Friday, February 1, 2019


  Day 5
  E Period Lunch
  Drop D

    • Career Day Choices Selection Offerings Please note:  We were able to add a physical therapist to the offerings, in response to several student requests for more medical fields... it's at the very end of the choice list, when you fill out your selection sheet.  Please check your email from Wednesday to find your invitation complete the selection form.
    • NAAAP is a non-profit organization that empowers Asian Americans through leadership development, professional networking, and community service. Our scholarship serves to recognize outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership inside and outside the classroom and contributed meaningfully to their communities. All Massachusetts high school seniors who are of Asian/Pacific Islander descent with demonstrated financial need are encouraged to apply. Candidates are evaluated on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community service involvement, and financial circumstances. Historically, awards have ranged from $2500-$5000. Students should apply online by February 9, 2019. Thank you and please feel free to contact us at scholarship@naaapboston.org with any questions. Don't forget to request your transcript through Naviance before the deadline!
    • The Pioneer Valley Chapter of the Massachusetts Credit Union League's Scholarship Program is accepting applicants for eight $2,000 scholarships and one $1,500 scholarship to be awarded in 2019. In order to apply, students must meet these requirements:
    • Applicant or parent/guardian must be a member of UMassFive College Federal Credit Union.
    • Be a high school senior who will be enrolled in an undergraduate college degree program during the 2019-2020 academic year.
    • Carefully review and complete all requirements in the attached instructions.

    Applications must be dropped off in person at any branch or mailed with a postmark by MARCH 1ST. Applications can be found at any branch or in Guidance.
    • If you have not already completed  the Career Day Choices questionnaire (select your top three preferences for speaker to hear), please do so today. The link is in an email you received on Wednesday afternoon. See Andrea Dustin in Rm 207 if you can't do it electronically.  Thank you! Your timely response is appreciated.
    • Seniors:  If you are looking for scholarships to apply for, keep checking the scholarship list in Naviance. It is updated frequently
    • French Club school supply donations: There is a giant green pencil from the Smithsonian National Museum with pictures of pandas and other donated items missing from the donation box in front of Ms Cissé' s classroom. If you took any school supplies from the donation boxes please return them. They are intended for an elementary school in the suburbs of Dakar, Senegal aiming at giving orphans and underprivileged young children access to basic early education. So, please return the items you took from these donation boxes asap. Merci!
    • Come one, come all!  The Theater Company is having a informational meeting about Spring projects, workshops, productions, potential field trips, and student-written plays!  You don't need to have been involved in any theater work in your life ever to get involved. Bring a friend and join us this Monday from 2:30-2:50 in the auditorium for all the details or see Mr. Bechtold
      • We now have school athletic apparel at the School Store. Come check it out. We are open everyday after-school.
        • Student parking permits are available in the Deans Office, room 168. A permit for the Spring Semester is $38. Please pick up Parking Permit paperwork in room 168. Staff Parking Permits are available in the Main Office.


                                       **ATHLETICS**



        February 1
         4:00p @ Northampton HS - B/F/Basketball 
         5:30p Northampton HS - B/JV/Basketball 
         6:00p Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey
         6:45p TBD - B/V/Indoor Track 
         6:45p TBD - G/V/Indoor Track 
         7:00p Northampton HS - B/V/Basketball 
         7:00p EVENT UPDATE -- East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

        February 2
         9:00a @ TBD - G/V/Swimming
         9:00a PVIAC Fast Chance Meet West Side - B/V/Swimming
        10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
        10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
         6:00p @ Chicopee Comprehensive HS - B/V/Ice Hockey

        February 4
         5:00p ALPINE SKI RACE - RACE 5 
         5:00p PVIAC Ski Practice 6 - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
         5:00p PVIAC Ski Practice 6 - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
         5:30p @ Sabis International Charter School - G/JV/Basketball 
         7:00p @ Sabis International Charter School - G/V/Basketball 

        February 5
         4:00p @ Springfield Central HS - B/F/Basketball 
         5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 7 - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
         5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 7 - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
         5:00p ALPINE SKIING - RACE 6 
         5:30p Springfield Central HS - B/JV/Basketball
         7:00p Springfield Central HS - B/V/Basketball 
         7:00p @ Wahconah Regional HS - B/V/Ice Hockey

        February 7
         5:00p ALPINE SKI RACE - RACE 7 
         5:00p PVIAC Ski Practice 7 (or make-up race if needed) - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
         5:00p PVIAC Ski Practice 7 (or make-up race if needed) - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
         5:30p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/JV/Basketball
         7:00p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/V/Basketball 

        February 8
         4:00p Pope John XXIII HS - B/F/Basketball
         5:30p @ Pope Francis Preparatory School - B/JV/Basketball 
         6:00p Chicopee HS - B/V/Ice Hockey
         7:00p @ Pope Francis Preparatory School - B/V/Basketball 

        February 9
        10:00a @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
        10:00a @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
        February 10
         9:00a @ TBD - B/V/Indoor Track
         9:00a @ TBD - G/V/Indoor Track

        Thursday, January 31, 2019

          Day 4
          D Period Lunch
          Drop C

        • Seniors:  If you are looking for scholarships to apply for, keep checking the scholarship list in Naviance.  It is updated frequently
        • French Club school supply donations: There is a giant green pencil from the Smithsonian National Museum with pictures of pandas and other donated items missing from the donation box in front of Ms Cissé' s classroom. If you took any school supplies from the donation boxes please return them. They are intended for an elementary school in the suburbs of Dakar, Senegal aiming at giving orphans and underprivileged young children access to basic early education. So, please return the items you took from these donation boxes asap. Merci!
        • Come one, come all!  The Theater Company is having a informational meeting about Spring projects, workshops, productions, potential field trips, and student-written plays!  You don't need to have been involved in any theater work in your life ever to get involved. Bring a friend and join us this Monday from 2:30-2:50 in the auditorium for all the details or see Mr. Bechtold
        • For nineteen years Multi-Arts, a non-for-profit organization, has fulfilled its mission of inspiring, guiding, and educating children in the performing and visual arts with innovative programs for children from 4 to 12 years old. Currently, they have several positions available for teens who want to do community service or want to work as Counselor in Training* working with children in different artistic endeavors. The CIT program has a fee, and teens will receive a stipend. See the Guidance Office for more information on how to register.
        • Do you like working with children, being outside, and have an interest in farming? Farm and Garden Camp in Amherst is looking for Counselors in Training to work at their fun and exciting program this summer. This is a paid position for students ages 15-18. Information on the position and how to apply can be found in the guidance office Job Book next to Ms. Garrity's desk.  
        • Seniors:  If you are planning to attend GCC, you can take theAccuplacer test here next Tuesday after school.  Sign up with Miss Garrity by Monday, Feb 4
        • Seniors:  If you are thinking about attending a community college next year, come to Decision Day presentations in Guidance.  Tuesday, Feb 5, GCC; Wednesday, Feb 6, STCC; Thursday, Feb 7 HCC.  Come to more than one if you are uncertain about which college is best for you.  Sign up by this Friday with Miss Garrity for a time slot.  Also, you must put the college in Naviance Colleges I’m Applying to and you must complete the college’s online application before you meet with the representative.
          • We now have school athletic apparel at the School Store. Come check it out. We are open everyday after-school.
            • Student parking permits are available in the Deans Office, room 168. A permit for the Spring Semester is $38. Please pick up Parking Permit paperwork in room 168. Staff Parking Permits are available in the Main Office.
            • Come support the ARHS Chorale by eating homemade lasagna and hearing some great music during their annual Lasagna Dinner on Thursday, January 31st! Seatings are at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for students, staff, and seniors, and $12 for other adults. You can reserve your spot by purchasing them in advance during lunch.


                                           **ATHLETICS**


            Wednesday, March 13th, is Spring Sports Information Night for high school and middle school athletes and their parents/guardian.  Time:  6:30 p.m. in the High School gymnasium.  Come meet the coaches and hear about the sports program your child is interested in. 

            Hope to see you there!

            Date to Remember

            • February 1st - Spring Sports Registration opens up online
            • March 13th - Spring Sports Night @ 6:30 p.m.
            • March 14th - Deadline for sports registration & payments



            January 31
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 6 - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 6 - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p ALPINE SKIING - RACE 6
             5:30p @ Agawam HS - G/JV/Basketball 
             7:00p @ Agawam HS - G/V/Basketball 

            February 1
             4:00p @ Northampton HS - B/F/Basketball 
             5:30p Northampton HS - B/JV/Basketball 
             6:00p Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey
             6:45p TBD - B/V/Indoor Track 
             6:45p TBD - G/V/Indoor Track 
             7:00p Northampton HS - B/V/Basketball 
             7:00p EVENT UPDATE -- East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

            February 2
             9:00a @ TBD - G/V/Swimming
             9:00a PVIAC Fast Chance Meet West Side - B/V/Swimming
            10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
            10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
             6:00p @ Chicopee Comprehensive HS - B/V/Ice Hockey

            February 4
             5:00p ALPINE SKI RACE - RACE 5 
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Practice 6 - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Practice 6 - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:30p @ Sabis International Charter School - G/JV/Basketball 
             7:00p @ Sabis International Charter School - G/V/Basketball 

            February 5
             4:00p @ Springfield Central HS - B/F/Basketball 
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 7 - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 7 - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p ALPINE SKIING - RACE 6 
             5:30p Springfield Central HS - B/JV/Basketball
             7:00p Springfield Central HS - B/V/Basketball 
             7:00p @ Wahconah Regional HS - B/V/Ice Hockey

            February 7
             5:00p ALPINE SKI RACE - RACE 7 
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Practice 7 (or make-up race if needed) - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Practice 7 (or make-up race if needed) - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:30p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/JV/Basketball
             7:00p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/V/Basketball 

            February 8
             4:00p Pope John XXIII HS - B/F/Basketball
             5:30p @ Pope Francis Preparatory School - B/JV/Basketball 
             6:00p Chicopee HS - B/V/Ice Hockey
             7:00p @ Pope Francis Preparatory School - B/V/Basketball 

            February 9
            10:00a @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
            10:00a @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
            February 10
             9:00a @ TBD - B/V/Indoor Track
             9:00a @ TBD - G/V/Indoor Track 

            Wednesday, January 30, 2019

              Day 3
              E Period Lunch
              Drop B 

            • For nineteen years Multi-Arts, a non-for-profit organization, has fulfilled its mission of inspiring, guiding, and educating children in the performing and visual arts with innovative programs for children from 4 to 12 years old. Currently, they have several positions available for teens who want to do community service or want to work as Counselor in Training* working with children in different artistic endeavors. The CIT program has a fee, and teens will receive a stipend. See the Guidance Office for more information on how to register.
            • French Club school supply donations: There is a big green pencil from the Smithsonian National Museum with pictures of pandas and other items missing from the donation box in front of Ms Cissé classroom. If you took any school supplies from the donation boxes please return them. They are intended for an elementary school in the suburbs of Dakar, Senegal aiming at giving orphan and underprivileged young children access to basic early education. So, please return the items you took from these donation boxes asap. Merci
            • Do you like working with children, being outside, and have an interest in farming? Farm and Garden Camp in Amherst is looking for Counselors in Training to work at their fun and exciting program this summer. This is a paid position for students ages 15-18. Information on the position and how to apply can be found in the guidance office Job Book next to Ms. Garrity's desk.  
            • Seniors:  If you are planning to attend GCC, you can take theAccuplacer test here next Tuesday after school.  Sign up with Miss Garrity by Monday, Feb 4
            • Seniors:  If you are thinking about attending a community college next year, come to Decision Day presentations in Guidance.  Tuesday, Feb 5, GCC; Wednesday, Feb 6, STCC; Thursday, Feb 7 HCC.  Come to more than one if you are uncertain about which college is best for you.  Sign up by this Friday with Miss Garrity for a time slot.  Also, you must put the college in Naviance Colleges I’m Applying to and you must complete the college’s online application before you meet with the representative.
            • TODAY, January 30th is Fred Korematsu Day!  Fred T. Korematsu was a national civil rights hero. In 1942, at the age of 23, he refused to go to the government’s incarceration camps for Japanese Americans. After he was arrested and convicted of defying the government’s order, he appealed his case all the way to the Supreme Court. Although the Supreme Court ruled against him, Korematsu’s growing legacy continues to inspire people of all backgrounds and demonstrates the importance of speaking up to fight injustice. If you'd like to learn more about the legacy of Fred Korematsu visit www.korematsuinstitute.org
            • We now have school athletic apparel at the School Store. Come check it out. We are open everyday after-school.
            • Student parking permits are available in the Deans Office, room 168. A permit for the Spring Semester is $38. Please pick up Parking Permit paperwork in room 168. Staff Parking Permits are available in the Main Office.
            • Come support the ARHS Chorale by eating homemade lasagna and hearing some great music during their annual Lasagna Dinner on Thursday, January 31st! Seatings are at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for students, staff, and seniors, and $12 for other adults. You can reserve your spot by purchasing them in advance during lunch.


                                           **ATHLETICS**


            Wednesday, March 13th, is Spring Sports Information Night for high school and middle school athletes and their parents/guardian.  Time:  6:30 p.m. in the High School gymnasium.  Come meet the coaches and hear about the sports program your child is interested in. 

            Hope to see you there!

            Date to Remember

            • February 1st - Spring Sports Registration opens up online
            • March 13th - Spring Sports Night @ 6:30 p.m.
            • March 14th - Deadline for sports registration & payments



            January 30
             5:00p Holyoke HS - B/F/Basketball 
             5:30p @ Holyoke HS - B/JV/Basketball 
             6:00p Greenfield HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey 
             7:00p @ Holyoke HS - B/V/Basketball 
             7:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Greenfield HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

            January 31
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 6 - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 6 - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p ALPINE SKIING - RACE 6
             5:30p @ Agawam HS - G/JV/Basketball 
             7:00p @ Agawam HS - G/V/Basketball 

            February 1
             4:00p @ Northampton HS - B/F/Basketball 
             5:30p Northampton HS - B/JV/Basketball 
             6:00p Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey
             6:45p TBD - B/V/Indoor Track 
             6:45p TBD - G/V/Indoor Track 
             7:00p Northampton HS - B/V/Basketball 
             7:00p EVENT UPDATE -- East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

            February 2
             9:00a @ TBD - G/V/Swimming
             9:00a PVIAC Fast Chance Meet West Side - B/V/Swimming
            10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
            10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
             6:00p @ Chicopee Comprehensive HS - B/V/Ice Hockey

            Tuesday, January 29, 2019

              Day 2
              E Period Lunch
              Drop A 

            • Do you like working with children, being outside, and have an interest in farming? Farm and Garden Camp in Amherst is looking for Counselors in Training to work at their fun and exciting program this summer. This is a paid position for students ages 15-18. Information on the position and how to apply can be found in the guidance office Job Book next to Ms. Garrity's desk.  
            • Seniors:  If you are planning to attend GCC, you can take theAccuplacer test here next Tuesday after school.  Sign up with Miss Garrity by Monday, Feb 4
            • Seniors:  If you are thinking about attending a community college next year, come to Decision Day presentations in Guidance.  Tuesday, Feb 5, GCC; Wednesday, Feb 6, STCC; Thursday, Feb 7 HCC.  Come to more than one if you are uncertain about which college is best for you.  Sign up by this Friday with Miss Garrity for a time slot.  Also, you must put the college in Naviance Colleges I’m Applying to and you must complete the college’s online application before you meet with the representative.
            • Wednesday, January 30th is Fred Korematsu Day!  Fred T. Korematsu was a national civil rights hero. In 1942, at the age of 23, he refused to go to the government’s incarceration camps for Japanese Americans. After he was arrested and convicted of defying the government’s order, he appealed his case all the way to the Supreme Court. Although the Supreme Court ruled against him, Korematsu’s growing legacy continues to inspire people of all backgrounds and demonstrates the importance of speaking up to fight injustice. If you'd like to learn more about the legacy of Fred Korematsu visit www.korematsuinstitute.org
            • Members of POCU, please meet in the Main Lobby this morning after the bell at 8:45.
            • We now have school athletic apparel at the School Store. Come check it out. We are open everyday after-school.
            • The Environmental Action Club is having a bake sale on TODAY, January 29. It will be outside the library after school at 2:20pm.
            • The Literary Club will be meeting today (Monday, 1/28) after school in Room 174. New students always welcome! 
            • Student parking permits are available in the Deans Office, room 168. A permit for the Spring Semester is $38. Please pick up Parking Permit paperwork in room 168. Staff Parking Permits are available in the Main Office.
            • Come support the ARHS Chorale by eating homemade lasagna and hearing some great music during their annual Lasagna Dinner on Thursday, January 31st! Seatings are at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for students, staff, and seniors, and $12 for other adults. You can reserve your spot by purchasing them in advance during lunch.


                                           **ATHLETICS**


            Wednesday, March 13th, is Spring Sports Information Night for high school and middle school athletes and their parents/guardian.  Time:  6:30 p.m. in the High School gymnasium.  Come meet the coaches and hear about the sports program your child is interested in. 

            Hope to see you there!

            Date to Remember

            • February 1st - Spring Sports Registration opens up online
            • March 13th - Spring Sports Night @ 6:30 p.m.
            • March 14th - Deadline for sports registration & payments


            January 29
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 5 - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 5 - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p ALPINE SKIING - RACE 5

            January 30
             5:00p Holyoke HS - B/F/Basketball 
             5:30p @ Holyoke HS - B/JV/Basketball 
             6:00p Greenfield HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey 
             7:00p @ Holyoke HS - B/V/Basketball 
             7:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Greenfield HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

            January 31
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 6 - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 6 - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p ALPINE SKIING - RACE 6
             5:30p @ Agawam HS - G/JV/Basketball 
             7:00p @ Agawam HS - G/V/Basketball 

            February 1
             4:00p @ Northampton HS - B/F/Basketball 
             5:30p Northampton HS - B/JV/Basketball 
             6:00p Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey
             6:45p TBD - B/V/Indoor Track 
             6:45p TBD - G/V/Indoor Track 
             7:00p Northampton HS - B/V/Basketball 
             7:00p EVENT UPDATE -- East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

            February 2
             9:00a @ TBD - G/V/Swimming
             9:00a PVIAC Fast Chance Meet West Side - B/V/Swimming
            10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
            10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
             6:00p @ Chicopee Comprehensive HS - B/V/Ice Hockey

            Monday, January 28, 2019

              Day 1
              D Period Lunch
              Drop G 

            • Student parking permits are available in the Deans Office, room 168. A permit for the Spring Semester is $38. Please pick up Parking Permit paperwork in room 168. Staff Parking Permits are available in the Main Office.
            • Come support the ARHS Chorale by eating homemade lasagna and hearing some great music during their annual Lasagna Dinner on Thursday, January 31st! Seatings are at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for students, staff, and seniors, and $12 for other adults. You can reserve your spot by purchasing them in advance during lunch.


                                           **ATHLETICS**


            Wednesday, March 13th, is Spring Sports Information Night for high school and middle school athletes and their parents/guardian.  Time:  6:30 p.m. in the High School gymnasium.  Come meet the coaches and hear about the sports program your child is interested in. 

            Hope to see you there!

            Date to Remember

            • February 1st - Spring Sports Registration opens up online
            • March 13th - Spring Sports Night @ 6:30 p.m.
            • March 14th - Deadline for sports registration & payments

            January 28
             4:00p @ HS of Commerce - B/F/Basketball
             5:00p ALPINE SKI PRACTICE
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Practice 5 - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Practice 5 - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:30p High School of Commerce - B/JV/Basketball
             5:30p @ Palmer HS - G/JV/Basketball 
             7:00p High School of Commerce - B/V/Basketball 
             7:00p @ Palmer HS - G/V/Basketball 

            January 29
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 5 - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 5 - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p ALPINE SKIING - RACE 5

            January 30
             5:00p Holyoke HS - B/F/Basketball 
             5:30p @ Holyoke HS - B/JV/Basketball 
             6:00p Greenfield HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey 
             7:00p @ Holyoke HS - B/V/Basketball 
             7:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Greenfield HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

            January 31
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 6 - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 6 - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p ALPINE SKIING - RACE 6
             5:30p @ Agawam HS - G/JV/Basketball 
             7:00p @ Agawam HS - G/V/Basketball 

            February 1
             4:00p @ Northampton HS - B/F/Basketball 
             5:30p Northampton HS - B/JV/Basketball 
             6:00p Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey
             6:45p TBD - B/V/Indoor Track 
             6:45p TBD - G/V/Indoor Track 
             7:00p Northampton HS - B/V/Basketball 
             7:00p EVENT UPDATE -- East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

            February 2
             9:00a @ TBD - G/V/Swimming
             9:00a PVIAC Fast Chance Meet West Side - B/V/Swimming
            10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
            10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mohawk Trail Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
             6:00p @ Chicopee Comprehensive HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 

            Friday, January 25, 2019

              Day 7
              D Period Lunch
              Drop F 

            • Come support the ARHS Chorale by eating homemade lasagna and hearing some great music during their annual Lasagna Dinner on Thursday, January 31st! Seatings are at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for students, staff, and seniors, and $12 for other adults. You can reserve your spot by purchasing them in advance during lunch.
            • A reminder to all: the library is closed to students during the school day Wednesday 1/23 thru Friday 1/25. Students are welcome to visit the library before and after school and may drop by during the day to return any overdue books. Regular library hours resume Monday 1/28--we look forward to seeing you then! 

                                           **ATHLETICS**


            January 25
             3:45p Agawam HS - B/V/Indoor Track 
             3:45p Agawam HS - G/V/Indoor Track 
             4:00p Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/F/Basketball 
             5:30p @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/JV/Basketball 
             7:00p @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/V/Basketball

            January 26
            10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
            10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
             7:20p @ Ludlow HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 
            January 27
             9:00a @  - B/V/Indoor Track
             9:00a @  - G/V/Indoor Track

            Thursday, January 24, 2019

              Day 6
              D Period Lunch
              Drop E 

            • A reminder to all: the library is closed to students during the school day Wednesday 1/23 thru Friday 1/25. Students are welcome to visit the library before and after school and may drop by during the day to return any overdue books. Regular library hours resume Monday 1/28--we look forward to seeing you then! 
            • Please note a change of location: Ms Mudie's  D PERIOD math class, Math Elective 2H will be held in Rm 300.
            • It is time to sign-up for the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) that takes place Thursday, February 7, during B and C blocks. There are two levels of math contests, one for 9th and 10th grade students and one for students with experience in Integrated 3H and 4H.  To sign-up, see your math teacher or go to room 221.  The deadline for signing-up is Friday, February 1st.  You will find sample questions at: https://artofproblemsolving.com/wiki/index.php?title=American_Mathematics_Competitions
            • The French Club would like to once again thank everyone who donated books and school supplies to the Ecole Ribambelle book drive for elementary aged students in Dakar, Senegal! We received A LOT of book donations and are now looking for any extra school supplies you may have. In particular the school is looking for pencils, pencil sharpeners, rulers, erasers, crayons, or anything else that's easy to ship! The drive will end the last week of January. Merci!   


                                           **ATHLETICS**


            • Baseball - Pre-Season Meeting - Come to a pre-season baseball meeting on TODAY, January 24th at 3 p.m. in room 147.

            January 24
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 4 - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 4 - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Monson HS - B/V/Swimming 
             5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Monson HS - G/V/Swimming 
             5:00p ALPINE SKIING - RACE 4
             5:30p Monson HS - G/JV/Basketball
             7:00p Monson HS - G/V/Basketball

            January 25
             3:45p Agawam HS - B/V/Indoor Track 
             3:45p Agawam HS - G/V/Indoor Track 
             4:00p Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/F/Basketball 
             5:30p @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/JV/Basketball 
             7:00p @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/V/Basketball

            January 26
            10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
            10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
             7:20p @ Ludlow HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 
            January 27
             9:00a @  - B/V/Indoor Track
             9:00a @  - G/V/Indoor Track

            Wednesday, January 23, 2018

              Day 5
              E Period Lunch
              Drop D 

            • Please note a change of location: Ms Mudie's  D PERIOD math class, Math Elective 2H will be held in Rm 300.
            • It is time to sign-up for the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) that takes place Thursday, February 7, during B and C blocks. There are two levels of math contests, one for 9th and 10th grade students and one for students with experience in Integrated 3H and 4H.  To sign-up, see your math teacher or go to room 221.  The deadline for signing-up is Friday, February 1st.  You will find sample questions at: https://artofproblemsolving.com/wiki/index.php?title=American_Mathematics_Competitions
            • The French Club would like to once again thank everyone who donated books and school supplies to the Ecole Ribambelle book drive for elementary aged students in Dakar, Senegal! We received A LOT of book donations and are now looking for any extra school supplies you may have. In particular the school is looking for pencils, pencil sharpeners, rulers, erasers, crayons, or anything else that's easy to ship! The drive will end the last week of January. Merci!   
            • A reminder to all: the library is closed to students during the school day Wednesday 1/23 thru Friday 1/25. Students are welcome to visit the library before and after school and may drop by during the day to return any overdue books. Regular library hours resume Monday 1/28--we look forward to seeing you then!
            • The newest issue of The Graphic--our school newspaper--is out! Grab a copy at lunch (on boxes outside the cafeteria and library) to read lots of interesting articles on faculty hair, Laramie, Summit Academy, Stan Lee, online discrimination, politics, LGBTQ news, the Literary Club, applying to college, rappers, streetwear, and much much more! Plus Hall Talk. Also check it out on thegraphic.arps.org.




                                           **ATHLETICS**



            • Girls Lacrosse - Pre-Season Meeting -  - Come to a pre- season lacrosse meeting on Wednesday, January 23 at 3 p.m in room 147.
            • Baseball - Pre-Season Meeting - Come to a pre-season baseball meeting on Thursday, January 24th at 3 p.m. in room 147.

            January 23
             5:30p Northampton HS - G/JV/Basketball 
             5:30p @ Greenfield HS - B/JV/Ice Hockey
             7:00p Northampton HS - G/V/Basketball 

            January 24
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 4 - B/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p PVIAC Ski Race 4 - G/V/Skiing - Alpine
             5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Monson HS - B/V/Swimming 
             5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Monson HS - G/V/Swimming 
             5:00p ALPINE SKIING - RACE 4
             5:30p Monson HS - G/JV/Basketball
             7:00p Monson HS - G/V/Basketball

            January 25
             3:45p Agawam HS - B/V/Indoor Track 
             3:45p Agawam HS - G/V/Indoor Track 
             4:00p Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/F/Basketball 
             5:30p @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/JV/Basketball 
             7:00p @ Putnam Voc/Tech Academy - B/V/Basketball

            January 26
            10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic 
            10:00a EVENT UPDATE -- @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic 
             7:20p @ Ludlow HS - B/V/Ice Hockey 
            January 27
             9:00a @  - B/V/Indoor Track
             9:00a @  - G/V/Indoor Track 

            Friday, January 18, 2019

              Day 4
              A Period Exam 
              G Period Exam
              11:55am Dismissal  

            • The newest issue of The Graphic--our school newspaper--is out! Grab a copy at lunch (on boxes outside the cafeteria and library) to read lots of interesting articles on faculty hair, Laramie, Summit Academy, Stan Lee, online discrimination, politics, LGBTQ news, the Literary Club, applying to college, rappers, streetwear, and much much more! Plus Hall Talk. Also check it out on thegraphic.arps.org.
            • The lunch menu for Today will be Brueggers bagels. Regular school lunch prices apply, and they will be available in the cafeteria all throughout the half school day.
            • The PGO's Spring Student Grant application is now posted on the Clubs page of the ARHS website. Students can apply for up to $200 to support items and activities that support the school.  In October the PGO funded the new microwaves in the cafeteria, a cymbal for Jazz Workshop, and learning tools for Academic Skills classrooms.  The deadline for completed applications is Friday February 15th.  We look forward to seeing your applications!
            • ARHS—Get excited for Winterfest, the annual semi-formal dance sponsored by the senior class where underclassmen are invited by a junior or senior to attend. The dance will held Friday, January 25 at 7:00 in the cafeteria. Tickets $5 at lunch and $6 at the door. Stop by the week before at lunch to submit appropriate song suggestions. Let the inviting begin!  
            • The Science Olympiad is looking for a few more people to join the team for the upcoming Princeton invitational in February. We meet on Tuesdays. Contact Anu Sitaraman, Seo-Ho Lee, Chang Jin, or Samuel Conrad-Rooney if you have questions. Thanks and go science!


                                           **ATHLETICS**



            • Girls Lacrosse - Pre-Season Meeting - Come to a pre-season lacrosse meeting Wednesday, January 23rd at 3 p.m. in Room 147.
            • Baseball - Pre-Season Meeting - Come to a pre-season baseball meeting on Thursday, January 24th at 3 p.m. in room 147.


            January 18
            EARLY RELEASE
             3:45p Chicopee Comprehensive HS - B/V/Indoor Track 
             3:45p Chicopee Comprehensive HS - G/V/Indoor Track 
             3:45p Longmeadow HS - B/V/Indoor Track
             3:45p Longmeadow HS - G/V/Indoor Track 
             5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- South Hadley HS - B/V/Swimming 
             5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- South Hadley HS - G/V/Swimming 
             5:00p @ South Hadley HS - B/F/Basketball

            January 19
            10:00a @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - B/V/Skiing - Nordic
            10:00a @ Mount Greylock Regional HS - G/V/Skiing - Nordic
            January 20
             9:00a @ TBD - G/V/Indoor Track
             9:00a TBD - B/V/Indoor Track