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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
Headed to Carnegie Hall!
Concert Chorale to perform at prestigious New York City venue. Read more about the performance
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 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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![Take a Look at the 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.
![Two Cars Full of Food and Gift Cards Donated to Tiger's Den Food Pantry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759755611/amherstschoolsorg/hlz4qr36m6ay5gimzjgo/BillsHuddleforHunger-POST.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759755611/amherstschoolsorg/hlz4qr36m6ay5gimzjgo/BillsHuddleforHunger-POST.jpg","width":305}])
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
![Sophomore Earns Second Place Entrepreneurship Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749218747/amherstschoolsorg/wdu90wypzkpugxgrqri6/RyanFortune_POST.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749218747/amherstschoolsorg/wdu90wypzkpugxgrqri6/RyanFortune_POST.jpg","width":305}])
Created a Teen Tasker app to help teens find jobs
![ACHS Students Volunteer to Build Beds for Children in Need]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744052533/amherstschoolsorg/hjbtt8zvji8gfra71lvm/Beds_POST.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744052533/amherstschoolsorg/hjbtt8zvji8gfra71lvm/Beds_POST.jpg","width":305}])
Group built 25 twin-size bunk beds in five hours.
![Nine Student Musicians Accompany Renowed Brasshouse Band, Too Many Zooz]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744034303/amherstschoolsorg/ehd1gs8infydngdhq1vh/ZoozBand-POST.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744034303/amherstschoolsorg/ehd1gs8infydngdhq1vh/ZoozBand-POST.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744034303/amherstschoolsorg/ehd1gs8infydngdhq1vh/ZoozBand-POST.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744034303/amherstschoolsorg/ehd1gs8infydngdhq1vh/ZoozBand-POST.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744034303/amherstschoolsorg/ehd1gs8infydngdhq1vh/ZoozBand-POST.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744034303/amherstschoolsorg/ehd1gs8infydngdhq1vh/ZoozBand-POST.jpg","width":2200}])
Asher Belkorchi was featured on bass in an improvised solo during concert!
![Concert Chorale Heading to Carnegie Hall]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743793282/amherstschoolsorg/zwtms2dwsjvhy8grsuoh/Chorale_POST.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743793282/amherstschoolsorg/zwtms2dwsjvhy8grsuoh/Chorale_POST.png","width":305}])
Selected through an audition process that included Operetta and concert performances
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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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Access the Staff Directory
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Learn about the resources and services available through our Family Support Center.
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