Amherst Exempted Village Schools

08/26/2026

Smiles were shining bright for Picture Day at Walter G. Nord Middle School and Amherst Junior High! 📸💚💛

Our Comets came ready for the camera and a wonderful day of learning. Take a look at a few of the smiles captured throughout the day!

📸 Photo Credit: Mr. Toney and Mr. Hoffman

08/26/2026

🍎🥪 REMINDER School Lunch Budget Planning for 2026–2027! 🥪🍎

Our Nutrition Services Department wants to help make things a little easier for our families as you plan ahead and put money into your child’s school meal account for the 2026–2027 school year!

We hope this School Lunch Budget Planning Guide is helpful as you budget for school lunches throughout the year. 💚💛

📌 Please remember: Breakfast is FREE for all K–12 students, so the prices shown in this guide are for lunch only.

Thank you to our Nutrition Services Department for helping our families plan ahead! 🍎

08/25/2026

New school year, new friends! 💚💛

Ms. Zehel’s Amherst Junior High English and Language Arts students kicked off the year with Classmate BINGO, practicing how to introduce themselves while discovering fun facts about their classmates. What a great way to get everyone mingling and making connections during the first few days of school! 🎉

08/24/2026

🎉 Celebrating decades of dedication to Amherst Schools! 💚💛

Please join us in recognizing these outstanding staff members who have devoted 20, 25, and 30 years to serving our students, families, and community!

20 Years of Service: Janet Latto, Jackie Fink, Brian Cesear, Jennifer Forthofer, Megan Germuska, Carly Brockman, Jess Glatz, and Kelly Park.

25 Years of Service: Melinda DiFranco, Erin Kinser, Tina Dever, Lori Littleton, Wendy Kerschner, Tabitha Bender, Kelly Funderburg, Jill Coleman, and Lisa Dadas.

30 Years of Service: Jen Rush, Lisa Misson, Michelle Kamczyc, and Yvonne Voros.

Thank you for your commitment to our Comets and for helping make Amherst Schools a Community of Excellence! 🌟

08/24/2026

📣 Little Comets Preschool and kindergarten families: It’s almost time to start the school year! Please see the graphic below for all important dates and times 💚💛

For additional information, please review the back-to-school newsletters:

Little Comets Preschool: https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/newsletters/little-comets-preschool/newsletters/back-to-school-newsletter-157745

Powers Elementary: https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/newsletters/powers-elementary-school/newsletters/powers-elementary-tep-talk-august-6th-2026

We can’t wait to welcome our youngest Comets! 🌟

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

🌯 Grab dinner and support the Amherst Band Boosters tonight! 💚💛

Visit Chipotle at 901 N. Leavitt Road in Amherst today, Monday, August 24, from 5–9 p.m., and 25% of event sales will benefit the Amherst Band Boosters!

Show the flyer when ordering in the restaurant or use code GQW4QNA when placing an online pickup order.

Go Comets! 🎶

08/21/2026

That's a wrap on our first couple of days of school at Powers Elementary School! 🎉

Let's take a moment to look back at some of the fun we've had so far, including pictures with the Welcome sign outside! 📸

A big thank you to the Powers Staff and PTO for helping make our first days so special! 🏫✨

08/21/2026

The halls of Walter G. Nord School are buzzing with excitement as our Comets settle in for a new school year! From reconnecting with friends to diving into classroom activities, the first few days have been filled with learning, laughter, and plenty of smiles. Check out some of the fun below! 💚💛

08/21/2026

Calling All Little Comet Runners! 💚💛

Registration is NOW OPEN for the FREE 2026 Amherst Little Comets K–6 Running Club! ☄️

The club is open to all Amherst students in kindergarten through sixth grade, including students from Amherst Schools, St. Joseph, and those who are homeschooled.

👟 Participate in three fun races
👕 Complete all three and earn a FREE T-shirt!
📅 Register by Tuesday, September 8

Ready to run? Visit RunAmherst.com for complete details and registration information.

Come run, have fun, and show your Comet Pride! 💚💛