08/30/2026
π΄ THE HERD STUDENT SECTION EXPECTATIONS π΄
One Team. One School. One Herd.
The Herd exists to create the best home-court and home-field advantage possible while representing Amherst with pride, passion, and class.
π₯ WHO CAN BE IN THE HERD?
Grades 7-12
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Welcome to join The Herd at all home events.
Grades 4-6
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Youβre welcome to join the student section as long as you follow all Student Section Expectations.
β οΈ Students who are disruptive, unsafe, or choose not to follow expectations will be asked to return to their parents or guardians.
Preschool-3rd Grade
β€οΈ We love your Bronco spirit!
Please enjoy the game while sitting with your parent or guardian rather than in the student section.
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π£ THE HERD EXPECTATIONS
β€οΈ Cheer FOR Amherst.
Support our Broncos with positive energy instead of putting opponents down.
π₯ Be Loud.
Bring the energy from the first serve, first pitch, first whistle, or kickoff until the final buzzer.
π Dress the Theme.
Go all in! The more students participating, the better The Herd looks.
π± Be Present.
Put the phones away and be part of the action.
πΆ Follow the Leaders.
Join the chants and traditions together to create one loud student section.
ππβΎπ Support ALL Programs.
Whether itβs football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track, softball, baseball, or any Amherst activityβwe show up and support one another.
πΊ Respect Performances.
Give the band, cheerleaders, dance team, and other performers your attention and space while theyβre performing.
π€ Respect Everyone.
Officials, opponents, visiting fans, coaches, teammates, and school staff deserve respect.
π« No Profanity or Unsportsmanlike Behavior.
No inappropriate chants, taunting, throwing objects, or behavior that reflects poorly on Amherst.
π₯ Stay Together.
Remain in the designated student section and help create one unified Herd.
β° Stay Until the End.
Win or lose, we support our teams from start to finish.
π§Ή Leave It Better Than You Found It.
Throw away trash and take care of our facilities.
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π΄ THE HERD TRADITIONS
β Stand during key moments of every contest.
β Celebrate Amherst scores and big plays together.
β Welcome younger students and help teach them our traditions.
β Take one Herd photo before each home contest.
β Be the loudest student section in every gym and stadium we visit.
β Represent Amherst with prideβeven on the road.
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π΄ THE HERD CREED
We are Loud.
We are Respectful.
We are Positive.
We are Unified.
We represent Amherst with Pride.
β€οΈπ€ BE THE HERD. π΄
