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Happy Summer!

On behalf of the PGO Leadership team, thank you for your generous time, donations and support in making it another great year at Wildwood. On Friday, June 14 the PGO blog and newsletter takes a break for the summer.  Have a restful and restorative summer!

Girls on the Run is coming to Wildwood this fall 2019

Volunteers are needed to support the Wildwood team. New coaches are needed for Fall 2019! Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a unique 10 week (twice weekly) after-school program led by trained coaches who lead small teams through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in […]

Multicultural Fair THANK YOU!

THANK YOU to all Multicultural Fair and Potluck participants and volunteers! We had fantastic weather, outstanding performances, and lots of participation from adults and children alike on Wednesday, May 22. Thank you to everyone that helped in any way to make this a successful celebration of the many cultures at Wildwood Elementary School.

Thank you! Wildwood Gives Update

THANK YOU, WILDWOOD PARENTS AND GUARDIANS!!! Thanks to the wonderful generosity of Wildwood families, the PGO exceeded the Wildwood Gives fundraising goal! You gave an incredible $4,480!!!  It is heartwarming how committed Wildwood families are to supporting the school.  With your help, the PGO can continue to support teachers and staff, enriching the curriculum and […]

Chinese Language Lessons

The New England Academy of Chinese Language & Culture meets on Sundays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at ARMS during the school year to provide Chinese language and culture instruction. As part of an agreement with the district, the program receives a reduced rental rate in exchange for reserving spots for ARPS students at reduced […]

Job Opportunity with AEF

The Amherst Education Foundation is seeking a part-time (20 hours/month)  Administrative Assistant to assist with our work fundraising and providing grants to educators in the Amherst Regional Public Schools. For more information about the organization, please see our website: https://www.amhersteducationfoundation.org/. Duties include coordinating mailings, depositing and keeping track of checks and other donations; keeping QuickBooks and […]

Join the FPA!

Have you heard about the new booster organization for ARPS Performing Arts? Friends of Performing Arts (FPA), was formed this year and has already made some great strides in helping the performing arts programs. In its first 3 months, FPA held 4 major fundraisers, raised more than $3,500, received funds from 378 donors, held 5 bake sales, secured support from a […]

4th of July Volunteers Needed

The Amherst 4th of July Celebration is looking for volunteers for this year’s festival. If you are interested in contributing to a community event, filled with fun and festivities, while getting a front row seat to the fireworks, come assist the Amherst 4th of July Celebration. This is a great opportunity to give back to […]

“WOOT WOOT” FOR WILDWOOD STAFF!

The “Woot Woot Wagon” rolled into Wildwood today to bring sugar, caffeine and joy to our treasured teachers and staff! On this final day of Teacher Appreciation Week, the PGO seized the opportunity to acknowledge and recognize the incredible dedication all Wildwood staff demonstrate every day. The Woot Woot Wagon had an abundance of treats […]