We are eight days into the school year and the consensus seems to be that it feels like home! Fall sports, clubs, and activities are underway and the students are taking advantage of all that ARHS has to offer. Here is a list of clubs to join:
Student Government (class)
Student Council - J. Solomon, L. Mordini
Art, Share, Travel Club - K. Lima
Chorus/Select Choirs - E. Ledwith
DECA - F. Rosa, J. Cronin
LIFE (Lakers) - N. Briggs
Environmental Club - K. Marshall
Game Club/SHAPE - J. Giorlando
GSA (Gay/Straight Alliance) - K. Desrosiers
Math Team- S. Pacheco
NHS (National Honor Society)-by invite - B. Ferreira
Tech and Engineering Club - J. Mare
Unified Basketball - N. Briggs
Yearbook - K. Desrosiers
Our Grade 9 students, Class of 2027, have turned in their forms to run for office and we will hold a two-day election on the 20th and 21st. Here’s to a great campaign and race!
On Tuesday, September 21st and 28th, the Guidance Department will be hosting a College Fair for grades 10-12. We encourage students to wear college gear and to take advantage of the opportunity to meet with the following colleges, universities, and branches of service:
SMILE! It’s Picture Day on September 19th, 2023.
Mrs. O’Brien is looking for students who are interested in working in the library for academic credit. Application materials for the Library Media Specialist Student Internship Program for Semester 1 are available in the library. Deadline for applying is 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 19th.
Need to spruce up your home, yard, classroom, or office for the fall? Look no further! The Apponequet Players are selling Mum plants for the fall season!
Core Value Recipients:
Cesia Valdez - Random Act of Kindness
Punctuality Award: Peter Kanakis
It’s Constitution Day on September 17th, commemorating the signing of the Constitution in 1787. Our daily trivia contest has given bragging rights to Mr. Mare’s class, Mrs. Mills’ class, and Mrs. Vander Kaaden and Carsen for the win in Mrs. Emery's class.
Our School Store, run by DECA, is up and running! Stop by after school for swag or a quick treat.
Please support the Athletic Boosters Club! See the Main Office for forms for the Laker Pass Raffle.
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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The Fall 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.
Varsity Fall Sports Standings: Football 0-1-0 , Field Hockey 0-3-0, Volleyball 1-2-0, Golf 2-1-0, Boys Soccer 1-2-0, Girls Soccer 3-0-0, Boys Cross Country 2-0-0, Girls Cross Country 2-0-0 and Unified Basketball 0-0-0.
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.
freelake.org
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:
September 15 - Constitution Day observed
September 15 - First Aspen portal grade release
September 15 - Rosh Hashanah begins
September 19 - Picture Day
September 21 & 28 - College Fair
November 17 - Homecoming- tickets go on sale October 30th for Seniors (continued through 11/6)
December 1&2 - Fall Play