Amherst Junior High School

Welcome to Amherst Junior High School. On behalf of the entire faculty and staff I extend our best wishes for a successful school year. We look forward to supporting you in another year of academic growth.

We hope that with clear expectations, a strong instructional program, and the cooperation of you and your family, the year will be an outstanding one. We are proud of you and of the talents you possess, and hope that you will work hard to use them in the best way possible.

The building is open to students at 7:00 a.m. Our school day begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. Car riders and bus riders are dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Office hours are from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

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Meet Our Principal

Welcome! My name is Andrew Gibson and I am incredibly excited to lead the team at AJH. I am looking forward to working with our remarkable staff to create another innovative and engaging school year for our students, and I am dedicated to providing a nurturing, challenging, and supportive environment for our students and staff.

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11th Annual Amherst Golf Scramble

Comet Conversation: Comet Relays

In this week's Comet Conversation, Superintendent Sayers talks with Coach Rob Glatz about the Comet Relays and how it became one of the biggest track and field meets in Ohio!

2019 Gallery of Success Nominations

Nominations for the 2019 Amherst Distinguished Alumni Gallery of Success are open! Applications can be accessed by visiting the Amherst Schools Alumni Webpage and must be received by Friday, May 17, 2019!

AJH Theatre Troupe Musical

The AJH Theatre Troupe presents The Rainbow Fish Musical on Friday, April 26th at 7:00 p.m. at the Steele Cafetorium.

Travel Abroad Meeting

Interested in traveling abroad? Amherst Schools is planning an educational tour (9-12) to Costa Rica during spring break of 2020! Join us for the first informational meeting on Wednesday, April 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the Steele CLC!