Discover the flavors and stories behind iconic Chinese dishes. We’ll cook a different recipe the first Friday of each month. Take one class or savor all three. Tang Yuan 汤圆 –Friday, Oct. 3 Make tang yuan, soft, chewy rice flour balls filled with sweet black sesame or red bean paste, served in warm syrup. This festive dessert symbolizes family unity and is perfect for special occasions. Wonton Soup 馄饨 –Friday, Nov. 7 Make homemade pork wontons and a savory vegetable broth while learning the history and Mandarin names of this comforting soup. Your homemade version will rival any takeout. Scallion Pancakes 蔥油餅 –Friday, Dec. 5th Create crispy, flaky scallion pancakes by mixing dough, folding in fresh green onions, and pan-frying golden layers—a perfect start to any Asian meal.

Challenge yourself on the brand-new climbing wall in the AHS gym. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, get the skills needed to safely belay on a ropes course, including how to fasten your climbing harness, tie a figure 8 knot, and participate in a team belay. High schoolers will also have the opportunity to learn how to solo belay using the PBUS (pull, brake, under, slide) method.

PLEASE NOTE: To register, please visit CS Driving School. Select Locations then click Register Now under arlington High School. The Driver Education Program is required in Massachusetts for teens who would like to get a Driver’s License between 16.5 and 18 years old. This program gives you everything you need to earn your Driver Education Certificate and become eligible for your road test. Package valid for two years from start date. The $1,165 package includes: 30 Hours Classroom Instruction Held at AHS Students must be at least 15 years, 9 months to begin. 12 Hours Behind-The-Wheel Offered seven days a week with pickup and drop-off at AHS or another arlington location. Scheduled through the CS Driving portal after turning 16 and receiving Learner’s Permit. 6 Hours In-Car Observation of another student driver Package Add-Ons: (Can be purchased at time of registration or later through the Student Portal) 2-Hour Parent/Guardian Class—$40 Required before a student can schedule behind-the-wheel hours. Certificate of Completion—$30 Electronic Driver Education Completion Certificate issued by the RMV. Required before a student (under 18) can schedule a road test. Road Test Sponsorship—$215 Optional service for a weekend group road test scheduled at CS Driving School, 2 Winter Street, Waltham. Vehicle and Sponsor provided. Two-Week Classroom Sessions at AHS: Monday–Friday, 3:30–6:30 pm October 20–24 and October 27–31 December 1–5 and December 8–12 March 2–6 and March 9–13 May 26–29, June 1–5 and June 8 Parent Classes are via Zoom the second Thursday of each month. Register at www.CSDriving.com Vacation Intensives at AHS: Tuesday–Saturday, February 17–21 or April 21–25 | 9:00 am–3:30 pm Parent Classes are via Zoom the second Thursday of each month. Register at www.CSDriving.com

Get outdoors and enjoy the natural world as the daylight fades. Led by an experienced guide, you’ll set out on nearby hiking adventures that will hyper-engage your senses. We’ll use headlamps, hiking poles, and our wits to conquer terrain that slowly becomes invisible as the sun sets. Tuesday: Pickup & Drop Off: Gibbs students should look for the van at 3:00 pm. It takes 15–20 minutes to get from Gibbs to Ottoson. Ottoson students pickup time will be between 3:15–3:20pm. Thursday: Pickup & Drop Off: OMS students should look for the van at 3:00 pm. Note: Sturdy walking shoes, layers including a sweater and a raincoat, water, and a snack are mandatory. We will supply backpacks, headlamps, and poles for those who want them.

Continue your Dungeons & Dragons adventures. Old friends and new enemies await as we journey together into the unknown, ready to take action at every turn. As we explore this untamed world, Roll Models D&D players are welcome to continue with their existing characters, while players new to the Land of Ithreach will make a character at a level appropriate for the adventure.

If multiple family members are attending, please register under one adult's name only. Don’t miss this valuable seminar to help organize and prioritize your college search and application process. Find out when to tour colleges and what to ask during your visit; how to begin your college list; the meaning of application terminology; and much more. We will review all parts of the application process, from application platforms and college entrance exam strategies to college interviews and student resumes. Leave with a timeline to help keep you organized and focused throughout junior year. Open to students with or without their parents.

Go on an adventure set in the land of Ithreach, a fantasy setting where the seasons change and the story grows. If you’ve previously played D&D with Roll Models, you may continue to play using your character at their current level or create a new 3rd level character. Mind, Body, and Soul: In the town of Faundale, the mood is celebratory as a brand new river bridge nears completion, promising great prosperity to the town. However, strange activities at night reveal the town is in danger from creatures lurking in a nearby ruin. As heroes, you are hired to investigate and ensure the town is safe. Mind, Body, and Soul is intended only for brand-new characters at Level 1. It has been written to teach the fundamentals of the D&D rules, but players with previous D&D experience are also welcome to join. Players will select from an assortment of pre-generated characters so we can jump right in and play! Caravan of Secrets: Come to the rescue of seven people taken prisoner by a tribe of marauding goblins. Each of the kidnapping victims has a story to tell and a valuable object they must recover from the goblin tribe. Every hostage rescued can become either an ally or a rival for the heroes and act as a springboard for future adventures. New and experienced players are welcome. Players may continue to use their character from Mind, Body and Soul at 2nd level, or begin a new character at 1st level (using choices from the Basic Rules and The Player’s Handbook).

Incorporate personal design touches as you learn or refine fundamental metalsmithing skills in this all-level jewelry-making workshop. Beginning makers will fabricate a textured sterling silver band ring and a sterling silver pendant with a bezel-set stone. Students with prior experience in metalsmithing/jewelry can further develop their skills with sterling silver while fabricating earrings and making a chain link bracelet. Multiple soldering and finishing techniques will be covered, and individual design is encouraged.