Student Teacher Spotlight

21 ARHS students were selected for recognition in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards.  In addition, students Sarah Alper and Chloe Zimmerman received National Art Awards.  Fewer than 1% of the applicants earn this great honor.

See all of the award-winning artwork .

Amherst Regional Public Schools

Teachers Union, School District Reach Agreement on Salary Concessions

On Monday, March 15, 2010, members of the Amherst-Pelham Education Association voted to ratify an agreement that will reduce the projected increase in teachers' salaries for fiscal year 2011. As outlined in the agreement, the salary concessions will take the form of three furlough days over the school year. Teachers will not report for work on the Curriculum/Work Days that have traditionally occurred in December, January, and March.  These days will remain in the school calendar as days off for students, but all school buildings will be closed and teachers will not be paid for any work they do on those days.

Last updated March 17, 2010

"Coffee with the Superintendent" to Begin on Friday, March 19

Interim Superintendent Maria Geryk has announced her first "Coffee with the Superintendent" to be held on Friday, March 19 at 1:30 pm in her office at 170 Chestnut Street.  This will be an opportunity to meet with the superintendent to ask questions and to hear more about her vision for the future of our school district.  All members of the community are welcome to attend the coffee, which will be co-hosted by the ARMS Family School Partnership.

Last updated March 16, 2010

About Our School District

The Amherst Regional Public Schools 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 district educates a diverse population of approximately 4000 students, including native speakers of more than 25 languages. Four 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. The central office for the district is located in the middle school building at 170 Chestnut Street in Amherst.

Last updated January 14, 2009