Athens City Schools was honored to welcome visitors from the City of Isahaya, Japan, the Sister City of Athens, Tennessee, on Tuesday, October 20. The delegation had the opportunity to experience public education in the Athens community through visits to all three Athens City Schools, followed by a tour of McMinn County High School.
The visit began at Athens City Primary and Athens City Intermediate, where student ambassadors welcomed the delegation and guided them through the district’s newest, state-of-the-art facilities. Visitors observed foundational reading and math instruction, explored STEM classrooms, and visited art and music classes. They also experienced an interactive demonstration of the Lu Interactive system led by physical education teachers, highlighting engaging learning opportunities for students of all abilities.
The delegation then visited Athens City Middle School, where they toured the fine arts classrooms, including band, musical theater, and visual arts, as well as the careers lab. During the visit, students presented the guests with a special souvenir designed and printed in the school’s STEM center, showcasing the creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning taking place at Athens City Schools.
Athens City Schools was proud to share its educational programs, innovative learning environments, and talented students and staff with its international visitors. The visit provided a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the connection between Athens and its sister city of Isahaya while showcasing the educational experiences offered to students throughout the community.
