It’s time to sign up for the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) that will take place on Tuesday, February 7th, E period. There are two levels of the math contest, one for 9th and 10th graders will experience in Algebra 1 and Geometry and one for any student with experience in Algebra 2 and beyond. For details and to sign-up see your math teacher or come to the math office room 221. The deadline for signing up is TODAY.

The ARHS Nordic Ski Team would like to thank Amherst Police Chief Scott Livingstone and the Amherst Police Department for supporting the purchase of hi-visibility safety vests through the US Department of Justice Byrne Grant. These vests are worn by team members as they roller ski and run during dry land (no snow) training sessions so they are visible to cars at dusk

ARHS senior Carson Marshall will be performing on From the Top, National Public Radio’s showcase of the country’s top young musicians. The show will tape on Saturday, February 4 in Boston and air on WFCR on Sunday, February 26. Tickets are still available for the taping. Congratulations to Carson for achieving this national recognition of his talent. Get tickets at: http://store.fromthetop.org/product_p/ftttix0204.htm

News For Juniors: Hey Juniors - Do you want to find out whether the SAT or ACT would represent you better to colleges? Take the FREE Princeton Review Assessment, a hybrid of the two tests, here at ARHS on Saturday, February 11th from 9:00-1:00. Sign up in the Guidance Office.

More News for Juniors:

Students, parents, guardians, and residents from Amherst, Pelham, Shutesbury and Leverett are invited to attend these informational meetings. ARMS Principal Mike Hayes will facilitate the community discussions.

The next forum is Tuesday, January 31 from 7 to 9pm at Crocker Farm (Auditorium) & then on Tuesday, February 7 from 7 to 9pm at ARMSl (Auditorium)

Feb 9 - Late Start Day

Feb 9 - Parent/Guardian Workshop: Emotional Life of Girls - 7 pm, Library

TONIGHT:
5:30PM Girls JVA Basketball vs. Westfield
7:00PM Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Westfield

Sat. Jan 28:
1:00 PM Varisty Ice Hockey vs. Cathedral @ Orr Rink

Mon. Jan 30:
5:30PM Boys JVA Basketball vs. Northampton
7:00PM Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Northampton

Thurs. Feb 2:
4:00PM Boys JVB Basketball vs. Belchertown
7:40PM Varsity Ice Hockey vs. Agawam @ Orr Rink

For the entire sports schedule go to: www.highschoolsports.net

The "High School Doctor For a Day" Program gives high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to witness the practice of medicine firsthand and observe successful physicians who will be your mentors. Application packets for serious juniors or seniors are available in the Guidance Office. The application deadline is February 17. You will need 2 reference letters so start early!

The Amherst LSSE Department offers a fully certified driver's education course for those age 15 years and nine months to adults. The complete driving course, taught by United Driving School, includes regulation classroom instruction, which prepares new drivers for the road test. Observation time and driving time are also included.The Driver's Education Certificate is issued when the full course is completed. A $300 deposit is due to LSSE at registration.

The Amherst School Committee will meet in joint session with the Amherst Select Board at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2012 to appoint an Amherst community member to the open seat, which will expire after the next town election on April 3, 2012. The appointee will also serve as a member of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee.

Those interested in being considered for the open seat should submit a statement of interest by 4:00 p.m.

Our Town… Our Town Meeting - An informal discussion about Town Meeting - Tuesday, January 31, at 7pm in Jones Library’s Amherst Room (2nd floor) Light refreshments will be served.

What is Town Meeting all about?
Are there issues in town that concern you?
How can you run for a Town Meeting seat?

Open Mic Cabaret & Coffeehouse, Friday- Jan. 27th at 7:00- Raise the Roof-Raise the RENT! Get on the list for your solo or group performance! All ages welcome to come and perform, watch, enjoy!! Hot cocoa, tea, coffee and treats! ART Works! Gallery and Studios- invites youth and community to: the first2012 Open Mic Cabaret/Coffeehouse in the Gallery. ART & Cheer! Come,enjoy ART, perform and watch new and old friends celebrate!

The Conjunto de Bomba and WOFA of PVPA are sharing the stage Jan. 20 and 21 at 7:30 at the Academy of Music, Northampton for a night of drumming, dancing, singing, and story telling. Purchase tickets through the Academy and support your local talent.

WINTERFEST DANCE for Juniors and Seniors this Friday from 7-10PM$5.00 - Tickets are on sale during lunches.

Congratulations to the ARHS Social Studies Department for receiving the School Library Advocate award from the Massachusetts School Library Association.The Massachusetts School Library Association has selected the ARHS Social Studies Department for its 2012 School Library Advocate award.