Join in the 15th annual Daffodil Run this April 24th. 10K and 5K walk/run races kick off at 9am right on the Amherst Town Common. Enjoy this beloved town event and raise much needed support for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Hampshire County.
Learn more and register at getmeregistered.com/DaffodilRun2025
Upcoming Dates to Note:
Find the ARHS School Calendar Here.
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Welcome to the March 118th edition of the 2024/25 ARHS PGO Newsletter!
Please email us here if you have news to share! You can read archived posts anytime on the PGO website, or our ARHS PGO Facebook page.
TONIGHT, Tuesday, March 18th at 7pm at ARHS is ARPS All Choral Night!
See singers from all of our esteemed ARHS vocal groups perform. Plus, see our ARHS singers joined by singers from ARMS and our elementary schools for a district-wide final number. It should be a stirring evening!
Save April 5th for the Local Vocal Chord Bowl!
Come enjoy this annual, fabulous multi-generational night of acapella music that benefits the music/arts programs at ARHS and Northampton High School. April 5th at 7pm, right in the ARHS auditorium!
This year’s concert will feature 9 groups, including The Chorale and The Hurricane Singers from ARHS and two groups from Northampton High School, college groups from Umass and Smith College, and local adult groups. It should be a GREAT SHOW!
Every other Thursday, we rely on volunteers to bake or buy treats to celebrate our ARHS staff! We NEED volunteers for this Thursday’s Thank You on March 20th. Sign Up here!
What are Thank You Thursdays?! A tradition in which ARHS families volunteer to provide nut-free homemade or store-bought treats to show our ARHS staff our deep appreciation for all that they do.
How does it work? Sign up here to bring a set of treats on a Thursday that works for you. Then bake or buy your treat. Label it for the food sensitive (e.g. “gluten free” “vegan”), if applicable. Then bring it to the ARHS office on the date you signed up for.
(Need your serving container back? Label the bottom and pick it up the next day.)
The Amherst Hurricane Athletic Boosters scholarship application is now open. This one-time award is meant to assist student athletes pursuing further education. Scholarships are intended to recognize outstanding graduating athletes of ARHS. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their athletic success, dedication, sportsmanship and leadership, as well as academic effort and character.
Application deadline is March 31, 2025. Apply online today!
Our district is once again being forced to make cuts to our budget. The PDF of the slideshow Principal Sadiq presented to the School Committee giving an overview of those cuts (Download here).
HOW EACH FAMILY CAN HELP
Look Out for Form Letters To Personalize and Forward:
There are organizations in the state working to try to make sure that this is the last time we have to make any more cuts. A form letter developed by the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools, customized by our school distcict, will be sent to families asking you to add your personal touch and send it to local and state political officials, imploring them to advocate for changes to the funding formula used to determine how much money goes to public schools in our state.
STUDENTS AND STAFF MARCH TO UMASS
On March 24th, from 10-12, students, staff and community will be welcomed to walk or get transportation from ARHS to UMass to demonstrate in support of ARHS and all regional schools.
Want to know more? See Principal Sadiq’s email sent on Monday, 3/10 via PowerSchool.
Join in the 15th annual Daffodil Run this April 24th. 10K and 5K walk/run races kick off at 9am right on the Amherst Town Common. Enjoy this beloved town event and raise much needed support for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Hampshire County.
Learn more and register at getmeregistered.com/DaffodilRun2025
Upcoming Dates to Note:
Find the ARHS School Calendar Here.
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Welcome to the March 11th edition of the 2024/25 ARHS PGO Newsletter!
Please email us here if you have news to share! You can read archived posts anytime on the PGO website, or our ARHS PGO Facebook page.
Please REGISTER HERE ASAP to ensure a smooth start to the Spring season!
KEY DATES:
PHYSICALS: Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse before the first day of tryouts. Please call the nurse’s office at the high school at 413-362-1743.
PAYMENT: Payment is required at the time of registration. If fees present a financial hardship, please contact Victoria Dawson, the Athletic Director at dawsonv@arps.org. Athletic fees are listed here. Payment can be made online at: https://unipaygold.unibank.com/Default.aspx?customerid=1211 NOTE: FamilyID and UniPay Gold aren’t linked, they are two totally separate programs. So FamilyID will always show that you have not paid.
CHECK PAYMENTS: Clearly write your child’s name and sport in the MEMO of the check when you pay. Payments should be made out to ARHS Athletics and can be dropped off or mailed to:
ARHS Athletics
ATTN: Sports Registration
Amherst Regional High School
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
DEADLINES:
Deadline for registration is 3/31/2025; Payment Deadline is 4/15/25
Our district is once again being forced to make cuts to our budget. The PDF of the slideshow I presented to the School Committee giving an overview of those cuts (Download here).
HOW EACH FAMILY CAN HELP
Look Out for a Form Letter To Personalize and Forward:
There are organizations in the state working to try to make sure that this is the last time we have to make any more cuts. A form letter developed by the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools, customized by our school distcict, will be sent to families asking you to add your personal touch and send it to local and state political officials, imploring them to advocate for changes to the funding formula used to determine how much money goes to public schools in our state.
STUDENTS AND STAFF MARCH TO UMASS
On March 24th, from 10-12, students, staff and community will be welcomed to walk or get transportation from ARHS to UMass to demonstrate in support of ARHS and all regional schools.
COMPLETE This Permission Form BY THIS WEDS, 3/12 for your student to participate.
Want to know more? See Principal Sadiq’s email sent on Monday, 3/10 via PowerSchool.
The Anna Burns Memorial Scholarship is now open for applications. This special award is given to an ARHS senior who will attend college or other post-secondary education and who exhibits the kindness, leadership, advocacy and determination shown by Anna Burns.
Deadline to Apply: April 15. Please see the ARHS Scholarship Booklet (released in early March) for details.
The Amherst Hurricane Athletic Boosters scholarship application is now open. This one-time award is meant to assist student athletes pursuing further education. Scholarships are intended to recognize outstanding graduating athletes of ARHS. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their athletic success, dedication, sportsmanship and leadership, as well as academic effort and character.
Application deadline is March 31, 2025. Apply online today!
Join in the 15th annual Daffodil Run this April 24th. 10K and 5K walk/run races kick off at 9am right on the Amherst Town Common. Enjoy this beloved town event and raise much needed support for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Hampshire County.
Learn more and register at getmeregistered.com/DaffodilRun2025
The UMass Turing Summer Program is a free three-week summer program for High School students who are interested in or would like to learn about Computer Science and its application to domains like healthcare, energy, and more. The program requires a full-day commitment from students, and students’ ability to commute daily to the UMass Amherst campus is a must. Lunch is complimentary throughout the program.
Intended Participants: While the program is specifically designed for entering tenth and eleventh graders (i.e. entering sophomores and juniors), rising ninth graders and seniors are welcome to apply. A background in computer programming is not necessary, but a basic mathematics background is assumed for this program.
Program Format/Schedule: The program runs from July 7-25th, 2025, every weekday from 9:30 am to 4 pm, with one lab and two classroom sessions. These sessions expose students to sensing, data analysis, and visualization concepts. We design a hands-on program where students will learn by application, and the program will feature the use of signal processing and machine learning using Python and an intro to health sensing using apps for Android phones.
How to Apply: Online registration is now open and will close once spots are filled. Please visit here, or email us at turing.umass@gmail.com for more.
Upcoming Dates to Note:
Find the ARHS School Calendar Here.
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Welcome to the February 24th edition of the 2024/25 ARHS PGO Newsletter!
Please email us here if you have news to share! You can read archived posts anytime on the PGO website, or our ARHS PGO Facebook page.
We need volunteers to bake or buy treats to celebrate our ARHS staff! Sign Up here! We still need a few donations for this Thursday’s Thank You.
What are Thank You Thursdays?! A tradition in which ARHS families volunteer to provide nut-free homemade or store-bought treats to show our ARHS staff our deep appreciation for all that they do.
How does it work? Sign up here to bring a set of treats on a Thursday that works for you. Then bake or buy your treat. Label it for the food sensitive (e.g. “gluten free” “vegan”), if applicable. Then bring it to the ARHS office on the date you signed up for.
(Need your serving container back? Label the bottom and pick it up the next day.)
Please REGISTER HERE ASAP (no later than 3/31) to ensure a smooth start to the Spring season! Make sure to attend the SPRING SPORTS NIGHT on March 12 beginning at 6 PM. The season begins March 17. For specific sport information, please reach out to the coach.
PHYSICALS: Current sport physical forms should be on file with the school nurse before the first day of tryouts. Please call the nurse’s office at the high school at 413-362-1743.
PAYMENT: Payment is required at the time of registration. If fees present a financial hardship, please contact Victoria Dawson, the Athletic Director at dawsonv@arps.org. Athletic fees are listed here. Payment can be made online at: https://unipaygold.unibank.com/Default.aspx?customerid=1211 NOTE: FamilyID and UniPay Gold aren’t linked, they are two totally separate programs. So FamilyID will always show that you have not paid.
CHECK PAYMENTS: Clearly write your child’s name and sport in the MEMO of the check when you pay. Payments should be made out to ARHS Athletics and can be dropped off or mailed to:
ARHS Athletics
ATTN: Sports Registration
Amherst Regional High School
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
DEADLINES:
Deadline for registration is 3/31/2025; Payment Deadline is 4/15/25
The UMass Turing Summer Program is a free three-week summer program for High School students who are interested in or would like to learn about Computer Science and its application to domains like healthcare, energy, and more. The program requires a full-day commitment from students, and students’ ability to commute daily to the UMass Amherst campus is a must. Lunch is complimentary throughout the program.
Intended Participants: While the program is specifically designed for entering tenth and eleventh graders (i.e. entering sophomores and juniors), rising ninth graders and seniors are welcome to apply. A background in computer programming is not necessary, but a basic mathematics background is assumed for this program.
Program Format/Schedule: The program runs from July 7-25th, 2025, every weekday from 9:30 am to 4 pm, with one lab and two classroom sessions. These sessions expose students to sensing, data analysis, and visualization concepts. We design a hands-on program where students will learn by application, and the program will feature the use of signal processing and machine learning using Python and an intro to health sensing using apps for Android phones.
How to Apply: Online registration is now open. Please visit here, or email us at turing.umass@gmail.com
Are you a wizard with a spreadsheet? Do you LOVE asking for support for a fantastic cause? We have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! The Amherst Regional High School’s Parent Guardian Organization is looking for a fundraising team to help us raise funds to bridge the gap between what our school receives for funding and what our school NEEDS.
As this gap widens, the needs of our amazing teachers, staff, and administrators grow. Please consider joining a great group of parents/guardians! Send an email to us here to learn more.
The Amherst Hurricane Athletic Boosters scholarship application is now open. The 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 on the basis of their athletic success, dedication, sportsmanship and leadership, as well as academic effort and character.
Application deadline is March 31, 2025. Apply online today!
Upcoming Dates to Note:
Find the ARHS School Calendar Here.
Amherst Regional High School students Mason Cianfrani-Shin and Cythnia Tian, who play cello and violin, respectively with the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO), will perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 6. on Sunday, March 2, at 3 PM at Symphony Hall in Boston.
The BPYO would like to offer $5 tickets to students and their families with code BPYO5 at checkout. Just go here and click on the “Buy Tickets” button and then enter the code when prompted.
Often referred to as the “Tragic” symphony, Mahler’s Sixth is a powerful exploration of struggle and resilience. Performing it requires exceptional skill and immense emotional commitment. After receiving critical acclaim for last season’s performances of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony in major European concert halls, the BPYO musicians are prepared to take on this equally formidable challenge. For more info about the Boston Philharmonic visit http://www.bostonphil.org/concerts or call 617-236-0999.
The Computer Science Club extends its thanks to everyone who supported the Weather Station Project fundraiser, to help the Computer Science Club at ARHS build a weather station! The donation goal has now been reached thanks to your generous contributions! If you would still like to donate, you can head to this link. The club members plan to start building after we get all the parts in the spring, once the weather warms up. They are also planning to partner with local news sources to get the project more publicity. And with the guidance and support of the Computer Science Club advisor, Ling Xue (xuel@arps.org) along with many other awesome people, including Mr. Sadiq, the students have decided to build the weather station on the top of the football concession stand! They just recently went to scout out the location. – Ella Wang (on behalf of the Comp Sci Club)
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Welcome to the December 16th edition of the 2024/25 ARHS PGO newsletter! It’s the final week before a long holiday break and the final stretch for really important fundraising programs that provide critical support for ARHS programs. Thank you to everyone who has donated and spread the word! If you haven’t yet, please participate in whatever way you are able.
Please email us here if you have news to share! You can read archived posts anytime on the PGO website, or our ARHS PGO Facebook page (updated between newsletters).
We need volunteers to bake or buy treats to celebrate our ARHS staff! Sign Up here! We still need a few donations for this Thursday’s Thank You.
What are Thank You Thursdays?! A tradition in which ARHS families volunteer to provide nut-free homemade or store-bought treats to show our ARHS staff our deep appreciation for all that they do.
How does it work? Sign up here to bring a set of treats on a Thursday that works for you. Then bake or buy your treat. Label it for the food sensitive (e.g. “gluten free” “vegan”), if applicable. Then bring it to the ARHS office on the date you signed up for.
(Need your serving container back? Label the bottom and pick it up the next day.)
We are making progress towards our fundraising goals, but we still have a way to go. Please spread the word to family and friends, and donate whatever you can! Every bit helps make impactful programs possible for our students!
Our Annual “Maroon Envelope” Fundraiser:
The Maroon Envelope Fundraiser directly supports our Students and Teachers Grants Program, funding grants for a wide range of requests, including student art shows, visiting artists and speakers, student-led clubs, health and wellness programs, and more.
Donate here and share this link with neighbors and friends. We hope to reach our goal of $3,000 by December 31st!
Save 20% and Support ARHS With Holiday Cards from Minted.com!
Use the code FUNDRAISEARHS when you order holiday cards or gifts from Minted, and you’ll get 20% off, and Minted.com will donate 15% of your purchase back to ARHS! Visit minted.com and use the code to shop, save and donate!
Know people outside the ARHS community who buy holiday cards? Give friends and family the code, and they’ll save and support ARHS, too!
The Computer Science Club at ARHS is starting a project to build a weather station at the school and collect data to educate the local community on weather patterns, provide accurate local weather data, and introduce students at ARPS schools to the many uses of STEM in their lives.
The Computer Science Club is hoping to place an order for the station sometime in the winter and set it up in Spring 2025. Outreach activities at the middle and elementary schools will begin in Fall, 2025. They ask that you please donate to the cause so they can fund this project and help teach others! Link to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-arhs-students-build-a-weather-station
This time of year, and all year long, amazing performances, experiences and fundraisers are made possible by the ARPS Friends of the Performing Arts (our district’s booster parent guardian booster association for all Performing Arts programs).
Visit amherstfpa.org to see what performances and events are coming up and to support our students and teachers in the incredible arts!
Upcoming Dates to Note:
Find the ARHS School Calendar Here.
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Welcome to the December 9th edition of the 2024/25 ARHS PGO newsletter! Our fundraising drive is ongoing, and we continue through the end of December to raise funds in support for ARHS programs that impact all our students. Please spread the word and participate in whatever way you are able. Thank you!
Please email us here if you have news to share! You can read archived posts anytime on the PGO website, or our ARHS PGO Facebook page (updated between newsletters).
Please support ARHS Fundraising. We think you will agree just how important educating our young people is. ARHS supports programs that enriches the daily experiences of all our students. Help us keep making a difference by participating in our annual fundraiser. Every gift counts!
We are making progress towards our fundraising goals, but we still have a way to go. Please spread the word to family and friends, and donate whatever you can!
Our Annual “Maroon Envelope” Fundraiser:
The ARHS Maroon Envelope Fundraiser directly supports our Students and Teachers Grants Program and enriches the high school in the most needed ways. Any donation amount will fund grants to support a wide range of requests, including students’ participation in art shows, visiting musicians and speakers, student-led clubs, health and wellness programs, and more.
Donate here, and please give as early as you can so we can reach our goal of $3,000 by December 31st!
Save 20% and Support ARHS With Holiday Cards from Minted.com!
Use the code FUNDRAISEARHS when you order holiday cards or gifts from Minted, and you’ll get 20% off, and Minted.com will donate 15% of your purchase back to ARHS! Visit minted.com and use the code to shop, save and donate!
Know people outside the ARHS community who buy holiday cards? Give friends and family the code, and they’ll save and support ARHS, too!
“Thank You Thursdays” have started, and we need volunteers to bake or buy treats to celebrate our ARHS staff! Sign Up here! We still need a few donations for our December 19 Thank you Thursday.
What are Thank You Thursdays?! A tradition in which ARHS families volunteer to provide nut-free homemade or store-bought treats to show our ARHS staff our deep appreciation for all that they do.
How does it work? Sign up here to bring a set of treats on a Thursday that works for you. Then bake or buy your treat. Label it for the food sensitive (e.g. “gluten free” “vegan”), if applicable. Then bring it to the ARHS office on the date you signed up for.
(Need your serving container back? Label the bottom and pick it up the next day.)
Thank you! Even small gestures make a big impact on our community. Please spread the word, too!
The UMACC program lets UMass employees donate to charitable organizations via paycheck, and give as little as $1 per paycheck.
UMACC also accepts donations via credit card and check. You can donate and learn more about UMACC at give.chcimpact.org/p/UMACC
The Amherst Regional Public Schools PGO (ARPS PGO), is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization consisting of the PGOs for Crocker Farm, Wildwood, the Amherst Regional Middle School, and the Amherst Regional High School (The Fort River PGO has its own non-profit). The ARPS PGO participates in the UMACC campaign.
Please consider signing up today and giving to the ARPS PGO through UMACC. Every donation to our PGOs makes a big difference in helping our schools.
Upcoming Dates to Note:
Find the ARHS Athletic Schedule Here.
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Welcome to the December 2nd edition of the 2024/25 ARHS PGO newsletter! It’s an important time for raising funds and support for impactful ARHS programs, so please spread the word and participate in whatever way you are able. Thank you!
Please email us here if you have news to share! You can read archived posts anytime on the PGO website, or our ARHS PGO Facebook page (updated between newsletters).
We are making progress towards our fundraising goals, but we still have a way to go. Help this week by spreading the word and donating whatever you can!
Our Annual “Maroon Envelope” Fundraiser:
The ARHS Maroon Envelope Fundraiser directly supports our Students and Teachers Grants Program and enriches the high school in the most needed ways. Any donation amount will fund grants to support a wide range of requests, including students’ participation in art shows, visiting musicians and speakers, student-led clubs, health and wellness programs, and more.
Donate here, and please give as early as you can so we can reach our goal of $3,000 by December 31st!
Save 20% and Support ARHS With Holiday Cards from Minted.com!
Use the code FUNDRAISEARHS when you order holiday cards or gifts from Minted, and you’ll get 20% off, and Minted.com will donate 15% of your purchase back to ARHS! Visit minted.com and use the code to shop, save and donate!
Know people outside the ARHS community who buy holiday cards? Give friends and family the code, and they’ll save and support ARHS, too!
“Thank You Thursdays” have started, and we need volunteers to bake or buy treats to celebrate our ARHS staff! Sign Up here!
What are Thank You Thursdays?! An tradition in which ARHS families volunteer to provide nut-free homemade or store-bought treats to show our ARHS staff our deep appreciation for all that they do.
How does it work? Sign up here to bring a set of treats on a Thursday that works for you. Then bake or buy your treat. Label it for the food sensitive (e.g. “gluten free” “vegan”), if applicable. Then bring it to the ARHS office on the date you signed up for.
(Need your serving container back? Label the bottom and pick it up the next day.)
Thank you! Even small gestures make a big impact on our community. Please spread the word, too!
Come learn how the ARPS Family Center can serve you, in a presentation offered by Dr. Marta Guevara, Director of Student and Family Engagement. The Family Center’s mission is “to connect students, their families and the community to partner for student academic achievement and success overall.” We will also be discussing the upcoming ACCESS testing and planning for our next meeting in January, which will be held in person.
Bring questions and concerns, or just come to listen and learn. The MPAC is meant to serve as a voice for multilingual families in our school district. We look forward to seeing you!
Links:
ARHS PGO Parent News 
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