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Memorial Day Contest Seeks Poster, Essay Entries

Memorial Day Contest Seeks Poster, Essay Entries

March 17, 2025

Throughout the years, the people of our community have taken time on Memorial Day to honor those who have served our Nation in the Armed Forces, those who are currently serving in uniform, and to especially...

Thompson Picks A Nine-Leaf Clover

Thompson Picks A Nine-Leaf Clover

March 13, 2025

Senior Randall Thompson shares what he believes to be a nine-leaf clover. He first passed it around during English class one day to the amazement of all. If it's true that the odds of finding a four-leaf...

Paige Lemke completed a project in Veterinary Science for the HOSA competition.

Three AHS Students Qualify for State HOSA

Ellie Laws March 10, 2025

Have you ever been interested in healthcare and its wide range of topics? Well HOSA -- a club offered at AHS that helps students explore careers in healthcare -- is a great way to learn more about many...

Falcons Second at FBLA Regionals

Falcons Second at FBLA Regionals

Katie Lechton March 10, 2025

Seventy-three students from Amherst High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter competed in Regionals at Edgar High School on Sat., Feb. 1, with 38 students qualifying for the state...

Talon Launches Advertising Display Ads

Talon Launches Advertising Display Ads

William Van Lannen February 12, 2025

The concept of advertising is nearly as old as mankind itself, and despite the advent of the computer age and even artificial intelligence, there's no reason to believe that advertising will disappear...

FFA Week Plans Announced

FFA Week Plans Announced

February 12, 2025

The week of Feb. 17-Feb. 24 is FFA week with a host of special days planned to mark this long-standing and iconic American institution. Students are encouraged to dress the part in a show of support.  Monday...

Fishing Team Second at Waupaca Chain O' Lakes Invitational

Fishing Team Second at Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes Invitational

February 11, 2025

The Amherst Fishing Team just missed top honors, finishing second overall at the annual Waupaca Chain O' Lake Invite held Jan. 18 on a wonderfully chilly but sunny day typical of...

Wis. Newspaper Association seeking student entries; deadline for photos and stories is Jan. 13

Wis. Newspaper Association seeking student entries; deadline for photos and stories is Jan. 13

December 17, 2024

The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation is seeking entries for the WNAF High School Better Newspaper Contest. The WNAF strives to recognize journalism excellence throughout Wisconsin and this...

Judge Dutcher Discusses the Law, Sports, & Hunting

Judge Dutcher Discusses the Law, Sports, & Hunting

December 16, 2024

Waushara Circuit Court Judge Guy Dutcher discussed the intricacies of the law, the joys of college football, and the peace he finds in the woods when deer hunting during a special guest visit to Amherst...

Holiday Week Filled With Fun Activities for Students, Staff

Holiday Week Filled With Fun Activities for Students, Staff

Izzy Dambroski December 14, 2024

Student Council's Holiday Week is always one of the best times of the school year. It’s a week full of fun dress-up days, holiday vibes, and a super exciting pep rally to kick off winter break. This...

Christmas Concert Brings Together All Ages

Christmas Concert Brings Together All Ages

Ellie Laws December 14, 2024

Do you like Christmas? Well, here at the local Amherst Opera House, the Christmas in the Village Concert took place on December 14 with the support of the local community and our very own Amherst students....

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