image of fall leaves against a wood background with text of ARHS updates, September 22, 2024

ARHS Updates, September 22, 2024

Apponequet Regional High School

September 22, 2024

Laker Nation Newsletter September 20, 2024


Autumn is here.  Learning, sports, and clubs are in full swing. This week, on September 17th, we celebrated Constitution Day in US History I, with the curriculum beginning with the birth of our nation. image of the trees in front of the high school starting to turn color


Constitution Day Trivia was an activity at lunch to both educate and entertain. See below for trivia and test your own knowledge!





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College Fair:

Over 45 Colleges and Universities attended our annual college fair this Thursday. Students in grades 10-12 had an opportunity to meet with representatives and participate in a fun activity to guide their engagement. Stay tuned for events highlighting more Military and Vocational options as well!image of high school students attending the college fair

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Our DECA chapter kicked off their new year with their first informational meeting on Tuesday. Over 150 students mingled and had snacks, won swag with trivia, and learned how to join. Upcoming events will be our Leadership Conference at Bentley in October and our District Competition in January. 

  Image of students attending their first informational meeting for DECA



Boosters$10.00 Tickets on sale Now - September 25th The Laker Pass Raffle. The winner will own THE PASS for the 2024-025 school year! The pass includes 1 parking spot, 1 homecoming ticket, 1 yearbook, admission to all Apponequet gated sports games, admission to all Apponequet theater productions. Drawing will take place on September 26th. It will be posted live on our Facebook page.

Get your Laker pass in now! 

Venmo or Send in to office for $ /check - Made out to "Apponequet Athletic Booster Club" 

If you would like to be on the mailing list regarding meetings, events or volunteer opportunities sponsored by the Boosters, please fill out the Boosters Membership Google form 


Core Value Recipients:

Luca Rubini - Random Act of Kindness

Charlotte Carvalho - Random Act of Kindness

Colin McKay - Achievement

Payten Moniz - Random Act of Kindness

Nicholas Rome - Random Act of Kindness

Aubrie Leach - Random Act of Kindness

Chloe Desrosiers - Random Act of Kindness

Colby Landry - Honor


Seniors!  You have a little over one month to submit your yearbook photos and blurbs!  October 11 is the hard deadline and everything needs to be submitted by then.  Please check the google classroom; and if you have any questions, please contact your yearbook advisor Kim Desrosiers.

9-12 - order your yearbook now! Order





image of the Go Green clothing bin. Text of Clothes and shoes recycling bin, Keep your clothes and shoes out of local landfills



Clothing Bin - We are happy to "Go Green" by reducing textile waste from the local landfill with a FREE, No-Work Clothing and Shoes Recycling Fundraising Program. This clothing bin is located by the fence of the upper lot between GRAIS and ARHS. Please donate your clothing, rags, linens, shoes, handbags, and more to be recycled. Funds earned by this program will be used by our Laker Leader group to support community initiatives and school-wide needs. 



Student Council elections were held this week. Please check the Friday Newsletter for the results. 


Constitution Trivia:

  1. What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?image of a part of the Constitution with text of Constitution Day.

  2. What is the minimum age to run for President?

  3. Name the three branches of the federal government.

  4. In what year was the Constitution ratified?

  5. How many amendments have been made to the Constitution? 

  6. Which amendment outlawed slavery in 1865?

  7. Which future President was known as “the Father of the Constitution”?

  8. How many Senators are there in the Senate today?

  9. Women earned the right to vote with the 19th Amendment. In which year was this passed?

  10. The Constitution replaced what document which was created during the American Revolution and failed?

Caught Learning!


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Portuguese 2 learning to converse in pairs and Portuguese 4 gives a big Bon Dia!!

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The Seniors are enjoying their lounge area. Looks like we might need more seating. Email if you’d like to help out!




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First project in Personal Finance - collaboration and presentations to help the whole class learn.



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Chemistry lab: Is it a physical or a chemical reaction?!?image of high school students in classimage of high school students in class


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Practicing Symmetry in Art !



Important Dates:

10.11.24 - ½ Day; Early Dismissal

10.14.24 - Holiday - No School

11.01.24-11.02.24 - School Play

11.05.24 - No School

11.11.24 - Holiday - No School

11.15.24 - Homecoming

11.27.24 - ½ day

11.28.24-11.29.24 - No School


It is Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15 and this year’s theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together”. Our Equity team will discuss ways to explore and celebrate this culture. For more information for your learning, see the Smithsonian.


Answers to Constitution questions



  1. Bill of Rights

  2. 35

  3. Legislative, Executive, Judicial

  4. 1787

  5. 27

  6. 13

  7. James Madison

  8. 100

  9. 19

  10. Articles of Confederation