☂️✨ 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! 💙
⚾🏀🏐 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
🌟 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. 💚💛
Little Comets Preschool Application is Now Open!
The Little Comets Preschool Program is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year for peer models (children without delays or disabilities) who will be four years old by August 27, 2026.
📝 Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Families whose children are placed in a classroom will be notified by letter with next steps, including registration and a $300 deposit. Children not placed will be added to a waiting list and families will also be notified by letter.
📌 Click here for the application: https://forms.gle/pUGCLn79v13E26AB7
The Little Comets Preschool Program is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year for peer models (children without delays or disabilities) who will be four years old by August 27, 2026.
📝 Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Families whose children are placed in a classroom will be notified by letter with next steps, including registration and a $300 deposit. Children not placed will be added to a waiting list and families will also be notified by letter.
📌 Click here for the application: https://forms.gle/pUGCLn79v13E26AB7
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.
🌟 Little Comets Preschool Open House 🌟
Families with future preschoolers are invited to attend the Little Comets Preschool Open House for the 2026–2027 school year on January 14 from 4:30–5:30 p.m. at Powers Elementary School. Come learn more about the program, meet staff, and see what makes Little Comets such a special place to learn and grow.
Families with future preschoolers are invited to attend the Little Comets Preschool Open House for the 2026–2027 school year on January 14 from 4:30–5:30 p.m. at Powers Elementary School. Come learn more about the program, meet staff, and see what makes Little Comets such a special place to learn and grow.
Amherst School District Families,
Please complete this form to reserve an Amherst Second Harvest Food Box for November 2025. PLEASE COMPLETE ONE FORM ONLY PER FAMILY! Food will be available for pick up at Steele High School on Thursday, November 20th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. In order to ensure enough food is ordered, please RSVP by Sunday, November 16th! IF you reserve a food box, please make arrangements for pick-up as food will be ordered based on RSVP numbers.
If you have questions or need assistance to complete this form, please contact Jill Maiorca, School Social Worker at jill_maiorca@amherstk12.org or leave a message at 440-988-1645.
Please complete this form to reserve an Amherst Second Harvest Food Box for November 2025. PLEASE COMPLETE ONE FORM ONLY PER FAMILY! Food will be available for pick up at Steele High School on Thursday, November 20th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. In order to ensure enough food is ordered, please RSVP by Sunday, November 16th! IF you reserve a food box, please make arrangements for pick-up as food will be ordered based on RSVP numbers.
If you have questions or need assistance to complete this form, please contact Jill Maiorca, School Social Worker at jill_maiorca@amherstk12.org or leave a message at 440-988-1645.
📢 Community Announcement
The Amherst Exempted Village School District is currently experiencing an outage with both incoming and outgoing phone service.
Our telecommunications provider is actively working to restore service, and we will provide updates as soon as more information is available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The Amherst Exempted Village School District is currently experiencing an outage with both incoming and outgoing phone service.
Our telecommunications provider is actively working to restore service, and we will provide updates as soon as more information is available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
💚✨ 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
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
📢 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
📍 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
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
📢 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
