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🧡 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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🐝 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
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🚧 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
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...
Exploring the Amherst Regional Experimental Forest: Ecology Students Study the Impact of Invasive Species | Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools
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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
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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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.
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...
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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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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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
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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
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🚨 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.
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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
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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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🎻 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
📢 Update for Wildwood families!

Multicultural Night has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. due to inclement weather. 🌍🎉

#MulticulturalNight #WildwoodCommunity #CelebrateCulture #FamilyConnections
Togas, trivia, and triumph! 🏛️🎉 Amherst-Pelham Regional students crushed it at 2025 Classics Day—celebrating all things Greek and Roman in style.

Catch the highlights: arps.org/news

#ClassicsDay2025 #TogaTime #StudentLegends #EpicLearning
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🎉Congratulations to our latest Ron Bohonowicz Merit Award winners! 🛠️🚌✨

Shout-out to Corey Aldrich, Russell Johnson, and Joe Russavage for their outstanding work keeping our schools running smoothly and safely.

We’re lucky to have you—thank you for all you do! 🙌
🎶🌸 Join us for a night of music and springtime joy!
The ARHS Hurricane Singers are hosting their Spring Concert TONIGHT, May 13, at 7 P.M. at South Church Amherst (1066 S East St, Amherst).
Come celebrate the season with beautiful performances from our talented students! 🌼🎤
Come support the class of 2027 at the 3on3 basketball tournament happening right now at the ARHS Gym!
We want to hear from YOU! 📣
Check out our current district website at www.arps.org and take a moment to complete our Communications Survey—open to all members of the public. Your feedback helps us grow!

🗓️ Survey closes April 28, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
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