ARHS Morning Announcements: Tuesday, January 25th, 2022

Tuesday, January 25th, 2022

Schools for Africa will have a bake sale on Wednesday, January 26 after school. Please come support the club.

Today's the perfect day to consider joining the cast or crew of the school musical! Going up on April 7-9, the musical is open to all and requires zero experience. We don't cut anyone and are excited to invite you to join us for a special New Cast/New Crew Day this Wednesday, January 26 from 3:45-5:30. This day is meant to welcome anyone new to the ARHS musical in for a day just for you! We'll do some fun activities and set you up for our official start on January 31. See Mr. Bechtold if you'd like to learn more - or just come by!

Juniors - (non-ARHS Sponsored Programming) Are you a First Generation College Student who wants support with getting college ready? Are you concerned about affordability when it comes to applying to colleges and universities? LET'S GET READY is a great access and equity program that you can take advantage of in addition to the support that already exists at ARHS with Ms. Cuffee-Gray, the College and Career Advisor. Free to students who qualify and fees for other interested juniors. This is VIRTUAL. 10 weeks Monday/Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00 PM or Tuesday/Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 PM. Let’s Get Ready begins with the College Access Program, a 10-week curriculum administered by trained college student coaches that includes SAT prep, college application guidance, scholarship application support, and more. The program is provided at no cost to high school seniors and juniors with qualifying financial need. APPLY WITH THIS LINK - due January 28th (additional sessions in spring, summer and fall!) - Questions? See Ms. Cuffee-Gray

ASVAB Test at ARHS - Thursday, February 10th 9am-12pm - Sign Up By January 26th
On Thursday, February 10th, ARHS will host the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. If you are a junior or senior interested in enlisting in the military, or learning about potential careers as a result of the ASVAB test, you must sign up in Guidance and Counselor. The test is around 3 hours long. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian, and the teachers from the classes that you will miss. Your name and scores will not be sent to military recruiters. A second session reviewing your scores and careers indicated will be scheduled after the ASVAB exam. See Ms. Cuffee-Gray for permission slips.

College and Career Planning Office Hours - Seniors! Ms. Cuffee-Gray is still available for office hours. She'll be located at the desk outside of the Guidance Office. Pick up a pass from Ms. Garrity and join Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Advisor to get questions answered.
Attend Office Hours During lunch -
(You please get a pass from Ms. Garrity in the morning)
Tuesdays 1st lunch
Wednesdays 2nd lunch
Thursdays 3rd lunch
At the desk outside of the Guidance Office

This week, all Massachusetts school districts were informed of a new COVID testing option that is being highly recommended by DESE and the MA Department of Health. Beginning January 31st, our Districts will be implementing this option, which discontinues routine contact tracing and the Test and Stay program, and replaces them with weekly, at-home antigen testing (rapid tests) for students and staff.
The deadline to enroll in the program, in order to begin receiving a free bi-weekly box of two rapid tests starting on January 31, is next Thursday, January 27 by 4:00 p.m. To enroll please complete the form at https://forms.gle/7kMecpm5TXCXVSBU8. Once again, you may still sign up for the pooled testing program by enrolling at https://www.cic-health.com/consent/ma?district=Amherst-Pelham.

Come check out the new Dance Club this Wednesday - a space with no pressure and no commitment. We meet on Wednesdays after school from 3:45-4:45.
Practice any dance you want, learn or teach moves, practice Hip Hop styles with Remy (the dance teacher), play Beat Saber on the Oculus, or just sit and hang out. Join us!

EARLY DISMISSAL WEEK OF JANUARY 24- JANUARY 28