Amherst Regional Public Schools

The Amherst School Committee has voted unanimously to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of member Steve Rivkin. Members of the School Committee will meet in joint session with the Amherst Select Board at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2012 to appoint an Amherst community member to the seat, which will expire after the next town election on April 3, 2012.  The appointee will also serve as a member of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee.  Those interested in being considered for the open seat should submit a statement of interest by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 2nd.  Please include a summary of qualifications, experience, and reasons for interest in serving on the School Committee.  Submissions can be submitted either by email or in hard copy.  Email submissions can be made to Debbie Westmoreland, Assistant to the Superintendent, at westmorelandd@arps.org or to Debra Roussel, Select Board Secretary, at rousseld@amherstma.gov.  Hard copy submissions can be dropped off at the Superintendent's Office, located in the Amherst Regional Middle School at 170 Chestnut Street, or at the Select Board Office located at Amherst Town Hall. 

See the latest episode of Voices from Our Schools for a discussion about school choice opportunities in our school system.

All children under the age of 12 are invited to participate in the Minuteman Sports Clinic at UMass on Saturday, January 28 from 12 to 1:15 pm.  The clinic will consist of stations from various sports teams at UMass, with a men's basketball game vs. St. Louis following the clinic at 2 pm. See this flyer for registration information. 

The Office of the Superintendent is pleased to announce three opportunities for the public to participate in the Later Start Time Community Forums. Students, parents, guardians, and residents from Amherst, Pelham, Shutesbury and Leverett are invited to attend these informational meetings. ARMS Principal Mike Hayes will facilitate the community discussions.

Wednesday, January 25 from 7 to 9pm at Bangs Community Center (Large Activity Room)
Tuesday, January 31 from 7 to 9pm at Crocker Farm Elementary School (Auditorium)
Tuesday, February 7 from 7 to 9pm at Amherst Regional Middle School (Auditorium)