Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017

Thursday
October 4th, 2017
Today is Advisory
Day 4
Drop C
Advisory Schedule
1st  Period :7:45 - 8:35
2nd Period: 8:40 - 9:25
3rd  Period: 9:30 - 10:15
Advisory:   10:20 - 11:05

Lunch - E Period



Attention Sophomores and Juniors who are registered for the PSAT:
There will be a REQUIRED pre-administration session in the cafeteria for all registered students during today's advisory.  If you miss the pre-administration session, you will be required to complete the pre-administration activity at the conclusion of the PSAT on October 11.

Please see sports schedule listed below for Monday October 2nd - Saturday, October 7th, 2017
(The sports schedule is listed at the end of today's announcements)

Informational meeting will be held Thursday, October 5th at 3 p.m. in the back gym for the Conditioning Program.  Registration is now open online at FamilyID.


Are you interested in theater tech? The first tech meeting for Henry IV is this Thursday October 5th at 3:00

 on stage!! No experience necessary! Come build awesome things with awesome people. If you have any questions email Zack Ellis at elliszs@arps.org.

Reminder - The October NHS Meeting has been moved to Thursday, October 12th.


Come hang out with the International Student's Club on today in room 145 @ 3:00 P.M.!  New members always welcome.  


Are you interested in theater tech? The first tech meeting for Henry IV is this Thursday October 5th at 3:00
on stage!! No experience necessary! Come build awesome things with awesome people. If you have any questions email Zack Ellis at elliszs@arps.org.

Class of 2019 bake sale is back!  Come buy delicious treats after school on Thursday and support your favorite class!

Current Sophomores and Juniors - if you are interested in cultural exchange, apply to a summer program at Princeton University.  
Get information at www.highschooldiplomats.com

Environmental Action Club will meet this Thursday (October 5) at 3:00 in Dr. Fownes room (224)! Come and hear about our current projects and contribute your own ideas about ways the school community can have a positive impact on the environment.


Come to two after-school training meetings for those interested in doing layout and design for ARHS's school newspaper, The Graphic--in room 187 (tech hallway)--Tuesday October 9, from 2:45-4 and Thursday, October 11, from 2:45-4. We don't write the articles, but we DO copy-edit and spend time putting together the newspaper using a professional publishing program. We also maintain the web site. It's for detail-oriented people and word and design-lovers! If you don't play three sports and can stay after school some days until 4 p.m. making the news come to life, pay us a visit. See Ms Barber-Just in room 175 with questions or email her at barber-justs@arps.org.


Who did the ghost take to the Halloween dance?  
- Their boo! 
Halloween Dance at ARHS.  Friday, October 20th7-10 PM.  
Games, costume contest, DANCING!!!!!!!!!  Tickets available at lunch starting next week.  $3 at lunch/$5 at the door.

Any student planning on joining the Outing Club's Mount Monadnock hike - be sure to check in with Mr. Kropf in room 225 before 2:30 today. 
Outing Club's Outdoor Leadership class will be meeting at 2:30 in room 225 today.


Please see sports schedule listed below for Monday October 2nd - Saturday, October 7th, 2017



Oct. 2
§   3:00p South Hadley HS - B/V/Golf - Team
§   4:00p EVENT UPDATE-- Ludlow HS - G/F/Volleyball 
§   4:00p Northampton HS- B/F/Soccer
§   4:00p @ Northampton HS - B/JV/Soccer
§   4:30p Deerfield Academy - G/MS/Field Hockey
§   5:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Ludlow HS - G/JV/Volleyball 
§   6:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Ludlow HS - G/V/Volleyball 
§   6:00p @ Northampton HS - B/V/Soccer 

Oct. 3
§   3:00p @ Northampton HS - B/V/Golf - Team 
§   3:45p Springfield Central HS - B/V/Cross Country 
§   3:45p Springfield Central HS - G/V/Cross Country 
§   4:00p South Hadley HS - B/V/Cross Country
§   4:00p South Hadley HS - G/V/Cross Country 
§   4:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Athol HS - G/V/Field Hockey 
§   5:30p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Athol HS - G/JV/Field Hockey 

Oct. 4
§  5:00p EVENT UPDATE-- Agawam HS - G/JV/Volleyball 
§   6:00p EVENT UPDATE-- Agawam HS - G/V/Volleyball 

Oct. 5
§  4:30p EVENT UPDATE-- East Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Soccer 
§   5:00p @ South Hadley HS - G/F/Volleyball
§   6:30p East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Soccer

Oct. 6
§  3:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Chicopee HS - B/V/Golf - Team 
§   3:30p @ Bement School- B/MS/Cross Country
§   3:30p @ Bement School- G/MS/Cross Country
§   4:00p EVENT UPDATE-- Palmer HS - G/V/Field Hockey 
§   4:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - G/JV/Volleyball
§   4:00p @ Renaissance School - G/V/Soccer 
§   5:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - G/V/Volleyball
§   7:00p Woodstock Academy - B/V/Football

Oct. 7
§  9:00a @ TBD - B/MS/Cross Country 
§   9:00a @ TBD - G/MS/Cross Country 
§   9:00a @ Thetford Academy - G/V/Cross Country













Wednesday, October 4th, 2017

Wednesday
October 4th, 2017
Day 3
Drop B
Lunch - E Period

Please see sports schedule listed below for Monday October 2nd - Saturday, October 7th, 2017
(The sports schedule is listed at the end of today's announcements)

October  NHS Meeting - has been moved to Thursday, October 12th.


Are you interested in theater tech? The first tech meeting for Henry IV is this Thursday October 5th at 3:00
 on stage!! No experience necessary! Come build awesome things with awesome people. If you have any questions email Zack Ellis at elliszs@arps.org.

Amherst Regional High School now has a Cheer Squad!! All are welcome. Come to a meeting in Room 117 on October 5th at 3:00. If you have any questions see Honey (Linette).


Come hang out with the International Student's Club on Thursday in room 145 @ 3:00 P.M.!  New members always welcome.  

Attention seniors!

Please email your baby photos for the yearbook to yearbook@arps.org or submit prints to the yearbook drop box. We will use your freshman ID portrait if you do not submit a baby photo. If you don't have a baby photo, any photo of a younger you will work! Questions? please email yearbook@arps.org.

The Hampshire County College Fair will be held at Belchertown High School this  Wednesday, October 4th from 6:00 - 8:00. PM
Over 100 colleges will have representatives there to talk to students and parents about their schools.
You can pick up a list of the colleges in Guidance.



Today is Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day. Please support the POCU Bake Sale after school.

Seniors - if you have early college deadlines, have you told the teachers who are writing for you?  

They need time to get their letters into Naviance so we can send them. Be sure the teachers are listed in Naviance.  You can check with Mrs Cappelli or Mrs Tracy if you're not sure.
FYI, we have have 95 applications Due by November 1st!

Non - School Sponsored

Community Action Youth Programs offer a variety of opportunities for youths in Hampshire County.  Some of the opportunities include workforce development skills where youths are supported to develop vocational skills and leadership skills.  There is also a Youth Empowerment Group in Northampton and a LGBTQ group that may be of interest to you.
For more information please go to http://www.communityaction.us/youth-programs.html.

The 26th Annual Pioneer Valley Youth Conference - November 3rd, 2017.
November 3rd, 2017
8:30  - to 1:30 PM
Greenfield Community College
1 College Drive, Greenfield MA 01301
Please register by October 13th, 2017 online.


Please see sports schedule listed below for Monday October 2nd - Saturday, October 7th, 2017



Oct. 2
§   3:00p South Hadley HS - B/V/Golf - Team
§   4:00p EVENT UPDATE-- Ludlow HS - G/F/Volleyball 
§   4:00p Northampton HS- B/F/Soccer
§   4:00p @ Northampton HS - B/JV/Soccer
§   4:30p Deerfield Academy - G/MS/Field Hockey
§   5:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Ludlow HS - G/JV/Volleyball 
§   6:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Ludlow HS - G/V/Volleyball 
§   6:00p @ Northampton HS - B/V/Soccer 

Oct. 3
§   3:00p @ Northampton HS - B/V/Golf - Team 
§   3:45p Springfield Central HS - B/V/Cross Country 
§   3:45p Springfield Central HS - G/V/Cross Country 
§   4:00p South Hadley HS - B/V/Cross Country
§   4:00p South Hadley HS - G/V/Cross Country 
§   4:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Athol HS - G/V/Field Hockey 
§   5:30p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Athol HS - G/JV/Field Hockey 

Oct. 4
§  5:00p EVENT UPDATE-- Agawam HS - G/JV/Volleyball 
§   6:00p EVENT UPDATE-- Agawam HS - G/V/Volleyball 

Oct. 5
§  4:30p EVENT UPDATE-- East Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Soccer 
§   5:00p @ South Hadley HS - G/F/Volleyball
§   6:30p East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Soccer

Oct. 6
§  3:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Chicopee HS - B/V/Golf - Team 
§   3:30p @ Bement School- B/MS/Cross Country
§   3:30p @ Bement School- G/MS/Cross Country
§   4:00p EVENT UPDATE-- Palmer HS - G/V/Field Hockey 
§   4:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - G/JV/Volleyball
§   4:00p @ Renaissance School - G/V/Soccer 
§   5:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - G/V/Volleyball
§   7:00p Woodstock Academy - B/V/Football

Oct. 7
§  9:00a @ TBD - B/MS/Cross Country 
§   9:00a @ TBD - G/MS/Cross Country 
§   9:00a @ Thetford Academy - G/V/Cross Country








Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Tuesday
October 3rd, 2017
Day 2
Drop A
E Period Lunch

Amherst Regional High School now has a Cheer Squad!! All are welcome. Come to a meeting in Room 117 on October 5th at 3:00. If you have any questions see Honey (Linette).

Dance Club meets every Tuesday and Wednesday in the dance studio.  All are welcome!


"We're excited to have our new Chef with us here today during lunch. Chef Sam will be cooking and sampling "chicken biryani" in the ARHS cafeteria. He'll joining us every Tuesday from now until mid-November to taste test different recipes, so be sure to stop by and grab some today while its hot!"



Best Buddies is having its first chapter meeting this Tuesday (10/3) at 3pmWe'll be playing games, eating snacks, and making new friends! Best Buddies is an international organization dedicated to fostering friendships between individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We have a lot of fun activities planned for this year. Come to room 167 this Tuesday at 3 to see what it's all about! 

The next SAT is November 4th..  Be sure to register by October 5th, 2017.

Are you interested in theater tech? The first tech meeting for Henry IV is this Thursday October 5th at 3:00
 on stage!! No experience necessary! Come build awesome things with awesome people. If you have any questions email Zack Ellis at elliszs@arps.org.

The first meeting of the legendary ARHS Art Club will be today, October 3rddafter school  in room 210.


Come hang out with the International Student's Club on Thursdayin room 145 @ 3:00 P.M.!  New members always welcome.  

The Hampshire County College Fair will be held at Belchertown High School this  Wednesday, October 4th from 6:00 - 8:00. PM
Over 100 colleges will have representatives there to talk to students and parents about their schools.
You can pick up a list of the colleges in Guidance.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day is tomorrow. Please support the POCU Bake Sale.

Seniors - if you have early college deadlines, have you told the teachers who are writing for you?  
They need time to get their letters into Naviance so we can send them. Be sure the teachers are listed in Naviance.  You can check with Mrs Cappelli or Mrs Tracy if you're not sure.
FYI, we have have 95 applications Due by November 1st!


Please see sports schedule listed below for Monday October 2nd - Saturday, October 7th, 2017
(The sports schedule is listed at the end of today's announcements)


Oct. 2
§   3:00p South Hadley HS - B/V/Golf - Team
§   4:00p EVENT UPDATE-- Ludlow HS - G/F/Volleyball 
§   4:00p Northampton HS- B/F/Soccer
§   4:00p @ Northampton HS - B/JV/Soccer
§   4:30p Deerfield Academy - G/MS/Field Hockey
§   5:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Ludlow HS - G/JV/Volleyball 
§   6:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Ludlow HS - G/V/Volleyball 
§   6:00p @ Northampton HS - B/V/Soccer 

Oct. 3
§   3:00p @ Northampton HS - B/V/Golf - Team 
§   3:45p Springfield Central HS - B/V/Cross Country 
§   3:45p Springfield Central HS - G/V/Cross Country 
§   4:00p South Hadley HS - B/V/Cross Country
§   4:00p South Hadley HS - G/V/Cross Country 
§   4:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Athol HS - G/V/Field Hockey 
§   5:30p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Athol HS - G/JV/Field Hockey 

Oct. 4
§  5:00p EVENT UPDATE-- Agawam HS - G/JV/Volleyball 
§   6:00p EVENT UPDATE-- Agawam HS - G/V/Volleyball 

Oct. 5
§  4:30p EVENT UPDATE-- East Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Soccer 
§   5:00p @ South Hadley HS - G/F/Volleyball
§   6:30p East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Soccer

Oct. 6
§  3:00p EVENT UPDATE-- @ Chicopee HS - B/V/Golf - Team 
§   3:30p @ Bement School- B/MS/Cross Country
§   3:30p @ Bement School- G/MS/Cross Country
§   4:00p EVENT UPDATE-- Palmer HS - G/V/Field Hockey 
§   4:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - G/JV/Volleyball
§   4:00p @ Renaissance School - G/V/Soccer 
§   5:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - G/V/Volleyball
§   7:00p Woodstock Academy - B/V/Football

Oct. 7
§  9:00a @ TBD - B/MS/Cross Country 
§   9:00a @ TBD - G/MS/Cross Country 
§   9:00a @ Thetford Academy - G/V/Cross Country