Today has been a wonderful day of fun and excitement for our students and staff as we celebrated Halloween across the district. It’s always great to see the creativity, laughter, and school spirit that days like this bring!

As you head out for trick-or-treating this evening, I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable night filled with plenty of treats and happy memories.

Please also remember that there will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 4. Staff will be participating in professional development on that day.

Thank you for your continued support, and have a safe and happy Halloween! Please see a fun recap of this morning's Halloween Parade at Powers Elementary School below. 

Right to Read Week has been an exciting celebration of literacy and learning at Powers Elementary! Students have enjoyed a variety of reading activities, from shopping at the Comet Cash Store to pick out books they were eager to read, to welcoming special guest readers throughout the week.

A huge thank-you to our friends at the Amherst Public Library, who visited to read to all Kindergarten classes and generously donated a copy of the book they shared to every student!

Students were also thrilled to have guest readers from across the community—including administrators, parents, grandparents, and more—join in the fun. It’s been a wonderful week filled with stories, smiles, and a shared love of reading!

This week, our Comets at Walter G. Nord School had the opportunity to hear an inspiring presentation from Dr. James L. Knight. Dr. Knight spoke to students about the importance of leading with humility, heart, and kindness—powerful messages that align perfectly with our district values.

We are so proud of our students for their thoughtful engagement and enthusiastic participation during his visit! 

Dr. Knight will continue working with all of our Amherst schools to help students grow as compassionate, confident leaders both in and out of the classroom. 

The Steele Football Seniors took time to honor the teachers and coaches who have made a lasting impact on their journey as Comets! 

Each senior selected a special staff member and surprised them with a custom t-shirt featuring their name and number on the back.

A huge thank-you to our incredible teachers and coaches for inspiring, supporting, and shaping our students — both on and off the field. 

We are proud to recognize and celebrate our Senior Golfers for their dedication and commitment to the Amherst Golf program!

Boys Golf Seniors:
Alek Kissane, Jordan Miller, Camden Simo, Ben Taylor, and Landon Wolf

Girls Golf Seniors:
Addy Andriowych, Shyla Plezia, Leah Sprague, Addyson Wright, Peyton Zakrajsek, and Peytan Carpenter

These outstanding student-athletes were honored at the last home football game for their leadership, teamwork, and contributions to Comet athletics.

We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and wish you continued success in your future endeavors—both on and off the course! 

Please see their Senior Night videos below.

COMETSLIVE! is always capturing the excitement of our Comet events — from the field, court, and stage! Don’t miss a moment — make sure to subscribe to their YouTube page today to receive updates and notifications whenever they go live. Stay connected and cheer on our Comets from anywhere! 

The Steele S.E.R.V.E. program is partnering with Neighborhood Alliance to help families in need this holiday season through their Christmas for Caring program.

We will be collecting new items until November 25, and delivering baskets the week of December 1. Donations can be dropped off at Steele with Mrs. New or Mrs. Weaver in Room 405.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support! Let’s come together to show what it means to be a caring community this Christmas.