weave together musical acts from a variety of genres showcasing … Continue reading →

January 25 from 1:30-4:00 PMFor ages 11-17 Come hang out in the Jones Library Woodbury Room on your Early Release day. We’ll have snacks, games, and gelli printing to enjoy while hanging out with friends after school. No registration is … Continue reading →

Tickets are now on sale for the Amherst Community Theater production of SEUSSICAL: The Musical!  “Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and … Continue reading →

Jan 19-21: Seussical the MusicalJan 24 & 25: Early Dismissal (1:20/HS Exams)Jan 26: No School (All Teacher Curriculum/Work Day)

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McPherson & Jacobson, the executive search firm for the superintendent search, wants to hear from ARHS and ARMS students on the following four topics: Your input will be included in a summary report for the 20-member Search Committee, and for … Continue reading →