Amherst JR. 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 7:15 a.m. Our school day begins promptly at 7:25 a.m. Car riders and bus riders are dismissed at 2:25 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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Second Harvest Food - October

Second Harvest will distribute food at Steele High School on October 28th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please RSVP and contact Amherst School Social Workers Jill Maiorca or Katie Krichbaum with any questions.

Superintendent Update - 10/14

Please read the Friday's update from Superintendent Steve Sayers!

Looking for Substitute Teachers!

The Amherst Exempted Village School District is looking for new substitute teachers. The district raised the daily substitute teacher rate to $140 per day. Contact Christine Rider at christine_rider@amherstk12.org for more info!

Marching Comets - Grand Champions!

The Amherst Marching Comets have now been awarded Grand Champion for the second time this season while at the Avon Lake OMEA Competition this weekend and are undefeated! Check out their amazing performance!

Parent Night - Empowering Kids

School Counselor, Mary Scott Williams, is hosting the next Parent Information Night on Wednesday, October 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the Steele CLC. The topic is "Empowering Kids to be their Best Advocate"!