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76th Operetta to Perform CATS
Evening and matinee performances of CATS on Feb 8 and 9. Purchase online tickets.
17 Compete in DECA Regionals
Five advance to the state competition to be held in March 2025. Read the news story.
Building Beds for Families and Children in Need
ACHS Service & Social Justice Club members volunteered at Sleep in Heavenly Peace and built 35 beds for area families.
Supporting Unified Sports
Jumping into freezing Lake Erie during the 2024 Polar Plunge. Read more.
Cards for Roswell
"Do Good" project has personal meaning for student organizer. Read more!
Annual Parade of Graduates
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
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Amherst Central High School has a strong academic tradition of excellence dating back to 1930. Our school is recognized throughout New York State for its excellent academic program and comprehensive approach emphasizing the important balance of academics, the arts and athletics.
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Musical poster design by junior Kaylee Gust!
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Five students advance to the state competition in March 2025.
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Based on certain Regent exam grades and administrator nominations.
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Recognized for academic excellence in their career and technical programs at Erie 1 BOCES.
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The high school Polar Plunge team has its most challenging Plunge yet, due to the snow and chilly conditions.
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Liv Dettweiler, a sophomore, is from a small town in Germany near the border of France.
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The "Do Good" project lets students create hand-drawn cards for patients at Roswell Park.
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about 37 Students Attend NYSSMA Sr. High All State
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about Music Students Selected for NYSSMA All-State
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Our community service program is an excellent opportunity for students to foster personal development while contributing to the community where they live.
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Central Registration is used to register new and re-entry students, UPK, kindergarten and private, parochial, charter school students.
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At Amherst, we pride ourselves for offering opportunities for collaboration, challenge and rewarding career growth. Apply online!
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