| Amherst Central High School | |
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| Address | |
| 4301 Main Street Amherst, New York, 14226 United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1930 |
| Locale | Suburban |
| Principal | Gregory Pigeon |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 958 (2007-08) |
| Color(s) | Black, Orange and White |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Yearbook | The Tower |
| Website | www.amherstschools.org |
Amherst Central High School (ACHS) is a public high school in Snyder, New York, a hamlet within the town of Amherst, which is located within the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. It is the only high school of the Amherst Central School District. Its current school enrollment is approximately 1000 students.[1] The building itself dates back to 1931 when construction began.
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The high school served 958 students from grades nine through twelve for the 2007-2008 academic year. In 2007, 223 or 96% of ACHS graduates continued their education after high school. The school's Parent-Teacher Association is a joint organization with the Amherst Middle School.[1] The 15-square-mile (38.8 km2) Amherst school district has a population of 24,096 as of October 2007.[2] The high school serves the school district which encompasses villages of Eggertsville and Snyder, as well as small portions of the Village of Williamsville and Town of Cheektowaga.[3]
The drama club's past shows include A Christmas Carol, It's a Wonderful Life and The Diary of Anne Frank. Also in the spring of 2008, students directed short one act comedies. Hopes were to make this a seasonal tradition.
They are also known for their music program. The strings department is headed by Mr. Matt Pendrak. Mr. Pendrak directs the high school's Symphony Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, Operetta Orchestra, and Symphonia. Their smaller ensembles include Sweet Sixteens and Varsity Singers, both under the direction of Mr. Justin Pomietlarz, and also the Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Craig Incontro. Craig Incontro is also the director of bands and the HS music department chairperson. The larger ensembles include the Concert Choir, Concert Chorale, Concert Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble.
Additionally, there is also an Operetta program. As of 2011[update], the current Operetta is Urinetown. Previous Shows shows Amherst has done are Leader of the Pack, 2009-2010 The Boyfriend (2008–2009), Into the Woods (2007–2008), Seussical The Musical (2006–2007), Damn Yankees (2005–2006), The Wizard of Oz (2004–2005), Once on This Island (2003–2004), Anything Goes (2002–2003), and Bye Bye Birdie (2001–2002). Amherst has been doing operettas annually since about 1932.
Amherst is also known for its championship men's (ranked among the top 25 teams in the nation in 2009) and women's lacrosse teams, producing multiple Division I athletes every year. It also boasts championship hockey, tennis, field hockey, and basketball programs.
The high school boasts a state of the art turf athletic stadium, the Dimp Wagner Athletic Field which serves as the home playing surface for the Amherst Tigers football, men's and woman's soccer, men's and woman's lacrosse, woman's field hockey, and many JV and modified teams. The stadium also plays host to many local high school playoff and championship games in various sporting events.
Established in 1983, the Foundation funds experiences for students emphasizing projects that extend their horizons or involve helping others. The Foundation also funds mini-grants for teachers for special projects or equipment not otherwise funded by the school district.[4]