Amherst CSD

The official Twitter Account for the Amherst Central School District in Amherst, NY.

[Amherst Central High School @AmherstCHS]

Two appointments we are thrilled to share. Adam Wierbinski was named assistant principal on June 2; Patrick Kapperman was named principal on May 5. They, along with Assistant Principal Karen Kibler, will make up the dream team to lead our school in 2026-27!

[Amherst CSD @AmherstCSD]

Menu for Monday, June 1 is barbecue chicken legs and three bean salad. Distribution starts at 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 4007 Main Street. This is open to anyone in the WNY community.

[Amherst CSD @AmherstCSD]

Hey, did you know we offer youth sports camps each summer through Community Education? Registration is open, https://t.co/AwDCKiKxS5

[Smallwood Drive Elementary School @SmallwoodDrive]

Thanks to @WKBW Taylor Anthony for helping us celebrate our 7th Promising Practice character education award! https://t.co/1fZbDL4Cnw

[Smallwood Drive Elementary School @SmallwoodDrive]

We capped our "See the Good, Be the Good, Spread the Good" character initiative with our Community Day. We earned our 7th Promising Practice award from https://t.co/LYZWZyTq1I for our focus on service learning. Oh, Sabretooth stopped by to dance with Roary's cousin, Richard!

[Amherst Central High School @AmherstCHS]

Teddy Good placed 3rd at the Student Startups business competition at UB. 12 teams pitched their ideas in front of a panel of industry professional judges. We would also like to thank Ryan Fortune, who competed last year for offering valuable encouragement and support to Teddy.

[Amherst Middle School @AmherstMiddle]

The Middle School Tech Club competed in the annual ECC Tech Wars competition. In the Mousetrap Car competition, Zoe Coleman earned 1st place and Emerson Grady earned 3rd! All of our students worked hard to complete their projects in time for competition day.

[Amherst CSD @AmherstCSD]

Smallwood & Windermere Families: Kids grow so fast! If your children have outgrown items, Windy's Closet is open Wed., Feb. 18 from 3-6 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist, 711 Niagara Falls Blvd. A free community dinner is from 5-6 p.m. Enter at the back of the church.

[Amherst CSD @AmherstCSD]

Many thanks to our wonderful community.
2026-27 budget passes with a 78.7 % approval rating; 610, yes; 165, no.
Proposition 2: 632, yes; 149, no.
Proposition 3: 580, yes; 202, no.
BOE:
Jessica McLaughlin (652)
Maryjane Metzen (603)
Daniel Weinstein (589)

[Amherst CSD @AmherstCSD]

Polls are open today until 9 p.m. at Amherst Central High School South Gymnasium, 4301 Main St.
More info: https://t.co/uLPbkx6bEJ

[Amherst Middle School @AmherstMiddle]

Yesterday our Mental Health Fair showed our students ways they can de-stress through physical and artistic activities - rock painting, bracelet making, yoga, zumba, hula hooping.

[Amherst Athletics @AmherstTigers1]

Tigers Golfer Autumn Bailey takes 7th at Sectionals at Gowanda Country Club to earn her spot on the Section VI team heading to states. Congrats Autumn and Coach Jones!! 🐅 @AmherstCSD @AmherstCHS

[Amherst CSD @AmherstCSD]

Budget Vote & Election is May 19 from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. at Amherst Central High School South Gymnasium, 4301 Main Street. More info: https://t.co/uLPbkx6bEJ

[Amherst CSD @AmherstCSD]

Monday, May 18 - swing by between 4:15 and 5:15 p.m. for spaghetti and meatballs with mixed vegetables. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4007 Main Street. All are welcome. There will be no Free Meal on May 25 due to Memorial Day holiday.

[Amherst CSD @AmherstCSD]

Tuesday, May 19 is the Budget Vote and Election for Amherst Central School District from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at ACHS South gym, 4301 Main Street. Info. about the budget, propositions and election can be found here, https://t.co/uLPbkx6bEJ

[Amherst Middle School @AmherstMiddle]

Kudos to our AMS WEB leaders and their advisors for organizing the Fifth-Grade Welcome Tours for Smallwood Drive and Windermere Boulevard. Fifth-graders took a field trip to AMS and worked in small groups with a WEB leader to get a glimpse of what sixth grade will be like.

[Amherst CSD @AmherstCSD]

Tiger Pride for your hard work in the classroom!

[Amherst Central High School @AmherstCHS]

Luke Foster, Isabelle Simonson, Ethan McNamara were recognized for their academic achievement at the Scholastic Achievement Recognition Dinner, which honors the top 3 students at each WNY high school. Pictured with principal Greg Pigeon, they hold their gift, a crystal bison.

[Amherst CSD @AmherstCSD]

Mark your calendar for the Amherst Central School District Budget Vote and Election on Tuesday, May 19 from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. in the Amherst Central High School south gymnasium, 4301 Main Street. More info. at https://t.co/uLPbkx6bEJ

[Amherst CSD @AmherstCSD]

Congratulations! Tiger Pride!

[Smallwood Drive Elementary School @SmallwoodDrive]

Our SDS Vocal/General Music teacher Julie Furlong received the Buffalo State Music Dept. General Music Educator of the Year Award. The award was presented by Dr. Victoria Furby, Professor and Coordinator of Music Education, as well as Dr. Rick Fleming, Music Department Chair.

[Amherst CSD @AmherstCSD]

The menu for Monday, May 11 is pasta primavera with alfredo  sauce and green salad. Distribution starts at 4:15 pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. This is open to anyone in the community that needs a meal!