All ARHS parents and guardians are invited to join our continuing discussion about "The Emotional Life of Teen Girls" with members of the ARHS Guidance Department today, Friday, Feb 17th at noon in Room 13. Refreshments will be provided by the ARHS Parent Center.

If you missed the evening presentation, join us at noon today! As always, bring your questions, network with other parents, and stay connected to ARHS!

Course Registration for the 2012-2013 school year opens Monday, Feb. 27th at 3 pm and closes on Friday, March 2nd at 3 pm.

The ARHS 2012-2013 Program of Studies can now be downloaded from the school website at http://www.arps.org/hs/Academics/CurrentProgramOfStudies.pdf

Printed copies will be available beginning 2/27 in the Guidance Office and Library for those students who cannot access the electronic version.

The ARHS CHORALE will perform this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in Buckley Recital Hall at Amherst College in the annual "Love Notes" concert. Also on the program are pianist, Estela Olevsky and the Valley Five. Love Notes is the annual fundraiser hosted by The Amherst Club. Proceeds from the show are distributed to various local non-profits, such as the Amherst Survival Center, Safe Passage and the Amherst Senior Center.

Athletic Spring Open House will take place on Monday, February 27th at 6:00-7:00 PM.

Athletics has gone green! Registration is paperless this spring! Here is the link for the registration forms: http://www.arps.org/hs/Sports/Registration/SpringSportsRegistration.pdf

Once complete, save your file, and email to athletics@arps.org

Congratulations to the Boys Indoor Track Team for winning the 2012 PVIAC Championship! They will now go on to compete for the state title

The Amherst Regional High School Preschool is currently enrolling children for spring semester 2012 and for the 2012-2013 academic year. We offer a comprehensive early childhood program with developmentally appropriate curriculum including literacy, math, art, science and drama activities. Early literacy is an important component of our program. The decision to enroll must be made carefully to ensure each child’s success.

ARHS Spring Musical: GUYS & DOLLS runs March 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 pm & on March 3 at 2:00 pm.

Based on the short stories of Damon Runyon, Guys and Dolls is a comic romance, taking place in mid-twentieth century New York City, when Times Square was known more for its seedy denizens than as a tourist destination.

Register for the African Studies one-credit ALP course for spring 2012. Students who register for the course will be eligible to participate in the African Scholars exchange trip to West Africa ( The Gambia and Senegal ), now scheduled for February 2013. If you have any questions, or would like to have the course added to your schedule, please contact Mr. Sarr in room 146 or at sarrm@arps.org.

ARHS students recently attended the 4th annual MIT Model UN Conference. Our students represented Kenya and Portugal in a variety of United Nations committees.

It’s time for the all-state music ensembles to convene!

Our Alpine Ski Team represented the ARHS Hurricanes well on February 14th at Berkshire East Ski Resort.

The Alpine PVIAC Ski Individual Finals results:

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 air on WFCR on Sunday, February 26 at 3pm. Congratulations to Carson for achieving this national recognition of his talent.

Mar 7 - Concert Choir: Auditorium, 7:30 pm

Mar 8 - Late Start Day

Mar 8 - Philharmonia Concert: Auditorium, 7:30 pm

Mar 9/10 - Dance Theater Ensemble: Auditorium, 7:30

Mar 10 - SAT Test

Mar 13- 15 - T2 Exam Period

Mar 15 - Early Dismissal: 11:55 am

Mar 16 - No School: Teacher Work Day

Mar 19 - Third Trimester Starts

BU’s Biotechnology SummerLab provides students with a deeper understanding of basic techniques and concepts related to DNA science. Students assume the role of a biotechnology company and work in teams to design and carry out an investigation to solve problems in biotechnology.

Creating a Vision: Planning with a Purpose

If you are concerned about what your son/daughter's life will be like when they are adults-YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Creating a vision for a positive future is the first step toward realizing a full and rewarding life for our children. This interactive workshop will help parents explore the process of creating a vision and moving on toward making the vision a reality.