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Operetta Tickets on Sale
Performances are Feb. 6 and 7. Purchase Tickets Online.
Representing ACHS at DECA Regionals
Ten qualify for state competition in March. Read more.
The 2025 Polar Plunge
Amherst Unified Tigers raise $6,625 for Special Olympics NY!
Student Council & Service Club Support Tiger's Den Food Pantry
Amherst Dance Team at Fall Fest
School Spirit at Fall Fest 2025
Showcasing Clubs & Activities at Fall Fest
Senior Powder Puffs
Junior Powder Puffs
Adventures 2029 - An ACHS Tradition
ACHS Pathfinders Kicks Off New Year
Making a Positive Difference in Our Community!
Students Earn Seal of Civic Readiness! Read more
76th Operetta to Perform CATS
The musical theater program offers opportunities for students to join the cast, pit orchestra or stage crew.
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Amherst Central High School
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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Performances are Feb. 6-7, 2026 at Amherst Central High School!
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Ten students advance to the state competition in March 2026.
![Take a Look at the 2025 Financial Aid Night Presentation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762370659/amherstschoolsorg/n5kwwfwmlhlve6zbfvo5/Dollars.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762370659/amherstschoolsorg/n5kwwfwmlhlve6zbfvo5/Dollars.png","width":305}])
Do you miss the presentation from Niagara University? Here's the presentation.
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Student Council and Service Club collected during September
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ACHS was ranked #7 in Buffalo Metro Area; #168 in New York State.
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She will serve a one-year term through June 30.
![A Full House at the Seal of Civic Readiness Civics Fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749222084/amherstschoolsorg/jx0vbotird6hhnkd965p/SCR-POST.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749222084/amherstschoolsorg/jx0vbotird6hhnkd965p/SCR-POST.jpg","width":305}])
There are 68 students receiving the SCR and 16 of them have completed capstone projects
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Group built 25 twin-size bunk beds in five hours.
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Asher Belkorchi was featured on bass in an improvised solo during concert!
Upcoming Events
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Auditorium
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ACHS Auditorium
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Windermere Boulevard Elementary School
ACHS Community Service Requirements
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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Access the Staff Directory
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Learn about the resources and services available through our Family Support Center.
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Parents can receive text messages, straight to a mobile phone with information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.