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Two students lean over a table, focused on a lab using gummy bears.

Gummy Bears and Science!

AMS students conduct a lab using gummy bears. What fun!

A person in a red jacket speaks into a microphone while a middle school student joins him on a stage.

Beautiful Tomorrow Assembly

AMS students participate in the Beautiful Tomorrow assembly

Four people stand together, holding certificates in front of a brick wall.

September Students and Staff of the Month

AMS is so proud of our September students and staff of the month

A seventh-grade student looks at a manequin head in a classroom setting.

High school cosmetology students visit AMS

Seventh-grade Career Investigations students learn about cosmetology from high school students.

Students sitting at a table, wearing gloves, conduct a science experiment by pouring liquid into beakers.

SciKids PH Lab with Cabbage Juice

Liberty University students run a PH lab with AMS SciKids

Middle school students sit at a table, holding cups containing Oobleck.

SciKids Club create Oobleck

AMS SciKids meet with volunteers from Liberty University to create Oobleck.

A group of students gather around a table filled with crafting supplies in a classroom.

Club Day at AMS

Students enjoy exploring new hobbies on club day!

Three people stand outside a brick building, smiling at the camera.

All Smiles at AMS

Mr. Giles has students help with the fire drill. Everyone pitches in to help at AMS.

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!

Oct
30
Football Away vs Liberty MS
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov
04
Schools Closed for Students
All Day
Nov
04
Professional Development & Teacher Planning Day
All Day
Nov
06
Choir Auditions
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nov
06
Choir Auditions
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nov
06
Football Home vs Rustburg
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov
10
Basketball Cheer Tryouts
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nov
10
Boys Basketball Tryouts
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nov
11
AMS Veteran's Day Celebration
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Nov
11
Basketball Cheer Tryouts
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nov
11
Boys Basketball Tryouts
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nov
11
AMS - PTO Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov
12
SciKids
All Day
Nov
13
Picture Retakes
All Day
Nov
13
AMS- Golf @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov
14
Glow Dance
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nov
17
Interim Report Distribution
All Day
Nov
20
Parent/Teacher Conferences
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov
25
AMS- Golf @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov
26
Holiday
All Day
Nov
27
Holiday
All Day
Nov
28
Holiday
All Day
Dec
03
AMS Basketball Home Maury River (Girls & Boys)
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dec
04
College Day - 8th Grade Students Field Trip
All Day
Dec
08
AMS Basketball Away Sandusky (Girls & Boys)
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dec
09
Winter Sports Pictures
All Day
Dec
09
AMS - PTO Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dec
10
Christmas Chorus dress rehearsal
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Dec
10
Christmas Chorus dress rehearsal
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Dec
10
AMS Basketball Away Nelson (Girls & Boys )
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Oct
30
Football Away vs Liberty MS
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov
04
Schools Closed for Students
All Day
Nov
04
Professional Development & Teacher Planning Day
All Day
Nov
06
Choir Auditions
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nov
06
Choir Auditions
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nov
06
Football Home vs Rustburg
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov
10
Basketball Cheer Tryouts
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nov
10
Boys Basketball Tryouts
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nov
11
AMS Veteran's Day Celebration
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Nov
11
Basketball Cheer Tryouts
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nov
11
Boys Basketball Tryouts
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nov
11
AMS - PTO Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov
12
SciKids
All Day
Nov
13
Picture Retakes
All Day
Nov
13
AMS- Golf @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov
14
Glow Dance
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nov
17
Interim Report Distribution
All Day
Nov
20
Parent/Teacher Conferences
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov
25
AMS- Golf @ Winton
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov
26
Holiday
All Day
Nov
27
Holiday
All Day
Nov
28
Holiday
All Day
Dec
03
AMS Basketball Home Maury River (Girls & Boys)
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dec
04
College Day - 8th Grade Students Field Trip
All Day
Dec
08
AMS Basketball Away Sandusky (Girls & Boys)
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dec
09
Winter Sports Pictures
All Day
Dec
09
AMS - PTO Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dec
10
Christmas Chorus dress rehearsal
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Dec
10
Christmas Chorus dress rehearsal
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Dec
10
AMS Basketball Away Nelson (Girls & Boys )
5:30 PM - 7:30 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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