Amherst Elementary School

six AES students pose for a photo with their teacher at the Science Fair

Science Fair Participants

Six of our Science Fair participants are having fun at the Science Fair!

High school student working with elementary school student on reading skills.

Learning Together

An Amherst County High School Teachers for Tomorrow student is helping an Amherst Elementary student strengthen her reading skills—building bright futures together!

Off to Explore

Our Pre-K students are all smiles as they head out on a field trip to discover and learn about animals up close

Three students holding award certificates

Making a Difference!

Amherst Elementary students proudly display their community service awards, recognizing their dedication to helping others!

Future Leaders in the Making!

Dressed for success! These young students are ready to take on the world for Career Day.

Future Teachers in Action

An Amherst County High School Teachers for Tomorrow student is making a difference by helping our Amherst elementary students with reading skills

students pose for a photo at D.A.R.E. graduation

4th grade D.A.R.E. graduation

our AES 4th graders graduated from the D.A.R.E. program!

Science Fair Participants

Six of our Science Fair participants are having fun at the Science Fair!

Learning Together

An Amherst County High School Teachers for Tomorrow student is helping an Amherst Elementary student strengthen her reading skills—building bright futures together!

Off to Explore

Our Pre-K students are all smiles as they head out on a field trip to discover and learn about animals up close

Making a Difference!

Amherst Elementary students proudly display their community service awards, recognizing their dedication to helping others!

Future Leaders in the Making!

Dressed for success! These young students are ready to take on the world for Career Day.

Future Teachers in Action

An Amherst County High School Teachers for Tomorrow student is making a difference by helping our Amherst elementary students with reading skills

4th grade D.A.R.E. graduation

our AES 4th graders graduated from the D.A.R.E. program!

The Latest Amherst ES News

July 23, 2025

Open House 8/7 from 1-7pm

Open House for ACPS Schools will be on August 7th from 1pm-7pm

July 1, 2025

ACPS Family Newsletters

Check out the most recent Newsletters for fun tips & resources!

March 20, 2025

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten pre-registration is NOW open!

March 20, 2025

2025-2026 Approved School Calendar

At the March 13, 2025, School Board meeting, the 2025-2026 School Calendar was approved.

Upcoming Events

View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

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Every Child, Every Day

"Stay Paw-sitive" - The school and community will provide a safe, nurturing environment enabling each child to reach his or her full potential. We believe a solid education foundation will empower students to become responsible, self reliant citizens.

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Science Fair Participants

Learning Together

Off to Explore

Making a Difference!

Future Leaders in the Making!

Future Teachers in Action

4th grade D.A.R.E. graduation

Science Fair Participants

Learning Together

Off to Explore

Making a Difference!

Future Leaders in the Making!

Future Teachers in Action

4th grade D.A.R.E. graduation

The Latest Amherst ES News

Open House 8/7 from 1-7pm

ACPS Family Newsletters

Kindergarten Registration

2025-2026 Approved School Calendar

Upcoming Events

"Stay Paw-sitive" - The school and community will provide a safe, nurturing environment enabling each child to reach his or her full potential. We believe a solid education foundation will empower students to become responsible, self reliant citizens.

Stay Connected