We will be conducting MAPS Testing during the month of January. We test students growth in ELA & Math 3 times a year, in the fall, winter and spring. Unlike the State of Ohio Tests, which results arrive too late to allow us to provide additional help to the students, MAPS testing allows us to see where our students stand immediately against grade level peers across the country. The results are specific in areas of strengths and weaknesses of students, allowing us to plan to intervene or enrich your child's understanding of the subject material. MAPS can also provide a predictor of student success on the OST, giving us information to guide our instruction leading up to state testing.

CLICK HERE for the MAP Growth Family Guide in English

CLICK HERE for the Map Growth Family Guide in other Languages

The next AJH PTO meeting will be held Friday, January 10th at 9:30am. If you can't make it in person but would like to attend via zoom, please register at this link.

For more information about joining PTO for only $5 click here and to pay through Cheddar Up, please click here.

AJH was recognized by the state of Ohio for it's PBIS program. In our first year applying, bronze was the highest recognition we could receive. We'll continue to work with students, staff and parents to provide a meaningful and impactful PBIS program.

Our students have enjoyed using their PBIS points to purchase passes at our school store. By far, the most popular pass has been the pajama pant pass!

Before break, our PBIS team held a raffle for students who had received no referrals for the entire first semester! This is such a great accomplishment and we are so proud of our students for being Respectful, Responsible and Kind! The raffle winners received a free movie ticket!

Our PBIS team would like to thank the PTO volunteers who run our bi-weekly store for us! We are so grateful for the support. Thank you for helping to make our school a fun and positive place to be!

Exciting news! Starting in January, AJH will have a PBIS Student Team! Students who join the team will help plan and organize PBIS events for our school. We can't wait to work with the team and hear all the great ideas our students share to continue to encourage positive behavior at AJH!

Click Here for the 24-25 Wrestling Schedule

Click Here for the 24-25 Boys Basketball Schedule

Counselors are working with our school resource officers and wellness coordinator to provide Vaping Prevention presentations in all science classes January 13-15. More information and reverse permission slip can be found here. If you would like to opt your child out, please click the link and fill out the opt out form and return to school by January 12th.

JVS Applications due February 10, 2025

If you have questions regarding JVS please see your school counselor, Mr. Bob Harcula.

Counselors will be hosting minute meetings with all students the first couple of weeks back from break.

ROX Girls Empowerment group for 6th and 7th grade is starting the week back from break. Mrs. Johnson will be working with our 6th graders and Mrs. Krichbaum will be working with our 7th graders.

Mrs. Hannah Johnson (Counselor for: 6th grade (last names A-K) - 7th grade (last names A-K) - 440-988-1648 hannah_johnson@amherstk12.org

Mr. Bob Harcula (6th Grade Last Names L-Z, 7th Grade School Counselor) - 440-988-1624, bob_harcula@amherstk12.org

We just wanted to send a reminder that our use of social media (facebook, twitter, and instagram) is one way communication. We receive comments on posts and instant messages from time to time but we don't reply. If you have a question about something you see on social media, please email us or call us at AJH. Thank you for understanding. We're looking forward to a great school year