Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Day 2
E Period Lunch
Drop A

• Student Parking Permit Applications are now available in the Deans Office, room 168.   Seniors have first priority. Juniors who are school choice, have work study, internships or college courses during the school day may also apply. You must submit a completed application with your parent/guardian signature, a check for $75 made out to ARHS and bring in your license and registration for verification. Student Parking Spaces are in the rear of the main parking lot, denoted by white lines. Students may not park in Staff Parking which are in the front of the main parking lot with yellow lines.
• 18th Annual Student Sportsmanship Essay/Multimedia Contest:                                               See Details on Athletics Bulletin Board.
• The School Store needs a new assistant manager. The position is open to sophomores and juniors. If you are interested and want to learn more, contact Thomas Franklin at franklintc@arps.org or Mrs. Sulikowski sulikowskim@arps.org (rm 304). 

• Next Week is Spirit Week- Show your class spirit by dressing up!

Monday: Pajama day - Wear your pajamas or sweatpants

(Leggings will not be counted)

Tuesday: Class Color Day - 

Freshman = Orange

Sophomore = Yellow

Juniors = Blue (not including jeans)

Seniors = Pink

Teachers = Green

(The assigned color must make up the majority of the article of clothing)

Wednesday: International day: Wear two colors that represent a country of your choice OR cultural dress

Thursday: College Apparel - Any clothing item with a college on it

Friday- Hurricanes day (must include both white and maroon)

Colleges visiting today:

• Clark University at 9:30am
• Yale University at 10:30am
• University of New Haven at 11:00am
• SUNY at Albany at 12:30pm

** Athletics** 

 September 12

 3:00p EVENT UPDATE -- South Hadley HS - B/V/Golf - Team 

 4:00p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/JV/Volleyball

 September13

 3:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Hampshire Regional HS - B/V/Golf - Team 

 4:00p Athol HS - G/V/Field Hockey 

 4:00p @ Ludlow HS - B/F/Soccer 

 4:00p @ Ludlow HS - B/JV/Soccer 

 5:30p Athol HS - G/JV/Field Hockey 

 6:30p EVENT UPDATE -- Ludlow HS - B/V/Soccer 

 September 14

 3:00p EVENT UPDATE -- POSTPONED -- @ Northampton HS - B/V/Golf - Team 

 5:00p Longmeadow HS - G/F/Volleyball 

 5:00p Longmeadow HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 6:00p Longmeadow HS - G/V/Volleyball 

 7:00p Belchertown HS - B/V/Football

 September 15

 2:30p EVENT UPDATE -- Southwick Regional School - B/JV/Soccer 

 2:30p Southwick Regional School - B/V/Soccer 

 5:30p Hampshire Regional HS - G/JV/Soccer 

 7:00p Hampshire Regional HS - G/V/Soccer 

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Day 1                                           

D Period Lunch

Drop G

• Game Club members:  We need people to work the club fair table on Thursday.  ASAP,  please sign up on the bulletin board near 192 or let Ms. Olson know which lunch you can do.
• If you're a fan of trivia and local television, come try out for the ARHS As Schools Match Wits team this Tuesday the 11th at 3:00 P.M. in Mr. Gould's room (Room 326). No pressure, cookies included. Help Amherst along its quest for the Collamore Cup two years in a row! Contact Kabir Narayanan (narayanank@arps.org) with any questions or concerns."        
• 18th Annual Student Sportsmanship Essay/Multimedia Contest: See Details on Athletics Bulletin Board.

• The following colleges are visiting ARHS today:

Suffolk University at 8:30am               

Connecticut College at 9am               

Marist College at 9:30am                    

Beacon College at 11:30am

Trinity College at 1pm
Emerson College at 1:30pm

** Athletics** 

 September 11 

 3:45p Westfield HS - B/V/Cross Country

 3:45p Westfield HS - G/V/Cross Country 

 4:00p Franklin County Tech. School - G/V/Field Hockey

 4:00p Northampton HS - B/JV/Football

 4:00p @ Southwick Regional School - G/JV/Soccer 

 4:00p @ Southwick Regional School - G/V/Soccer 

 4:30p Woodstock Academy - B/JV/Soccer

 5:30p Woodstock Academy - B/V/Soccer

 September 12

 3:00p EVENT UPDATE -- South Hadley HS - B/V/Golf - Team 

 4:00p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/JV/Volleyball

 September13

 3:00p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Hampshire Regional HS - B/V/Golf - Team 

 4:00p Athol HS - G/V/Field Hockey 

 4:00p @ Ludlow HS - B/F/Soccer 

 4:00p @ Ludlow HS - B/JV/Soccer 

 5:30p Athol HS - G/JV/Field Hockey 

 6:30p EVENT UPDATE -- Ludlow HS - B/V/Soccer 

 September 14

 3:00p EVENT UPDATE -- POSTPONED -- @ Northampton HS - B/V/Golf - Team 

 5:00p Longmeadow HS - G/F/Volleyball 

 5:00p Longmeadow HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 6:00p Longmeadow HS - G/V/Volleyball 

 7:00p Belchertown HS - B/V/Football

 September 15

 2:30p EVENT UPDATE -- Southwick Regional School - B/JV/Soccer 

 2:30p Southwick Regional School - B/V/Soccer 

 5:30p Hampshire Regional HS - G/JV/Soccer 

 7:00p Hampshire Regional HS - G/V/Soccer 

Monday, September 10, 2018

Day 7

D Period Lunch

Drop F

• The following colleges are visiting ARHS today! 

                -Savannah College of Art and Design at 9am

                -Northeastern University at 11am

                -Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at 11:30am

• "If you're a fan of trivia and local television, come try out for the ARHS As Schools Match Wits team this Tuesday the 11th at 3:00 P.M. in Mr. Gould's room (Room 326). No pressure, cookies included. Help Amherst along its quest for the Collamore Cup two years in a row! Contact Kabir Narayanan (narayanank@arps.org) with any questions or concerns."

• Past JET's Club Members: If you are interested in a LEADERSHIP role in the club, come to a brief meeting Tuesday, September 11 at 3:00pm in Room 223. If you can't make it, be sure to check in with Ms. Blauner on Wednesday. We need to prepare for the Activities Fair Thursday!

• Registration for the October 10 PSAT is now open. The fee is $16. Please bring a check or cash (exact change) to one of the following locations:

                -Miss Garrity in Guidance

                -Ms. Dustin in Room 207

                -Mrs. Tracy in Room 309

**The deadline is October 1st. Practice tests and information about the PSAT are available upon registration.**

Friday, September 7, 2018

Day 6

D Period Lunch

Drop E

• Seniors: Register for the October 6 SAT by:11:59 pm this Friday, September 7, 2018 to save yourself the late fee and the ire of your parents! Get a fee waiver from Miss Garrity if you are registered for free/reduced lunch.

• Past JET's Club Members: If you are interested in a LEADERSHIP role in the club, come to a brief meeting Tues. Sep 11 at 3 pm in Room 223. If you can't make it, be sure to check in with Ms. Blauner on Wednesday. We need to prepare for the Activities Fair Thursday!

• Canes Fans!  Get excited about the football game this Friday, September 7th.  Amherst Hurricanes vs. Northampton Blue Devils at Northampton!

*** Best news... a FREE FAN BUS!!! brought to you by the ARHS Football Team! Please sign up outside the AD Office or see Eli Slovin. *** 

Bus will leave at 6 p.m!

While the bus is free, Northampton will be charging admission; $5 for Adults & $3 for Kids/Seniors 

No backpacks or large bags allowed or outside food or drink.

Also, FREE T-SHIRTS......brought to you by the ARHS Football Team!

** ATHLETICS **

September 7

 4:00p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/JV/Soccer

 4:30p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/V/Soccer 

 5:00p West Springfield HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 5:45p @ Belchertown HS - G/V/Field Hockey 

 6:15p West Springfield HS - G/V/Volleyball 

 7:00p @ Northampton HS - B/V/Football 

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Day 5
E Period Lunch
Drop D

• Come check out the School Store for snacks and refreshing cold drinks. The store is located near the cafeteria and open everyday after school at 2:20.

• The ARHS Outdoor Program will have an organizing meeting today, Thursday, 9/6, after school in room 225. If you are interested in being part of the leadership team for the Outing Club or Survival Living, come to this meeting or speak to Mr. Kropf in room 225. 

• Seniors: Register for the October 6 SAT by:11:59 pm this Friday, September 7, 2018 to save yourself the late fee and the ire of your parents! Get a fee waiver from Miss Garrity if you are registered for free/reduced lunch.

• Attention Senior NHS Members - Today is our first meeting of the school year!  See you at 3 p.m. in Room 117.  Let Mrs. White know if you are unable to attend - whitep@arps.org

•   ARHS  Guidance is now on Twitter. Follow us for information on upcoming events, announcements, reminders, and fun facts!   https://twitter.com/GuidanceArhs

*** Best news... a FREE FAN BUS!!! brought to you by the ARHS Football Team! Please sign up outside the AD Office or see Eli Slovin. *** 

Bus will leave at 6 p.m!

While the bus is free, Northampton will be charging admission; $5 for Adults & $3 for Kids/Seniors 

No backpacks or large bags allowed or outside food or drink.

Also, FREE T-SHIRTS......brought to you by the ARHS Football Team!

** ATHLETICS **

September 6

 3:00p @ Chicopee Comprehensive HS - B/V/Golf - Team

 4:00p @ Longmeadow HS - B/F/Soccer 

 5:00p Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Soccer 

 5:30p Longmeadow HS - B/V/Soccer 

September 7

 4:00p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/JV/Soccer

 4:30p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/V/Soccer 

 5:00p West Springfield HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 5:45p @ Belchertown HS - G/V/Field Hockey 

 6:15p West Springfield HS - G/V/Volleyball 

 7:00p @ Northampton HS - B/V/Football 

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Day 4
E Period Lunch
Drop C

• Come check out the School Store for snacks and refreshing cold drinks. The store is located near the cafeteria and open every day after school at 2:20.

• AUDITIONS for the Theater Company's first production of the year, Three Sisters, will be held in the Black Box this Tuesday and Wednesday after school.  Zero preparation required - and you get a cookie!  We'd love to see students from all backgrounds and levels of experience - and promise a friendly, low-stress audition.  See Bech or other Theater Company members for details.

• Canes Fans!  Get excited about the football game this Friday, September 7th.  Amherst Hurricanes vs. Northampton Blue Devils at Northampton!

*** Best news... a FREE FAN BUS!!! brought to you by the ARHS Football Team! Please sign up outside the AD Office or see Eli Slovin. *** 

Bus will leave at 6 p.m!

While the bus is free, Northampton will be charging admission; $5 for Adults & $3 for Kids/Seniors 

No backpacks or large bags allowed or outside food or drink.

Also, FREE T-SHIRTS......brought to you by the ARHS Football Team!

** ATHLETICS **

September 5

 3:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Frontier Regional School - B/V/Golf - Team 

 5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- West Springfield HS - G/JV/Soccer 

 5:30p EVENT UPDATE -- West Springfield HS - G/V/Soccer 

 5:30p @ Westfield HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 6:45p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Westfield HS - G/V/Volleyball 

September 6

 3:00p @ Chicopee Comprehensive HS - B/V/Golf - Team

 4:00p @ Longmeadow HS - B/F/Soccer 

 5:00p Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Soccer 

 5:30p Longmeadow HS - B/V/Soccer 

September 7

 4:00p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/JV/Soccer

 4:30p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/V/Soccer 

 5:00p West Springfield HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 5:45p @ Belchertown HS - G/V/Field Hockey 

 6:15p West Springfield HS - G/V/Volleyball 

 7:00p @ Northampton HS - B/V/Football 

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Day 3 - Drop B

E period Lunch

• Love the world of books? Enjoy working on a team? Come work in the ARHS library! The library is offering an ALPS community service option for credit. Tasks range from the routine to the creative! Build your resume for college applications and job references, and make a contribution to the ARHS community during the school day. If you have a directed study and are interested in to switching to a library community service ALPS, please see the librarian, Ms. Stocker, for more details.

• AUDITIONS for the Theater Company's first production of the year, Three Sisters, will be held in the Black Box this Tuesday and Wednesday after school.  Zero preparation required - and you get a cookie!  We'd love to see students from all backgrounds and levels of experience - and promise a friendly, low-stress audition.  See Bech or other Theater Company members for details.

• Attention 10th, 11th and 12th grade students: All members of each grade are members of their class council.  One should be willing to help with upholding the general school rules and obligations and be a part of community and fundraising opportunities.The elected officers are the leadership of the class.  They are the ones school personnel will turn to when there are issues regarding the entire class.  They also make decisions for and oversee fundraising, community service, PROM and can be YOUR voice when class issues arise.If you are planning on running for a class leadership position (Class Council), there is a mandatory meeting at 3:00 in room 117 on Tuesday September 4. We will hold class elections on September 14, so time is of the essence.

• Ninth grade students if you are interested in leading your class (2022), please come to a meeting with Mr. Stephen Bechtold on Thursday September 20th at 3 pm in room 117

• To all staff:  We are currently looking for staff to advise the following after school clubs:

Students for a Free Tibet

International Student Club

Environmental Action Club

Class of 2021 (with Brittany Clark)

Science Olympiad

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

If you are interesting in advising any of these, please see Mrs. Haygood ASAP. in Rm.154

•  ATHLETICS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

September 4

 3:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Chicopee HS - B/V/Golf - Team 

 4:00p Westfield HS - G/V/Field Hockey 

 5:30p Mount Greylock Regional HS - B/JV/Soccer

 5:30p Mount Greylock Regional HS - B/V/Soccer

 5:30p Westfield HS - G/JV/Field Hockey 

September 5

 3:00p EVENT UPDATE -- Frontier Regional School - B/V/Golf - Team 

 5:00p EVENT UPDATE -- West Springfield HS - G/JV/Soccer 

 5:30p EVENT UPDATE -- West Springfield HS - G/V/Soccer 

 5:30p @ Westfield HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 6:45p EVENT UPDATE -- @ Westfield HS - G/V/Volleyball 

September 6

 3:00p @ Chicopee Comprehensive HS - B/V/Golf - Team

 4:00p @ Longmeadow HS - B/F/Soccer 

 5:00p Longmeadow HS - B/JV/Soccer 

 5:30p Longmeadow HS - B/V/Soccer 

September 7

 4:00p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/JV/Soccer

 4:30p Granby Jr./Sr. HS - G/V/Soccer 

 5:00p West Springfield HS - G/JV/Volleyball 

 5:45p @ Belchertown HS - G/V/Field Hockey 

 6:15p West Springfield HS - G/V/Volleyball 

 7:00p @ Northampton HS - B/V/Football 

Friday, August 31,2018

Day 2- Drop G
E period lunch

• The ARHS Outdoor Program will have an organizing meeting on Thursday, 9/6, after school in room 225. If you are interested in being part of the leadership team for the Outing Club or Survival Living, come to this meeting or speak to Mr. Kropf in room 225.

• The Theater Company is a large community of students from all corners of the school that get involved in one or more of our many productions across the year.  Come find out about auditions and Fall plans for actors and techies alike this Friday, at 2:45 in the auditorium.  Athletes: we'll get you out on time!  New students: we'd especially love to meet you!  Come find Mr. Bechtold in the auditorium with questions any time you like.

• Love the world of books? Enjoy working on a team? Come work in the ARHS library! The library is offering an ALPS community service option for credit. Tasks range from the routine to the creative! Build your resume for college applications and job references, and make a contribution to the ARHS community during the school day. If you have a directed study and are interested in to switching to a library community service ALPS, please see the librarian, Ms. Stocker, for more details.

• Attention 10th, 11th and 12th grade students: All members of each grade are members of their class council.  One should be willing to help with upholding the general school rules and obligations and be a part of community and fundraising opportunities.The elected officers are the leadership of the class.  They are the ones school personnel will turn to when there are issues regarding the entire class.  They also make decisions for and oversee fundraising, community service, PROM and can be YOUR voice when class issues arise.If you are planning on running for a class leadership position (Class Council), there is a mandatory meeting at 3:00 in room 117 on Tuesday September 4. We will hold class elections on September 14, so time is of the essence.

• Ninth grade students if you are interested in leading your class (2022), please come to a meeting with Mr. Stephen Bechtold on Thursday September 20th at 3 pm in room 117

• To all staff:  We are currently looking for staff to advise the following after school clubs:

Students for a Free Tibet

International Student Club

Environmental Action Club

Class of 2021 (with Brittany Clark)

Science Olympiad

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

If you are interesting in advising any of these, please see Mrs. Haygood ASAP. in Rm.154

Thursday, August 30,2018

 Day 1 - Drop G

 D period Lunch

• Students taking college classes during the fall semester should report to the LIBRARY to Ms. Stocker, Mr. Ramos, and Ms. Fig during the periods allotted to college class for these first few days of school, before Amherst College or UMass classes begin on September 4th.

• The ARHS Outdoor Program will have an organizing meeting on Thursday, 9/6, after school in room 225. If you are interested in being part of the leadership team for the Outing Club or Survival Living, come to this meeting or speak to Mr. Kropf in room 225.

• The Theater Company is a large community of students from all corners of the school that get involved in one or more of our many productions across the year.  Come find out about auditions and Fall plans for actors and techies alike this Friday, at 2:45 in the auditorium.  Athletes: we'll get you out on time!  New students: we'd especially love to meet you!  Come find Mr. Bechtold in the auditorium with questions any time you like.

• Love the world of books? Enjoy working on a team? Come work in the ARHS library! The library is offering an ALPS community service option for credit. Tasks range from the routine to the creative! Build your resume for college applications and job references, and make a contribution to the ARHS community during the school day. If you have a directed study and are interested in to switching to a library community service ALPS, please see the librarian, Ms. Stocker, for more details.