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Two people work to pack food items into bags.

Warm Hearts, Full Bellies

Amherst Middle School staff work together to pack essential meal bags, ensuring students stay nourished and supported during the winter storm.

Graphic announcing the January 2026 Student and Staff of the Month for Amherst Middle School, featuring a male student and a male staff member each holding an 'I brought my A game' photo frame.

January Student and Staff of the Month

Congratulations to Franklin Fickle (8th Grade) and Mr. David Hawes (7th Grade ELA)

A person wearing a blue shirt poses in front of plants.

Ag Teacher Ms. Parr recognized in the Amherst New-Era Progress

Our very own Ms. Parr is headlining the Amherst New Progress this week! AMS couldn’t be more proud of our Agricultural Science teacher and FFA coordinator!

Two students smile while working on a craft project at a table.

The Amazing Art Room

Students wearing gloves gather around a table, with their hands in ground beef.

Connecting Pasture to Plate

AMS students learn the steps to process food items

Students work on a math project using manipulatives at desks in a classroom setting.

Progress Adds Up!

AMS is top 5 in the region for math growth. Way to go AMS!

Two people pose inside a photo frame in front of a Christmas tree.

December Student and Staff of the month

Congratulations to Dai'Arieon Morse and Mrs. Zabloski for being the AMS December student and staff member of the month!

Two people pose with photo frames outdoors, surrounded by fall foliage.

November Student and Staff of the Month

Congratulations to Cole Mays and Ms. Katherine Widrick!! AMS is proud of you both!

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VAST Mini Grant Winners

Congratulations to Ms. Bowen and Ms. Laub for being awarded a mini-grant from the Virginia Association of Science Teachers!

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!

Feb
09
AMS Basketball Home Appomattox (Girls & Boys )
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Feb
10
VDOE Winter Growth Reading Assessment
All Day
Feb
10
AMS - PTO Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb
11
AMS Basketball Away Monelison (Girls & Boys )
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Feb
12
VDOE Winter Growth Math Assessment
All Day
Feb
12
AMS/MMS Wrestling away Sandusky
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Feb
14
Basketball Tournament Information to follow
All Day
Feb
15
AMS FFA Event
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Feb
16
Teacher Work Day
All Day
Feb
16
Teacher Planning Day
All Day
Feb
16
Schools Closed for Students
All Day
Feb
19
Parent/Teacher Conferences
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Feb
25
Interim Report Cards
All Day
Feb
25
Interim Report Distribution
All Day
Feb
27
Sci Kids
3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Mar
10
8th Grade IRW Assessment
All Day
Mar
10
AMS - PTO Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mar
11
B team Girls Soccer MMS Home Rustburg
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mar
11
B Team Boys soccer AMS Home Rustburg
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mar
13
End of 9-week Grading Period
All Day
Mar
16
Teacher Planning Day
All Day
Mar
16
Schools Closed for Students
All Day
Mar
16
B Team Soccer Boys & Girls Away Brookville
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Mar
18
Spring Sports Pictires
All Day
Mar
18
B Team Soccer Boys & Girls MMS Home Linkhorne
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mar
19
School Musical
All Day
Mar
20
School Musical
All Day
Mar
20
Report Card Distribution
All Day
Mar
20
Rising 6th Grade Orientation
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mar
21
School Musical
All Day
View Full Calendar
Feb
09
AMS Basketball Home Appomattox (Girls & Boys )
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Feb
10
VDOE Winter Growth Reading Assessment
All Day
Feb
10
AMS - PTO Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb
11
AMS Basketball Away Monelison (Girls & Boys )
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Feb
12
VDOE Winter Growth Math Assessment
All Day
Feb
12
AMS/MMS Wrestling away Sandusky
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Feb
14
Basketball Tournament Information to follow
All Day
Feb
15
AMS FFA Event
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Feb
16
Teacher Work Day
All Day
Feb
16
Teacher Planning Day
All Day
Feb
16
Schools Closed for Students
All Day
Feb
19
Parent/Teacher Conferences
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Feb
25
Interim Report Cards
All Day
Feb
25
Interim Report Distribution
All Day
Feb
27
Sci Kids
3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Mar
10
8th Grade IRW Assessment
All Day
Mar
10
AMS - PTO Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mar
11
B team Girls Soccer MMS Home Rustburg
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mar
11
B Team Boys soccer AMS Home Rustburg
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mar
13
End of 9-week Grading Period
All Day
Mar
16
Teacher Planning Day
All Day
Mar
16
Schools Closed for Students
All Day
Mar
16
B Team Soccer Boys & Girls Away Brookville
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Mar
18
Spring Sports Pictires
All Day
Mar
18
B Team Soccer Boys & Girls MMS Home Linkhorne
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mar
19
School Musical
All Day
Mar
20
School Musical
All Day
Mar
20
Report Card Distribution
All Day
Mar
20
Rising 6th Grade Orientation
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mar
21
School Musical
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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