Strong schools help students thrive and contribute to a vibrant, connected community. At Amherst Schools, that work happens every day as students build skills, discover their talents, and prepare for their futures.

We encourage our community to stay informed about the funding that supports this work. The Amherst Board of Education has placed a 5.97-mill fixed-rate property tax levy on the November 3 ballot to maintain day-to-day operations. The proposed levy would cost $209 annually per $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value—under $18 per month.

This is the district’s third request for additional operating revenue in the past year. The last new operating levy passed in 2012.

Being informed and engaged helps keep our community connected to its schools. Learn more about the district’s financial outlook and the levy, and join us in celebrating the great work of our students and staff.

Our Powers students toured the Amherst Historical Village, with a stop at the One Room Schoolhouse, to discover what life and learning were like in Amherst long ago.

Along the way, students learned about blacksmithing, enjoyed woodworking activities, and explored firefighting from years past. They also toured historic homes, walked through a train caboose, and discovered how everyday life has changed over time.

Thank you to the Amherst Historical Society for keeping our community’s past alive for a new generation! We’re also grateful to our third-grade teachers, parents, the Amherst Fire Department, and volunteers for making these visits so memorable.

More Amherst third graders will get their turn over the next four tour days!

📸 Photo Credit: Mrs. Megan Kalchert (Third Grade Teacher)

The Walk-a-Thon is a much-anticipated tradition for our Nord Comets—and this year’s event brought plenty of smiles! Each class walked from Walter G. Nord School through beautiful Beaver Creek Metro Park to support Nord PTO, stopping along the way for a snack served by our parent volunteers.

The crisp autumn air and colorful, falling leaves made a perfect backdrop for time together outside the classroom. Our Comets enjoyed connecting with classmates, exploring their surroundings, and taking in the sights and sounds of fall along the trail.

A big thank-you to our teachers and parent volunteers for making the day so special, and to Nord PTO for creating memorable experiences that bring our school community together!

📸 Photo Credit: Mr. Nick Toney (Principal)

Our Comets volleyball team captured the OHSAA Division II District Championship with a straight-set victory over Brecksville: 25–15, 25–21, 25–22!

Congratulations to our players and coaches! We’re proud of the hard work, dedication, and teamwork that have brought you to this point. You’ve given our community so much to celebrate!

Next up: the OHSAA Regional Semifinal against Olmsted Falls on Wednesday, November 4, at Ravenna High School.

Good luck, Comets! Your Amherst community is cheering you on as you keep this exciting season going!

Our Marching Comets are headed to the OMEA State Competition this Saturday, October 31, and we’re inviting the community to help give them a memorable send-off!

The buses will depart at 9 a.m. from Steele High School’s South Parking Lot, escorted by Amherst Police and Fire. Join us in the parking lot or line Axtel Street to cheer on our Comets and celebrate all the hard work that brought them to this moment!

Let’s show them our support as they head to State. Go Marching Comets!

MLS Theatre Company 1422 presents The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, based on the beloved story by C.S. Lewis and dramatized by Joseph Robinette.

From memorizing lines to building sets, gathering props, and coordinating lights and sound, our students have been working hard to bring this beloved story to the stage. Every detail reflects the creativity, teamwork, and dedication of our cast and crew!

Join us November 20–22, 2026, for an adventure filled with courage, friendship, and magic. Come support our talented Comets as they bring Narnia to life!

The entire community is invited to the MLS Powder Puff Game on Monday, November 9, from 6–9 p.m. at Spitzer Stadium! Cheer on our students in girls’ flag football as freshmen take on sophomores and juniors face seniors—all to support prom. Admission is $5.

Class of 2027 students receive one chance to win a free senior prom ticket—a $75 value—with their admission. Seniors must stop by the raffle table and write their name on a ticket to enter. All fans can purchase $1 raffle tickets for a chance to win Comet gear.

Join us for a fun evening of friendly competition and Comet pride!

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!

Our final Senior Night celebration honored our Golf, Cheer, Football, and Amherst Marching Comets seniors! 💚💛

It was a rainy, blustery evening, but these seniors and their families still had plenty to celebrate—years of hard work, friendships, and memories made along the way.

Thank you, seniors, for the dedication, leadership, and Comet pride you’ve brought to your programs. We’re grateful for your lasting impact and the example you’ve set for those who follow. Once a Comet, always a Comet!

Take a look back at these special celebrations in the videos below. A special thank-you to Studio Q Photography and AMD Photography for the photos featured in the videos!