image of orange dahlias against a white background with text of ARHS updates, september 24, 2023

Laker Nation is in full motion with clubs, games, and an opportunity to explore post-secondary options. This Thursday, September 21st ,the Guidance Department hosted a College Fair for grades 10-12. Students and staff wore their college gear and met with thirty colleges, universities, and branches of service. See the flyer for the colleges and universities visiting on September 28th. 

College Fairs

The Class of 2027 election has concluded. Here are our winners:

President:  Reaghan Jensen

VP:  Colin McKay

Treasurer:  Davis Holland

Reps:  Finleigh Pineault and Annie Smith 

Congratulations to the new Freshmen class officers!

This Friday’s football game has a Despicable Me theme!  Dress up as your favorite character, wear any despicable me themed clothes or just simply the color yellow.  The game is at home against Seekonk at 

6:30 pm. It is Banner Night!  Honored tonight will be 

Girls soccer

Football

Girls basketball

Boys Lacrosse

Boys tennis

Honor bowl champions

Core Value Recipients:

Ben Janczura - Random Act of Kindness

Punctuality Award: Evan Dupras

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

Debate Club- M. Macek (coming soon!)

All Booked at Apponequet- J. O’Brien

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. Tickets are on sale now 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! 

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EJ3DPB697U1O?ref_=wl_share

The James White Memorial Library is holding a Tiny Art Show!

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 0-2-0 , Field Hockey 1-4-0, Volleyball 3-3-0, Golf 2-4-0, Boys Soccer 2-2-1, Girls Soccer 5-0-1, Boys Cross Country 3-1-0, Girls Cross Country 4-0-0 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 28 - College Fair

October 6 - Early Dismissal

October 9 - No School

November 7 - No School

November 10 - No School

November 17 - Homecoming - tickets go on sale October 30th for Seniors (continued through 11/6)

December 1&2 - Fall Play