
Please read today's update from Superintendent Steve Sayers!
The major goals of our school are to help students become proficient readers, self-disciplined 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 8:35 a.m. Our school day begins promptly at 8:50 a.m. Walkers are escorted to the entrance to Powers at the light at South Lake Street for dismissal at 3:25 pm. Car and bus riders exit the building promptly at 3:30 p.m. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Welcome! My name is Brian Teppner and I am the principal of Powers Elementary School. I come to Amherst with 21 years of educational experience, including nine years as a principal at the elementary and middle school levels. I was most recently the principal of McKnight Middle School in Washington State’s Renton School District. In addition to my previous administrative roles, I spent seven years on Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s STEM Education Innovation Alliance and served on the Renton School District’s Special Education Advisory Committee. I am a graduate of Central Washington University as well as Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass., where I earned my Master of Education. I love working at Powers and being a member of the Amherst community!
Please read today's update from Superintendent Steve Sayers!
Second Harvest will distribute food at Steele High School on May 19th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please RSVP using the QR code or link below and contact Amherst School Social Workers Jill Maiorca or Katie Krichbaum with any questions.
The Amherst Exempted Village Schools are seeking a highly qualified leader for the position of Superintendent.
Please read today's update from Superintendent Steve Sayers!
The Amherst Board of Education will have a Special Board Meeting on Monday, May 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Amherst Board Office.
Please read today's update from Superintendent Steve Sayers!
Please read today's update from Superintendent Steve Sayers!