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Bravo to the Cast & Crew of Annie, Jr. !
Creating Musical Theater Experiences at AMS
Annie Jr. was the 2026 production!
Raising Funds for South Sudan Villages Clinic
For a second year, AMS helps clinic. Read more.
Amherst Middle Orchestra
Holiday light show delights audience!
Studio in Art Students Visit Martin House
2025-26 W.E.B. Leaders
Amherst Middle Mural Club!
The Mural Club makes our building beautiful!
Peer-to-Peer with our WEB Leaders
Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) eighth grade leaders meet throughout the year to work with sixth graders on team building and social emotional topics.
Mission & Philosophy
Amherst Middle School
At Amherst Middle School, we are committed to maintaining high academic standards while also encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Our classrooms will be filled with engaging lessons and opportunities for students to explore their interests and talents. We believe that each student brings a unique perspective to our school, enriching the overall experience for everyone.
News & Events
Latest News
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Mary Newman and William Schupp were named as Master Teachers.
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Guest speaker Fidele Dahn shares his story and how he started a medical clinic in South Sudan.
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Performances at 9:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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Amherst Middle School Studio in Art students visit iconic location.
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Bring original picture packet with you
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Students tour gallery
![Five students earn award in new competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747933492/amherstschoolsorg/cb9algjsnzoojgmfj6p9/AMSTechWars-POST.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747933492/amherstschoolsorg/cb9algjsnzoojgmfj6p9/AMSTechWars-POST.jpg","width":305}])
AMS takes honors in new event, the Robot Drag Race!
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Sixth-graders draw inspiration from blueprints created by elementary art students.
![Student holds a mouse trap car]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738701453/amherstschoolsorg/htacms5r75qibsnzwcav/AMSTechWars2025_POST.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738701453/amherstschoolsorg/htacms5r75qibsnzwcav/AMSTechWars2025_POST.jpg","width":305}])
Several students built a trebuchet and they competed in the trebuchet competition for the first time!
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Read More
about Scott Lawniczak Named Principal at Amherst Middle School
Upcoming Events
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Mid-Winter Recess - No School
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Amherst Middle
AMS February Concert
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ACHS Auditorium
Smallwood Drive
District Band Festival
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ECMEA Jr. High All-County Festival
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ECMEA Jr. High All-County Festival
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Smallwood Drive
District Orchestra Festival
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ACHS Auditorium
District Calendar
ACSD Wellness Fair
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Windermere Boulevard Elementary School
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Grade 5 Parents' Night at AMS
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HS/MS PTSA
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ACHS cafeteria
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ECMEA Jazz Fesitval
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Spring Recess - No School
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Students! Get Involved!
We offer many afterschool clubs and extra curricular activities and encourage our students to join a club. Listen to announcements or look for posters in the hallway for meeting dates and times.
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Central Registration is used to register new and re-entry students, UPK, kindergarten and private, parochial, charter school students.
![Classroom with students at desks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715957807/amherstschoolsorg/xz0fcjohx9ff97zcn33c/CareersatSDS_Showcase.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715957807/amherstschoolsorg/xz0fcjohx9ff97zcn33c/CareersatSDS_Showcase.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715957807/amherstschoolsorg/xz0fcjohx9ff97zcn33c/CareersatSDS_Showcase.jpg","width":800}])
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.