Use of student parking at ARHS is a privilege, not a right. Parking for students is limited to the number of spaces available. Seniors will be given priority status, followed by juniors whose academic programs include courses taken at area colleges and internships that occur during the school day. Consideration will be given to students who are directly involved in after-school home care, responsible for supporting their family through a job, living independently and self-supportive, and students participating in the school choice program. The following are the rules and policies regarding student parking. Students must abide by all school rules regarding parking and driving on school grounds. Violations will result in disciplinary action.

Parking Permits  

• All vehicles parked on school grounds must have a parking permit clearly displayed. Permits must be displayed on the rear-view mirror with the permit number facing the windshield. Cars without permits may be towed without warning.
• Parking permits are $75 per year and are not transferable.
• Students should immediately report lost or stolen parking permits to the Dean’s Office

PAY FOR YOUR PARKING PASS

• The parking lot is off-limits during the school day. Students may not go out to their cars during the school day.
• Students may park in the student parking section of the main parking lot or in the allocated spaces along the road next to the track. Student parking spaces are marked with white lines. Additionally, when there are no snow banks, students may park along the path facing the football field so long as they do not park on or block the sidewalk.
• Students may NOT park in the following areas:
  • Visitor parking (first row of the parking lot facing the building)
  • Faculty parking spaces marked with yellow lines
  • Along the back of the main parking lot
  • Either of the side lots
  • Bus drop off/pick up zone
  • Fire lanes
• Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas, regardless of permit, are subject to towing without notice.

• Reckless driving will result in loss of parking privileges and may be reported to the Amherst Police Department.
• Students driving off school grounds without proper dismissal and/or transporting other students without proper dismissals will lose parking privileges for 10 or more days. The parking permit fee will not be refunded.

• The school is not responsible for loss or damage to cars. Please report loss/damage directly to the Police Department. Students with six or more tardies will lose parking privileges for 30 days.

• Cars towed are taken to North Amherst Motors, 78 Sunderland Road, Amherst, MA 01002. Call 413-549-7368 for retrieval and storage fees.