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Davidson Named Next Boys Basketball Coach

Davidson Named Next Boys’ Basketball Coach

Katie Lechton May 7, 2024

For the third time in four years, Amherst boys basketball will be under new management as Phil Jagielo has resigned from his position as head coach. “I have had the privilege of serving as the Boys...

Petersons commit to run at UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay

Petersons commit to run at UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay

May 2, 2024

Saige and Lia Peterson sign at UW-Eau Claire and UW-Green Bay, respectively, where they will participate in cross country.

STEAM wing extension: What to expect come September

Sam Ruggles April 30, 2024

When passing Amherst High School, it is hard to miss the towering scaffolding that obstructs the front of the school. Students and staff know the addition as the STEAM Wing that has yet to be finished,...

Fishing team competes in first state tournament

Fishing team competes in first state tournament

April 29, 2024

Competing in its first ever state tournament, the Amherst Fishing Team missed its third trophy of the season by just one place in the team standings, finishing 11th out of more than 90 teams registered...

Amherst FBLA state competitors and advisors pose at the FBLA State Leadership Conference.

FBLA student qualifies for nationals

April 29, 2024

An Amherst junior qualified for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference, to be held in Florida, after placing first at the FBLA state meet held in Green Bay on April...

Farmers take to the fields as spring planting begins

Isaac Leary April 29, 2024

There are so many things to prepare before planting to ensure a successful crop. These include soil tests to determine lime and nutrient applications.  In addition, farmers and gardeners must pay...

All (shaded) eyes on the eclipse

All (shaded) eyes on the eclipse

April 17, 2024

The Monday, April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse crossed North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The total solar eclipse began over the South Pacific Ocean. The first location...

All aboard! Bucks vs Knicks

February 22, 2024

Hop on the bus and join the action at a prime-time televised Milwaukee Bucks game on Sunday, April 7. The motorcoach bus leaves the Jensen Community Center parking lot at 3 p.m. for the 6 p.m. game, returning...

1,002 points and counting...

1,002 points and counting…

Katie Lechton February 16, 2024

23 points was all it took for Senior Scout Spadoni to etch her name into the Amherst history books on Thursday night as the lady Falcons hosted the Manawa Wolves to conclude the regular season. Both teams...

FBLA Qualifies 38 to State Conference

FBLA Qualifies 38 to State Conference

Katie Lechton February 14, 2024

Seventy-three students from Amherst High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter competed at Regionals at Athens High School on Sat., Feb. 3. Members competed against 600 students...

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