Same date, new time! In order to better accommodate AJH jazz band students who will be participating in the the band fundraising dinner at the high school, the 7th and 8th grade dance will now be held from 7:00-9:00pm instead of 6:30-8:30pm. Please feel free to message us with any questions.
See the below message from AJH Athletic 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! 💙
🍽️ 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
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
⚾🏀🏐 Attention Comet Families! Summer Camps Are Here! 🏐🏀⚽
All information for our Comet Athletic Summer Camps can be found by clicking the link below 👇
☀️ Camp Lineup:
🏐 Girls Volleyball Camp
🏀 Girls Basketball Camp
🤼 Amherst Youth Wrestling Camp (featuring Johnni DiJulius)
⚽ Boys & Girls Soccer Camp
🏀 Boys Basketball Camp
🏈 Football Camp
👉 Don’t miss out on a great summer of skill-building, teamwork, and fun! Be sure to register before deadlines fill up!
Be sure to check the link for full details and to register!
https://amherstcomets.com/news/comet-athletic-summer-camps-69c56fa5ee7731df02f601ac
All information for our Comet Athletic Summer Camps can be found by clicking the link below 👇
☀️ Camp Lineup:
🏐 Girls Volleyball Camp
🏀 Girls Basketball Camp
🤼 Amherst Youth Wrestling Camp (featuring Johnni DiJulius)
⚽ Boys & Girls Soccer Camp
🏀 Boys Basketball Camp
🏈 Football Camp
👉 Don’t miss out on a great summer of skill-building, teamwork, and fun! Be sure to register before deadlines fill up!
Be sure to check the link for full details and to register!
https://amherstcomets.com/news/comet-athletic-summer-camps-69c56fa5ee7731df02f601ac
✨📚 Another Star Speller Shines! 📚✨
We’re excited to celebrate another outstanding achievement as one of our Comets heads to the next level!
Congratulations to 6th grader Ava Agostinelli on earning her spot in the Lorain County Spelling Bee on April 23 at Northwood Middle School in Elyria! 🐝👏
Ava secured her place by becoming the top speller in the Amherst Junior High Spelling Bee—an incredible accomplishment that reflects her hard work, dedication, and determination.
We are so proud of you, Ava! 💫 We can’t wait to cheer you on and know you will represent Comet Nation with excellence.
#CometPride #SpellingBee #StudentSuccess #amherstcomets
Pictured with Ava are her teacher, Mrs. Carly Brockman, and her father, Mr. John Agostinelli, who is also a teacher at Steele.
We’re excited to celebrate another outstanding achievement as one of our Comets heads to the next level!
Congratulations to 6th grader Ava Agostinelli on earning her spot in the Lorain County Spelling Bee on April 23 at Northwood Middle School in Elyria! 🐝👏
Ava secured her place by becoming the top speller in the Amherst Junior High Spelling Bee—an incredible accomplishment that reflects her hard work, dedication, and determination.
We are so proud of you, Ava! 💫 We can’t wait to cheer you on and know you will represent Comet Nation with excellence.
#CometPride #SpellingBee #StudentSuccess #amherstcomets
Pictured with Ava are her teacher, Mrs. Carly Brockman, and her father, Mr. John Agostinelli, who is also a teacher at Steele.
Due to the impending forecast, today's softball game with Olmsted Falls has been cancelled.
The team, however, will practice after school until 4:15 pm.
The team, however, will practice after school until 4:15 pm.
Congratulations to our Amherst Junior High students who are representing our district in the Scripps National Spelling Bee District Finals! 🐝📚
We are proud to recognize Carter Allspach, Senia Cetin, Mican Hamper, Logan King-Rivera, and Evelyn Routh for earning the opportunity to compete among the top spellers in the area. Your hard work, preparation, and love of learning have brought you to this impressive achievement.
Best of luck as you take part in the District Final Bee on Thursday, March 12 at 6 PM at Northwood Middle School in Elyria. We are cheering you on and proud to have you represent AJH and Comet Nation! 🌟
Read More Here: https://aptg.co/lRQDzS
We are proud to recognize Carter Allspach, Senia Cetin, Mican Hamper, Logan King-Rivera, and Evelyn Routh for earning the opportunity to compete among the top spellers in the area. Your hard work, preparation, and love of learning have brought you to this impressive achievement.
Best of luck as you take part in the District Final Bee on Thursday, March 12 at 6 PM at Northwood Middle School in Elyria. We are cheering you on and proud to have you represent AJH and Comet Nation! 🌟
Read More Here: https://aptg.co/lRQDzS
🌟 Tonight is Family First Night! 🌟
There will be no sports, practices, evening events, or homework tonight. Take the opportunity to spend some quality time together as a family!
Grab dinner at one of our great local spots, play a game, watch a movie, or simply enjoy time together. 💚💛
There will be no sports, practices, evening events, or homework tonight. Take the opportunity to spend some quality time together as a family!
Grab dinner at one of our great local spots, play a game, watch a movie, or simply enjoy time together. 💚💛
🏈 Attention Future AJH Football Players!
Students interested in playing football at Amherst Junior High School next year should attend the 2026 season sign-up meeting on Friday, March 20 during Comet Pride Period in the AJH Creative Learning Center (CLC).
This meeting is for students in the Class of 2031 and 2032.
Questions? Email Coach Jon Limpert at jon_limpert@amherstk12.org
Students interested in playing football at Amherst Junior High School next year should attend the 2026 season sign-up meeting on Friday, March 20 during Comet Pride Period in the AJH Creative Learning Center (CLC).
This meeting is for students in the Class of 2031 and 2032.
Questions? Email Coach Jon Limpert at jon_limpert@amherstk12.org
AJH Athletics has announced that today’s Softball Open Gym will take place from 2:45–3:45 PM in the AJH Gym. Please plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🥎
🚨 Special Notice from AJH Athletics 🚨
🚫 CANCELED: Today’s AJH Girls’ Softball Open Gym
📅 Tuesday, January 27
Please help spread the word by sharing. Thank you! 💫
🚫 CANCELED: Today’s AJH Girls’ Softball Open Gym
📅 Tuesday, January 27
Please help spread the word by sharing. Thank you! 💫
Free Breakfast for All K-12 Amherst Students Starting January 6!
When students return from break on January 6, all K-12 Amherst students will be eligible for a free breakfast. Each meal includes the main entree of the day, 2 fruit choices, and milk.
Breakfast is available using Nutrition Services funds, which are completely separate from the General Fund, ensuring our Comets get a healthy and tasty start to their day.
Please remind your student to know their 6-digit student number to receive breakfast.
When students return from break on January 6, all K-12 Amherst students will be eligible for a free breakfast. Each meal includes the main entree of the day, 2 fruit choices, and milk.
Breakfast is available using Nutrition Services funds, which are completely separate from the General Fund, ensuring our Comets get a healthy and tasty start to their day.
Please remind your student to know their 6-digit student number to receive breakfast.
🎶 The AJH Winter Choir Concert is TONIGHT! ❄️
Join us for a beautiful evening of music at 7:00 PM in the AJH Gymnasium.
If you can’t make it in person, you can also watch it live on CometsLive! 💚💛
We hope to see you there!
Join us for a beautiful evening of music at 7:00 PM in the AJH Gymnasium.
If you can’t make it in person, you can also watch it live on CometsLive! 💚💛
We hope to see you there!
🎶 8th Grade Choir Field Trip to Baldwin Wallace University! 🎶
Our 8th grade choir had an incredible experience at the Baldwin Wallace Choral Workshop this week! More than 400 middle school choir students from seven area schools came together for a day filled with music and learning.
Our Comets were one of only four schools selected to perform—alongside the local adult ensemble Good Company. They had the amazing opportunity to sing for Dr. Marques L.A. Garrett of North Texas University, a renowned choral composer and conductor. Dr. Garrett spent time working with our students, offering insight on bringing more expression and musical style to their performance.
It was a fantastic day of music-making, collaboration, and inspiration. Enjoy a few photos and videos from this memorable experience! 💚💛🎵
Our 8th grade choir had an incredible experience at the Baldwin Wallace Choral Workshop this week! More than 400 middle school choir students from seven area schools came together for a day filled with music and learning.
Our Comets were one of only four schools selected to perform—alongside the local adult ensemble Good Company. They had the amazing opportunity to sing for Dr. Marques L.A. Garrett of North Texas University, a renowned choral composer and conductor. Dr. Garrett spent time working with our students, offering insight on bringing more expression and musical style to their performance.
It was a fantastic day of music-making, collaboration, and inspiration. Enjoy a few photos and videos from this memorable experience! 💚💛🎵
