Attention 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 […]
Learn MoreJoin the Crocker Farm community for a showing of Screenagers on Thursday, April 26. Pizza at 5:45 p.m., movie at 6 p.m. We will offer free child care and an age-appropriate movie for younger children.
Learn MoreJoin the program for one, two or more days, or the entire summer! Space is limited, so register today: www.multi-arts.org
Learn MoreThe Pioneer Valley Workers Center, in collaboration with a passionate team of valley residents, has launched a vital letter-writing campaign in support of Lucio Perez. Please see the flier below with all the information needed, including letter samples, to facilitate full engagement in this campaign. The campaign, which is an active response to a critical […]
Learn MoreThe Green Street Brew, a local adult a cappella group is organizing its 10th Local Vocal Chord Bowl at the Amherst Regional High School. This intergenerational celebration of music—featuring adult, college, and high school a cappella groups—is a fundraiser for music and arts programs at ARHS and at Northampton High School. In the last three […]
Learn MoreDear Crocker Farm Families, The ARPS PGO was awarded a community choice grant of $1,413 from Florence Bank. That’s close to $500 more than we received last year and means that we got almost 100 votes from bank account holders. Each PGO will get $345 from this amount. Fifty-six organizations received grants this year, totaling $100,000. […]
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