It’s not too late to Spring Clean your bookshelves! As part of the summer Dive Into Reading program to encourage kids to read over the summer, the Fort River PGO is holding a Book Swap. Please send in gently used books that are age-appropriate for elementary school students. Books for upper elementary school grades are particularly welcome as are picture, beginner and early chapter books. We ask that you not send in magazines or adult books. And, please encourage your friends and neighbors to look over their shelves as well. Our goal is for each child to take home a big stack of books for summer reading fun.
A collection box will be in the ARHS office until Friday, May 24th.
The biggest fundraiser for Amherst Youth Lacrosse (AYL) is the Annual Car Wash and
It's back! The 22nd Annual AMHERST INVITATIONAL ULTIMATE TOURNAMENT is tomorrow from 9:30am to 5pm & Sunday from 8:30am to 5pm. Come watch thirty teams from across the USA compete in the oldest and most prestigious high school ultimate tournament in the US. Located at ARHS/ARMS/UMass Ultimate Fields in Amherst. Free admission and awesome layouts! More information at 
Please join us on Wednesday, May 8th for a PGO Evening Coffee. We will offer a free workshop for parents of seniors, "What About Me!?" Preparing Parents for the Empty Nest,". It will be an interactive and educational evening for parents who are getting ready to launch their children. As we prepare for graduation, parents are filled with a wide range of emotions from pride & joy, to anxiety and sadness. However, this is one of those times where parents are required to focus our attention on our kids, so how do we manage all of our feelings? In this interactive workshop and discussion, parents will get an opportunity to understand this crazy, roller coaster time in our lives and learn some strategies for launching our kids successfully! Please join us on Wednesday, May 8th at 7 pm in Room 13 at ARHS.
The Du Bois Library Peregrine Falcons just hatched their chicks!. Check out the 
Calvin Terrell, warrior for peace and racial justice, will visit Amherst on May 7, as part of the Office of the Superintendent's initiative to bring the national conversation on public education to the greater Amherst community. The public is invited to An Evening with Calvin Terrell on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 pm in the ARHS auditorium. Read more 
ARHS Chorale has done it again! Last weekend the ARHS singers won the award for Best Overall Ensemble of WGBY’s Together in Song series. They were selected best out of 40 choirs from around New England who participated in the TV series. Conductor of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Kevin Rhodes hosted the two-hour event.
On Thursday, May 9th, there will be a MEFA Early college planning seminar for parents (grades 8-11) at 7:00 pm in the ARHS Auditorium. What is important to understand about admissions and financial aid now? How much should we save for college and when is a good time to start saving? Will savings affect financial aid? Questions like these will be discussed at this informative event for parents.
Don't forget that there is a late arrival day on Thursday, May 9th. School starts at 10 am. Enjoy those extra few hours of sleep! 
93.9 The River's Monte Belmonte interviewed ARHS Boys Ultimate Coach Tina Booth. Click 
The 2013 Northampton Pride Parade is tomorrow, Saturday, May 4th. The event involves a parade through Northampton ending at a rally at the 3 County Fairgrounds. The tone of the event is celebratory and family-friendly. Participating is a great way to show support for LGBT members of our community. Last year, for the first time, there was a contingent from ARHS. Administrators, staff and families marched together, showing support and enjoying the festivities. This year we’d like to organize an even larger group and show even greater support. We’d love for you to join us!