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Welcome to ARPS!
The Amherst Regional Public Schools (ARPS) are located in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. The area is rich in cultural, recreational and academic activities and opportunities. Our mission is the academic achievement of every student learning in a system dedicated to social justice and multiculturalism.
The school system educates a diverse population of approximately 2790 students, including native speakers of more than 38 languages. Three elementary schools are located in the town of Amherst and one in the town of Pelham. Our middle school and high school are located in the town of Amherst, and draw students from the towns of Amherst and Pelham, as well as Leverett and Shutesbury. (Click to view the demographic and other data of our Amherst Students, Pelham Students, and Amherst-Pelham Regional Students)
The district has implemented allergy aware guidelines that include a number of specific points designed to provide a higher degree of safety for all of our students.The guidelines also outline specific responsibilities for all of us to help achieve this goal. For more information, please refer to the district Allergy Awareness Guidelines.
Policy AC: Commitment to Nondiscrimination and Educational Equity
The Amherst-Pelham Regional District, the Amherst Public Schools, and the Pelham Elementary School do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, homelessness, political party, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment by its programs and activities.
Interim Superintendent: Dr. Douglas Slaughter
Assistant Superintendent: Doreen Cunningham
Weather Cancellation Line: (413) 362-1898
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Name and Gender Identity Change Form
If a student’s chosen name, pronouns, and/or gender identity have changed since they were initially registered in the District, please complete this form so we can update the information in our student database. Please note that legal name changes cannot be processed using this form. Click on this box to complete the form.
Amherst Elementary School Building Project
We’re pleased to announce the Amherst Elementary School Building Project website is now available.
Quicklinks
Parents & Guardians
- Activities Packet
- ARPS Family Center
- Amherst Area Family and Child Services
- Before/After School Programs
- District Handbook 23-24
- Family/Caregiver Info | Información de la Familia/Cuidador
- Health Information
- New Vaccine Requirements
- No Longer Invisible
- Parent/Guardian Organizations (PGOs)
- Parent Tips
- Report Cards
- School Nutrition
- Seal of Biliteracy
- SEPAC – Special Education Parent Advisory Council
- Steps to Success
- Title IX Training
- Translation Requests
- Transportation
- Volunteer
- Youth Engagement
Students
Our Interim Superintendent Dr. Douglas Slaughter
Doug Slaughter has worked in the Amherst, Pelham and the Amherst-Pelham Regional School districts since 2007, first as Assistant Director and Data Analyst for the Information Systems department. In 2020, Dr. Slaughter was appointed as Director of Finance for the three districts. He began serving the Districts as Interim Superintendent in September 2023.
Dr. Slaughter holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Missouri and a doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts. He holds multiple licenses from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, including Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent and School Business Administrator.
Dr. Slaughter lives in Amherst with his family.
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Our News & Announcements
AR[T]HS 2023
The Art Department at Amherst Regional High School is proud to present AR[T]HS 2023, an exhibit of outstanding student artwork from the 2022-2023 school year. This juried exhibit - now in its 15th year - includes superlative work from all of the Art Department’s...
Caminantes Video
The Caminantes Dual Language Program (English & Spanish) has released a video. Take a look!
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