Amherst Exempted Village Schools

📢 Community Update

Check out the latest Community Update from Mr. Molnar, featuring important news and highlights from across Amherst Schools. Stay informed and connected as we kick off a new school year! 💚💛

Read it here 👉 https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/engage/mr-molnar-s-community-update/newsletters/community-update-august-22-2025

#IAmAmherst #CometPride

💚✨ 20 YEARS OF DEDICATION ✨💚

Please join us in celebrating and thanking these incredible staff members for 20 years of service to Amherst Schools! 🌟

👏 Carol Palacios
👏 Annette Allison
👏 Megan Kalchert
👏 Lisa Harcula
👏 Meg Reigler
👏 Katie Shullick
👏 Carol Wagner
👏 Lacey Reichert
👏 Maritza Layport

Your hard work, commitment, and passion have made a lasting impact on our students, schools, and community. We are so grateful for everything you do! 💛💚

#IAmAmherst #CometPride #20YearsOfService

☄️🏃‍♂️ Steele Boys Cross Country Season Opener 🏃‍♂️☄️

The Comets traveled to Fortress Obetz on Saturday, August 16th, to kick off the season at the OHSAA Season Opener!

🌟 Highlights from the Open Race (194 runners total):
• Freshman Jackson Strawn led the way in his high school debut, finishing 18th overall (18:43) and earning a medal 🥇
• Senior Paul Cherney ran a strong first-ever 5K (21:16, 76th place)
• Freshman Owen Cooksey finished in 21:55 (97th place)
• Juniors Chase Lahetta (23:04) and Elijah Bonilla (23:35) showed huge improvements from last year 💪
• Freshman Hayden Cuevas rounded out the Comets in 24:51 (148th place)

🔥 The varsity boys were ready to compete, but OHSAA canceled their races at the line due to extreme heat. They’ll officially open their season Monday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. at the Lorain County Metroparks Equestrian Center.

📅 The full team is back in action next Saturday, August 23rd at Berea-Midpark Middle School starting at 11:00 a.m.

Great start, Comets—excited to see what this season brings! 💚💛 #GoComets

📢 Board of Education Meeting Tonight

Join us tonight, Monday, August 11, at 5:30 p.m. at Marion L. Steele for our Regular Monthly Board Meeting.

Your voice and presence matter—come stay informed and engaged in our school community! 💬

📣 Please take a moment to check out the Back to School Edition of the Steele Report! 📘 We can't wait to welcome everyone back for an amazing year! 🙌

🔗 https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/engage/marion-l-steele-high-school/newsletters/back-to-school-2025

AJH Parents – Don’t Miss This!
Be sure to check out the AJH Back to School Newsletter for important information to help you and your student start the year off right! From schedules and events to helpful reminders, it’s all in one place.

📬 Click below to stay informed!

https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/engage/amherst-junior-high-school/newsletters/ajh-newsletter-back-to-school-edition

Please click below to read the Parent Tep Talk - Back to School Edition - August 2025! We are looking forward to a great school year!

https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/engage/powers-elementary-school/newsletters/parent-tep-talk-back-to-school-edition-august-2025

📢 Drive-Thru Mobile Pantry – POP UP!

📍 Amherst Jr High | 548 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001
📅 Wednesday, August 6, 2025
🕟 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Second Harvest Food Bank will be distributing FREE boxes of assorted shelf-stable food, produce, and more! 🍎🥫

🚗 Please remember:
• Remain in your vehicle
• Food will only be placed in the trunk
• Trunk must be clean and empty
• Limit 2 households per vehicle

This event is open to all. Help spread the word!
Learn more: www.secondharvestfoodbank.org

#MobilePantry #CommunitySupport #AmherstOhio #SecondHarvest

🍧 Popsicles with the Principals! 🍧
Come cool off with us and say hello to the Powers team!

📅 August 13
📍 Powers Playground
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM

Bring your friends, enjoy a sweet treat, and meet the amazing principals of Powers! We can’t wait to see you there! 💚☀️

#PopsiclesWithThePrincipals #PowersPlayground #BackToSchoolFun #MeetThePrincipals

🎉 Meet the Team at Amherst Junior High! 🎉
We’re gearing up for an amazing 2025–2026 school year at AJH and can’t wait to meet our students and families!
Come say hello to:

Mr. Hoffman – Principal
Mr. Doehr – Assistant Principal
Mrs. Lawson – Dean of Students

🍦Grab a popsicle and join us at one of our summer Meet The Team events:
📍 Wednesday, July 30
📌 AJH Main Entrance | ⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Wednesday, August 13
📌 Walkin’ on Wednesday – Downtown Amherst | ⏰ 4:00–7:30 PM

See you there, Comets! 💚💛 #AmherstJuniorHigh #MeetTheTeam #CometPride

🎉 Come meet the new principal of Walter G. Nord, Mr. Nick Toney! 🎉
Join us for Walking on Wednesday — a fun chance to say hello 💚💛

📅 August 13
🕓 4:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 Downtown Amherst

#CometPride #MeetThePrincipal #AmherstEVSD

🎣 Huge thanks to Tim from Fisherman’s Wharf and Paul Sliman for an awesome day on Lake Erie with the Steele Boys XC team! We had a blast out on the water. 🙌

🎉 Congrats to Noah and Asa for reeling in the wins in our fishing contests!

GO COMETS!!

#SteeleXC #GoComets #LakeErieAdventures

Join us for “Understanding Anxiety: A Community Conversation” hosted by Amherst Schools! 🗓 Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 📍 Marion L. Steele High School – 450 Washington Street, Amherst, OH 🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM This important panel discussion will feature local mental health professionals and community leaders who will talk about the causes, signs, and strategies for managing anxiety in children and teens. Learn about local resources and how we can build a healthier, more confident future for our youth. Bring your questions, connect with experts, and be part of the conversation. All are welcome! Speakers include: ▫️Lauren Cislak – MHARS Board ▫️Heather Sniezek – Evolve Counseling ▫️Lisa Goodwin – Riveon ▫️Tenille Power – NAMI ▫️Lisa Stines Doane – Centered Psychology Let’s talk about mental health and support each other!

Tonight’s the Night! 🌟 Join us for an evening of fun at our Comet Pride Storybook Trail Ribbon Cutting & Summer Activity Fair! 💚💛 We’re excited to celebrate with you—don’t miss out on the activities, community spirit, and fun for the whole family. 🎉 📍 Check out the flyers below for all the event details. We can’t wait to see you there! #CometPride #StorybookTrail #SummerActivityFair

Students Shine on Stage! This year's annual Amherst Junior High Spring Talent Show was a spectacular display of creativity, courage, and talent! From musical performances and dancing to comedy and unique skills, our students wowed the audience and truly made the evening unforgettable. Whether you missed it or want to relive the highlights, you’re in luck—thanks to COMETSLIVE, you can watch the entire show from the comfort of your home. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate our students’ amazing talents—click here to watch the full performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYcmg6ifwIs

Last week, we celebrated the incredible dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship of our amazing senior tennis players! Your leadership on and off the court has left a lasting impact on the team and the entire Steele community 💚💛 Thank you for the memories, the matches, and the unforgettable moments. We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what the future holds! 🌟 Congratulations to the following Steele Senior Tennis Players: 🎓 Tony Davis 🎓 Ethan Staveski 🎓 Tim Sooy 🎓 Gavin Taliano 🎓 Lucas Young Watch a quick recap here: https://youtu.be/DBQ4iFAEWbs #SeniorSpotlight #ThankYouSeniors #CometPride

A huge thank you to volunteers Katie Wohlever and Elizabeth Fought from the Amherst Historical Society for bringing history to life for our 10th grade American History students with a powerful WWII activity called "Mail Call." While studying World War II, students explored the emotional and cultural importance of letters from home for soldiers serving overseas. They learned how letters helped boost morale, shared hometown news, and kept service members connected to their communities. As part of the experience, students stepped into the shoes of Amherst High Schoolers in March 1945 — just as students actually did during the war — and wrote heartfelt letters to soldiers, inspired by local hero and teacher Miss Marion L. Steele, who regularly corresponded with former students in uniform. After engaging with real WWII documents, homefront displays, and historical artifacts, students were matched with reenactors from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regt, 6th Marine Division, who will receive these letters during a live “Mail Call” at the Taste of History weekend, June 13–14! Come see the past come alive — we’d love to see you there!

📢 Community Update from Superintendent Mike Molnar! 📢 Check out the latest Community Update – filled with exciting highlights from around the district! TABLE OF CONTENTS: 🎖️ Month of the Military Child Breakfast Recap [Watch Video] 🖌️ Amherst Students Shine in the Design and Write Contest 📚 Right to Read Week: Making Reading a HABIT at Powers Elementary 🏃 Congratulations to our Track & Field Senior 🌸 AJH & Powers PTO’s Spring Flower Sale 📖 Comet Pride Storybook Trail Ribbon Cutting 📅 Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events 💼 Employment Opportunities – Apply Today! ✨ Click the link below for all the videos, pictures, and details! 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/0fmau