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FFA fruit sale underway

November 11, 2024

11-11-24 FFA Fruit Order Form (1) It's time for the annual FFA/FFA Alumni fruit sale fundraiser! If you haven't been asked by any FFA members yet and would still like to order something, please...

This Waupaca buck was "shot" by Mr. Van Lannen during twilight last October.

Hunters prep for gun deer season

Tyler Baltus-Polster November 11, 2024

As temperatures begin to drop below freezing, the countdown to the end of turkey season is underway. Many hunters are gearing up to participate in the latest nine-day gun deer seasons, donning their blaze...

Jacob Kirsling, Sam Stuczynski, Porter Stuczynski, and Marcus Kennedy represented the state of Wisconsin in a National Competition.

Amherst state agronomy champs honored at 97th Annual FFA National Convention

Faith Sopa November 8, 2024

This year, Amherst FFA sent 20 students to the 97th Annual National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. The adventure launched on Tuesday, October 22, and upon their return, several ...

Secret Service agent speaks to AHS students

Secret Service agent speaks to AHS students

November 8, 2024

Former Secret Service Agent Robert Jones spoke to high school students from Mr. Dummer's US History I class and Mr. Van Lannen's Media class via Google Meet on Thu., Nov. 7. Former Agent Jones served...

The new workshops in the STEAM addition have both new and old equipment.

Tech Ed Department Welds Old With New

Ollie Miller November 5, 2024

Amherst has a new Technical Education space in the STEAM addition, so I talked to some teachers and the Amherst principal to get their opinions on the new space. Mr. Miller has been teaching here...

Miller tapped as next girl's basketball coach

Miller tapped as next girl’s basketball coach

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor October 31, 2024

The Amherst Girl's Basketball team will be under a new head coach for the 2024-25 season as Adam Miller was chosen as the new head coach of the Falcons. This comes after the resignation of former head...

Upgrades to Ag Department Get Positive Reviews

Upgrades to Ag Department Get Positive Reviews

Alex Duley October 28, 2024

The new STEAM addition isn't all about Tech Ed. A big part of the new building is devoted to the Agriculture department. And Ms. Loehrke has become the full-time Ag teacher and FFA advisor. So I talked...

The new Herbert and Evelyn Wolding STEAM center opened on September 3, 2024.

New Year, New School

Addison Allen October 28, 2024

As students and staff dive into the new school year, many teachers and students have decided to voice their thoughts on the new STEAM addition to our school. High school math/science teacher Mr....

October opens with youth gun hunt

October opens with youth gun hunt

Tyler Baltus-Polster October 1, 2024

With youth gun hunt just around the corner as well as the archery and crossbow seasons in full swing, hunters are sighting in rifles and setting up trail cams. However, bad weather and fewer people...

Haunted Homecoming to benefit breast cancer awareness

Haunted Homecoming to benefit breast cancer awareness

Isabelle Dambroski September 25, 2024

This coming week at Amherst High we are celebrating our yearly homecoming. As we gear up for homecoming, there’s a fresh energy at our school thanks to a new group of students. So far, they’ve been...

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