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🏃‍♀️💚 COMET PRIDE FUN RUN REMINDER 💛🏃‍♂️

The 2026 Comet Pride Fun Run is happening today, Friday, September 18, at the fields between Nord and Steele!

📸 5:10 PM — Students meet near the large ASICS flags for a group photo
🏁 5:20 PM — Kindergarten race begins
🏁 Races will continue by grade level through 6th grade

Please note: There will be no parking at Nord. Parking is available in the designated lot on the east side of the fields.

Come cheer on our young Comets as they run with pride! Please review the course map and complete schedule before arriving. Go Comets! ☄️
about 1 month ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Graphic for the 2026 Comet Pride Fun Run on Friday, September 18, at the fields between Nord and Steele. The graphic includes an aerial course map, parking information and race times for kindergarten through sixth grade. Students should meet near the large ASICS flags at 5:10 p.m. for a group photo. The first race begins at 5:20 p.m. No parking is available at Nord.
📣 The latest edition of Superintendent Molnar’s Community Update is here!

This week, we honor the 25th anniversary of September 11, celebrate our students’ achievements and positive impact, invite the community to support our fifth-grade postcard project, and share important information about Connect to a Cause, Second Harvest, athletics, and more.

💚💛 Catch up on all the great things happening across Amherst Schools by reading the full Community Update at the link below!

https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/newsletters/mr-molnar-s-community-update/newsletters/community-update-september-11-2026
about 1 month ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Graphic promoting Superintendent Molnar’s Community Update. Topics include the 25th anniversary of September 11, third graders’ Labor Day career activity, National Merit Semifinalists, AJH Positive Office Referral recipients, Nord’s fifth-grade postcard project, Connect to a Cause, Second Harvest food distribution, athletics updates, and more.
🎉 Congratulations to Marion L. Steele High School students Alexander Latto and Emma Sabol on being named Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program!

This prestigious distinction recognizes their outstanding academic achievement and places them among the nation’s top-performing students. We are incredibly proud of Alexander and Emma for this remarkable accomplishment! 🧠📚💚💛

#JobWellDone #CometPride #AmherstSchools
about 1 month ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Alexander Latto stands in his NNDCC uniform in front of the Marion L. Steele Academic Hall of Fame display.
Emma Sabol smiles while standing in front of the Marion L. Steele Academic Hall of Fame display.

🍂🎃 REMINDER: The Fall Mumkin Sale Ends Soon! 👻🌸

There are only a few days left to place your orders! Visit https://marionlsteel.sowzer.com/parent-signup to place an order today!

🗓️ Sale ends September 10 at midnight.
🎃 Pickup is September 21. This is the only pickup date.

Questions? Email amherstptofundraising@gmail.com.

Thank you for supporting the AJH and Steele PTOs!

about 1 month ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Bright yellow mums fill an orange planter decorated with a smiling jack-o’-lantern face. The planter sits on a wooden porch framed by purple accents.
🎓🇺🇸 COMET ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT 🇺🇸🎓

We are proud to recognize three members of the Marion L. Steele High School Class of 2026 as they begin their military careers!

🇺🇸 Cadet Abbey Barry earned an Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AROTC) scholarship and is beginning her first year at The Ohio State University.

⚓ Seaman Will Fought graduated from recruit training at Naval Station Great Lakes on August 27 and is currently attending the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command.

⚓ Midshipman Tyler Denn graduated from New Student Indoctrination at Naval Station Great Lakes on July 13. He was officially welcomed as a Midshipman in NROTC at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Congratulations, Abbey, Will and Tyler! We are incredibly proud of you and wish you the very best as you begin these exciting journeys. Once a Comet, always a Comet! 💚💛

A special thank-you to Mike Edwards for sharing these updates on our Marion L. Steele NNDCC page! Be sure to follow the page for more news about the NNDCC program and updates featuring our Comet alumni
about 1 month ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Midshipman Tyler Denn stands in his white Navy dress uniform outside a building on a sunny day.
Seaman Will Fought, wearing his white Navy uniform, salutes during a ceremony as another sailor and a crowd stand behind him.
Cadet Abbey Barry smiles while wearing her Army camouflage uniform and carrying a backpack outdoors on campus.
🥕 Second Harvest at Steele High School 🥫

Amherst families who need assistance with groceries are invited to our next Second Harvest food distribution.

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ Noon–1:00 p.m.
📍 Marion L. Steele High School

Please RSVP by September 18:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfWfnZPKe-z5ItIV3sIuRTSJI50Dola0Y-iGaElPgb7yxr0w/viewform

If you cannot attend on this date, please contact Amherst Schools Social Worker Jill Maiorca at 440-988-1645 or jill_maiorca@amherstk12.org.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
about 1 month ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Graphic announcing Second Harvest at Steele High School for Amherst families on September 24 from noon–1 p.m. Families needing grocery assistance should RSVP by September 18. Those unable to attend should contact Amherst Schools Social Worker Jill Maiorca at 440-988-1645 or jill_maiorca@amherstk12.org. The graphic features a green-and-gold calendar surrounded by hands holding boxes with heart shapes.
📰 The latest edition of Superintendent Molnar’s Community Update is here!

Comet families are encouraged to read this week’s newsletter for important district information, including:

📅 The September 7 Labor Day reminder
🚌 Space-available bus transportation requests
📱 Apptegy Rooms communication
🥕 September’s Second Harvest food distribution
🌼 The PTO Mumkin Sale
🍎 September lunch menus
🏈 Athletics updates and upcoming events

Click below to read the full Community Update:
https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/newsletters/mr-molnar-s-community-update/newsletters/community-update-september-4-2026

💚💛 #IAmAmherst #CometPride
about 2 months ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Graphic for Superintendent Molnar’s Community Update featuring a green-and-gold Comet design. Topics include the September 7 Labor Day school closure, space-available bus transportation, Apptegy Rooms, Second Harvest food distribution, the PTO Mumkin Sale, September lunch menus, and athletics updates.
🗺️ Learning the Midwest through teamwork!

Fifth-grade students in Mrs. Henry’s class at Walter G. Nord School had fun this week playing a game to practice identifying and labeling the Midwest states. What a great way to bring geography to life while learning alongside classmates! 💚💛

Shoutout to Mrs. Henry for snapping these great pictures and sharing the learning with us! 📸

#CometPride #IAmAmherst
about 2 months ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Fifth-grade students sit in a group on the classroom floor, using maps and state lists to practice identifying and labeling the Midwest states.
Students work together on the classroom floor, filling in Midwest state maps displayed on clipboards and notebooks.
Fifth-grade students sit in a group on the classroom floor, using maps and state lists to practice identifying and labeling the Midwest states.
📣 Superintendent Molnar’s latest Community Update is now available!

This week’s update includes a welcome-back message, photos celebrating our dedicated staff and new certified team members, information about the new Amherst Schools app, Fist Bump Friday highlights, upcoming athletics events, Comet Fun Run registration, bus driver employment opportunities, and more!

Read the full update here:

https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/newsletters/mr-molnar-s-community-update/newsletters/community-update-august-28-2026

#CometPride 💚💛
about 2 months ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Graphic for Superintendent Molnar’s Community Update featuring a large Comet logo in the background. Topics include welcome-back and staff photos, the new Amherst Schools app, Fist Bump Friday, weekend athletics, Comet Fun Run registration, and bus driver employment opportunities.

🎒 REMINDER: Need Help with School Supplies?

Amherst Schools is here to help! Families who need assistance with school supplies for the 2026–27 school year can complete the School Supply Request Form by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link below.

📦 Drive-Thru Distribution
📅 Wednesday, August 19
⏰ 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
📍 Marion L. Steele High School

Please complete the request form to receive school supply assistance. 💚💛
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdk9xkIpm1rAQ9-GtJr7cN_p_pVpEWlbi1unjRhTwhu9I4AGw/viewform

#CometPride #AmherstSchools #BackToSchool

2 months ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Flyer promoting the 2026–27 School Supply Request Form. Includes a QR code to access the form and information about drive-thru distribution on Wednesday, August 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Marion L. Steele High School.
📞 District Phone System Upgrade – August 14

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve communication and safety, Amherst Exempted Village Schools will be upgrading our district-wide phone system on Friday, August 14.

Beginning at 7:00 a.m., district phone lines may be unavailable for much or all of the day while the transition takes place. While we hope service is restored sooner, we appreciate your patience as this important upgrade is completed.

The new system will enhance our emergency response capabilities by providing more precise location information to 911 dispatchers if emergency services are ever needed.

📌 Please note:
• District phone numbers will remain the same.
• All district phone service will be restored by Monday, August 17.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we make these important improvements to better serve our students, staff, and community. 💚💛
2 months ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Green Graphic with Amherst A Logo- Reads District Phone System Upgrade - Phone service down for August 14, Returning Monday, August 17
🍎🥪 School Lunch Budget Planning for 2026–2027! 🥪🍎

Our Nutrition Services Department wants to help make things a little easier for our families as you plan ahead and put money into your child’s school meal account for the 2026–2027 school year!

We hope this School Lunch Budget Planning Guide is helpful as you budget for school lunches throughout the year. 💚💛

📌 Please remember: Breakfast is FREE for all K–12 students, so the prices shown in this guide are for lunch only.

Thank you to our Nutrition Services Department for helping our families plan ahead! 🍎

2 months ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Graphic from Amherst Schools Nutrition Services Department titled “School Lunch Budget Planning.” A table lists the number of school lunch days and projected monthly lunch costs for Powers and Nord Elementary at $3.35 per meal, Amherst Junior High at $3.60, and Steele High School at $3.80. August has 8 school days; September and October have 21; November 17; December 14; January and February 18; March and May 19; and April 20. Totals for the 175 school days are $586.25 for Powers, $586.25 for Nord, $630.00 for AJH, and $665.00 for Steele. The graphic includes an Amherst “A” with fruits and vegetables at the top and states that USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

📚 Back-to-School AJH Comet Connection!

Don’t miss this important Back-to-School Parent Comet Connection from Mr. Hoffman!

Click the link below for everything you need to know as we get ready to kick off an exciting new school year at Amherst Junior High School!

🔗 https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/newsletters/amherst-junior-high-school/newsletters/ajh-comet-connection-august
2 months ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Green and white background with faded A logo in background - reads Amherst Junior High Comet Connection 2026-2027 School Year
📚 Back-to-School TEP Talk!

Don’t miss this important Back-to-School Parent TEP Talk from Mr. Teppner!

Click the link below for everything you need to know as we get ready to kick off an exciting new school year at Powers Elementary!

🔗 https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/newsletters/powers-elementary-school/newsletters/powers-elementary-tep-talk-august-6th-2026
2 months ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Green and white background with A logo faded in back - It reads Powers Elementary School Parent Tep Talk 2026-2027 School Year

🎒 Need Help with School Supplies?

Amherst Schools is here to help! Families who need assistance with school supplies for the 2026–27 school year can complete the School Supply Request Form by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link below.

📦 Drive-Thru Distribution
📅 Wednesday, August 19
⏰ 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
📍 Marion L. Steele High School

Please complete the request form to receive school supply assistance. 💚💛
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdk9xkIpm1rAQ9-GtJr7cN_p_pVpEWlbi1unjRhTwhu9I4AGw/viewform

#CometPride #AmherstSchools #BackToSchool

2 months ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Flyer promoting the 2026–27 School Supply Request Form. Includes a QR code to access the form and information about drive-thru distribution on Wednesday, August 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Marion L. Steele High School.
🎓 The Steele Report is here! ☄️

Steele families, be sure to check out the Back-to-School Newsletter for everything you need to start the 2026-2027 school year off right. Inside you'll find important dates, back-to-school information, student expectations, upcoming events, and more.

📖 Read the Steele Report here: https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/newsletters/marion-l-steele-high-school/newsletters/back-to-school-newsletter-august-2026

We can't wait to welcome our Comets back for another incredible year. Here's to a great year at Steele! 💚💛 #CometPride
3 months ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Marion L. Steele High School - Steele Report - 2026-2027 School Year Header - green and gold with A logo faded in the background
Please take a moment to read Mr. Toney's Back-to-School Edition of Nord News! 📚🍎

This edition is packed with important information to help your family prepare for the new school year, including key dates, back-to-school reminders, school procedures, and more.

📖 Read the newsletter here: https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/newsletters/walter-g-nord/newsletters/nord-news-back-to-school-edition-2026

We look forward to welcoming our Nord students and families back for another fantastic year! 💚💛 #CometPride
3 months ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Nord News - 2026-2027 School Year on a green and gold background with faded A logo

🚨 SPECIAL NOTICE: Returning Student Registration Opens August 1!

Returning student registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens Saturday, August 1, 2026, through your PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Be sure to complete your student's registration before the start of the school year to ensure all information is up to date. More details and instructions will be shared soon!

Please help us spread the word by liking and sharing this post!

3 months ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Returning Student Registration Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Please complete in your PowerSchool Parent Portal
Superintendent Molnar’s Community Update for May 27, 2026 is now available! ☄️

This week’s update includes:
✅ Last Day of School Early Dismissal Reminder
⚽ AJH Student Invited to Elite U.S. Soccer National ID Camp
🎒 Final Lost & Found Reminder
🎉 Powers & Nord Field Day Highlights
⚾ Senior Baseball Recognition
🏥 Important Clinic Information for 2026-27
🎥 Thank You to CometsLive! for Another Incredible Year of Coverage

Read the full update here:
https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/newsletters/mr-molnar-s-community-update/newsletters/community-update-may-27-2026
5 months ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Community Update - May 27, 2026
🎓 The latest edition of Superintendent Molnar’s Community Update is here — Honoring the Class of 2026!

From senior celebrations and special tributes to commencement information and memorable moments throughout the year, this edition highlights the incredible accomplishments of Amherst’s graduating class. 💚💛

✨ Inside this issue:
• Class of 2026 accolades & congratulations
• Senior Clap-Out highlights
• Send-Off Parade memories
• Commencement information
• “From Little Caps to Graduation Gowns” reel
• Alumni Association information
…and more!

📖 Click the link below to read the full Community Update:
https://amherstevsoh.edurooms.com/newsletters/mr-molnar-s-community-update/newsletters/community-update-celebrating-the-class-of-2026
5 months ago, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Community Update - Tribute to the Class of 2026!