ARHS Morning Announcements

Monday, April 9th, 2018

Monday
April 9th, 2018
Day 4
Drop C
Lunch - E Period
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Please see sports schedule listed for April 9th - April 14th, at the end of the announcements
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Attention 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students: We are looking for student ambassadors for Step Up Day on Friday, April 27th. Student ambassadors would present to middle school advisories and take rising 9th grade students on tours of the high school. Students would miss A, B and C periods on the 27th. If you are interested, please sign up in the guidance office as soon as possible.
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Students who plan to take a college class next year: (while a high school student)

An informational meeting will be held today, Monday, April 9th, in Rm 112 at 2:30. with Ms. Alschuler. Please be prompt. Applications will be distributed and will be due this Friday, 4/13/18, before the Spring vacation that starts next week.

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

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POCU is sponsoring a Food Drive to benefit the Amherst Survival Center. Please donate canned or dry food items or hygiene products. Thank You for your generosity.

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Join the Anti-Islamophobia campaign on TODAY, Monday, to watch Little Mosque on the Prairie, a fun comedy about a Muslim family in Canada. We will start at 3:00, in Ms. Camera's room. See you all there

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Boys Basketball and Cheerleaders

The end of season gathering will take place on Wednesday, April 11 - 6 p.m. in the cafeteria

It is a Potluck-

Varsity and JVA - please bring a main dish.

JVB and Cheerleaders - please bring a dessert.

The booster club will supply paper products and drinks
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Attn: Seniors :
Prom Permission Slips are available before and after school in guidance, the main office and room 155. Please know that everyone who plans on attending the prom must have one completed at the time of ticket purchase.
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"Come to the Green Festival! There will be a small-scale event on Friday, April 27 in the cafeteria from 2:20 to 3, right after school, where we will just be selling clothes and snacks. The full festival will be an event where you can take family on Saturday, April 28 from 1:00 to 3:30 on the infield of the track. During the full festival, there will be clothes, books, games, face painting, and much more! All profits will go to rebuilding Puerto Rico after last year's hurricanes. Brought to you by the Environmental Action Club."
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AUDITIONS for the 33rd annual Student-Written Play Festival will be held this Monday and Tuesday after school in the Black Box, first-come, first-served. Auditions are brief, friendly, and you get a cookie. Spring athletes are welcome as well! See Mr. Bechtold for details.
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Please see the sports schedule listed below:

April 9

4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- POSTPONED -- Belchertown HS - B/JV/Baseball

4:00p Northampton HS - G/V/Lacrosse

4:00p @ Longmeadow HS - B/V/Outdoor Track

4:00p Belchertown HS - B/V/Baseball

4:45p GIRLS VARSITY ULTIMATE - VS. PVPA

5:00p BOYS JVB ULTIMATE

5:00p BOYS VARSITY ULTIMATE

5:30p Northampton HS - G/JV/Lacrosse

April 10

3:00p JVB BOYS ULTIMATE VS. ARMS ULTIMATE

4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Agawam HS - B/V/Tennis - Team

4:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - G/V/Outdoor Track

4:00p @ Turners Falls HS - G/V/Softball

4:15p @ Bement School - B/MS/Lacrosse

4:15p @ Bement School - G/MS/Lacrosse

4:30p EVENT UPDATE -- Saint Mary Parish School - G/V/Lacrosse

5:00p @ East Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Lacrosse

7:00p @ East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Lacrosse

April 11

3:30p GIRLS JVA ULTIMATE VS MCDUFFIE

4:00p Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/V/Tennis - Team

April 12

3:30p EVENT UPDATE -- Franklin County Tech. School - B/JV/Baseball

4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Agawam HS - B/V/Outdoor Track

4:00p Frontier Regional School - G/V/Softball

4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Longmeadow HS - G/V/Outdoor Track

4:00p @ Belchertown HS - G/JV/Lacrosse

4:00p @ Westfield HS - G/V/Tennis - Team

5:00p @ West Springfield HS - B/V/Lacrosse

5:30p @ Belchertown HS - G/V/Lacrosse

6:15p Westfield MS South - G/MS/Lacrosse

6:30p @ West Springfield HS - B/JV/Lacrosse

April 13

4:00p Pope Francis HS - B/V/Baseball

4:00p @ South Hadley HS - B/V/Tennis - Team

4:45p BOYS JVA ULTIMATE VS. FOUR RIVERS

April 14

9:00a BOYS JVB NMH TOURNAMENT

Friday, April 6th, 2018

Friday
April 6th, 2018
Day 3
Drop B
Lunch - E Period
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Please see sports schedule listed for April 6th at the end of the announcements
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Students who are interested in taking a college class next year, while still in high school, will need to apply to do so. An information session is being held immediately after school on MONDAY, APRIL 9th in Room 112. Applications will be available at that meeting and are due on Friday of that week (just before the break).
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Attn: Seniors :
Prom Permission Slips are available before and after school in guidance, the main office and room 155. Please know that everyone who plans on attending the prom must have one completed at the time of ticket purchase.
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Come to CivicsFest tonight 7-8:30pm in the auditorium! Featuring trivia and debates on the theme of public education, food and performances, and ARPS educators as judges, this event hosted by State Rep Solomon Goldstein-Rose and the League of Women Voters will be lots of fun.

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Join the Anti-Islamophobia campaign on Monday April 9th, to watch Little Mosque on the Prairie, a fun comedy about a Muslim family in Canada. We will start at 3:00, in Ms. Camera's room. See you all there.
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Consent Week is coming! ARHS Consent Week will be next week--April 9th-13th. This week-long initiative will celebrate the importance of consent and healthy relationships. We recognize that topics related to consent can be triggering for some people, and encourage you to come to guidance to talk or explore resources that can offer support.
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In the mood to hear some amazing a cappella music? Come to the Local Vocal Chord Bowl this Saturday, April 7th at 7 pm in the ARHS Auditorium! You'll get to hear the ARHS Chorale and Hurricane Singers, the Northamptones, UMass Doo Wop Shop, the Green Street Brew, and more! Discounted advance tickets are available at A.J. Hastings and Atkins Market. Proceeds go toward the music programs at Amherst and Northampton Public Schools.
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April 6

4:00p @ Belchertown HS - G/V/Tennis - Team

4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Northampton HS - B/F/Baseball

4:00p @ Northampton HS - B/V/Baseball

4:15p GIRLS JVA ULTIMATE VS. NMH

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Thursday
April 5th, 2018
Day 2
Drop A
E Period Lunch
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Please see the sports schedule for April 5th - April 6th - listed at the end of the announcements
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Consent Week is coming! ARHS Consent Week will be next week--April 9th-13th. This week-long initiative will celebrate the importance of consent and healthy relationships. We recognize that topics related to consent can be triggering for some people, and encourage you to come to guidance to talk or explore resources that can offer support.
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In the mood to hear some amazing a cappella music? Come to the Local Vocal Chord Bowl this Saturday, April 7th at 7 pm in the ARHS Auditorium! You'll get to hear the ARHS Chorale and Hurricane Singers, the Northamptones, UMass Doo Wop Shop, the Green Street Brew, and more! Discounted advance tickets are available at A.J. Hastings and Atkins Market. Proceeds go toward the music programs at Amherst and Northampton Public Schools.
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Attention 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students: We are looking for student ambassadors for Step Up Day on Friday, April 27th. Student ambassadors would present to middle school advisories and take rising 9th grade students on tours of the high school. Students would miss A, B and C periods on the 27th. If you are interested, please sign up in the guidance office as soon as possible.
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Please see sports schedule listed below:
April 5

4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- South Hadley HS - G/V/Lacrosse

4:00p @ East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Tennis - Team

4:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Lacrosse

4:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/V/Lacrosse

5:30p EVENT UPDATE -- South Hadley HS - G/JV/Lacrosse

April 6

4:00p @ Belchertown HS - G/V/Tennis - Team

4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Northampton HS - B/F/Baseball

4:00p @ Northampton HS - B/V/Baseball

4:15p GIRLS JVA ULTIMATE VS. NMH

4:45p BOYS JVA ULTIMATE VS. NORTHAMPTON

Wednesday, April 4th, 2018

Wednesday
April 4, 2018
Early Release Day
Day 1
Drop G
Lunch D Period
1st lunch: 11:10 - 11:40
2nd lunch: 11:40 - 12:10
3rd lunch: 12:10 - 12:40
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Please see the sports schedule for April 4th - April 6th - listed at the end of the announcements
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Attention 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students: We are looking for student ambassadors for Step Up Day on Friday, April 27th. Student ambassadors would present to middle school advisories and take rising 9th grade students on tours of the high school. Students would miss A, B and C periods on the 27th. If you are interested, please sign up in the guidance office as soon as possible.
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Attn: Seniors -

Prom permission slips are available to be picked up during E lunches this week.

Please read the details and plan accordingly.

Prom ticket sales begin on May 10th, with the deadline for purchase on May 24th at 3:00pm
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Please see sports schedule listed below:

April 4

12:00p EARLY RELEASE

4:00p GIRLS VARSITY ULTIMATE VS FOUR RIVERS

4:00p @ Palmer HS - G/V/Softball

5:00p BOYS JVA ULTIMATE VS. LONGMEADOW

5:00p BOYS JVB ULTIMATE VS. LONGMEADOW

April 5

4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- South Hadley HS - G/V/Lacrosse

4:00p @ East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Tennis - Team

4:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Lacrosse

4:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/V/Lacrosse

5:30p EVENT UPDATE -- South Hadley HS - G/JV/Lacrosse

April 6

4:00p @ Belchertown HS - G/V/Tennis - Team

4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Northampton HS - B/F/Baseball

4:00p @ Northampton HS - B/V/Baseball

4:15p GIRLS JVA ULTIMATE VS. NMH

4:45p BOYS JVA ULTIMATE VS. NORTHAMPTON

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018

Tuesday
April 3rd, 2018
Day 7
Drop F
D Period Lunch
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Please see the sports schedule for April 3rd - April 6th - listed at the end of the announcements
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ACCUPLACER will be given after school today at 2:30 in room 202.
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Attn: Seniors -

Prom permission slips are available to be picked up during E lunches this week.

Please read the details and plan accordingly.

Prom ticket sales begin on May 10th, with the deadline for purchase on May 24th at 3:00pm.

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Boys Basketball and Cheerleaders

The end of season gathering will take place on Wednesday, April 11 - 6 p.m. in the cafeteria

It is a Potluck-

Varsity and JVA - please bring a main dish.

JVB and Cheerleaders - please bring a dessert.

The booster club will supply paper products and drinks

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The sands of change in Middle Eastern foreign policy are shifting so rapidly today it can be difficult to keep up with the Trump Administration’s approach in this critical region and hold our government accountable. This Wednesday, April 4th, join Critical Connections in a conversation with two leading experts, Professors David Mednicoff and Osamah Khalil as they discuss trends in Middle Eastern foreign policy right now. This will be held at the Bangs Center from 7-9pm and is free and open to the public.

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Seniors - We need to know what you've heard from the colleges you applied to. Most of you know by now.

Please take a few minutes to go in Naviance, colleges tab, colleges I'm applying to and click on a yellow edit pencil.

It makes your whole list come up and you can put results for all them at one time.

Please do this ASAP.

If you're sure what school you are attending, set that, too. Or, we can do it together in Guidance!
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Please see the sports schedule listed below:
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April 3

4:00p Agawam HS - B/V/Tennis - Team

4:00p Longmeadow HS - G/V/Outdoor Track

4:00p Pope Francis HS - B/V/Lacrosse

4:45p JVA BOYS ULTIMATE VS. NMH

April 4

12:00p EARLY RELEASE

4:00p GIRLS VARSITY ULTIMATE VS FOUR RIVERS

4:00p @ Palmer HS - G/V/Softball

5:00p BOYS JVA ULTIMATE VS. LONGMEADOW

5:00p BOYS JVB ULTIMATE VS. LONGMEADOW

April 5

4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- South Hadley HS - G/V/Lacrosse

4:00p @ East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Tennis - Team

4:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Lacrosse

4:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/V/Lacrosse

5:30p EVENT UPDATE -- South Hadley HS - G/JV/Lacrosse

April 6

4:00p @ Belchertown HS - G/V/Tennis - Team

4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Northampton HS - B/F/Baseball

4:00p @ Northampton HS - B/V/Baseball

4:15p GIRLS JVA ULTIMATE VS. NMH

4:45p BOYS JVA ULTIMATE VS. NORTHAMPTON

Monday, April 2, 2018

Monday
April 2, 2018
Day 6
Drop E
Lunch - D Period
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Please see the sports schedule for April 2nd and April 6th - listed at the end of the announcements
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IMPORTANT MCAS ANNOUNCEMENT:

If you were scheduled to take MCAS last week and missed any testing session, please see Mrs. Tracy in room 309 TODAY regarding make-up dates and locations.

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Students who are interested in taking a college class next year, while still in high school, will need to apply to do so. An information session is being held immediately after school on MONDAY, APRIL 9th in Room 112. Applications will be available at that meeting and are due on Friday of that week (just before the break).

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The sands of change in Middle Eastern foreign policy are shifting so rapidly today it can be difficult to keep up with the Trump Administration’s approach in this critical region and hold our government accountable. This Wednesday, April 4th, join Critical Connections in a conversation with two leading experts, Professors David Mednicoff and Osamah Khalil as they discuss trends in Middle Eastern foreign policy right now. Talk to your social studies teacher about extra credit for attending this event. Free and open to the public.

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Boys Basketball and Cheerleaders

The end of season gathering will take place on Wednesday, April 11 - 6 p.m. in the cafeteria

It is a Potluck-

Varsity and JVA - please bring a main dish.

JVB and Cheerleaders - please bring a dessert.

The booster club will supply paper products and drinks
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Attn: Seniors -
Prom permission slips are available to be picked up during E lunches this week.
Please read the details and plan accordingly.
Prom ticket sales begin on May 10th, with the deadline for purchase on May 24th at 3:00pm.

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Seniors - We need to know what you've heard from the colleges you applied to. Most of you know by now.

Please take a few minutes to go in Naviance, colleges tab, colleges I'm applying to and click on a yellow edit pencil.

It makes your whole list come up and you can put results for all them at one time.

Please do this ASAP.

If you're sure what school you are attending, set that, too. Or, we can do it together in Guidance!

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Seniors - The deadline for the local scholarships in the Scholarship Booklet is Monday, April 2nd at 3:30.

Remember to send individual emails to scholarships@arps.org for each one.

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Got talent? Calling all staff and student acts for the 2018 talent show! Auditions will be held in room 145 from 3-4PM on today April 2nd. Please sign-up for an audition slot outside room 145 this week!

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Latina or Latino writers in 11th or 12th grade - The Daniel Sonntag Creative Writing Contest was established in honor of a young man who went to ARHS but was unable to graduate due to a tragic car accident. Submit any poem, play, essay or other creative writing to the Guidance office by May 1st. The award is $300.

(Seniors - note the date change. The scholarship booklet says April 1st)

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Please see the sports schedule listed below:

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April 2

3:30p Wilbraham & Monson Academy - B/MS/Lacrosse

3:30p Hopkins Academy - G/V/Softball

4:00p Agawam HS - B/V/Outdoor Track

4:00p @ West Springfield HS - G/V/Lacrosse

5:30p @ West Springfield HS - G/JV/Lacrosse

April 3

4:00p Agawam HS - B/V/Tennis - Team

4:00p Longmeadow HS - G/V/Outdoor Track

4:00p Pope Francis HS - B/V/Lacrosse

4:45p JVA BOYS ULTIMATE VS. NMH

April 4

12:00p EARLY RELEASE

4:00p GIRLS VARSITY ULTIMATE VS FOUR RIVERS

4:00p @ Palmer HS - G/V/Softball

5:00p BOYS JVA ULTIMATE VS. LONGMEADOW

5:00p BOYS JVB ULTIMATE VS. LONGMEADOW

April 5

4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- South Hadley HS - G/V/Lacrosse

4:00p @ East Longmeadow HS - B/V/Tennis - Team

4:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/JV/Lacrosse

4:00p @ Minnechaug Reg. HS - B/V/Lacrosse

5:30p EVENT UPDATE -- South Hadley HS - G/JV/Lacrosse

April 6

4:00p @ Belchertown HS - G/V/Tennis - Team

4:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Northampton HS - B/F/Baseball

4:00p @ Northampton HS - B/V/Baseball

4:15p GIRLS JVA ULTIMATE VS. NMH

4:45p BOYS JVA ULTIMATE VS. NORTHAMPTON

Thursday, March 29th, 2018

Thursday
March 29th, 2018
Day 5
MCAS Special Schedule
MCAS Testing - 2 Hours
7:45 - 9:45

A Period: 9:50 - 10:30
C Period: 10:35 - 12:05
C Period Lunch:
1st lunch: 10:35 - Science, Technology, Art, English, ELL, AAC, Directed Study
2nd lunch: 11:05 - Math, Social Studies
3rd lunch: 11:35 - P.E., Health, F&C, Performing Arts, World Languages, Special Education

E Period: 12:10 - 12:50
F Period: 12:55 - 1:35
G Period: 1:40 - 2:20
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Please see sports schedule listed for March 29th - April 1st, 2018.- listed at the end of the announcements
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Do you identify as male? Do you love having meaningful conversations about masculinity, consent, and healthy relationships, and want to help your friends have those conversations too? Come to room 113 after school TODAY! We will be talking about opportunities to help facilitate these conversations during the upcoming Consent Week!
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Seniors - The deadline for the local scholarships in the Scholarship Booklet is Monday, April 2nd at 3:30.

Remember to send individual emails to scholarships@arps.org for each one.

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Got talent? Calling all staff and student acts for the 2018 talent show! Auditions will be held in room 145 from 3-4PM on Monday April 2nd. Please sign-up for an audition slot outside room 145 this week!
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All students and staff - if you were inspired by the marches on March 24th, come and write a card of support/solidarity/change to the students and teachers of Parkland. All lunches Thursday and Monday. Sponsored by SCC.
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The ARHS Annual Blood Drive is being held on Friday, April 6th in the back gym Stop by the table at lunch to sign up.
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Attention Juniors! Emails went out to your school email if you have met the eligibility requirement to apply for membership in the National Honor Society. You are invited to submit an application to be a 2017-18 ARHS NHS Member. The ARHS Robert Frost Chapter of this organization recognizes students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher and demonstrate excellence in the areas of leadership, character, and service.

The email you received contains a classroom code to join the ARHS NHS Google Classroom. If you would like to apply for membership to the NHS for this school year, all the information can be found in this classroom.

Once accepted, after the application process, you can attend the NHS meetings which are held are the first Thursday of each month in Room 117 @ 3 p.m. sharp.

Further information about the NHS can be found on their website: http://www.nhs.us/
Questions? Email Mrs. White at whitep@arps.org
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Attention Seniors! GPA'S have been recalculated with the recent grades. Emails went out to your school email if you have met the eligibility requirement to apply for membership in the National Honor Society for the remainder of the year. You are invited to submit an application to be a 2017-18 ARHS NHS Member. The ARHS Robert Frost Chapter of this organization recognizes students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher and demonstrate excellence in the areas of leadership, character, and service.

Once accepted, after the application process, you can attend the NHS meetings which are held on the first Thursday of each month in Room 117 @ 3 p.m. sharp.

March 29

4:00p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/V/Lacrosse

4:00p @ South Hadley HS - B/V/Lacrosse

5:30p @ South Hadley HS - B/JV/Lacrosse

March 30

NO SCHOOL - GOOD FRIDAY

12:30p ARMS ULTIMATE TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUTS

4:30p Boys/Girls Ultimate Gender Equity Workshop

March 31

BOYS VARSITY ULTIMATE - UPRISING TOURNAMENT

9:00a GIRLS VARSITY ULTIMATE - NEW ENGLAND OPEN

Apr 1

BOYS VARSITY ULTIMATE - UPRISING TOURNAMENT

9:00a GIRLS VARSITY ULTIMATE - NEW ENGLAND OPEN
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