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Students wearing safety glasses conduct a science experiment in a classroom while holding science equipment during a lab.

Science in Action

Seventh-grade students in Mrs. Purvis's class apply the scientific method in a sugar dissolving lab.

Three AMS staff members stand outside, holding cheer pom-poms.

Excited for the first day!

AMS teachers and staff are super excited to greet students as they return for the new year.

Two sixth-grade girls smile at the camera in the Amherst Middle School parking lot before the school day.

All Smiles for Transition Day

Sixth-grade students get a head start on the school year by meeting their teachers and going through their classes before seventh and eighth-grade students return.

A student high-fives a sheriff's deputy on the sidewalk in front of AMS.

High fives for our new students!

Officer Payne greets new sixth-grade students on Transition Day. It's going to be a great year!

Two middle school students walk and talk on a sidewalk in front of AMS.

A brand new year

Students come prepared for a successful new year at AMS!

Open House

Getting ready for the new year!

Two students attending Open House at Amherst Middle School

AMS teacher talks to a student and a parent in a school hallway, near lockers.

Meeting new students

AMS 7th grade math teacher, Mrs. Coleman, is greeting students and parents during Open House

Liberty University students came to help lead a dissection lab with the AMS Sci-Guys & Sci-Girls club

Hands-On Science

Liberty University students guided the AMS Sci-Guys & Sci-Girls club through an exciting worm dissection lab, bringing science to life!

The Latest Amherst MS News

Upcoming Events

View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

Sep
08
AMS Volleyball Home LCA
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep
09
AMS-Golf practice @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
09
AMS - PTO Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sep
10
AMS Volleyball Home Linkhorne
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep
11
AMS-Golf practice @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
12
Back to School Dance
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sep
15
Schools Closed for Students
All Day
Sep
15
Teacher Planning Day
All Day
Sep
16
Interim Report Distribution
All Day
Sep
16
AMS-Golf practice @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
17
Fall Sports Pictures
All Day
Sep
17
SciKids
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Sep
17
AMS Volleyball Home Sandusky
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep
18
School Pictures
All Day
Sep
18
AMS-Golf practice @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
18
Football Home vs LCA
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sep
18
AMS Volleyball Home Maury River
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep
23
AMS-Golf practice @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
24
AMS Volleyball Away Appomattox
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep
25
Parent/Teacher Conf and Back to School Night
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
25
AMS-Golf practice @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
25
Football Away vs Brookville MS
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
29
Fall Bookfair
All Day
Sep
29
AMS Volleyball Home Dunbar
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep
30
Fall Bookfair
All Day
Sep
30
AMS- Golf @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Oct
01
Fall Bookfair
All Day
Oct
02
Fall Bookfair
All Day
Oct
03
Fall Bookfair
All Day
Oct
06
Archery Tryouts Group Blue
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Sep
08
AMS Volleyball Home LCA
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep
09
AMS-Golf practice @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
09
AMS - PTO Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sep
10
AMS Volleyball Home Linkhorne
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep
11
AMS-Golf practice @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
12
Back to School Dance
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sep
15
Schools Closed for Students
All Day
Sep
15
Teacher Planning Day
All Day
Sep
16
Interim Report Distribution
All Day
Sep
16
AMS-Golf practice @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
17
Fall Sports Pictures
All Day
Sep
17
SciKids
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Sep
17
AMS Volleyball Home Sandusky
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep
18
School Pictures
All Day
Sep
18
AMS-Golf practice @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
18
Football Home vs LCA
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sep
18
AMS Volleyball Home Maury River
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep
23
AMS-Golf practice @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
24
AMS Volleyball Away Appomattox
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep
25
Parent/Teacher Conf and Back to School Night
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
25
AMS-Golf practice @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
25
Football Away vs Brookville MS
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep
29
Fall Bookfair
All Day
Sep
29
AMS Volleyball Home Dunbar
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep
30
Fall Bookfair
All Day
Sep
30
AMS- Golf @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Oct
01
Fall Bookfair
All Day
Oct
02
Fall Bookfair
All Day
Oct
03
Fall Bookfair
All Day
Oct
06
Archery Tryouts Group Blue
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Our Mission 

Every Child, Every Day

At AMS, we envision a community where every student embodies a spirit of passionate curiosity. Upholding the values of respect, responsibility, and resilience we strive to equip our students with the skills and mindset to be life ready students. We strive to cultivate a love for learning that empowers students to engage, explore, and embrace challenges with enthusiasm.  Our commitment to excellence fosters a supportive culture where individuals are inspired to reach their full potential while building career readiness and contributing positively as citizens of their community. 

 

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