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Game on! Club Day fun at AMS.

People dance on a lit dance floor at a Paris-themed dance.

A Magical "Night in Paris"

8th-grade students enjoy a vibrant, Parisian-themed end of year dance

Three people smile while holding a net in a wooded area, while one person wears a crawfish as an earring.

AMS Students Give Their Trout a Fin-tastic Send-off!

From soggy boots to bug earrings, our AMS crew had a "gill-iant" time releasing their classroom trout back into the wild.

Four students and one adult instructor paddle a red Old Town canoe across a wide, calm river toward a wooded shoreline under a bright, sunny sky.

Real-World Lessons on the Water

Amherst Middle School students learn the value of environmental stewardship with the James River Association.

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World Autism Awareness Day

AMS Students and Staff Wear Blue to Support Autism Awareness

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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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