This week, our district proudly honored all who have served and continue to serve our country. Each of our schools went above and beyond to celebrate Veterans Day!

At AJH, students shared poems, expressed gratitude, and recognized each branch of the Armed Services during a heartfelt assembly featuring a Veteran Panel.

Powers Elementary students lined the hallways for a special Veterans Day parade, cheering and sharing handmade flags, signs, and crafts with the veterans they invited.

Walter G. Nord School hosted Lunch with a Veteran, giving students a memorable chance to share a meal, stories, and laughter with the veterans in their lives.

A big shout-out to our Navy National Defence Cadets, who supported many of these events and took part in the community’s Veterans Day Tribute Ceremony in Downtown Amherst.

From all of us at Amherst Schools, thank you for your service. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we enjoy every day.

North Pointe Ballet visited Powers Elementary this week to promote their upcoming performance of The Nutcracker—and to get students excited for the show! During the assembly, dancers taught students choreography that will appear in the production, making them active and enthusiastic participants. Enjoy the fun recap video below!

North Pointe Ballet will present The Nutcracker on December 5–7 at the Lorain Palace Theatre and December 19–21 at the Berea-Midpark High School Performing Arts Center. Click the button below to view the event flyer.

Our 7th and 8th Grade Academic Challenge teams have been hard at work preparing for this week’s competition at The Lodge of New Russia Township. Competing against nine teams, our Comets put their knowledge and teamwork to the test and proudly earned 2nd place!

Congratulations to these outstanding students and their instructor, Mrs. Janet Latto, for their dedication and achievement!

The Marion L. Steele High School Athletic Department hosted a special signing event on Thursday, November 13, recognizing eight outstanding student-athletes who have committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.

During the ceremony, each student-athlete was introduced, their achievements were highlighted, and they officially signed their Letters of Intent. Following the signing, they were available for questions from attending media.

We are incredibly proud of these athletes and look forward to cheering them on as they take this exciting next step in their journeys.

Please complete the form linked to the graphic below to reserve an Amherst Second Harvest Food Box for November 2025. One form per family, please!

Pick-Up: Thursday, November 20th, from 12:00–1:00 PM at Steele High School

RSVP by: Sunday, November 16th, to ensure enough food is ordered

If you reserve a box, please be sure to pick it up as food will be ordered based on RSVPs.

For questions or assistance, contact Jill Maiorca, School Social Worker, at jill_maiorca@amherstk12.org or 440-988-1645.

Reminder: The Steele S.E.R.V.E. program is partnering with Neighborhood Alliance for the Christmas for Caring drive!

Donate new items by November 25 — baskets will be delivered the week of December 1. Drop off donations with Mrs. New or Mrs. Weaver in Room 405.

Thank you for helping make the season brighter for local families! 

I recently had the honor of meeting future Comet Joshua to deliver some special gifts! Joshua received a cuddly Comet bear and a special book — and he’s now signed up for the Lorain County Imagination Library, where he’ll receive a new book each month until he turns five!

I believe that this is a wonderful way to inspire a love of reading in our youngest future Comets!

If you know of any newborn future Comets in Amherst who would enjoy a visit from Mr. Molnar, reach out to him or the Amherst Board of Education to set one up!