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Annual Parade of Graduates
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
Middle School Tech Wars
Innovation and creativity earns Tech War awards
Studio in Art
Students silk-screen Darwin Martin House Jr. Docent shirts
Hands-On Learning
Independent work with math manipulatives and writing assignments
Fostering a Love of Learning
Smallwood School is great!
Saluting Our Veterans
A school-wide parade through our building and songs on stage honor Veterans
Let's Go Bandits!
Buffalo Bandits take over gym classes to teach some basics of lacrosse
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.
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Hats off to our seven Board of Education members for their dedication.
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Eight seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship program.
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Colorful post-its with kind messages decorated the custodial office door to let the high school custodial staff know how much they are appreciated.
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Awards presented in the second annual BryLin Hospital suicide prevention awareness art contest.
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The Unified sports teams and Youth Activation Club at ACHS earned national recognition.
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Amherst Central School District honored its 45-, 35-, 30- and 25-year employees who have made significant contributions to the district through longevity of service.
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The back to school newsletter is available online and will be mailed to households in early September.
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The Amherst Central School District named Marcie Pascual, principal of Cleveland Hill Elementary School, as the new principal at Windermere Boulevard Elementary School, effective July 15, 2024. Her appointment was approved by the Board of Education June 4, 2024.
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Students at Amherst Middle School earned five awards by competing in the middle school division of the Tech Wars competition at ECC City.
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about Cade Wyles Earns Cello Scholarship
Upcoming Events
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District Board Room
ACHS Cafeteria
McDonalds, 3400 Sheridan Dr. Amherst
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Classes held on Zoom
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Windermere
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Library Media Center
all day
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Classes held on Zoom
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St. Joseph University Church, Buffalo
Strategic Action Plan
The 2023-2027 updated plan will provide a comprehensive road map to all that occurs within the ACSD, as well as the partnerships we form within the Amherst community.
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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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Central Registration is used to register new and re-entry students, UPK, kindergarten and private, parochial, charter school students.
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Parents can receive text messages, straight to a mobile phone with information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.