Amherst-Pelham Regional Students Shine at 2025 Classics Day
In April, 83 Latin students from the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District attended the annual Classics Day hosted by the Pioneer Valley Classical Association (PVCA) at UMass Amherst. The event provided a vibrant platform for students to celebrate their knowledge of Latin and the ancient Mediterranean world through academic competitions, artistic presentations, and dramatic performances. One of the most impressive showings came in the highly competitive Certamen (Latin academic trivia) tournament. Amherst teams triumphed at every level: 1st Place in Novice (ARMS) 1st and 2nd Place in...
Slam Dunk of a Fundraiser Supports ARHS Class of 2027
On a lively early release day, the ARHS Class of 2027 brought students together for an action-packed 3-on-3 basketball tournament that raised funds to support both the class and the ARHS Basketball Program. With 16 co-ed teams made up of ARHS students competing in a single-elimination tournament, the gym was full of energy and excitement. This event could not have happened without the help of the class of 2027’s Student Council, Principal Talib Sadiq, Staff from ARHS, including: Adam Milaszewski, Mary Custard, Kody Crawford, Carlos Cooper, Gretchen Santiago, Crystal Colon, and Athletic...
Crocker Farm Kindergarteners Explore the Magic of Maple Sap
At Crocker Farm Elementary, Ms. Coulthard’s kindergarten class has been fully immersed in a hands-on science lesson exploring the process of making maple syrup. With guidance from their teacher, these young learners took on the exciting task of tapping several maple trees behind their school, learning firsthand how sap flows and is collected. The students carefully observed each step, gaining a deeper understanding of the natural processes that turn tree sap into the sweet syrup they know and love. Now, after days of watching and waiting, the buckets are full. The students eagerly helped...
Fort River Students Celebrate Culture Through UMass Lion Dance Assembly
On Friday morning, the entire Fort River Elementary School community gathered in the gym for a vibrant and engaging cultural celebration, thanks to the thoughtful planning of kindergarten teacher Ann Shea. The highlight of the assembly was a performance by the UMass Lion Dance Team—a group that has become a beloved and growing tradition at Fort River. The team dazzled students and staff alike with a colorful and energetic Lion Dance, complete with traditional costumes, rhythmic drumming, and expressive choreography. Students watched in awe as the dancers brought the lion to life, moving...
New Online Facility Rental and Request Procedure
Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools is pleased to announce a new online facility request and rental system designed to provide a positive user experience for all. With the new system, reservation requests can be submitted easily and will be handled more efficiently. Renters will be able to access photos and descriptions, see real-time availability, get estimated quotes and pay online. In partnering with Facilitron, Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools has launched custom facility use sites for the district and each school – allowing facility use requests to be submitted at any time....
Harmonizing Excellence: Students Shine in Music Festivals
Music In Our Schools Month Music has always been a powerful force in education, and this March, the Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts proudly celebrate Music In Our Schools Month by recognizing the outstanding achievements of our student musicians. A Festival of Talent On March 15, 2025, student musicians from Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School districts took center stage at the 48th Annual Junior Festival Concert hosted by the Massachusetts Music Educators Association Western District. Their performances in chorus, orchestra, and...
2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration Now Open
Beginning March 17, 2025, registration for the Amherst and Pelham Kindergarten programs will be available online. If you do not have access to a computer or need help call 413-362-1871 or email . For additional information go to https://arps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/courses-poster_1742908760.pdf.
Amherst Students Rally for Education at Joint Ways and Means Committee Hearing
On Monday, March 24, students from Amherst Regional Middle School (ARMS) and Amherst Regional High School (ARHS) took to the streets in a civic engagement demonstration advocating for a fairer funding formula for regional schools in Massachusetts. Marching separately from their respective schools before joining together at Triangle Street, students continued their march to the UMass Amherst Commons, where the Joint Committee on Ways and Means Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Hearing was taking place. The hearing, which focuses on education and local aid in Governor Healey’s $62 billion budget...
Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools Celebrate Excellence in the National Latin Exam
For many years, students at Amherst Regional Middle School and Amherst Regional High School have participated in the National Latin Exam (NLE)—a tradition that reflects the district’s dedication to classical language studies and academic achievement. The NLE, which has been administered for nearly 50 years, challenges students nationwide to demonstrate their proficiency in Latin grammar, vocabulary, history, and culture. Students in Amherst’s Latin program eagerly take on this challenge each year, motivated by their love for the language and the opportunity to showcase their knowledge....
Wildwood Library 4th Grade Collaboration with Amherst College
By Susan Wells. Excerpt from Wildwood Library News: March 20, 2025 I am excited to report on the WW Library collaboration with Amherst College professors Ellen Boucher and Kiara Vigil Indigenous Narratives: Creating Children’s Stories about Native American History. As a part of this project, Amherst College students will explore “the ethics and impact of inclusive representation in children’s media” focusing on “the challenge of teaching young people under-represented histories.” Amherst College students will research and write a book for children on a topic related to Native American...