Please review the new Powers Elementary School Dog Policy that is in effect. Thank you!
Powers Elementary School
The major goals of our school are to help students become proficient readers, selfdisciplined and self-directed in problem solving tasks by developing a curiosity and a desire to use learning for personal enjoyment. The learning climate created by the cooperative efforts of students, teachers, and parents shall provide opportunities for social, physical and academic growth.
The staff of Powers School also recognizes the need to help all students develop a sense of responsibility, self-worth and respect. We are concerned that each student develop the skills necessary to become a well-rounded, independent learner, able to work in a responsible and cooperative manner.
We acknowledge the power we as educators have over the lives of children and recognize parents as partners in their child’s education. We hope to use our energies cooperatively to nurture children.
We hope each child goes home each day having learned something new and feeling good about his or her day with us.
The building is open to students at 8:25 a.m. Our school day begins promptly at 8:45 a.m. Car riders are dismissed at 3:35 p.m., and bus riders begin boarding buses at 3:45 p.m. Office hours are from 7:45 a.m. until 4:15 p.m.
Meet Our Principal
Welcome! My name is Beth Schwartz, and I am the principal of Powers Elementary School. My teaching career began in special education. I was an intervention specialist with the Huron City Schools for five years. I then came to Amherst, where I taught special education at Nord Middle School for seven years. In August of 2011, I began serving as principal at Harris Elementary where I served for six amazing years. I love working at Powers and getting the chance to help our youngest students!
Current News
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Our second Parent Information Night, Empowering Our Kids to be Their Best Advocate: Understanding & Standing Up to Bullying, is on March 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the Steele CLC.
Powers students have spoken! Watch this episode of Comet Conversation as four young learners discuss what they like most about their new school!
Anticipation has become reality now that students and staff have been at the new Powers Elementary School for two weeks. Two teachers discuss the pride students have in the new building in this week's CometConversation.
The Little Comets Preschool Program is currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. Please read this post for more information and to access the link to the registration form.
The Little Comets Preschool program is a half-day program (morning class and afternoon class) Tuesday-Friday. Tuition for 2020-2021 is $1,800 with a $300 deposit. Please review the following information, if interested!
The "Much Ado About Murder" Dinner Theatre will be held on Friday, February 7th and Saturday, February 8th. Please see the order form for more details and to get your tickets!
CampCamp Invention 2020 will be held at Nord Middle School from June 8th-12th! Sign-up NOW and use the discount code ELEVATE25 to get $25 off the cost. Email erin_kinser@amherstk12.org if you have any questions!