Amherst Pelham Regional School Committee - Four Towns Meeting Mar 14, 2026 YouTube video by ARPSTube Channel

Tune into the March 14, Four Towns Meeting happening now: youtube.com/live/KtrR_cy...

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is seeking a coach for the Middle School Track & Field team this season.
Interested or know someone who might be? Contact Athletic Director Victoria Dawson at dawsonv@arps.org

#StudentAthletes #SchoolSports #CommunitySupport #TrackAndField #ARPSCommunity

Weather Related Delay: Due to the current weather, all Amherst Public Schools, the Pelham Public School, and the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle and High Schools will have a two-hour delay in opening on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Weather Related Delay: Due to the current weather, all Amherst Public Schools, the Pelham Public School, and the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle and High Schools will have a two-hour delay in opening on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Please remain safe.

Weather Related Early Release Day: Due to the projected weather, all Amherst Public Schools, the Pelham Public School, and the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle and High Schools will have an Early Release Day on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Please remain safe.

Due to impending weather, all Amherst Public Schools, the Pelham Public School, and all Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Please remain safe.

— Dr. Xi

More information can be found in your inbox and on arps.org as it becomes available.

"What Does Black History Month Mean to You?"
Send your short videos reflecting on Black History Month by Friday, February 13, via email to Media@ARPS.org. Videos can be simple and heartfelt, recorded on a phone, and will be shared on district social media throughout the final week of February.

Due to forecasted extreme cold and wind chill values as low as –17 degrees, tomorrow, Friday, January 30, 2026, all Amherst Public Schools, the Pelham Public School, and the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School and High School will have a two-hour delayed start.

— Dr. Xi

Due to Snow Closure, tonight’s Joint School Committee is now located at Amherst Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Ave. in the Town Room.

Due to transportation coverage challenges and road safety concerns caused by the snow storm, today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, all Amherst Public Schools, the Pelham Public School, and the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School and High School will be closed.

Please remain safe.

Due to clean up from inclement weather, all schools in the Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts will be operating on a 2 hour delay tomorrow January 27, 2026.

Weather Closure: Due to impending weather, all Amherst Public Schools, the Pelham Public School, and the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle and High Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. Please remain safe. — Dr. Xi

Four Towns Meeting: January 10, 2026 YouTube video by ARPSTube Channel

Watch the livestream of the January 10, 2026, Four Towns Meeting: youtube.com/live/1cCfwrb...

Help name the new elementary school and the new sixth-grade school

Submit your choices for names for the new Amherst elementary, currently under construction, and the new sixth-grade school. Entries accepted until December 12, 2025.

bit.ly/NameOurSchools

🧡 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.

Amherst Education Foundation

🐝 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

🚧 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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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

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

🚨 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.

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

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/