Friday, January 22, 2021

Friday, January 22, 2021

  • If you or someone you know has lost someone close and are grieving, it can feel lonely, difficult to talk about, and confusing. Especially so in this isolating pandemic. Sometimes finding others our age who have the shared experience of the death of a loved one can help us process our grief and not feel so alone. We are starting a group at ARHS for this very reason! Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 23rd at 2:30 pm, we will be coming together as peers navigating loss to share our stories, support each other, and celebrate those who've died. This will be a space in which you can share freely if it feels right, or you can simply be present and listen to others, whatever brings you comfort. Please refer to this flyer attached and consider if you or someone you know may be interested. Please reach out to Becca Leavell (leavellr@arps.org) or someone at the school you trust if you have any questions or want more information about joining!
  • Migrant farm workers make up 53% of the farming workforce in the United States, and yet they face horrible working conditions, extremely low wages, and a lack of health care. The Pioneer Valley Workers Center is a local organization that raises money to support and pay relief to migrant workers who cannot receive benefits from unemployment insurance or from the federal government, and cannot work, or had their hours reduced due to COVID-19. They also have a long-term mission to start the Co-Op Farm, where they strive to grow organic food, and sell to the community at prices that are affordable. The best way to support efforts for more humane labor in our local community is to educate yourself, and to support these groups. On their website (https://pvworkerscenter.org),  you can find more information about what they do, and you can donate to help them reach their goals. Please read some of their projects, and volunteer if you can!
  • UMASS Amherst Summer Pre-College Programs

    Applications are now open for Summer Pre-College at UMass Amherst! We've partnered with University faculty from many campus departments to offer you a wide variety of options this summer. Topics range from sport management and business to engineering, animal science, architecture and much more. Visit our website for the full list of program offerings -  LINK. Scholarships are available, check the link.

  • Do you have an interest in working in one of the following fields or want to learn more: Manufacturing, Healthcare, Social Assistance, Education & Childcare? Then check out the Youth Career and Job Expo happening soon! You will need to attend an orientation and kick off on either 2/10 or 2/24 from 3pm-4:30pm. Then you will hear from professionals in the field you choose (all sessions will be 3-4:30) There will also be a job fair at the end with employers ready to hire! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

    MANUFACTURING 3/3/2021
    HEALTHCARE 3/17/2021
    SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 3/31/2021
    EDUCATION & CHILDCARE 4/14/2021
    CAREER SKILLS WORKSHOPS 4/28/2021
    JOB FAIR 5/5/2021 (TIME TBD)
     

  •  Class of 2021, Here are a few updates for you:

    PROM - The Class of 2021 prom is scheduled for the Log Cabin from 6-11 pm on Sunday May 30, 2021.
    GRADUATION - Graduation is scheduled for the Mullins Center beginning at 6 PM on Friday June 11, 2021.  Graduation Rehearsal would be that morning at 8.A.M.

    ****These dates and times are contingent upon how the CoronaVirus manifests itself in our region.

    The Senior Class Council Leaders are working on 3 fundraising events for the spring of 2021.  Be on the lookout for announcements about another spikeball tournament, a 3 on 3 basketball tournament and our Powerhouse Nutrition fundraiser.

    Make sure you are up to date on all your deadlines.  You should be reading the morning announcements for yearbook updates, ordering caps and gowns, the Seal of Biliteracy, as well as after ARHS updates (included scholarship and career opportunities).

    The Class Leaderships meets on Mondays.  If you would like to join us, you can ask any of your Leaders or, Mrs. Haygood or Ms. Upchurch for the meeting code. If you have other class related items you would like for future updates, please contact Mrs. Haygood at haygoode@arps.org.
  • Cap & Gown Update - Seniors – if you have not done so yet, please order your cap & gown ASAP.  The deadline has been extended to January 31, and as of now there are still many of you who have not ordered.  Go to www.buildagrad.com to submit your information and place your order.  Balfour is the company we work with, and they need sufficient lead time to make sure they have enough supplies for everyone.  Please don’t delay.

  • Seniors: check out these great scholarships with upcoming deadlines:

    • Berkshire Bank NeXt Gen Scholarship (Deadline- Jan. 31st): NeXt Gen scholars embody academic excellence, while also sharing Berkshire Bank's commitment to community service and volunteerism. They have overcome obstacles and are the doers of good deeds. Recipients share our values: Belonging, Focusing, Inclusion, Respect, Service and Teamwork and at their core possess an unsurpassed passion to improve the lives of those around them. Requires a history of volunteerism and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Apply at berkshirebank.com/About/Community/Community-Support/Scholarships
    •  Big Y Scholarship (Deadline- Feb. 1st): Honoring the academic achievements of students residing in MA and CT. Requires an unofficial transcript and 2 letters of recommendation (at least one from an academic source). Fill out the scholarship transcript request in Naviance and list Miss Garrity as the person to upload materials to the portal. Apply at https://www.bigy.com/Community/Scholarships  
    • Red Pine Scholarship (Deadline- Feb. 15th): Red Pine supports high school seniors and recent graduates from Massachusetts who have demonstrated academic excellence and are planning to attend competitive colleges as freshmen. If accepted into the program, students receive a four-year scholarship of up to $20,000 annually, plus individual mentoring and funding for enrichment opportunities. Requires a transcript and 2 letters of recommendation. Request these in Naviance. Apply at https://www.tpi.org/scholarship/red-pine-scholars-program




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