Monday, January 15, 2018

Reminders about Accessing School Delay and Cancellation Information

Delays or cancellations are posted first on our closing line at 362-1898 (with a goal of posting by 5:30 a.m.). Notification is made next to the local television stations. Delays are typically two-hours, although a one-hour delay can be called. With delays, students are expected to report the appropriate number of hours later than the regular school day and should plan to be at bus stops based on those times, as well.

Las demoras o cancelaciones se publican primero en nuestra línea de cierre en 362-1898 (con el objetivo de publicar antes de las 5:30 a.m.). La notificación se publica luego a las estaciones de televisión locales. Los retrasos suelen ser de (2) dos horas, aunque podría haber retrasos de solo (1) una hora. Con las demoras, se espera que el personal se reporte de acuerdo el número de horas de retraso a su jornada de trabajo regular. Por ende, si existiera un retraso de una hora, se reportará a su jornada de trabajo una hora más tarde, y no habrá cambios en su hora de salida.

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Mark Your Calendars


  • Dec. 22: Early Release Day (view more)
  • Dec. 25 - Jan. 1: Holiday Break

View ARPS 2017-18 Calendar

Free Money for ARMS, Please Vote in Florence Bank $100k Giveaway

Each year, Florence Bank gives away $100,000 to community non-profits through its Community Choice grants program. The bank's customers vote for the non-profit of their choice (one vote per account holder) & all non-profits getting at least 50 votes receive a grant.

Last year (2016), the Amherst Regional Public Schools PGO (ARPS PGO) received got 52 votes & $947. This money went for special projects, classroom support & more. 

This year, the parent guardian organizations of the ARPS PGO (Crocker Farm, Wildwood, Amherst MS, & Amherst HS) are campaigning jointly again to maximize our votes.

We need 50 votes total, just 13 votes per school, to win money to help our schools.

If you are a Florence Bank account holder, please help us and vote for the "Amherst Regional Public Schools PGO," the name of our joint non-profit. 

There are 2 easy ways to vote:
  1. Online - Visit https://www.florencebank.com/vote to view the online voting site & cast a vote for the "Amherst Regional Public Schools PGO."
     
  2. Paper Ballot - Ballots are available at any Florence Bank location. 
Voting closes on December 31st, less than 3 weeks from now.

Thank you for your support!




Reminders About Accessing School Delay & Cancellation Information

Information related to school delays or cancellations:
  • Delays or cancellations are posted first on our closing line at 362-1898 (with a goal of posting by 5:30 a.m.).
  • Notification is made next to the local television stations.
  • Delays are typically two-hours, although a one-hour delay can be called. With delays, students are expected to report the appropriate number of hours later than the regular school day and should plan to be at bus stops based on those times, as well.
La información relacionada con retrasos o cancelaciones escolares:
  • Las demoras o cancelaciones se publican primero en nuestra línea de cierre en 362-1898 (con el objetivo de publicar antes de las 5:30 a.m.).
  • La notificación se publica luego a las estaciones de televisión locales.
  • Los retrasos suelen ser de (2) dos horas, aunque podría haber retrasos de solo (1) una hora. Con las demoras, se espera que el personal se reporte de acuerdo el número de horas de retraso a su jornada de trabajo regular. Por ende, si existiera un retraso de una hora, se reportará a su jornada de trabajo una hora más tarde, y no habrá cambios en su hora de salida.

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Mark Your Calendars

  • Dec. 13: Early Release Day (view more) 
  • Dec. 22: Early Release Day (view more) 
  • Dec. 25 - Jan. 1: Holiday Break
View ARPS 2017-18 Calendar

Winter Field Hockey Indoor Clinic

Having fun is our goal!!! The program is designed for new players who want to see how much fun field hockey can be, as well as experienced players and will involve games, scrimmages and opportunities to play in local indoor tournaments. We will teach both fundamentals including basic rules, proper grip and posture, ball and stick control, and passing and receiving for new players, and more advanced skills for the returning players via fun games. Players are asked to provide their own shin guards, mouth guard, and sneakers. Sticks will be provided if you need to borrow one. 

WHO: Girls and Boys in grades 1 to 12 
WHEN: Saturday evenings, January 6 to March 17 (No program January 13 or March 3). Tournament on February 18

Grades 1st-6th 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Grades 7th-12th 7:30- 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Chestnut Hill Community School Gymnasium, Belchertown (only 11 miles from downtown Amherst)

COST: $40.00 Resident $45.00 Non-Resident

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Mon. Jan. 1, 2017


Not a school sponsored event.

**And if your child LOVES it and will be attending Amherst Regional Middle or High School next fall, please consider the ARMS or ARHS 2018 Field Hockey Teams! We are looking for players to join our growing programs! **

Sunday, December 3, 2017

Mark Your Calendars

  • Dec. 5: Book Drop-off
  • Dec. 7: ARMS Book-Swap-Palooza, 2:30pm-3:45pm
  • Dec. 13: Early Release Day (view more) 
  • Dec. 22: Early Release Day (view more)
  • Dec. 25 - Jan. 1: Holiday Break