Fort River 6th grade students recently participated in a mock trial that was held at the Franklin/Hampshire Juvenile Court in Hadley. The 6th graders took on the roles of jurors, attorneys, defendants, prosecutors, witnesses and observers, based on the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt.
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The school district is currently finalizing plans for a before-school care program for elementary children. We need to know how many families would utilize such a program if it were available. Please contact us if your family is interested.
Science Night for Parents and Guardians
Wednesday May 22, 2013 6:30-7:45 at theWildwood LibraryCome learn more about exploring science with your child at home, as well as the Next Generation Science Standards that will be influencing our science curriculum in the coming years.Speakers:~Rae Griffiths, Owner/Educator of Teaching Creatures~Helen Ann Sephton, Educator Naturalist and Hitchcock Center School Programs Coordinator~Ian Stith, Science and Mathematics Coordinator at Amherst Public SchoolsBuy a calendar celebrating student artwork and Arbor Day! Enjoy colorful entries created by 4th, 5th and 6th graders for the 2nd Annual Arbor Day Poster Contest sponsored by the Amherst Shade Tree Commission.
The annual Town Fair takes place Thursday, May 23 - Saturday, May 25 on the Amherst Town Common.
Everyday Math Online ( click here to access math games and more information for students and parents)