Ever wonder what is going on at all the schools? The elementary and regional school PGO’s have gotten together on Google calendar and created an All Schools Calendar for Amherst at http://www.arhsparentcenter.org/all-schools-calendar.

Juniors are advised to take the PSAT on Saturday, October 16, and to take the SAT test next spring. The PSAT is a shorter, practice version. It also serves as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship competition, for which only Juniors are eligible.

We've had an influx of new subscribers to our ARHS Parent News and would like to welcome everyone! You can read The ARHS Parent News by email or on the ARHS PGO website: www.arhsparentcenter.org.

WE NEED EVERYBODY TO PITCH IN to raise the money needed to support our 30 after-school clubs at ARHS. For the 2010 - 2011 school year, the school budget again has no funding for after-school clubs.

Principal Mark Jackson informed the Regional School Committee last week that greater emphasis on the social and psychological health of students will be an important school priority for the coming year at the high school.

SAT/PSAT Practice Available Juniors and seniors are reminded that there is a free SAT/PSAT preparation program available in the Colleges section of Naviance.

Establish a connection with your student's teachers at the beginning of each trimester by sending an email to introduce yourself. There are many instances throughout the year that you and a teacher may want to communicate.

Ever heard your teen say, “You’re the only one with these rules!” Sign up for SAFE HOMES and see that you are so totally not the only one…

No School on Monday, September 6th Don't forget to stay home from school on Monday in observance of (no) Labor Day!

The first day of school for all high school students is Thursday, September 2nd. The school day begins at 7:45 a.m. for 9th graders and 10 a.m. for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.

Looking for information about the high school bus routes? To search for a bus stop, go to http://www.arps.org/hss/BusRoutes.jsp.

Hey, your teenager may not want to see you at ARHS but the PGO (that's the parent guardian group) would love to have you come to the first day of school on Thursday, September 2nd, from 12noon to 1 p.m., in Room 13.

Register for SAT and ACT Students who plan to take the October 9 SAT or the October 23 ACT should register online as soon as possible. Students on free/reduced lunch can get fee waivers from Guidance after August 25.

The 9th Grade and New Student Welcome Day is structured as a "drop-in" format. Students are invited to come by between 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The visit takes about one hour.