Dear Comet Nation,

We hope you are staying warm during this extremely cold weather. As a major winter storm moves through the area this weekend and potentially into early next week, we will continue to monitor conditions and keep you informed.

With significant snowfall, dangerous temperatures, and limited road treatment due to a regional salt shortage, travel may be hazardous. Please follow all safety precautions and exercise caution.

Due to the Winter Storm Warning, Saturday evening events are being moved to earlier in the day or are being rescheduled. The Amherst Schools will not host events beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday night through Monday morning.

As a result, we ask that students, staff, and community members stay off our parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks from Saturday evening through Monday morning so we can remove snow from our parking lots and sidewalks.

Stay tuned to our district social media accounts, website, email, and phone notifications for updates regarding weekend activites and school on Monday.

Thank you for your continued cooperation as student safety is our top priority. Stay safe and warm.

Amherst Exempted Village Schools is proud to announce the Amherst Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026, honoring individuals and a team whose dedication, talent, and achievements have made a lasting impact on Amherst athletics.

This year’s inductees represent excellence across multiple sports and eras, exemplifying the hard work, leadership, and Comet pride that define our athletic tradition.

These distinguished inductees will be recognized during tonight’s basketball games against Avon Lake. The Girls Varsity game tips off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Boys Varsity game at 7:00 p.m. These games will take place as scheduled, despite there being no school today due to cold temperatures. We hope to see you there!

PLEASE NOTE: Due to a Winter Storm Warning beginning at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, the Amherst Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony schedule has been adjusted. Doors will open at 3:45 p.m., with the ceremony beginning at approximately 4:15 p.m. at Steele High School. The ceremony will be streamed live on COMETSLIVE!, allowing the entire community to celebrate their accomplishments.

We congratulate all members of the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026 on this well-deserved honor and thank them for the legacy they have built for future generations of Comets. Once a Comet, always a Comet.

Our School Social Workers are offering winter coats to students and families in the Amherst Exempted School District who may need one this season.

We currently have a limited supply of coats in the following sizes:
Youth: 4T/5T, 6, 7/8, 10/12, 14/16, 18
Adult: Small, Medium, Large, XL

Please note that sizes and styles are limited, and coats will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. While we will do our best to match your request, availability cannot be guaranteed.

👉 If you are requesting coats for multiple children, please complete a separate form for each child.

If your student or family member is in need of a winter coat, please fill out the form below to submit a request.

There are lots of games and matches happening this weekend! Good luck to all of our Comet athletes as they compete - let’s show our support and cheer them on!

For a full list of athletic events, please click below!