Amherst-Pelham School District
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Amherst, MA
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Amherst, MA
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Due to forecasted extreme cold and wind chill values as low as –17 degrees, tomorrow, Friday, January 30, 2026, all Amherst Public Schools, the Pelham Public School, and the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School and High School will have a two-hour delayed start.
— Dr. Xi
— Dr. Xi
January 30, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Due to forecasted extreme cold and wind chill values as low as –17 degrees, tomorrow, Friday, January 30, 2026, all Amherst Public Schools, the Pelham Public School, and the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School and High School will have a two-hour delayed start.
— Dr. Xi
— Dr. Xi
Due to Snow Closure, tonight’s Joint School Committee is now located at Amherst Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Ave. in the Town Room.
January 27, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Due to Snow Closure, tonight’s Joint School Committee is now located at Amherst Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Ave. in the Town Room.
Due to transportation coverage challenges and road safety concerns caused by the snow storm, today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, all Amherst Public Schools, the Pelham Public School, and the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School and High School will be closed.
Please remain safe.
Please remain safe.
January 27, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Due to transportation coverage challenges and road safety concerns caused by the snow storm, today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, all Amherst Public Schools, the Pelham Public School, and the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School and High School will be closed.
Please remain safe.
Please remain safe.
Due to clean up from inclement weather, all schools in the Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts will be operating on a 2 hour delay tomorrow January 27, 2026.
January 26, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Due to clean up from inclement weather, all schools in the Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts will be operating on a 2 hour delay tomorrow January 27, 2026.
Weather Closure: Due to impending weather, all Amherst Public Schools, the Pelham Public School, and the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle and High Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. Please remain safe. — Dr. Xi
January 25, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Weather Closure: Due to impending weather, all Amherst Public Schools, the Pelham Public School, and the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle and High Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. Please remain safe. — Dr. Xi
Watch the livestream of the January 10, 2026, Four Towns Meeting: youtube.com/live/1cCfwrb...
Four Towns Meeting: January 10, 2026
YouTube video by ARPSTube Channel
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January 10, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Watch the livestream of the January 10, 2026, Four Towns Meeting: youtube.com/live/1cCfwrb...
Help name the new elementary school and the new sixth-grade school
Submit your choices for names for the new Amherst elementary, currently under construction, and the new sixth-grade school. Entries accepted until December 12, 2025.
bit.ly/NameOurSchools
Submit your choices for names for the new Amherst elementary, currently under construction, and the new sixth-grade school. Entries accepted until December 12, 2025.
bit.ly/NameOurSchools
December 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Help name the new elementary school and the new sixth-grade school
Submit your choices for names for the new Amherst elementary, currently under construction, and the new sixth-grade school. Entries accepted until December 12, 2025.
bit.ly/NameOurSchools
Submit your choices for names for the new Amherst elementary, currently under construction, and the new sixth-grade school. Entries accepted until December 12, 2025.
bit.ly/NameOurSchools
🧡 Tomorrow is Unity Day! Show your support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion by wearing orange across all our schools. Let’s stand together against bullying! 💪 #UnityDay #KindnessInAction #InclusiveSchools
October 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
🧡 Tomorrow is Unity Day! Show your support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion by wearing orange across all our schools. Let’s stand together against bullying! 💪 #UnityDay #KindnessInAction #InclusiveSchools
Clear steps. Respectful communication. Stronger schools. 💪 Make sure you check out the new caregiver resources at arps.org under the Caregiver Resources menu.
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October 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Clear steps. Respectful communication. Stronger schools. 💪 Make sure you check out the new caregiver resources at arps.org under the Caregiver Resources menu.
🐝 Test your trivia skills at the Amherst Education Foundation’s 31st Annual Trivia Bee on Oct 27 at The Drake! Dr. Xi is back as emcee, and proceeds fund teacher and staff grants. Register at ti.to/amherst-educ... 💛
#TriviaBee #AEFTrivia #SupportOurSchools #ARPSCommunity
#TriviaBee #AEFTrivia #SupportOurSchools #ARPSCommunity
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October 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🐝 Test your trivia skills at the Amherst Education Foundation’s 31st Annual Trivia Bee on Oct 27 at The Drake! Dr. Xi is back as emcee, and proceeds fund teacher and staff grants. Register at ti.to/amherst-educ... 💛
#TriviaBee #AEFTrivia #SupportOurSchools #ARPSCommunity
#TriviaBee #AEFTrivia #SupportOurSchools #ARPSCommunity
🚧 Reminder: The new track and field is still under construction and strictly off-limits. Unauthorized entry has already caused damage. Please help us keep the project on track by respecting the work zone.
#CommunitySafety #ARPSNews #AmherstMA
#CommunitySafety #ARPSNews #AmherstMA
October 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🚧 Reminder: The new track and field is still under construction and strictly off-limits. Unauthorized entry has already caused damage. Please help us keep the project on track by respecting the work zone.
#CommunitySafety #ARPSNews #AmherstMA
#CommunitySafety #ARPSNews #AmherstMA
New at ARPS.org/news 🌲 Ninth grade ecology students stepped out of the classroom and into the Amherst Regional Experimental Forest to study how invasive species like Glossy Buckthorn are changing our local ecosystem. 🌿📊
Read the full story here: arps.org/blog/explori...
Read the full story here: arps.org/blog/explori...
Exploring the Amherst Regional Experimental Forest: Ecology Students Study the Impact of Invasive Species | Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools
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September 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
New at ARPS.org/news 🌲 Ninth grade ecology students stepped out of the classroom and into the Amherst Regional Experimental Forest to study how invasive species like Glossy Buckthorn are changing our local ecosystem. 🌿📊
Read the full story here: arps.org/blog/explori...
Read the full story here: arps.org/blog/explori...
Big news from Superintendent Dr. Xi
Starting in Fall 2026, ARPS will welcome new building leaders as part of our K–6 restructuring:
💛 Juan Rodriguez – Middle School & new 6th Grade School
❤️ Allison Estes – new Elementary School
💛 Tammy Sullivan-Daley – Crocker Farm
More information in the pictures
Starting in Fall 2026, ARPS will welcome new building leaders as part of our K–6 restructuring:
💛 Juan Rodriguez – Middle School & new 6th Grade School
❤️ Allison Estes – new Elementary School
💛 Tammy Sullivan-Daley – Crocker Farm
More information in the pictures
September 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Big news from Superintendent Dr. Xi
Starting in Fall 2026, ARPS will welcome new building leaders as part of our K–6 restructuring:
💛 Juan Rodriguez – Middle School & new 6th Grade School
❤️ Allison Estes – new Elementary School
💛 Tammy Sullivan-Daley – Crocker Farm
More information in the pictures
Starting in Fall 2026, ARPS will welcome new building leaders as part of our K–6 restructuring:
💛 Juan Rodriguez – Middle School & new 6th Grade School
❤️ Allison Estes – new Elementary School
💛 Tammy Sullivan-Daley – Crocker Farm
More information in the pictures
Partnership matters. Families can now access two new resources: the Caregiver Guide to Resolving a School Concern & the Caregiver Code of Conduct. Find them today at arps.org under the Caregiver menu.
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September 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Partnership matters. Families can now access two new resources: the Caregiver Guide to Resolving a School Concern & the Caregiver Code of Conduct. Find them today at arps.org under the Caregiver menu.
Tomorrow, September 16, 2025, we will announce the principals for the 2026-2027 school year at Crocker Farm, the new Elementary School, and the new Sixth Grade School. 🏫✨
Thank you to our community for your patience and support as we prepare to share this important update.
Thank you to our community for your patience and support as we prepare to share this important update.
September 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Tomorrow, September 16, 2025, we will announce the principals for the 2026-2027 school year at Crocker Farm, the new Elementary School, and the new Sixth Grade School. 🏫✨
Thank you to our community for your patience and support as we prepare to share this important update.
Thank you to our community for your patience and support as we prepare to share this important update.
Two new schools are coming in Fall 2026, and they need names. Who better to help than our students, caregivers, and staff? 🏫✨ Share your creative ideas and help write the next chapter in our district’s story.
Suggest a name here: bit.ly/ARPSNewSchoo...
Suggest a name here: bit.ly/ARPSNewSchoo...
ARPS Community Input Survey - “Naming Our New Schools"
We are excited to begin the process of selecting a name for our new elementary school and our 6th grade academy. As we engage in this process we would like to hear from you! This survey is an opportun...
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September 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Two new schools are coming in Fall 2026, and they need names. Who better to help than our students, caregivers, and staff? 🏫✨ Share your creative ideas and help write the next chapter in our district’s story.
Suggest a name here: bit.ly/ARPSNewSchoo...
Suggest a name here: bit.ly/ARPSNewSchoo...
Missed days = missed chances! 🎒 Make sure your students are in class, on time, and ready to learn. More information on excused absences can be found at ARPS.Org/News
September 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Missed days = missed chances! 🎒 Make sure your students are in class, on time, and ready to learn. More information on excused absences can be found at ARPS.Org/News
Got questions about school concerns? We’ve got answers. ✅ Check out the new Caregiver Guide & Code of Conduct now available on arps.org. Together, we can keep our schools respectful and supportive for all.
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September 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Got questions about school concerns? We’ve got answers. ✅ Check out the new Caregiver Guide & Code of Conduct now available on arps.org. Together, we can keep our schools respectful and supportive for all.
Safe and sound? Let us know, excused or not, we’ll tell you so! Remember to call in all absences, excused or not. More information can be found at ARPS.org/News
News | Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools
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September 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Safe and sound? Let us know, excused or not, we’ll tell you so! Remember to call in all absences, excused or not. More information can be found at ARPS.org/News
New caregiver resources are live! 📝 From resolving concerns to setting clear expectations, these tools are here to strengthen school-family partnerships. Explore them at arps.org under the Caregiver menu.
#EveryCaregiverCounts #FamilyEngagement
#EveryCaregiverCounts #FamilyEngagement
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August 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
New caregiver resources are live! 📝 From resolving concerns to setting clear expectations, these tools are here to strengthen school-family partnerships. Explore them at arps.org under the Caregiver menu.
#EveryCaregiverCounts #FamilyEngagement
#EveryCaregiverCounts #FamilyEngagement
🚨 New caregiver resources are here! The Caregiver Guide to Resolving a School Concern & the Caregiver Code of Conduct are now available at arps.org under the Caregiver menu 📘 These tools strengthen family-school partnerships & support a positive school climate.
Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools |
413-362-1810
arps.org
August 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
🚨 New caregiver resources are here! The Caregiver Guide to Resolving a School Concern & the Caregiver Code of Conduct are now available at arps.org under the Caregiver menu 📘 These tools strengthen family-school partnerships & support a positive school climate.
New article alert! ✏️ "Missing School? Here’s What Counts!" is now live at arps.org/news. Learn what qualifies as excused, who to call when calling out, and why reporting matters for student success. 📚✅
#SchoolAttendance #StudentSuccess #FamilyPartners #EveryDayCounts
#SchoolAttendance #StudentSuccess #FamilyPartners #EveryDayCounts
News | Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools
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August 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
New article alert! ✏️ "Missing School? Here’s What Counts!" is now live at arps.org/news. Learn what qualifies as excused, who to call when calling out, and why reporting matters for student success. 📚✅
#SchoolAttendance #StudentSuccess #FamilyPartners #EveryDayCounts
#SchoolAttendance #StudentSuccess #FamilyPartners #EveryDayCounts
As we prepare for the start of the school year, we want to make sure you have easy access to the most up-to-date bus route information. All current bus routes are posted on our district website at the link below: arps.org/bus-routes/
Bus Routes | Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools
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August 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
As we prepare for the start of the school year, we want to make sure you have easy access to the most up-to-date bus route information. All current bus routes are posted on our district website at the link below: arps.org/bus-routes/
🎓ARHS Class of 2025 is graduating TONIGHT!
Catch the celebration live right here 🎉👇
www.youtube.com/live/g6jlQsr...
Catch the celebration live right here 🎉👇
www.youtube.com/live/g6jlQsr...
2025 ARHS Graduation
YouTube video by ARPSTube Channel
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June 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
🎓ARHS Class of 2025 is graduating TONIGHT!
Catch the celebration live right here 🎉👇
www.youtube.com/live/g6jlQsr...
Catch the celebration live right here 🎉👇
www.youtube.com/live/g6jlQsr...
🎻 Big night for the ARHS Orchestra!
Join us TONIGHT, May 28, at 7 PM at Wesley United Methodist Church for their Final Showcase 🎶
The event is open to all—come cheer on these talented musicians!
#ARHSOrchestra #FinalShowcase #StudentTalent #LiveMusicVibes
Join us TONIGHT, May 28, at 7 PM at Wesley United Methodist Church for their Final Showcase 🎶
The event is open to all—come cheer on these talented musicians!
#ARHSOrchestra #FinalShowcase #StudentTalent #LiveMusicVibes
May 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🎻 Big night for the ARHS Orchestra!
Join us TONIGHT, May 28, at 7 PM at Wesley United Methodist Church for their Final Showcase 🎶
The event is open to all—come cheer on these talented musicians!
#ARHSOrchestra #FinalShowcase #StudentTalent #LiveMusicVibes
Join us TONIGHT, May 28, at 7 PM at Wesley United Methodist Church for their Final Showcase 🎶
The event is open to all—come cheer on these talented musicians!
#ARHSOrchestra #FinalShowcase #StudentTalent #LiveMusicVibes