As the May 5 election approaches, many in our community have questions about Amherst Schools’ finances and Issue 1, a 0.75% earned income tax levy on the ballot.
As a public school district, we are committed to providing clear, factual information so residents can make informed decisions. While we cannot advocate for or against the levy, we can share our current financial reality, the reductions already made, and what Issue 1 could mean for our schools.
We’ve created a special edition newsletter to answer the most common questions we’ve received from families, staff, and community members—covering where we are, how we got here, and what lies ahead.
📖 Read the full special edition newsletter here: https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/engage/mr-molnar-s-community-update/newsletters/financial-update-issue-1-frequently-asked-questions
Amherst has a proud tradition of strong schools and community support. Thank you for staying informed and engaged.
We are beyond proud of our talented COMETSLIVE! team for bringing home top honors at the 2026 Central Great Lakes Emmys!
Your creativity, dedication, and passion continue to shine on the biggest stages and make Comet Nation proud! 🌟
👏 Join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement and the students behind the work!
#CometNation #COMETSLIVE #EmmyWinners #StudentExcellence
Your creativity, dedication, and passion continue to shine on the biggest stages and make Comet Nation proud! 🌟
👏 Join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement and the students behind the work!
#CometNation #COMETSLIVE #EmmyWinners #StudentExcellence
💃✨ MLS Dance Team Tryouts Are Coming! ✨💃
Ready to join the energy, spirit, and talent of the Amherst Steele Dance Team? Now’s your chance!
📅 Parent Meeting: April 28 at 5:30 PM
📍 Steele CLC
📅 Tryouts:
• May 11 | 3:30–5:30 PM
• May 12 | 4:00–4:30 PM
Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of something amazing—bring your passion and your best moves! 💚💛
#CometNation #DanceTryouts #AmherstSteele
📢 NOTICE: The Amherst Board of Education will hold a Regular Board Meeting tonight (April 27) at 5:30 PM in the Marion L. Steele Creative Learning Center.
We encourage our community to attend—your voice matters!
We encourage our community to attend—your voice matters!
📰 Superintendent Molnar’s Community Update is here!
Catch up on the latest across Amherst Schools, including:
⭐ Amherst earning Purple Star recognition for supporting military-connected students and families
🎉 A special spotlight on student achievement with a National Youth Delegate selection
🐣 Hands-on learning experiences happening in our classrooms
🎭 Celebrating our talented MLS Theatre seniors
📅 Important upcoming events, including Comet Relays, Senior Night, and more!
There’s a lot happening across Comet Nation—don’t miss out!
👉 Read the full update here: https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/engage/mr-molnar-s-community-update/newsletters/community-update-april-24-2026
Catch up on the latest across Amherst Schools, including:
⭐ Amherst earning Purple Star recognition for supporting military-connected students and families
🎉 A special spotlight on student achievement with a National Youth Delegate selection
🐣 Hands-on learning experiences happening in our classrooms
🎭 Celebrating our talented MLS Theatre seniors
📅 Important upcoming events, including Comet Relays, Senior Night, and more!
There’s a lot happening across Comet Nation—don’t miss out!
👉 Read the full update here: https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/engage/mr-molnar-s-community-update/newsletters/community-update-april-24-2026
Stay connected with all the great things happening across Amherst Schools in this week’s Superintendent Molnar’s Community Update!
This week’s highlights include:
✨ Powers earns the 2026 Governor’s Science of Reading Award
🎭 MLS Theatre Company presents Mary Poppins this Weekend
🇺🇸 Honoring our military families
🎷 A Night of Jazz at Steele
📣 COMETSLIVE! now on Facebook
📅 Upcoming events, fundraisers, and more
Don’t miss out on all the latest news, celebrations, and opportunities happening across the district.
🔗 Read the full update here:
https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/engage/mr-molnar-s-community-update/newsletters/community-update-april-17-2026
#CometPride #AmherstSchools
This week’s highlights include:
✨ Powers earns the 2026 Governor’s Science of Reading Award
🎭 MLS Theatre Company presents Mary Poppins this Weekend
🇺🇸 Honoring our military families
🎷 A Night of Jazz at Steele
📣 COMETSLIVE! now on Facebook
📅 Upcoming events, fundraisers, and more
Don’t miss out on all the latest news, celebrations, and opportunities happening across the district.
🔗 Read the full update here:
https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/engage/mr-molnar-s-community-update/newsletters/community-update-april-17-2026
#CometPride #AmherstSchools
Please see the below message from our AJH Athletics Director, Brad Draga!
🎷✨ A Night of Jazz, Food & Fun! ✨🎷
Join the Steele & AJH Jazz bands for a fantastic evening on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Marion L. Steele Cafetorium!
Enjoy incredible performances by our Amherst Junior High and Steele High School jazz bands 🎶 while savoring a delicious meal provided by Fligner’s.
🎟 Tickets: $30 (includes dinner & beverages)
🎁 Plus, check out our unique raffle baskets!
Don’t miss this special night—get your tickets today and support our Jazz program! 💚💛
Purchase Tickets Here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/amherst-night-of-jazz-17952/items
📣💚 AJH Game Day Cheerleading 💛📣
Looking to take traditional sideline cheer to the next level with high-energy performances? Come learn more about AJH Game Day Cheer!
🗓️ April 30
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 AJH Cafeteria
Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved, meet the team, and see what Comet cheer is all about! 🌟 See the flyers attached for more information.
Looking to take traditional sideline cheer to the next level with high-energy performances? Come learn more about AJH Game Day Cheer!
🗓️ April 30
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 AJH Cafeteria
Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved, meet the team, and see what Comet cheer is all about! 🌟 See the flyers attached for more information.
📣 Amherst Junior High Cheer Tryouts 📣
Cheer tryouts for Football & Basketball (2026–2027) are coming up! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the team! 📣💚💛
📅 Mandatory Parent Meeting: April 30 at 6:30 PM
📅 Clinics: May 5 & May 6 (5–7 PM)
📅 Tryouts: May 8 at 4:30 PM
📍 All events held at AJH
👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScf1El_-wNDsH5MSMKDrnAlgnv0oTERkyce5dboYD4Wz5m_KQ/viewform
Make sure you have a current physical on file—no exceptions! Let’s go, Comets! 💫
Cheer tryouts for Football & Basketball (2026–2027) are coming up! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the team! 📣💚💛
📅 Mandatory Parent Meeting: April 30 at 6:30 PM
📅 Clinics: May 5 & May 6 (5–7 PM)
📅 Tryouts: May 8 at 4:30 PM
📍 All events held at AJH
👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScf1El_-wNDsH5MSMKDrnAlgnv0oTERkyce5dboYD4Wz5m_KQ/viewform
Make sure you have a current physical on file—no exceptions! Let’s go, Comets! 💫
☂️✨ You’re Invited to a Practically Perfect Family Fun Day! ✨☂️
Join us for MLS Theatre’s Family Fun Day featuring Mary Poppins on Sunday, April 19, 2026!
🎉 Family Fun begins at 1:15 PM
🎭 Performance starts at 2:00 PM
Bring the whole family for a magical afternoon filled with:
• Meet & greets with Mary and Bert
• Chalk drawing fun
• VIP floor seating for kids right in front of the stage
• Special gifts for young attendees
🎟️ Purchase tickets at mls1422.ludus.com
🎟️ Tickets will also be available at the door until sold out
Don’t miss this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious day of fun! 💙
Join us for MLS Theatre’s Family Fun Day featuring Mary Poppins on Sunday, April 19, 2026!
🎉 Family Fun begins at 1:15 PM
🎭 Performance starts at 2:00 PM
Bring the whole family for a magical afternoon filled with:
• Meet & greets with Mary and Bert
• Chalk drawing fun
• VIP floor seating for kids right in front of the stage
• Special gifts for young attendees
🎟️ Purchase tickets at mls1422.ludus.com
🎟️ Tickets will also be available at the door until sold out
Don’t miss this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious day of fun! 💙
📢 Superintendent Molnar’s Community Update is here!
Stay connected with all the great things happening across our district—from celebrating our assistant principals to student highlights, important initiatives, and upcoming events for our families.
🗓️ This week’s update includes:
✔️ MedTech’s involvement in the “Stay In the Game” campaign
✔️ Important district events and opportunities
✔️ AJH Cheer Tryout info, PTO updates, theatre, and more!
👉 Read the full update here:
https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/engage/mr-molnar-s-community-update/newsletters/community-update-april-10-2026
#CometPride #AmherstSchools
Stay connected with all the great things happening across our district—from celebrating our assistant principals to student highlights, important initiatives, and upcoming events for our families.
🗓️ This week’s update includes:
✔️ MedTech’s involvement in the “Stay In the Game” campaign
✔️ Important district events and opportunities
✔️ AJH Cheer Tryout info, PTO updates, theatre, and more!
👉 Read the full update here:
https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/engage/mr-molnar-s-community-update/newsletters/community-update-april-10-2026
#CometPride #AmherstSchools
🍽️ April Lunch Menus Are Here! 🍽️
Take a moment today to check out what’s on the menu for the month as we head back to school tomorrow!
👉 https://www.amherstk12.org/page/nutrition-services
Stay informed and see all the delicious options our Comets can look forward to this April! 💚💛
Take a moment today to check out what’s on the menu for the month as we head back to school tomorrow!
👉 https://www.amherstk12.org/page/nutrition-services
Stay informed and see all the delicious options our Comets can look forward to this April! 💚💛
On March 12, our Amherst Junior High and Steele High School Orchestra students had an unforgettable musical experience thanks to the Nord Family Foundation!
Students traveled to the historic Lorain Palace Theatre to hear a live performance by the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra.🎼 🎻✨
This special concert introduced students to the power of live symphonic music, exposing them to professional-level performance, a wide range of repertoire, and the excitement of a full orchestra in action. Experiences like this are invaluable in inspiring the next generation of musicians and deepening students’ appreciation for the arts.
A huge thank you to the Nord Family Foundation for making this opportunity possible!
#GoComets #AmherstOrchestra #ClevelandOrchestra #MusicEducationMatters #FutureMusicians
Students traveled to the historic Lorain Palace Theatre to hear a live performance by the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra.🎼 🎻✨
This special concert introduced students to the power of live symphonic music, exposing them to professional-level performance, a wide range of repertoire, and the excitement of a full orchestra in action. Experiences like this are invaluable in inspiring the next generation of musicians and deepening students’ appreciation for the arts.
A huge thank you to the Nord Family Foundation for making this opportunity possible!
#GoComets #AmherstOrchestra #ClevelandOrchestra #MusicEducationMatters #FutureMusicians
✨ REMINDER PROM 2 DAWN EARRING FUNDRAISER ✨
Support Prom 2 Dawn 2026 with these fun Amherst-themed earrings from The Amherst Collection! 💚💛
💲 $15 each
📅 Sale ends April 19
Every purchase helps create a safe, memorable, and fun after-prom experience for our students!
🛍️ Order here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/prom-2-dawn-earing-fundraiser
Thank you for supporting our Comets! ☄️
Support Prom 2 Dawn 2026 with these fun Amherst-themed earrings from The Amherst Collection! 💚💛
💲 $15 each
📅 Sale ends April 19
Every purchase helps create a safe, memorable, and fun after-prom experience for our students!
🛍️ Order here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/prom-2-dawn-earing-fundraiser
Thank you for supporting our Comets! ☄️
🎶✨ A Day of Jazz & Inspiration ✨🎶
Steele Jazz Band I, under the direction of Angela Cresap, recently attended the Tri-C JazzFest DownBeat Education Day in downtown Cleveland.
Students learned from the legendary Count Basie Orchestra, who provided feedback, led workshops, and performed live. A highlight of the day was joining the orchestra on stage for the final number!
Students also connected with professional musicians and explored Cuyahoga Community College’s arts programs.
An unforgettable experience filled with music, learning, and inspiration! 🎷💫
Steele Jazz Band I, under the direction of Angela Cresap, recently attended the Tri-C JazzFest DownBeat Education Day in downtown Cleveland.
Students learned from the legendary Count Basie Orchestra, who provided feedback, led workshops, and performed live. A highlight of the day was joining the orchestra on stage for the final number!
Students also connected with professional musicians and explored Cuyahoga Community College’s arts programs.
An unforgettable experience filled with music, learning, and inspiration! 🎷💫
☀️🎉 Amherst Schools Summer Activity Fair 🎉☀️
We’re getting excited for our upcoming Summer Activity Fair on Wednesday, April 29th from 5:00–7:00 PM at Powers Elementary School!
A full list of vendors will be shared in the coming weeks as we finalize participants—but we’re already looking forward to an evening filled with fun, engaging, and educational opportunities for our students and families! 💚💛
👉 Interested in hosting a table?
Local organizations are welcome to join us to promote summer programs and activities for our community!
📩 Please contact Assistant Superintendent Sarah Walker for more information.
Stay tuned for more updates—we can’t wait to see you there! 🚀
We’re getting excited for our upcoming Summer Activity Fair on Wednesday, April 29th from 5:00–7:00 PM at Powers Elementary School!
A full list of vendors will be shared in the coming weeks as we finalize participants—but we’re already looking forward to an evening filled with fun, engaging, and educational opportunities for our students and families! 💚💛
👉 Interested in hosting a table?
Local organizations are welcome to join us to promote summer programs and activities for our community!
📩 Please contact Assistant Superintendent Sarah Walker for more information.
Stay tuned for more updates—we can’t wait to see you there! 🚀
🎓✨ Learning Comes to Life in Kindergarten! ✨🎓
Mrs. Annabell’s kindergarten class recently stepped back in time with a hands-on exploration of Colonial towns as part of their CKLA Knowledge curriculum! 🏡
Students discovered the important roles of housebuilders, weavers, and blacksmiths—and even got the chance to make their own butter! 🧈
What a fun and engaging way for our young Comets to experience history and bring their learning to life!
Mrs. Annabell’s kindergarten class recently stepped back in time with a hands-on exploration of Colonial towns as part of their CKLA Knowledge curriculum! 🏡
Students discovered the important roles of housebuilders, weavers, and blacksmiths—and even got the chance to make their own butter! 🧈
What a fun and engaging way for our young Comets to experience history and bring their learning to life!
Get ready—AJH & Steele PTOs are teaming up for our Spring Flower Sale!
Important Dates:
Flyers go home right after Spring Break
Sale opens: April 8
Sale closes: April 22
Pickup: May 8 | 3:30–6:30 PM at AJH
(Just in time for Mother’s Day! )
Every purchase helps fund student activities, events, and programs all year long. We truly couldn’t do it without the support of our amazing families and community!
Want a head start? Register now and start sharing your link!
https://amherstjrhighschool.sowzer.com/parent-signup?step=welcome
Important Dates:
Flyers go home right after Spring Break
Sale opens: April 8
Sale closes: April 22
Pickup: May 8 | 3:30–6:30 PM at AJH
(Just in time for Mother’s Day! )
Every purchase helps fund student activities, events, and programs all year long. We truly couldn’t do it without the support of our amazing families and community!
Want a head start? Register now and start sharing your link!
https://amherstjrhighschool.sowzer.com/parent-signup?step=welcome
🧩 Nord Puzzle Club Buddies Making a Difference 🧩
"Like the pieces of a puzzle, we gather together to build friendships that feel like family—because we all fit together!"
The Nord Puzzle Club Buddies launched this school year under the guidance of Ms. Susan Hershiser and Miss Rachael Maria, and what an incredible start it’s been! What began with 15 members quickly grew to 23, with about 20 students regularly attending each meeting.
Each gathering is filled with music, social time, and a snack before students team up to complete a variety of puzzles—building not only problem-solving skills, but meaningful friendships along the way. 🧩✨
Their impact goes far beyond the classroom! This amazing group has:
🎄 Marched in the Miracle on Main Street parade
🎁 Donated wrapped gifts and handmade cards to residents at Amherst Manor during the holidays
🤝 Partnered with local organizations to share their work
Most recently, the club gifted puzzles to the Amherst Police Department and to Superintendent Molnar for display at the Board of Education.
Be sure to keep an eye out for more of their amazing work around the community—these students are truly making a difference, one piece at a time! 🧩
"Like the pieces of a puzzle, we gather together to build friendships that feel like family—because we all fit together!"
The Nord Puzzle Club Buddies launched this school year under the guidance of Ms. Susan Hershiser and Miss Rachael Maria, and what an incredible start it’s been! What began with 15 members quickly grew to 23, with about 20 students regularly attending each meeting.
Each gathering is filled with music, social time, and a snack before students team up to complete a variety of puzzles—building not only problem-solving skills, but meaningful friendships along the way. 🧩✨
Their impact goes far beyond the classroom! This amazing group has:
🎄 Marched in the Miracle on Main Street parade
🎁 Donated wrapped gifts and handmade cards to residents at Amherst Manor during the holidays
🤝 Partnered with local organizations to share their work
Most recently, the club gifted puzzles to the Amherst Police Department and to Superintendent Molnar for display at the Board of Education.
Be sure to keep an eye out for more of their amazing work around the community—these students are truly making a difference, one piece at a time! 🧩
