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Trimester vs. Semester Strategy Resolved by School Committee

Submitted by Baer Tierkel on March 31, 2010 - 10:34am.

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Next Override Campaign Announced

Submitted by Baer Tierkel on March 31, 2010 - 10:16am.

Quickly on the heels of the successful $1.68 million override just passed last week in the town of Amherst, campaign organizers announced the launch of their next override campaign.

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School Committee Revamps ARHS Science Curriculum

Submitted by Baer Tierkel on March 31, 2010 - 9:45am.

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Teachers Agree to Work for Fair Trade Coffee

Submitted by Baer Tierkel on March 31, 2010 - 9:27am.

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Parent Center Event: Beer Pong with Principal Jackson

Submitted by Baer Tierkel on March 31, 2010 - 9:18am.


In our continuing drive to bring the ARHS parent community together, the Parent Center has replaced the monthly "Coffee Clatches" where administrators and teachers meet with parents on topics of general interest with a monthly game of beer pong.

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ARHS Talent Show Coming Up Tonight

Submitted by Kate Troast on March 25, 2010 - 10:00pm.

The ARHS Talent Show is tonight Friday, March 26th!

Come support some great dance, singing, acrobatics and more...and see Charlie Rieff in a dress!

Starts at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Admission is $5.00. (Sponsored by class of 2011.)

Seniors- Don't Miss Important Scholarship Deadline!

Submitted by Kate Troast on March 25, 2010 - 9:58pm.

Seniors!! Don’t forget that April 1st is the absolute deadline for turning in the local scholarship applications (2 copies for each - 4 for the Amherst Women’s Club) to the Guidance Office.

Don’t forget - ALL of them need an essay!

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Juniors- Check Out Free SAT-Prep Program

Submitted by Kate Troast on March 25, 2010 - 9:55pm.

Juniors! Be sure to check your e-mail today for an important announcement from Ms. Ross about a new free online SAT-prep program now available through Naviance Family Connection. If you start right away and do some every day it will even be pretty helpful for the May 1 SAT, which is only 5 weeks away.

'The Man From Earth' This Saturday at ARHS

Submitted by Kate Troast on March 25, 2010 - 9:51pm.

What do an archeologist, a biologist and a fourteen thousand year old caveman have in common? Come to the theater company’s production of The Man from Earth to find out.

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Rate the Class of 2010 Video!

Submitted by Kate Troast on March 25, 2010 - 9:49pm.

The class of 2010 has created a video entry as part of the state-sponsored
"Dance. Don't Chance" contest. We need people to watch and vote on the
video, which is at www.arhs2010.com. Please rate the video 5 stars and
help our seniors win prizes for prom.

Tutor for AP Bio Exam

Submitted by Kate Troast on March 25, 2010 - 9:47pm.

Hi Parents!! Is your son or daughter getting ready to study for the AP
Biology exam?!? Are they hoping a 4 or 5 will come their way? I am a UMass
student living in Amherst studying animal sciences... and here to help!
Willing to meet at your home, my home, or local area to tutor in AP
Biology exam. $30/hour...I am extremely flexible and have a great deal of
tutoring experience.

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Donate Used Books to League of Women Voters

Submitted by Kate Troast on March 25, 2010 - 9:45pm.

Collection of used books for the annual League of Women Voters book sale
will begin March 24, with collection sites at 479 West Street, Unit 8;
Hadley Stop & Shop; the Jones, North Amherst, and South Amherst libraries;
and the UPS store on University Drive.

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Must-See Student News Special: Drug Use Among ARHS Teens

Submitted by Kate Troast on March 25, 2010 - 9:43pm.

Student News will be presenting a special episode on drug use among Amherst
teens on March 28, 7:00 PM on ACTV Channel 12. The show will include
results from a recent ARHS poll and interviews with ARHS faculty, local
experts, and students. A must-see episode. The show will be repeated
Mondays and Tuesdays at 7:00 PM and Thursdays at noon on ACTV.

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Today is the Amherst Town Election! Don't Forget to Vote!

Submitted by Baer Tierkel on March 22, 2010 - 10:09pm.

Vote!

Today is the town election!  Polls are open 7am to 8pm.

PLEASE VOTE TODAY! 

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Evening Coffee with Principal Jackson Tonight, 7-8 PM

Submitted by Kate Troast on March 17, 2010 - 9:17pm.

Join us tonight, March 18th, for an evening coffee and informal discussion with Principal Mark Jackson at ARHS from 7 - 8 PM in room 13. This is an opportunity to ask questions about the high school and meet other parents. Math Department Head Kathy Fidler will be on hand to answer questions about the math program.

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