Amsterdam High School
140 Saratoga Ave.
Amsterdam, NY 12010
518-843-4932
518-843-5432 (fax)

David Ziskin, Principal
Christine Pietro, Assistant Principal
John Davey, Assistant Principal

9th Grade Academy

• Transition Night Slide Show

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Operation Smile students to train in Virginia this summer

Amsterdam High School's student association of Operation Smile recently held their annual walk-a-thon to raise money to fund operations for children born with cleft palates. Operation Smile is an international organization where doctors and nurses donate their time to perform surgeries for underprivileged children born with facial deformities. The students raised enough money for two operations, which cost about $240 each. Read more.

9th Grade Academy students raise money for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Students in Amsterdam High School’s 9th Grade Academy raised more than $2,500 during their walk-a-Thon for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in May.

The students enjoyed 70 degree weather, sunny blue skies during the event, which took place at the high school on Friday, May 15.

The students and teachers of the 9th Grade Academy chose to raise money to support research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy because one of their classmates lives with the illness. The money raised during the walk-a-thon will be donated to The Parent Project, which funds Duchenne research. Read more.

Ken Benton named Wrestling Coach of the Year

The National Wrestling Coaches Association has named Amsterdam High School’s Ken Benton the 2009 New York State Head Coach of the Year.

Benton earned his 200 win as a head coach this past winter, while his team finished the 2008-09 season with 29 wins (and just 3 losses) to set a Section 2 record for most wins in a season. The team also finished the season ranked 19th in the state in the final NYS Sportswriters' Poll. Read more.

Regents examination schedule now available for Amsterdam High School students

View or download a copy of the June 2009 New York State Regents examination schedule.

Scholarship money raised for students in foreign language classes

More than $1,000 was raised recently at Amsterdam High School to fund college scholarships for graduating seniors in Latin and Spanish language classes. The foreign language department held its Latin Quarter Feast on Thursday, May 7 at the high school. Students in Spanish 3 and Latin 3 classes made unique international dishes for the faculty and students to sample. Read more.

Winter and spring Students of the Month

The following lists are of students who have been chosen by their teachers to be recognized in Amsterdam High School’s “Student of the Month” program for Winter/Spring of 2009. These students were recognized for their academics, positive attitudes and class participation. Read more.

AHS students excel in Stock Market Game

Four Amsterdam High School teams placed in the top ten out of 410 Capital Region teams in the 2009 Stock Market Game, a national program sponsored by the Foundation for Investor Education.

The game provides students with the opportunity to learn about financial markets and strategies for saving and investing money. The experience might spur some students to consider a career in finance, but is also designed to emphasize the importance of investing for the future. Read more.

Marching Rams win numerous awards at Va. Apple Blossom Festival

Amsterdam High School’s Marching Rams won four first-place awards at the 82nd Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, Va.

The marching band traveled to Virginia May 1-3 to compete in the festival’s two parades: the Firefighters Parade and the Grand Features Parade. Twelve marching bands competed, and in both parades the Rams received the first-place award for their division and the overall first-place award. Read more.

AHS valedictorian, salutatorian honored at Scholars' Recognition event

Two Amsterdam High School students and their teachers were recognized for outstanding scholastic achievement at the 23rd annual Scholars’ Recognition Program dinner recently.

Michael Natole is Amsterdam High's class of 2009 valedictorian, and Alycia Roux is the class salutatorian. The two were among a group of students honored at the event in April. Natole and Roux each named a teacher who had a significant influence on their education. Read more.

Freshman class bottle drive is Sunday, June 7

The freshmen class will hold a bottle drive as its spring fundraiser on Sunday, June 7. Bottles can be brought to the high school parking lot from 10 a.m. to noon. We would appreciate anyone who is willing to save their bottles for the month of May.

AHS yearbook club sponsoring bus trip to NYC

The Amsterdam High School Yearbook is planning a bus trip to New York City on Saturday, June 20. Tickets cost $45 per person, and there is a family discount for four or more family members. The bus will depart the high school parking lot at
7 a.m. and arrive at Bryant Park at about 10:30 a.m. The bus will depart Bryant Park at 7 p.m. The day is free for whatever you wish to do. For more information contact Amy Liverio at aliverio@gasd.org.

Amsterdam High School's 2008-09 graduation ceremony will be held Saturday, June 27

Amsterdam High School's 2008-09 graduation ceremony will be held Saturday, June 27 at 10 a.m. in the high school gymnasium. To download a copy of the graduation guide, which includes information about rehearsals, attire, distribution of cap and gown, and more, click here.

• Fall 2008 Students of the Month

• AHS student rallied others to buy gifts for needy children

• District Attorney to aid truancy prevention program

• AHS students raise money to help children smile

• AHS students capture Siena College CS competition

• 2009-10 course description book now available

• Order yearbooks and view a photo gallery

Our mission statement

"The mission of the Amsterdam High School as a center of learning with a diversified population is to ensure that students become good citizens. This is accomplished by providing strong academic programs in a safe environment that is supported by all stakeholders."

Belief Statements

We believe...

• All children can learn.

• The purpose of our school is the education of the whole child.

• With rights come responsibility.

• Everyone deserves an education.

• Respect is to be afforded to all members of society.

• Learning is a life-long process.

• Everyone is unique and has value.

• Everyone deserves a healthy, secure environment.

• Diversity is valuable.

AHS history

Until 1976, the Wilbur H. Lynch High School was located on Brandt Place in Amsterdam. In January of 1977, the Amsterdam High School officially opened its doors in the Town of Amsterdam and began its proud history. The "Rugged Ram" is the school mascot.