We want to sincerely thank our parents, staff, law enforcement, and community members for their support, patience, and cooperation during yesterday’s bomb threat situation at Marion L. Steele High School and Walter G. Nord School.

We are grateful for the swift response from all safety personnel and school staff, and we are especially thankful that all students and staff remained safe throughout the day. Situations like this require coordinated effort, and our community once again showed strength, calm, and trust in the process.

We understand events like this can be unsettling, and we appreciate your understanding as we followed established safety protocols. We are glad to report that the situation was fully addressed, and normal operations were able to continue.

We are truly blessed by the continued support of our families and community partners. Thank you for standing with us and for everything you do to support our schools.

Congratulations to all of our outstanding Comets who competed in the Special Olympics Track & Field events today at Ely Stadium in Elyria! 

We are incredibly proud of your hard work, determination, sportsmanship, and the way you represented Comet Nation throughout the day. Our athletes competed with heart, supported one another, and showcased the true spirit of teamwork and perseverance.

Thank you for representing Amherst with pride — your entire school community is celebrating your accomplishments. Go Comets! 

Our Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) recently held its annual Awards Ceremony, highlighting the formal Change of Command and recognizing the achievements of our outstanding cadets.

Thank you to VFW Post 1662, the Nathan Perry Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Military Order of the World Wars for their generous support and for the awards they presented to our deserving cadets.

A key moment of the ceremony was the Change of Command—a formal military tradition in which leadership is officially transferred from one commanding officer to another. We extend our sincere thanks to our outgoing Commanding Officer, Cadet Lieutenant Commander (C/LCDR) Hayden Baker, for her leadership and service to the program. Congratulations to our new Commanding Officer, Cadet Lieutenant Commander (C/LCDR) Sophia Vicens. We look forward to all you will accomplish in this role!

A special tribute was also given to our nine graduating seniors: Hayden Baker, Abbey Barry, Paul Cherney, Mia DelMonico, Tyler Denn, William Fought, Eva Hunter, Cristian Nieves, and Isabel Vansant. Each was honored with the VFW JROTC Award in recognition of their foundational contributions to the establishment of this program.

We are proud of all our cadets and wish our seniors the very best in their future endeavors!

Tuesday at Steele High School, Steele Athletics proudly honored nine senior student-athletes who have committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Surrounded by family, friends, coaches, teammates, and staff members, these seniors were recognized for their dedication, perseverance, and accomplishments both in the classroom and in competition.

These student-athletes have demonstrated tremendous commitment throughout their time at Steele, balancing academics, practices, competitions, and leadership opportunities while representing Comet Nation with pride.

We congratulate each of these seniors on this exciting next chapter and thank them for the lasting impact they have made on Steele Athletics. Best of luck as you continue your journeys at the collegiate level — Comet Nation is proud of you! 

As we head into the final stretch of the spring sports season, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our senior athletes! 

Today, we honor our Track & Field and Boys Tennis seniors. We are incredibly proud of their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to the Marion L. Steele Athletics program throughout their high school careers.

Seniors — thank you for your leadership, hard work, and the example you’ve set both on and off the field, court, and track. Your impact on Comet Nation will not be forgotten. Once a Comet, always a Comet! 

We’re excited to launch the brand new Amherst Alumni Association website — your place to reconnect, reminisce, and stay in touch with fellow Comets.

Here’s what you can explore right now:

Whether you're catching up with old friends or taking a trip down memory lane, this site was built for you.

It’s FREE and only takes a few minutes to join. We can’t wait to reconnect — Go Comets!!

Amherst families are invited to sign up for a Second Harvest Food Box for May 2026. Please complete ONE form per family to reserve your box.

Pick-Up Location: Steele High School
Date: Thursday, May 21
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM

Important: To ensure enough food is available, please RSVP by Friday, May 15. Food is ordered based on reservations, so if you sign up, please make arrangements to pick up your box. Click the above flyer to RSVP today!