Amherst High School Students Invent Life-Saving Smart Garment for Search and Rescue Personnel
A team of Amherst Regional High School (ARHS) engineering students is breaking new ground with their innovative smart garment. The Search And Rescue Assistance Hardware (SARAH) is designed to monitor the vital signs of search and rescue (SAR) personnel. The project, supported by the Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant, aims to enhance safety and efficiency in high-stakes rescue operations. Collaborating closely with the Amherst Fire Department, the students have developed a base-layer shirt equipped with advanced technology to provide real-time health data to command centers. The Inspiration...
Staff Spotlight: Obdulio Rodriguez
This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Obdulio Rodriguez, affectionately known as Mr. Breeze, who has been a valued member of the ARPS community for over seven years. Currently serving at Amherst Regional Middle School (ARMS), Mr. Breeze’s educational journey also includes time as a substitute teacher and paraeducator at both the primary and secondary levels. Mr. Breeze is driven by a strong belief in the transformative power of education. “I feel inspired to participate in the field of education by a strong belief that I am contributing to the positive learning development of young...
Wildwood 5th Grade Supports the March for the Food Bank and Local Families
For the fifth year in a row, the Wildwood 5th Grade proudly supported the March for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts! Students have been learning about food insecurity in our region and how organizations like the Food Bank work to ensure everyone has enough to eat. This week, Monte Belmonte, the March founder, visited the classroom to share how the Food Bank turns every $1 into THREE nutritious meals. On Tuesday, November 26th, students cheered on the March as it passed through Kendrick Park, showing their support for this vital cause. Additionally, the 5th grade is sponsoring a...
Congratulations to Seiha Krouch on Receiving the 2024 A+ Community Service Award!
We are thrilled to celebrate Seiha Krouch, who has been selected by the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce for a 2024 A+ Community Service Award! This honor recognizes Seiha’s decades of volunteer work with students and his dedication to preserving the history and heritage of the Cambodian community in Amherst. Seiha has been instrumental in creating a powerful exhibit with the Amherst Historical Society, capturing stories of the Cambodian refugee experience and highlighting our town’s history of welcoming refugees in the 1980s. This exhibit, which includes contributions from Amherst...
Staff Spotlight: Mildred Martínez
For the past 18 years, Mildred Martínez has been a dedicated member of the Amherst Public Schools, evolving from her start in the S.S.O. department to her current role as Elementary School Registrar in Student and Family Engagement. Mildred’s position has allowed her to connect with families, learn about different cultures, and create a strong sense of community. Colleagues praise her warmth, noting how she “welcomes everyone” and is always ready to support students and their families with care. Mildred finds inspiration in the diversity of her work, as she strives to support...
Fort River Students Publish Poems in National Digest and School Poetry Book
Between March 18 and April 5, 2024, Fort River Elementary School students across all grades participated in a unique poetry project, giving them the opportunity to explore self-expression and creativity. The project began with an invitation from Expressive Education for Fort River to join a national poetry contest, with the chance for student work to be published in the Young American Poetry Digest. Inspired by this prospect, the Fort River community decided to make the experience accessible for all students by also creating a school-specific poetry book that would ensure each participant...
Amherst Regional Middle School Hosts Mock Election to Teach Civic Engagement
Amherst Regional Middle School (ARMS) is immersing students in the democratic process through a mock election that mirrors the current Massachusetts ballot. The activity, organized by the school’s social studies department, is designed to help students understand the importance of civic engagement and prepare them for the responsibilities of voting in the future. "This mock election gives students a chance to experience what civic duty will mean for them," said Juan Rodriguez, Assistant Principal to ARMS. "It helps them become better acquainted with the choices their families are making...
Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Receives $15,000 Innovation Career Pathway Grant
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has awarded the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District a generous $15,000 Innovation Career Pathway Grant as part of the Executive Office of Education's initiative to enhance student educational opportunities. The grant is part of the "Reimagining High School" initiative, which aims to empower public schools to collaborate with local employers and develop programs that provide students with coursework and experiences in high-demand industries such as health care, technology, and renewable energy. The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District offers...
Congratulations to Dr. Marta Guevara
The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts are proud to announce that Dr. Marta Guevara has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Latino Excellence Award from The Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. This award recognizes Dr. Guevara’s outstanding contributions and commitment to the community, highlighting her dedication to education and advocacy for Latino students and families. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Guevara on this well-deserved recognition! We are grateful for her leadership and the positive change she continues to inspire in...
Girls’ Cross Country Team Named 2024 Western Massachusetts Champions!
The Amherst-Pelham Regional High School is thrilled to announce that the girls' cross-country team has claimed the title of 2024 Western Massachusetts Champions! This outstanding achievement is a testament to their hard work and dedication, with all seven runners finishing in the top 15. The boys' team also had a fantastic showing, finishing in second place with three runners in the top 15. Please join us in congratulating both teams on their remarkable achievements! View the complete meet results...