Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Wednesday Day 1
Period Exam- D
Period Exam- F

  • Pick up a copy of the newest issue of The Graphic, our student-produced school newspaper, outside the library/caf. Or check it out online at thegraphic.arps.orgThis is a 24 page tech/style issue, complete with stories on TikTok, Disney +, VSCO girls, Instagram, AirPods, and the arhs._memes page. Plus tons of riveting news coverage--from life in the boys' bathrooms to first gen college kids to the opening of a vintage shop/closing of Atkins North. Thanks as always for reading. Paper copies will be delivered Wednesday!
  • Students interested in playing for the Amherst Baseball team pre-season meeting will be Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 2:45pm in room 112.
  • Students interested in playing for the Amherst Boys Lacrosse team pre-season meeting will be Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 2:30pm in room 117.  
  • The Sunrise Movement is holding its biggest summit for high schoolers and middle schoolers interested in climate change mobilization--next month. They want to bring together hundreds of teenagers to learn key organizing skills, build relationships with each other, and lead the decade of the Green New Deal. Here are the details.
    • The 2020 High School and Middle School Summit is on February 15th-17th in Washington DC. Group housing and food will be provided, and need-based transportation scholarships are available.
    • The deadline to apply is Thursday January 16th, and you’ll hear back by January 17th so you can make plans to come.
  • Ever dreamed of customizing your own 3-D printed item? ARHS sophomore Luke Ross offers affordable 3-D printing for our community—everything from iPhone cases to key chains, trinkets, and animal figures, in a wide array of colors! Email him at rosslr@arps.org or text to 413-313-0060 to order.
  • Newsflash for the Class of 2021! During the last week of January Ms. Cuffee-Gray be visiting you in class to give an overview of the College Planning Process. You'll get the Junior Handbook, be invited to complete the Junior College/Career Survey, and then we'll open up for Junior College & Career Planning Meeting appointments during the first week of February. Know that completing the Junior Career/College Survey and that will be available the last week of January. Best thing you can do right now is focus on school and exams. GOOD LUCK!
  • What is a better way to celebrate being done with finals then coming to WinterfestTODAY from 7-10pm. Tickets are $6 at lunch and $8 at the door. Underclassmen can attend by upperclassmen invite only! Tickets will be sold starting today until Tuesday during all lunches.
  • Looking to make a difference? Want to tackle and understand the different social issues that are challenging our community today? Want to become an advocate and be a leader within your community? Think about becoming a Restorative Justice Practitioner at ARHS. RJ Course will begin 2nd semester during G Period on Days 2, 4 and 6. Come make a difference in our community. If you are interested please fill out interested form and let's begin the journey for change.  RJ Course Signup  or come by Rm 135 (RJ Class).