170 Chestnut Street

01002 Amherst , MA

Phone:

413-362-1800

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New Food Distribution Details

Please see the new food distribution details HERE.

Coffee with the Princpal

Good morning 8th Grade families, we would like to inform you that tomorrow, Friday, May 8th for a virtual meeting will be offered with Principal Dr. Joseph Smith.
There will be two hours, one for Spanish speakers from 12:30 to 1:30 pm (...

VELA

VELA SCHOLARS Parents & Guardians, I hope that you are well, happy and healthy! This letter is to inform you that the VELA Scholars Program has been working hard to create some online activities & offer free tutoring for your students. These...

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Video on Emotional Health and Your Childre...

Please see this insightful session we had with our school counselors in a discussion on managing with the current situation, emotional health and well-being, and your children. We would like to share our thanks and gratitude to our counselors for...

8th Grade Virtual Coffee

Good morning 8th Grade families, we would like to inform you that tomorrow, Friday, April 17, a virtual meeting will be offered with Principal Dr. Joseph Smith.
There will be two hours, one for Spanish speakers from 12:30 to 1:30 pm (everyone...

Coffee for Caregivers

As a member of the ARMS Community, you are welcome to join a virtual coffee meet with Principal Sweetman, Guidance Counselor Castro and PGO member Laura MacLeod. The meeting will be held on April 17, 2020 from 2:30-3:15 p.m. using the google hangout...

Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School

Distance Learning at ARMS / La Enseñanza a Distancia en ARMS

A Social Distancing Message from Your Co-Principal Rebecca Sweetman

A Social Distancing Message from Your Co-Principal Joseph Smith

Who We are

Amherst Regional Middle School is a 7th and 8th-grade school
serving students from the towns of Amherst, Pelham, Leverett, and Shutesbury. We are a culturally rich, linguistically diverse, socially responsible community. Our school has approximately 440 students, organized into four different teams. Our school is grounded in middle school philosophy which emphasizes the unique needs and learning opportunities of early adolescents to approach our education with open hearts, open minds, and open ARMS.

Vision Statement

The ARMS community challenges and inspires students to:
Be engaged and curious learners
Be collaborative and creative problem solvers
Value diverse perspectives
Care for themselves and each other

Locate Us

Our Team

Interim Co-Principal: Joseph Smith

Interim Co-Principal: Rebecca Sweetman

Main Office: 413-362-1800

Absence Line: 413-362-1984

Weather Cancellation Line: 413-362-1898

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Special Announcements

COVID-19 Communication & Resources

March 16 2020

The health and safety of our students and staff is paramount, therefore, we are continuously monitoring the news surrounding COVID-19 and regular updates will continue to be provided...

Last Day of School

February 13 2020

There have been four snow days for the Amherst and Pelham Elementary Schools and five snow days for the Regional Schools. That means the current last day of school...