Fort River PGO Information

Saturday, March 28, 2015

4th Annual African American Achievement Awards

All Are Welcome!

4th Annual African American Achievement Awards Night
Thursday, May 7
Amherst Regional High School Auditorium
21 Mattoon Street
6pm

Parents/guardians, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend this special event honoring students who identify as African American or Black in the Amherst, Pelham and Regional Public Schools. Awards will be presented to students in Grades PreK-12 who have made accomplishments in the areas of academics, leadership, community service, fine & performing arts and athletics. The evening will also feature music, dance and spoken word performances and a special ceremony to honor the ARHS Seniors who will graduate in June

If you would like to nominate a student, please complete the nomination form and return by April 1.  Please direct all questions to Kimberly Stender 413-362-1825 or stenderk@arps.org.


African American Achievement Awards Night
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Amherst Regional High School Auditorium
21 Mattoon Street
6pm

African American Achievement Awards Night was initiated in 2012 to honor all students who identify as African American or Black who perform to their greatest individual abilities. African American Achievement Awards Night provides an opportunity for the communityto celebrate student success.  Students in Grades PreK-12 can be recognized for academic, leadership, fine & performing arts, athletic and community serviceaccomplishments

ARPS staff, parents/guardians and community members are encouraged to nominate students currently enrolled in Grades PreK-12 at Crocker Farm, Fort River, Pelham and Wildwood Elementary Schools and Amherst Regional Middle and High Schools. 

In addition, ARHS seniors graduating in June will be honored in a special recognition kente stole ceremony. 

Students, families, school staff and community members are invited to attend the celebration on Thursday, May 7.
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African American Achievement Awards Night Nomination Form 
Nomination deadline: April 1

Students First & Last Name:_____________________________________________________
Student’s Current School & Grade:_______________________________________________

Nomination Categories & Descriptions  
(please circle those that apply to student)

Academic Achievement: student consistently demonstrates excellence in studies
         
Academic Dedication & Effort: student demonstrates diligence, perseverance & determination in class 

Leadership: student embodies positive leadership skills in school & community organizations

Community Service: student demonstrates commitment to community or social justice projects

Fine & Performing Arts: student demonstrates passion for music, song, drama, writing, poetry, art & stagecraft      
         
Athletics: student demonstrates positive sportsmanship & physical skill on school team and in PE class          



Nominator’s name :___________________________________________________________
Phone:_________________________________     Email:_______________________________________________


Nomination deadline: April 1
Send completed forms to:
Kimberly Stender    Office of the Superintendent     170 Chestnut St.     Amherst, MA  01002 
Please direct questions to Kimberly Stender at 413-362-1825 or stenderk@arps.org