Welcome to Amherst Regional Public Schools
General Information
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.
Links:
- 2007/2008 State of the District Report
- 2008 Summer School Program
- 2008-2009 School Choice Application--Presently, there are School Choice seats available in the Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools in grades 7,9, 10 and 11. There is the possibility more seats will become available, even in other grades, over the summer or during the 2008-2009 school year. Applications for such seats will be wait-listed. Applications received prior to this notice are no longer on a wait list. All selections will be made by lottery. Applications for the first lottery are due by 4:00 p.m. on April 11, 2008. Completed applications must be brought to the Student Service Office at 170 Chestnut Street, Amherst or mailed to the same address.
- Agenda for Upcoming School Committee Meeting
- Amherst Education Foundation, Inc.--The Amherst Education Foundation, Inc. is an independent, non-profit education fund, whose purpose is to stimulate excellence, promote equity, enhance diversity, and mobilize broad community support for the public schools of Amherst, Leverett, Pelham, and Shutesbury.
- Anti-Racism Online--This website provides an opportunity for young people ages 10 to 21 to make a commitment to work to eliminate racism and to connect with other young people who care about ending racism.
- Community Voices-Budget Choices: Looking Toward Amherst?s Future
- Minority Student Achievement Network (MSAN)--The Amherst Regional Public School System is a member of the Minority Student Achievement Network, an unprecedented national coalition of multiracial, relatively affluent suburban school districts that have come together to study the disparity in achievement between white students and students of color through intensive research. The Network was established to discover, develop, and implement the means to ensure high academic achievement of minority students.
- Social Justice Commitment (Work in Progress)
- Subscribe to learning@arps.org--receive notice of school committee meetings and regular updates from the Superintendent