Dear Crocker Farm Families, Hope everyone is having a good summer. We wanted to send you some information on one of the district’s many wonderful initiatives: Project Backpack 2018. Please check out the flyer below for information. Also, here is some information on free, fun things to do with your child(ren) on Fridays this summer! […]
Learn MoreCome with your family to the South Amherst Common to participate in this almost 140-year-old neighborhood tradition!
Learn MoreThank you to all the families who came out for the last PGO event of the school year—what a fun evening!!! A big shout-out to Andy Cox for procuring all that delicious ice cream for us—and to the wonderful parents (Andy, Ashley, Norm & Eddy) who scooped all evening long! And thank you to all […]
Learn MoreThe district is in the process of updating to a more user-friendly website with the goal of launching the new site in July, and is looking for volunteers to beta test the site prior to it going “live.” Up to 10 volunteers needed for two 45 minute sessions on Monday, June 11, at 10 a.m. and […]
Learn MoreThe ARPS PGO is a 501(c)3 organization consisting of the PGOs for Crocker Farm, Wildwood, Amherst Regional Middle School, & Amherst Regional High School. Our meetings are open to all When: Tuesday, June 12 at 3:15 p.m. Where: The Works, downtown Amherst Agenda • Introductions • Individual School Updates • Taxes and State Filings • […]
Learn MoreAttention families of the ARHS Class of 2018: Please consider joining in the over 35-year tradition of throwing a SAFE Party for the Graduating Seniors and their guests. Over 40 local businesses stepped up to sponsor this event in 2017. It truly takes a village! We need volunteers at the event to help with […]
Learn MoreThat was an amazing evening of celebrating the diversity of our Crocker Farm community!!! Thank you to all the families who came and helped make this such a successful event. We really appreciated the delicious food and the beautiful performances—there was so much talent tonight! A big shout-out to our school’s Student Engagement Team and […]
Learn MoreOn Monday, June 11, Chef Sam will be at Crocker Farm for a special taste test of a brand-new lunch menu item: Green Monster Pizza! This homemade pizza will be on the menu later in June, featuring pesto made using produce harvested from our school gardens. We would like to collect student feedback during the lunchtime taste […]
Learn MoreDear Crocker Farm Families, We are looking forward to celebrating our school community this Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thank you to those of you who have RSVP’d “yes”—we have a big crowd with many people signing up to bring a dish or beverage. Those who have not RSVP’d yet, can do so in the next […]
Learn MoreHeading into its 25th year, the Amherst Education Foundation announces its Excellence Grants for the 2018-19 academic year. Totaling $29,000.00, the grants are spread across the Amherst Elementary Schools, the Amherst Regional Middle School, and the Amherst Regional High School. Of particular interest to elementary families is the winning proposal from Jennifer Reese, Elementary Science and Garden Coordinator: ELEMENTARY GARDEN-BASED LEARNING […]
Learn MoreCrocker Farm’s gym teacher Mr. James is running the school’s 3rd Annual Field Day on Friday, June 8th with a rain date of Monday, June 11th. Kindergarten through 3rd grade classes are having their Field Day in the morning, 9:15-11:20, & the 4th, 5th, & 6th grade classes are having their Field Day in the […]
Learn MoreDear Crocker Farm Families, Our annual Book Swap is coming up soon: May 30 & 31! The more books we collect, the more books your child will bring home. We still need more books for all reading levels—preK-Sixth grade—especially books that reflect the diversity of the Crocker Farm community, including in different languages, as well […]
Learn MoreCrocker Farm’s annual Book Swap is coming soon. This is a great school tradition. Collection boxes will be out in the Crocker Farm lobby and at the preschool entrance after the April break. We are seeking books for preschoolers to older readers, and especially need books for 5th and 6th graders. If you are doing […]
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