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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.

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 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!

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
09
End of 9-week Grading Period
All Day
Oct
09
Chorus rehearsal/performance
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Oct
09
Football Home vs JF
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Oct
09
AMS Volleyball Home Monelison
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct
10
Schools Closed for Students
All Day
Oct
10
Teacher Planning Day
All Day
Oct
13
Fall Break - Schools Closed for All Staff & Students
All Day
Oct
14
Fall Break - Schools Closed for All Staff & Students
All Day
Oct
15
SciKids
All Day
Oct
15
FFA Field Trip VA Tech
8:15 AM - 7:15 PM
Oct
15
AMS Volleyball Away Sandusky
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct
16
FFA Field Trip James River Wildlife Management
9:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Oct
16
Football Away vs Sandusky MS
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Oct
16
AMS - PTO Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Oct
20
Worlds of Opportunity (8th gr. CVCC)
All Day
Oct
20
AMS Volleyball game Away Nelson
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct
22
Unity Day - Wear Orange
All Day
Oct
22
FFA Field Trip ( Forestry CDE)
9:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Oct
23
Football Home vs Linkhorne MS
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Oct
24
Report Card Distribution
All Day
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
11
AMS Veteran's Day Celebration
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Nov
11
AMS - PTO Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov
12
SciKids
All Day
Nov
13
Picture Retakes
All Day
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Oct
09
End of 9-week Grading Period
All Day
Oct
09
Chorus rehearsal/performance
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Oct
09
Football Home vs JF
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Oct
09
AMS Volleyball Home Monelison
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct
10
Schools Closed for Students
All Day
Oct
10
Teacher Planning Day
All Day
Oct
13
Fall Break - Schools Closed for All Staff & Students
All Day
Oct
14
Fall Break - Schools Closed for All Staff & Students
All Day
Oct
15
SciKids
All Day
Oct
15
FFA Field Trip VA Tech
8:15 AM - 7:15 PM
Oct
15
AMS Volleyball Away Sandusky
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct
16
FFA Field Trip James River Wildlife Management
9:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Oct
16
Football Away vs Sandusky MS
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Oct
16
AMS - PTO Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Oct
20
Worlds of Opportunity (8th gr. CVCC)
All Day
Oct
20
AMS Volleyball game Away Nelson
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct
22
Unity Day - Wear Orange
All Day
Oct
22
FFA Field Trip ( Forestry CDE)
9:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Oct
23
Football Home vs Linkhorne MS
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Oct
24
Report Card Distribution
All Day
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
11
AMS Veteran's Day Celebration
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Nov
11
AMS - PTO Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov
12
SciKids
All Day
Nov
13
Picture Retakes
All Day
View Full Calendar

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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