AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION

Principal: Kristen Gauthier

(603) 673-8944 / fax (603) 673-6774

ams.sau39.org

Amherst Middle School believes in a student centered learning community. Students learn through academics, athletics, co-curricular activities, and school events. Students at Amherst Middle School have the unique experience of being a part of the school community for four years which allows them to build strong relationships and experience academic and social-emotional continuity. Students feel a sense of belonging to the school through assignment to interdisciplinary teaching teams and advisory groups (Morning Meeting/Launchpad). Students are also given the opportunity to choose their learning experiences and express their interests through a variety of unified arts offerings. The school has a strong partnership within the community it serves, including school boards and the Parent Teacher Association.

SAU 39 Mission Statement

We engage, challenge, and support all learners.

SAU 39 Core Values

Our schools cultivate and model our belief in our students' ability to learn when:

We surround our children with caring adults.
We promote a culture of collaboration, reflection, and responsibility.
We uphold high academic, civic, and social learning expectations.
We prepare students for college, work, and citizenship.
We nurture curiosity, empathy, and lifelong learning.
We challenge students to grapple with serious questions and ideas.
We refine teaching and learning through research and use of best practices.
We celebrate effort and achievement of all members of our learning community.
We work in partnership with our communities.
We measure our progress with a variety of indicators.

AMS welcomes 637 students in grades 5 to 8. The Lower School is comprised of grades 5 and 6, and the Upper School is comprised of grades 7 and 8. Each school is supported by its own administrator and counseling team. This larger teaming, along with smaller interdisciplinary teaching teams, helps students to navigate the larger school environment and feel connected with adults and peers throughout their middle school experience.