Thank you to all of our teachers and parents for taking the time to connect during Parent-Teacher Conferences this week — your partnership helps our students continue to grow and succeed! 💚💛

Just a reminder: there will be no school tomorrow, Friday, October 10, in observance of NEOEA Day. Enjoy the long weekend, Comets!

There are so many exciting events happening in our district! This Community Update is a bit longer than usual, so be sure to scroll through to catch all the important news, dates, and details.

Community members are invited to attend an informational session about Issue 16 on Thursday, October 16th at 6:30 p.m. in the Marion L. Steele High School Cafetorium. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the issue, ask questions, and hear directly from district leaders. You can join us in person or watch the event live on CometsLive!—just scan the QR code to access their YouTube page. We hope you’ll plan to attend or tune in online to stay informed and engaged in the future of our schools.

Our third grade field trip to the Cleveland Quarry in Wakeman was a huge success! Students had the chance to see their learning come to life as they explored how sandstone is mined and transformed into blocks.

What better way to understand why Amherst is proudly known as the Sandstone Center of the World?

A big thank you to 3rd grade teacher Megan Kalchert for organizing this amazing hands-on experience for our students. Pictures are from the Dever/Hammond, Kalchert/Rua and Call/Kne 3rd grade classes.

It was a fantastic day for our annual 5th Grade 50 States Parade! Each student researched a state and created a float to showcase what they learned. After presenting their projects in class, students paraded their colorful creations around the track for family and friends to enjoy. It was a beautiful day filled with creativity, learning, and Comet pride!

A huge congratulations and heartfelt thank you to our Volleyball and Cross Country seniors! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment over the years have left a lasting impact on your teams and our Comet community. Thank you for being incredible leaders, role models, and teammates — we’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s next for you!

Please see the videos below honoring each of our senior athletes.

There are lots of games and matches happening across our district 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!

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the Amherst Halloween Bash on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Spitzer Stadium and the South Parking Lot! The event kicks off with a Parade and Costume Contest at 3:30 PM, followed by Trunk-or-Treat starting at 5 PM. Enjoy a live performance from the Amherst Marching Comets, along with costume contests, trunk-or-treating, face painting, food, and fun for all ages.

This is one of Amherst’s favorite community traditions, and you won’t want to miss it! Those interested in getting involved can sign up to decorate a car for Trunk-or-Treat, donate candy, or volunteer at the event. For more information or to sign up, email AmherstHalloweenBash@gmail.com or scan the QR code on the flyer.