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Creating Musical Theater Opportunities
Amherst Middle School cast and crew of the 2025 performance of The Little Mermaid Jr.
17 Compete in DECA Regionals
Five advance to the state competition to be held in March 2025. Read the news story.
AMS Supports South Sudan Villages Clinic
Fidele Dahn, one of The Lost Boys of South Sudan, visits Amherst Middle to share his story and why he started a medical clinic. Read more!
Building Beds for Families and Children in Need
ACHS Service & Social Justice Club members volunteered at Sleep in Heavenly Peace and built 35 beds for area families.
Honoring Veterans
A school-wide parade through Windermere Boulevard and songs from all our first-graders honored Veterans!
Thanksgiving Cards for Roswell Patients
An ACHS junior creates card campaign to bring holiday wishes to patients at Roswell Cancer Institute. Read more!
A Robust Music Curriculum
Middle School orchestra students practice performance skills
All Are Welcome
At Windermere Boulevard, we are a community of learners!
Fostering a Love of Learning
Smallwood School is great!
Technology Class
Building a wood truss bridge!
Hands-On Learning
Independent work with math manipulatives and writing assignments
District Video: We Are Amherst
Tradition, Pride, Achievement
Amherst Central Schools
At Amherst Central School District, our mission is to prepare all students to excel in a dynamic world through the development of their abilities to reason, solve problems, apply knowledge, communicate and collaborate effectively.
News & Events
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They will be considered for National Merit Scholarship Awards to be selected in March.
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Troy Cummings has written and illustrated more than 40 children's books.
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At Amherst CSD, breakfast is FREE every day for all students!
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The "Do Good" project lets students create hand-drawn cards for patients at Roswell Park.
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On display at the Eggertsville-Snyder library through February.
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Several students built a trebuchet and they competed in the trebuchet competition for the first time!
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Ticket prices are $12.50 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students.
![2024-25 District Art Show]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736971483/amherstschoolsorg/d9s05pnpoi9moiwrh1ge/2025DistrictArtShow-POST.jpg","width":253}])
Artwork will be on display during February at the Eggertsville-Snyder libarary.
![FAFSA and TAP information night]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736779959/amherstschoolsorg/gxhwatychdqqe2ywyfda/FAFSA2-12-25POST.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736779959/amherstschoolsorg/gxhwatychdqqe2ywyfda/FAFSA2-12-25POST.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736779959/amherstschoolsorg/gxhwatychdqqe2ywyfda/FAFSA2-12-25POST.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736779959/amherstschoolsorg/gxhwatychdqqe2ywyfda/FAFSA2-12-25POST.png","width":1080}])
Information and support will be provided.
![Cats musical operetta poster]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736434581/amherstschoolsorg/lxmftiihn3r4o2uexhhp/CATS-POST.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736434581/amherstschoolsorg/lxmftiihn3r4o2uexhhp/CATS-POST.png","width":305}])
Musical poster design by junior Kaylee Gust!
Upcoming Events
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Tiger's Den Food Pantry
The Tiger's Den Food Pantry allows families to enroll in the pantry program and choose boxed, canned and perishable food items once a month.
![UPK student holds puppets]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715885570/amherstschoolsorg/pfgjy82gn8jtgy69tir0/SDSUPKPuppets_SHOWCASE.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715885570/amherstschoolsorg/pfgjy82gn8jtgy69tir0/SDSUPKPuppets_SHOWCASE.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715885570/amherstschoolsorg/pfgjy82gn8jtgy69tir0/SDSUPKPuppets_SHOWCASE.jpg","width":800}])
Central Registration is used to register new and re-entry students, UPK, kindergarten and private, parochial, charter school students.
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At Amherst, we pride ourselves for offering opportunities for collaboration, challenge and rewarding career growth. Apply online!
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Access the Staff Directory
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Learn about the resources and services available through our Family Support Center.
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Parents can receive text messages, straight to a mobile phone with information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.