Amherst News

Student fee invoices for the 2024-2025 year are being sent home with students on Friday, November 1. Fees can be paid by check made out to Jackson Local Schools and sent in with your student, or you may click this link to pay fees online.

On Wednesday, November 13, the cafeterias will offer lunches served with a JonnyPop (which is an ice-cold fruit bar snack) to celebrate WORLD KINDNESS DAY! This company is very dedicated to happiness and kindness!! At the elementaries, stickers will be distributed, and posters will be displayed to promote the event. If your child wishes to purchase a JonnyPop a' la carte, they can do so, and the cost is $1.00. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Marsha Escola at mke2jc@jackson.sparcc.org

Please click the link for the November newsletter from our school counselor, Ms. Yonders.

The federal law requires that any local school district receiving Federal Title I, Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged, must notify parents (ESSA letter) of each student attending any school receiving Title I that they may request information regarding the professional qualifications of the student’s classroom teacher.

Please click this link to read a letter from Superintendent Chris DiLoreto about Senate Bill 288.

The Backpack Food Program, a partnership with RiverTree Jackson, is a service we are pleased to offer to the families of Jackson Local Schools. This program aims to send home a variety of easy, ready-to-eat meals and snacks for your child over the weekend. There are no income requirements for this program. The bags will be delivered to your child’s school, and your child can bring home the bag. Please complete this quick application to apply to be part of the Backpack Food Program.

On November 11, we would like to honor and invite veterans and those currently serving in the military to visit Amherst. Our activities that day will include donuts/coffee, a parade, and a classroom visit. If you are a veteran or current member of the military and would like to visit November 11 from 9:30-10:30 am, please complete this Google Form by November 1. You can also complete the form on behalf of a veteran or someone currently serving.

Amherst Elementary is proud to be a Purple Star school. The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. For resources that support our military families, please click this link.

The magic is in the air, and tickets are now on sale for this year's high school musical production of Mary Poppins! Get ready to step in time to a show that will sweep you off your feet! Join us for performances on November 7th & 9th at 7 PM, and November 10th at 2 PM. Grab your tickets now on Hometown Ticketing!

The USDA is not offering free breakfast and lunch for public education students for the 24-25 school year. If you need monetary assistance with breakfast/lunch, please fill out the free and reduced lunch form. If you have questions about this form, please contact Marsha Escola, Food Service Supervisor, at 330-830-8031. All application information is confidential.

School Menus

To find school menus for our school, please click this link. Please click any menu item to see nutritional information including possible allergens.

Do you know how to join our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)?

How the PTO Helps!

PTO Membership Form

Do you know how to get involved at Amherst?

Click on the link to volunteer. Amherst Elementary Volunteers Sign Up Genius

The next PTO meeting is Wednesday, November 13 at 6:30 pm in the Amherst library.

The Jackson Local School District believes in partnering with parents and providing them with resources to help navigate the world of technology, games, and social media. While advances in technology have many great rewards, there is also the potential for harm. Since December, we have provided a resource and hope more parents and students, as appropriate by age, will take advantage of this.

We have partnered with SmartSocial.com for its on-demand courses for parents and students. The SmartSocial resources cover a wide range of digital and social media topics. We are providing a parent subscription package to these resources to help you learn how to navigate the negative (and positive) parts of social media with your students. You can sign up here: https://smartsocial.com/jacksonlocalschooldistrict

The Jackson Local School District has a page on the district's website where information related to student enrichment opportunities (academics, arts, athletics) can be found. The website can be found by clicking on the link button below.

The materials provided herein are solely for informational purposes and do not constitute an endorsement by the Jackson Local School District of any individuals or organizations involved nor of the messages conveyed within these materials. Absent a specific and express statement to the contrary, please be advised that the activities promoted by these materials do not have an affiliation with, nor are they sponsored or endorsed by, the Jackson Local School District.

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