image of a backpack and math equation drawings with text of ARHS updates June 11, 2023

We celebrate the graduation of our Class of 2023 and wish the best of luck in their future endeavors!

Please see the Nemasket Week story, Lakers for life: Apponequet class of 2023 receives diplomas

We congratulate the Class of 2026 for their diligent approach to the Biology MCAS this week. 

Rising Seniors, Class of 2024, have received their copy of the 2024 Yearbook Guidelines packet. This has the information needed to submit items for the Senior Section in the 2024 yearbook, including Senior Photos and baby pictures. Class members should also join the 2024 Yearbook Google Classroom as a site for information and to submit items. A link to join was sent to each ARHS email. Please contact klima@freelake.org with any questions. 

Elections! If you are interested in running for Class Office or for the Student Council E-Board, contact Mr. Solomon. Elections will be held on June 14th & June 15th.   

Finals begin on June 14th. Students are required to attend finals. Students may arrive tardy (for 10:00 am)  if they do not have a final at 7:46 am on June 15th, 16th, or 20th. Students may be dismissed at 9:46 am if they do not have a final in the second session at 10:00 am. Students may be dismissed at 12:00 pm if they have two finals on that day. Dismissals must be made on paper or through the electronic dismissal link on the website. Lunch will be served to those who remain and dismissal to bus transport will occur, as usual, at 2:13 pm. 2023 Final Exam Schedule 9-11

Spotlighting our Integrated Movement and Fitness Class- Ask your guidance counselor how YOU can join!

Core Value Recipients

Marissa Santos - Achievement

Taylee Vasques - Achievement

Kevin O’Connor - Achievement

Seth Richards - Achievement

Congratulations to Laker Athletics as we continue through playoffs with 2 teams in the State "Sweet 16" and 2 on to the “Final 8”! 

Please support the Athletic Boosters Club!

The summer BBQ Bundle pack raffle: $5.00 per raffle ticket Venmo @Apponequet-Boosters (add name and amount of tickets in notes. The drawing will be on June 14th.

Events and opportunities

Please support our Laker Care Closet which stocks items for students with unmet needs or unexpected "situations" so that they may be able to better focus on school and achieve. Thank you also to parents who have responded with such enthusiasm and generosity!

Please visit our regularly updated wishlist for needed items! 

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Our School Store is mobile while under construction. Come see us after school every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday to purchase a snack, drink, or candy. We'll be in the cafeteria hallway!

The Spring athletic season is underway!  Please check www.southcoastconference.org for all of our contest schedules and join us for exciting competition and please see the daily announcements on the ARHS website for shoutouts to our students. 

Spring Athletic Standings:  Baseball:  11-10-0, Softball:  11-10-0, Boys Lacrosse:  16-1-0, Girls Lacrosse:  14-5-0, Girls Tennis:  11-8-0, Boys Tennis:  17-1-0, Girls Outdoor Track:  1-4-0, Boys Outdoor Track:  2-3-0

Student dismissal: Please visit freelake.org and choose the Apponequet website. Click on the “ARHS Parent Dismissal button” and complete the form to dismiss your student.

Reminder of Driving Instructions for Parents/Guardians 

Drop Off - The school opens at 7:00 am and students are supervised in the Lecture Hall until the bell rings at 7:30 am. 

Please note that both entrances are open for drop off this year. Vehicles must exit by the same side as they entered and are cautioned to drive carefully as our student drivers enter the building from the parking lot.  Please contact the Main Office or SRO Bartholomew with any questions. 

Pick Up - We continue to ask parents and guardians to park when arriving for pick up to ensure that cars do not block the bus lanes and Howland Road. If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Main Office or SRO Bartholomew.

Follow ARHS on Instagram - Arhs.lakernation - where we celebrate every day Laker life, events and our Core Value Award recipients. We have honored multiple students for their achievement, honor, resilience, self-advocacy and random acts of kindness.

Upcoming Dates:

June 14-20 - Grades 9-11 final exams

June 19 - No School

June 21 - Make-up finals only

2023 Final Exam Schedule 9-11