Student Life

Amity Regional District Spartan Mascot at a sport game cheering on the crowd

Activities & Resources

Athletics

Amity offers basketball, baseball, cross-country, soccer, softball, track and field, field hockey, and boys' & girls’ volleyball. Students must try out for these sports. Parents/guardians are responsible for picking up their children from school after practices and games. Students must have a current physical exam to participate in any school sport.

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ARHS Booster Club

The Amity High School Athletics Booster Club was formed concurrently with the school incorporation in 1956 to serve as a supporter to the Athletic Department.

To date, we have generously donated time, effort, and financial backing to assist Amity High School in creating the finest opportunities for our student-athletes. We offer support to help with costs of equipment, facility upgrades, Block A Awards Dinner, and senior scholarships. We take pride in all our athletes and their accomplishments. We look forward to building a strong community within Amity High School.

Learn More About the Booster Club

Clubs & Intramurals

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Explore the diverse range of clubs and organizations featured in the list below. There's something for everyone!

A's

AID India

Amity Art Club

Amity Connections

Amity Creative Theater (Drama Club)

Amity Creative Theater (also known as ACT) encourages students to come dance, sing, and act throughout the year. We put on our own little performances like cabarets for people to sing and perform at. We also advertise the yearly play and musical and help each student prep for the event.

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Advisor:

Robert Kennedy, Robert.Kennedy@amityregion5.org

Amity Debate Team

Join Amity's premier competitive speaking team! Our mission is to equip students with valuable life skills like public speaking, critical thinking, research, and knowledge of current events through fun, structured debates. Whether you’re a seasoned debater or just curious, we welcome everyone to engage, learn, and grow. We compete in regional, state, and international tournaments, practicing styles like parliamentary, public forum, and more. Each week, we host meetings with exciting argument games, speaking drills, and practice debates, all in a supportive environment. Meet like-minded peers, gain skills, win awards, and have fun! Join us on Tuesdays after school in the cafeteria—snacks provided!

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Advisor:

Nicholas Shamp, Nicholas.Shamp@amityregion5.org

Amity Envirothon Club

Amity Fashion Club

Amity Green Team

The Amity Green Team is dedicated to making our school more environmentally friendly. We focus on projects like recycling, reducing waste, and keeping our school clean. Our goal is to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire students to take action for a better, greener future. Our focus is on spreading environmental awareness and helping the Amity community be more involved in creating change in issues related to our Earth.

Amity Haven's Harvest

AYLUS Woodbridge

AYLUS Woodbridge is a student-led nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the Greater New Haven community through diverse volunteer work. We collaborate with local partners like Loaves and Fishes New Haven and community libraries to host weekly events, including food drives, environmental cleanups, and support for local events. Whether you’re interested in helping at soup kitchens, organizing community activities, or assisting with library tasks, there's something for everyone. Join us to make a difference, connect with new friends, and help create a stronger, more supportive community for all!

View AYLUS Instagram

Advisor:

Emily Connelly, Emily.Connelly@amityregion5.org

B's

Badminton Club

Bike Club

Black Student Union (BSU)

The Black Student Union is a safe space for minority students at Amity High School. Our goal is to create a strong community and connection with peers so no one feels alone in a predominantly white school. We uplift each other with discussions about culture, shared experiences, fundraising, community service activities, and field trips.

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Advisor:

Lisa Zaleski, Lisa.Zaleski@amityregion5.org

C's

Calliope Magazine

Chess Club

Chinese Club

Civic Leaders of America

Civic Leaders of America is an entirely student-led organization with the mission of fostering civic engagement among high schoolers through regular debates, local conventions, information about current events, and activism and volunteering opportunities. We provide students a platform to voice their opinions and engage in meaningful discussions, and we hope that through our activities, students will develop their own unique and informed worldview and create the change they want to see.

View Civic Leaders of America Instagram

Advisor:

Thomas Norton, Thomas.Norton@amityregion5.org

Class Act Council

Unified Sports and Class Act Council both focus on fostering inclusivity, teamwork, and leadership. Unified Sports brings together students with and without disabilities to participate equally in sports, building relationships and understanding in a supportive environment. Similarly, Class Act Council empowers students to promote sportsmanship and demonstrate strong character, both individually and as athletic teams, through leadership. Together, these programs emphasize the importance of collaboration, respect, and personal growth in sports and beyond.

Advisor:

Eric Rothbart, Eric.Rothbart@amityregion5.org

Color Run Club

The mission of the Color Run club is to promote positivity and physical activity through community color runs that raise money for charitable causes. Students in the club will help organize these events, volunteer for the runs, or even participate in the run. We also elect students for leadership positions throughout the year to work with us to manage and plan the runs. We meet online at various times and dates. If interested, please email imanovem27@amityregion5.org or chenjo27@amityregion5.org

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Advisor:

Bridget O'Neill, Bridget.Oneill@amityregion5.org

Computer Club

Costume Club

Creative Writing Society

Creative Writing Society is a club for both students who enjoy writing often and students who are new to creative writing and looking to improve. We meet at 2:30 p.m. every other Thursday in Mrs. Pascale's classroom. During the year, we try various types of creative writing through workshops, such as short stories, poetry, vignettes, and more. Moreover, we play many fun creative writing games, use prompts, and share and peer review each other's work. We would love to write with you, so please come to our next meeting!

Advisor:

Jennifer Pascale, Jennifer.Pascale@amityregion5.org

Debate Club

Diversity In Action

Our club aims to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through outreach, awareness, and fun events. We go on many trips, attend debates, and have fun activities like a potluck! Become a part of improving equality and inclusivity within our school and communities by joining Diversity in Action! We meet every other Friday.

View the Diversity in Action Instagram

Advisor:

Joycelyn Romero, Joycelyn.Romero@amityregion5.org

E's

Elders Helper Club
Embers (Yearbook)

Elders Helper Club

Embers (Yearbook)

F's

Fantasy Sports Club

Flag Football

French National Honor Society

G's

Game Development & Design
Girl Up

Game Development & Design

Girl Up

Girl Up is a club dedicated to empowering young women and advocating for gender equality. Through education, community engagement, and leadership, we aim to inspire girls to recognize their potential and take action on issues affecting women and girls globally. Our mission is to foster confidence, encourage advocacy, and create a space where young women can come together to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

Advisor:

LeeAnn Browett, L eeann.Browett@amityregion5.org

H's

Harmonious Helpers
HOSA (Healthcare Occupations Student of America / Pre-Med)

Harmonious Helpers

HOSA (Healthcare Occupations Student of America / Pre-Med)

HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) is a student-led organization dedicated to promoting career opportunities in the health industry. HOSA empowers members through leadership development, community service, and competitive events that enhance their knowledge and skills in healthcare. We also play games like Medical Charades/Pictionary!!

Advisor:

Lynn Cocco, L ynn.Cocco@amityregion5.org

I's

Indian Culture Club
Infinite Possibilities

Indian Culture Club

Infinite Possibilities

Infinite Possibilities is a STEM-based club where female students can volunteer to 1) travel to the Bethany Community School during school to do science experiments with the 4th grade girls there or 2) go to the Orange Community Center after school to do experiments with the 4th grade girls from the Orange Elementary Schools. Students can receive volunteer hours and have a lot of fun! :)

Advisor:

Jennifer DeMattia, J ennifer.Demattia@amityregion5.org

J's

Jazz Band

Jazz Improv Club

JSA

The purpose of Civic Leaders of America is to foster civic engagement among high schoolers through regular debates, local conventions, information about current events, and activism and volunteering opportunities. We provide students a platform to voice their opinions and engage in meaningful discussions, and we hope that through our activities, students will develop their own unique and informed worldview and create the change they want to see.

Civic Leaders of America (CLA) is a grassroots, nonpartisan, student-led organization committed to combating political apathy among high school students and fostering civic engagement through education, debate, and activism. We aim to empower the next generation of leaders by providing resources, opportunities, and a supportive community. With unique activism opportunities and local events, our students are able to develop a deep understanding of the American political system, form their own opinions, and learn tangible ways to create change in their communities.

At the national level, CLA operates through the Council of Governors and a structured National Cabinet responsible for overseeing the organization’s vision, growth, and communication across the country. The Council of Governors is composed of the elected Governor from each CLA State and guides the national agenda and work of the National Cabinet, which they select through a comprehensive applications process. The National Cabinet comprises several key roles, each responsible for a specific area.

Advisor:

Thomas Norton, Thomas.Norton@amityregion5.org

Jewish Student Union (JSU)

K's

L's

Latin Club
Link Crew

Latin Club

Link Crew

M's

Mafia Party Game Club

Mafia is a social deduction game! In a group of people, one of them is the “mafia” who secretly kills people in the dead of night pretending to be innocent. It is up to the “good team” to use their skills and knowledge of not only each other, but also the game to figure out who it is before it’s too late. “The Host” (Scout) conducts the game, and we try to strive for a thought-provoking game that forces people to use their critical thinking skills to solve problems.

Advisor:

Emily Connelly, E mily.Connelly@amityregion5.org

Math Team

Mock Trial Club

Model UN Club

Do you like to debate? Are you interested in politics? If so, then Model UN is the right club for you! We enhance our critical thinking and public speaking skills through our meetings and various conferences at different universities such as NYU and more! You will take on the role of a country and debate various political issues. We meet every other Thursday, please come and join us!

Advisor:

Jennifer Brechlin, J ennifer.Brechlin@amityregion5.org

Morgan's Message Club

Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)

Muslim Club

N's

National Art Honor Society

National Honor Society

National Spanish Honor Society

New Beginnings Club

The New Beginnings Club partners with the New Haven Women's New Reach Shelter to support homeless women in need by donating care packages. These packages are filled with toiletries, blankets, pillows, and other necessities. Through this initiative, we aim to make a meaningful difference in our community and uplift those who need it most. We encourage anyone to join to help out and get volunteer hours.

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Advisor:

Danielle Adamovich, Danielle.Adamovich@amityregion5.org

O's

P's

Peer Tutoring Club

Philosophy Club

Pickleball Club

Pitch In Club

PLAHD

R's

Relay For Life

Republican Club

The Republican club is a discussion based group of Republican and Independent students who want to learn more about conservative politics. We are open to all opinions, and will be doing debates and discussions on a wide array of topics in politics. We also help connect you to opportunities and community service. If you are interested in a career in government or politics, the club will be discussing a career in politics as well as connecting students to their local and state representatives. Through the Republican Club, you can work on campaigns for all levels of office, and can connect with their local and state party committees. We will also be hosting guest speakers that will expose students to different opportunities, as well as sharing their stories and forming meaningful connections with you.

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Advisor:

Laura Roessler, Laura.Roessler@amityregion5.org

Rhythmix - Acapella Group

Robotics Club

In the Robotics Club, we bring ideas to life by building, coding, and working as a team. Every year, members collaborate to design and construct a VEX Robotics team robot for the annual VEX Robotics competition in February. Along the way, you'll gain valuable skills in coding, mechanics, and problem-solving, all while working towards a shared goal with your peers. After the competition, we keep the momentum going with in-club challenges where members face off in creative, robot-based tasks, fostering skill development and friendly competition. Whether you're a robotics expert or a beginner, our club offers a supportive space to explore technology, build friendships, and have fun—complete with candy rewards! And remember - no experience required!

Advisor:

Michael Battista, M ichael.Battista@amityregion5.org

S's

SADD

“Students Against Destructive Decisions” is a national non-profit dedicated to the safety and wellness of all students. Using 40 years of expertise to facilitate educational and engaging programming, SADD operates through school and community chapters (like student clubs) dedicated to advocating healthy decision-making.

SADD was founded on the simple philosophy that young people, empowered to help each other, are the most effective force in prevention.

Advisor:

Greg Twohill, Greg.Twohill@amityregion5.org

Science Bowl

Science Mentorship

Science Olympiad

Sending Sunshine Club

Sister City Club

South Asians at Amity

South Asians at Amity celebrates the rich and diverse cultures of South Asia by fostering a welcoming community. We aim to promote cultural awareness, unity, and pride through fun events, discussions, and activities. Whether you're looking to connect with others, learn more about South Asian traditions, or simply have a great time, our club offers a space for everyone to engage and grow together. Join us as we explore our heritage and make lasting memories!

Advisor:

Elena Serapiglia, Elena.Serapiglia@amityregion5.org

Student Government

The Amity High School Student Government serves both our school and BOW community by organizing school spirit events, planning community outreach projects, and advocating for the student body. The Student Government generally meets on the first Monday of every school month in the lecture hall, unless noted in advance.

More Info on The Student Government

Advisors

Class of 2026 Student Government
Student Government

Class of 2026 Student Government

Student Government

Super Pac.

T's

Tabletop Gaming Club

Tech Theater Club

Tech Theater Club is how we show others the hard work that goes behind the stage. We work to help build out sets, move furniture, and create objects to bring the show to life. In this club we will teach you how to do task and jobs backstage from hanging lights to working a sound board. We want to show others how much work and passion is put on stage that not everyone can see as an audience or performer.

Advisor:

Robert Kennedy, Robert.Kennedy@amityregion5.org

The Amity Trident - Student Newspaper

The Amity Trident School Newspaper is a student-run publication that captures important events, stories, and ideas from Amity High School and the greater BOWA community. Students have the opportunity to showcase their writing talents across various sections, including Features, Opinions, Arts, Sports, and News. The Trident is always looking for new voices and fresh perspectives—whether you're passionate about journalism, creative writing, or simply have a story to share, this is your chance to make an impact and get published. Join The Trident editorial team today!

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Advisor:

Emily Clark, Emily .Clark@amityregion5.org

TSA

U's

Umttr

Unicef Club

In the Unified Sports Club, you are helping students with disabilities play sports. For example in our fall season, which is happening now, you would help out the kids and teach them how to kick a ball and how the game of soccer works. This is a great club if you love to help others and like to work with your peers. We also go on tournaments to other schools and if you are not able to do one of the seasons because of a sport, we do fall, winter, and spring seasons!

Advisor:

Claudia Mirci, C laudia.Mirci@amityregion5.org

Unified Sports

V's

Y's

YEA (Young Entrepreneurs Alliance) Club
Young Adult Book Club

YEA (Young Entrepreneurs Alliance) Club

Tired of surviving on lunch money? Ready to make some real cash? Whether you want to level up your job game or turn your side hustle into a thriving business, YEA (Young Entrepreneurs Alliance) is here to help you secure your financial future! Our mission is to guide students in exploring diverse career opportunities through traditional routes or entrepreneurial endeavors. We will do this by helping students craft resumes, and aiding them in the traditional application process. In addition to this, YEA looks to foster future entrepreneurs by nurturing their passions and turning them into profitable businesses. Beyond individual growth, our club serves as a network where students with shared interests in entrepreneurship, business, and all realms alike can collaborate.

Advisor:

TBD

Young Adult Book Club

W's

The Women in Film Club is a club open to anyone who enjoys watching and analyzing movies! In order to highlight the role of women in the film industry, we will watch movies with strong female characters (Aliens, Barbie, Little Women, etc.) and focus on female directors (Greta Gerwig, Sofia Coppola, Amy Heckerling, etc.). Meetings are open to all and will be a fun and laid-back environment! (More details when you sign up!)

Advisors:

TBD

Field Trips

Forms

Upcoming Field Trips

Nov 11 2025

Tolland High School FT - VPA

7:40 AM - 1:00 PM

Nov 12 2025

Seymour Middle School FT - UConn ECE

7:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Nov 12 2025

Wheeler Recreation Center FT - CTE

8:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Library Media Center

Parent Resources

Reporting Absences From School

If your student will be absent for any reason, please be sure to contact the attendance line to report the absence. Each absence must be followed up by a note or email from a parent or guardian in order to be excused.

Please send email notes to:

arhsattendance@amityregion5.org

That note or email will suffice to excuse absences 1-9.

Subsequent absences will require documentation from a doctor or medical provider to be excused.

Food Services

Forms

Parent - Teacher Conferences

Sign-ups are done through PowerSchool. Directions regarding how to sign up will be sent via email. If you encounter any problems with the system email: helpdesk@amityschools.org.

Parent/Guardian/Teacher Conferences typically are an in-person meeting with your student's teacher to discuss their progress during the school year. You can schedule conferences with individual teachers. Each conference is 10 minutes.

Parking & Transportation

Peer Tutoring

Portals & Directions

Amity Update & Video Channel

Assessments

Clever

Curriculum Parent Portal

Discovery Education

Lexia

PowerSchool

Schoology

SchoolLinks

PTSO

Student Government

More Info on The Student Government

Advisors

Class of 2026 Student Government
Student Government

Class of 2026 Student Government

Student Government

Summer Work

Summer Work - 2025

Art

Mathematics

English

AP English Language & Composition

AP English Literature & Composition

Grade 12: Humanities

Please read and annotate the attached excerpt from the book A HISTORY of the WORLD in 6 GLASSES by Tom Standage.

Reading

An open book with pages forming a starry arc above, symbolizing imagination. Below, %22Amity Reads%22 is written in elegant gold letters on a black background.

For summer 2025, Amity Reads, Amity’s summer reading program, will once again be linked to the Portrait of the Graduate, asking students entering grades 7-11 to begin thinking about how each characteristic plays a role in their summer reading book of choice.

As you may know, the Portrait of the Graduate (POG), developed by a team of students, community members, and Amity educators, is a set of identified characteristics that all students need to cultivate and demonstrate by the time they graduate from high school. These characteristics include being an effective communicator, collaborator, empathizer, problem solver, and planner.

This fall, in Spartan Seminar groups, we will ask students to share their books and think about how their books showcased one or more of the POG characteristics.

Students should select one book that suits them in terms of topic and reading level. It can be fiction, nonfiction, graphic novel, audiobook -- any book that interests them is fine. There are many ways to get a book. Libraries are excellent places to start! The school and town libraries are great resources. You can also purchase the book online or at an area bookstore. Again, students are welcome to listen to their book in audio format if they so choose.

Here are a few of things students should know before selecting a book:

All students should finish reading their books by the time they return to school in August. Students will then be asked to participate in a discussion about their books in their Spartan Seminar groups. This will happen sometime during the first few weeks of school.

Students should be prepared to share in their Spartan Seminars:

The title of your book
The author of your book
The Portrait of the Graduate characteristic that was most important in your book:
- Collaborator - one who is an active contributor and works inclusively with others toward a goal while being aware of their unique impact on the world and the world’s impact on them. Which Portrait of the Graduate characteristic was most prevalent in your book?
- Communicator - one who can clearly, confidently, and effectively, read, write, speak, and listen across various formats and contexts.
- Empathizer - one who continuously grows their capacity to understand multiple perspectives
- Problem Solver - one who accepts challenges with curiosity, passion, and creativity while thinking critically to arrive at a variety of possible solutions.
- Planner - one who can independently balance demands, responsibilities, and priorities to fulfill their goals, obligations, and aspirations.

You will have a chance to talk about your book and how it ties into the Portrait of the Graduate characteristic you chose above. Be sure to include specific details from your book (i.e. plot, characters, conflicts, setting, theme, relationships, etc.).

Feel free to use this link for some book ideas:

2025 Summer Reading Title Suggestions

If you have any questions, please email:

Julie Chevan, High School English department chair, julie.chevan@amityregion5.org

Andrea Drewry, District Instructional Coach, andrea.drewry@amityregion5.org

View More Info on Portrait Of The Graduate

Science

Science Research Advanced Students:

Review this mentor search presentation

Over the summer, reach out to a minimum of 10 more potential mentors, following all mentor e-mail rules:

E-mail one person at a time.
Space e-mails apart by several days.
Fill out a mentor log entry for each e-mail.
CC your current SRP teacher on each e-mail until you know your teacher for next year.
If your e-mails lead to a Zoom meeting, use the first and second meeting protocols (see slide 10 for links to these documents). You will eventually submit these assignments in the fall.
If you get a signed mentor contract before you reach out to 10 mentors, stop your search and do not reach out to others mentors. Warm regards, Your SRP teachers

Social Studies

World Language

School Publications

Magazine: Calliope

Calliope - The Amity Magazine

Calliope is a student-run art and literature magazine for Amity Regional High School.

Calliope 2024-25

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Previous Magazine Issues

Previous Magazine Issues

Newspaper: Amity Trident

Amity Trident School Newspaper

The Amity Trident Newspaper is looking for advertisers for our 2024-2025 paper. Ads provide the money that allows us to publish and distribute our paper to our school and community each month, and without them, we could not publish our paper or print the number we do.

Purchasing an advertisement is a great way to tap into the dynamic spending potential of teenagers ages 13-18 and is an excellent way to show support for our school. We hope you consider purchasing an advertisement this year.

Yearbook: Amity Embers

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Support Services personnel are available to parents/guardians and students including school counselors, school psychologists, student assistance counselors, nurses, special education teachers and paraprofessionals, speech and language pathologists, reading consultants, and administrators. Math and Reading remediation are offered to students based on state and district assessments.

Counseling Support

If you have questions about a program or if your child is experiencing social, emotional, or academic difficulty, the school support team is available to help your student.  They are an important liaison between school and family and are available to help support you and your student through the High School journey. 

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