Middle School Headlines
![photos of two teachers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769543509/amherstschoolsorg/kdjt1ragvwi2f9w2d9t6/AMSMasterTeachersPOST.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769543509/amherstschoolsorg/kdjt1ragvwi2f9w2d9t6/AMSMasterTeachersPOST.png","width":305}])
Mary Newman and William Schupp were named as Master Teachers.
![Girl holds a completed mini hat]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766159640/amherstschoolsorg/ajizz13qwfwoxqn0wxns/FideleDahn-POST.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766159640/amherstschoolsorg/ajizz13qwfwoxqn0wxns/FideleDahn-POST.png","width":305}])
Guest speaker Fidele Dahn shares his story and how he started a medical clinic in South Sudan.
![Annie Jr.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766086523/amherstschoolsorg/qgr4cudb6ntseo1cbrkw/AMSAnnie2026-POST.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766086523/amherstschoolsorg/qgr4cudb6ntseo1cbrkw/AMSAnnie2026-POST.jpg","width":305}])
Performances at 9:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.
![Students listen to docent at Martin House]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764878329/amherstschoolsorg/luapxdwz5txypeup6wrx/MartinHouseVisit-POST.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764878329/amherstschoolsorg/luapxdwz5txypeup6wrx/MartinHouseVisit-POST.jpg","width":305}])
Amherst Middle School Studio in Art students visit iconic location.
![Yearbook photo days]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758807733/amherstschoolsorg/qtu8ktzu46s7oaknxzbt/yearbook.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758807733/amherstschoolsorg/qtu8ktzu46s7oaknxzbt/yearbook.png","width":305}])
Bring original picture packet with you
![Students view a piece of art]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756214553/amherstschoolsorg/h85daekztd3wputbcmsy/ARtGalleryPOST.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756214553/amherstschoolsorg/h85daekztd3wputbcmsy/ARtGalleryPOST.jpg","width":305}])
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!
![Two boys hold a cat scooter made of cardboard]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742305201/amherstschoolsorg/bl5sxigakr8zkbbyjygy/Catscooter-POST.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742305201/amherstschoolsorg/bl5sxigakr8zkbbyjygy/Catscooter-POST.png","width":476}])
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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![Julie Doyle portrait]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709027911/amherstschoolsorg/m1atayhabavgaruv2lvm/JulieDoyle_NEWS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709027911/amherstschoolsorg/m1atayhabavgaruv2lvm/JulieDoyle_NEWS.jpg","width":305}])
![two students with coffee cart]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709027889/amherstschoolsorg/km8mgdj9c1ppb39lnue8/CoffeeCartDelivery_NEWS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709027889/amherstschoolsorg/km8mgdj9c1ppb39lnue8/CoffeeCartDelivery_NEWS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1709027889/amherstschoolsorg/km8mgdj9c1ppb39lnue8/CoffeeCartDelivery_NEWS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709027889/amherstschoolsorg/km8mgdj9c1ppb39lnue8/CoffeeCartDelivery_NEWS.jpg","width":999}])
Year-Long Effort Raises $616 for Food Pantry
![Assistant Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709027855/amherstschoolsorg/jtefphicxrfkf2ndz7k9/DerekKise_NEWS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709027855/amherstschoolsorg/jtefphicxrfkf2ndz7k9/DerekKise_NEWS.jpg","width":305}])
![Students stand by newly planted tree]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709027781/amherstschoolsorg/zuffrokp5prm8yqmqpet/CherryTrees_NEWS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709027781/amherstschoolsorg/zuffrokp5prm8yqmqpet/CherryTrees_NEWS.png","width":305}])
Inspired by Washington, D.C. cherry blossoms
![Master Teacher Nancy Claxton]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709027722/amherstschoolsorg/z0mywz2xp97gu56q0r4t/AMSWebNewsNancyClaxton.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709027722/amherstschoolsorg/z0mywz2xp97gu56q0r4t/AMSWebNewsNancyClaxton.jpg","width":352}])