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- Attention Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors - You were sent a Google Form inquiring if you were interested in being an ARHS Student Ambassador for the MIAA. Please remember that your response is due by September 20, 2018
- SENIORS: It's time to make sure your Naviance log-ins are working. Please take a moment to log-in to be sure you can access your account.By Friday, September 28th, all 12th grade students are expected to have signed in successfully to their Naviance accounts. If you have trouble doing this, please stop in to guidance for help or a password reset before the end of September. (Your Advisory lesson on October 4th depends on you having completed this step.)
- In preparation for Picture Day on Tuesday, please be aware that you may not wear hats or anything on your head or face that may change your regular appearance. Also, you may not have props in your ID picture. Thank You!
- AUDITIONS for the Theater Company's evening of short plays - Briefs - will be held this Monday and Tuesday after school. No experience or preparation needed! Only a couple of rehearsals per week, too. Show up and we'll be real happy to see you. See Bech for any questions.
- There is a Schools For Africa meeting on Thursday, September 20 at 3:00 in room 147 (Madame Cissé's room). There will be snacks.
- There will be a field trip to Holyoke Community College and Springfield Technical Community College on Wednesday, October 10. It will take almost all day. If you want to visit those colleges and hear from current students and faculty, sign up in Guidance by Monday, September 24.
- IMPORTANT APPLICATION REMINDERS FOR SENIORS: If you have early deadlines for your college applications, all of the following must be completed before we can submit your school materials:
1) Signed Lime Green "Release of Senior Application Materials" Form must be returned to the Guidance Office; 2) School(s) must be listed in Naviance (and in the Common App if a CA School). 3) Your Naviance and Common App accounts must be matched. 4) A transcript request for each school must be completed in Naviance. 5) Teachers writing for you must have been requested in Naviance. 6) Purple "Release of Score Information" form must be returned to Guidance. 7) You should have checked in with your counselor to see if they need to meet with you or need more information before writing your recommendation.
If you have any questions or need help with any of these steps, please see Mrs. Tracy in room 309 or Ms. Garrity in the Guidance Office.
- The Outdoor Program kicks off this week with a meeting after school in room 225 on Thursday 9/20. We will have information about a day hike on the Holyoke Range, and it will be the first "outdoor leadership" class of the year. All interested students should attend. Speak to Mr. Kropf if you have any questions.
- Students who have registered for the PSAT or are planning to register. Practice Tests are available on the College Board website. (This is your reminder to register. Deadline is October 1st, 2018. Exam is in school on October 10th, 2018 Cost is $16.00)
- At the North Korea-U.S. summit this July, North Korean leader Kim Jun Un made headlines by bringing a peculiar bathroom item with him to Singapore. What did he bring? The first person to report the correct answer to Mr. Fricke, will win an exciting prize from ARHS Model UN. And, to delve into more fun and fascinating topics in global affairs, debate in a low stakes environment, attend overnight conferences, and join a great community, come to Model UN’s first meeting this Thursday at 3:00 in Mr Fricke’s room (323). Snacks! See you there!
- Student Parking Permit Applications are now available in the Deans Office, room 168.Seniors have first priority.Juniors who are school choice, have work study, internships or college courses during the school day may also apply.You must submit a completed application with your parent/guardian signature, a check for $75 made out to ARHS and bring in your license and registration for verification.Student Parking Spaces are in the rear of the main parking lot, denoted by white lines. Students may not park in Staff Parking which are in the front of the main parking lot with yellow lines.
*All vehicles parked on school grounds must have current parking permits by September 28th or risk being towed.*
Colleges visiting today:
- UMASS Dartmouth at 8am
- Hampden-Sydney College at 8:30am
- Bay Path University at 12:00pm
- Bates College at 12:30pm
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts at 1:30pm
Calling all students! Do you have a great idea for an activity or innovation that will benefit the ARHS community? Need money to make it happen? The ARHS PGO offers $200 grants to students twice a year. The PGO has helped to fund display cabinets for student art in the school lobby, the Cambodian Heritage mural, instruments for Summit Academy, Consent Week, and more.
You will find the current application form on the clubs page of the ARHS website. Please note that the fall deadline for completed applications is Friday October 12th!
- Spirit Week - Show your class spirit by dressing up!
** Athletics**
The Athletic Department is sponsoring an eight week conditioning program for indoor track, basketball, skiing, and anyone else who wants to get into shape. This is a good opportunity to get a jump on the competition. If you wait until the season starts it’s too late. The program will focus on the following areas: flexibility, mobility, strength, endurance, speed, and mental preparation. The program will be Monday through Thursday
Families can register for Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday, or all four days.
Where? ARHS Weight Room
When? Monday & Wednesday 3:15 pm-4:30 pm.
Dates - October 1st - November 21st, 2018
Registration is through FamilyID. Deadline for registration is Thursday, September 26
September 20
3:00p @ Chicopee HS - B/V/Golf - Team
5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/F/Soccer
5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Soccer
5:00p @ Chicopee Comprehensive HS - G/JV/Volleyball
5:30p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/V/Soccer
6:15p @ Chicopee Comprehensive HS - G/V/Volleyball
September 21
3:30p TBD - B/MS/Cross Country
3:30p TBD - G/MS/Cross Country
4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Westfield HS - G/V/Field Hockey
4:00p @ Monson HS - G/JV/Soccer
4:00p @ Monson HS - G/V/Soccer
5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Longmeadow HS - G/F/Volleyball
5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Longmeadow HS - G/JV/Volleyball
5:30p EVENT UPDATE -- Westfield HS - G/JV/Field Hockey
6:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Longmeadow HS - G/V/Volleyball
7:00p @ Ludlow HS - B/V/Football
