Athens City Schools

Celebrate 75 Years of Camp Oo-Tah-Nee-Noh-Chee! 🧡🌲 For 75 years, Camp O has created memories, built traditions, and provided meaningful experiences for generations of Athens City Schools students. Join us for a special Open House and experience the magic of Camp Oo-Tah-Nee-Noh-Chee! 📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026 ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM 📍 Camp Oo-Tah-Nee-Noh-Chee 🎟️ FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Enjoy: 🌲 Camp tours 📖 Stories & songs 🏕️ Camp memorabilia 🔥 S’mores & more! As we celebrate 75 years, we’re also working to preserve Camp O for future generations. Immediate funding priorities include repairing the dock, refurbishing cabins, expanding the ropes course, adding canoes, improving plumbing, and developing a hiking trail. Preserve Today. Inspire Tomorrow. 🌲 Every gift makes a lasting impact on the future of Camp Oo-Tah-Nee-Noh-Chee. 👉 Come celebrate with us and help keep the Camp O tradition strong for years to come!

ACP Families—Save the date and make plans to join us! 📅 Sept. 17 | Athens City Primary 🕔 5 PM – Family Engagement Meeting 🕠 5:30 PM – Annual Title I Meeting Learn about Title I, family engagement & how to support student success! #ExcellenceIsACP

Stay connected and involved in your child’s education with ParentVUE! Parents of students in Grades 3–8 can use ParentVUE to: 📚 View grades 📅 Check attendance 💬 Communicate with teachers Scan QR code to get started and stay informed about your child’s progress!

📣 Athens City Schools is Hiring!

Ready to make a difference? Explore our current opportunities and apply online today!

👉 https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/

🍎🥛Start the Day with School Breakfast! Give your child a healthy start to the school day with FREE breakfast for all ACS students! Encourage your child to enjoy a nutritious breakfast at school each morning. 📅 Check out the daily menu: https://www.athenscityschools.net/dining

🚸 School Zone Safety Reminder! 🚸

School is back in session, and we need everyone’s help keeping our students safe! Please stay alert and follow the posted school zone signals.

🟡 Flashing Yellow Lights: Slow down, put down your cell phone, and watch for students and pedestrians.
🔴 Flashing Red Lights: STOP!

A few extra seconds of caution can make a big difference. Let’s keep our students, families, and staff safe as they travel to and from school!

Athens City Intermediate School Annual Title I Meeting & Open House on Thursday, August 20!
We look forward to welcoming our students and families. Be sure to see the attached flyer for event details and additional information. #ExcellenceIsACI

Athens City Middle School fall sports are kicking off this week! Check out the schedule of athletic events for August 10–14 and come out to support our student-athletes. Go Cougars! #ExcellenceIsACM

A Taste of Reading in Ms. Peacock’s Class! 🍎📖 Students enjoyed a fun Book Tasting, exploring new books, discovering new favorites, and sharing their love of reading! #ExcellenceIsACI

Start the day strong with a FREE school breakfast for all Athens City Schools students! A healthy breakfast helps students learn, grow, and succeed. #ExcellenceIsACS

Volleyball season is officially underway! 🏐 Excited to see our team compete, grow, and represent ACMS all season long. #ExcellenceIsACM

Growing All Students to Become Strong Leaders! At Athens City Schools, we’re committed to providing opportunities for every student to learn, grow, and lead. From exceptional academics and Career Tech Education to athletics, STEM, the arts, school health, parent involvement, and more—we’re proud to offer programs that help our students thrive! PreK–8th Grade | Exceptional Academics | STEM | Arts | Athletics | Career Tech & More#ExcellenceIsACS

Want play a bigger part in your kiddo's school year? Mark your calendars for our PTO meetings for the year. We know life gets busy, so we are thrilled to be able to provide this for you now for your planning purposes. Be on the lookout for a Sign-up Genius to plan your volunteer opportunities throughout the year. **All meetings will be held on Thursdays at Noon in the upstairs PLC Room. We can't wait to see you there!

Athens City Schools was excited to recognize our new teachers and administrators for the 2026–2027 school year at this evening’s School Board Meeting! We are thrilled to welcome these dedicated educators to the ACS family. Please join us in welcoming: ✨ Ashley Atkinson – Band, ACMS ✨ Rebekah Harden – 6th Grade Social Studies, ACMS ✨ Sydney King – 6th Grade ELA/SS, ACMS ✨ Chelsea Simbeck – Special Education, ACMS ✨ Shae Wells – 6th Grade Math/Science, ACMS ✨ Madison Griswold – 3rd Grade ELA/SS, ACIS ✨ Bethany Rice – Music, ACIS ✨ Tara Wade – 3rd Grade Math/Science, ACIS ✨ Sarah Stephens – Interim Librarian, ACPS ✨ Dannah Powers – Speech-Language Pathologist, System-wide ✨ Dr. Kristen Early – Assistant Principal, ACIS

📣 Athens City Schools is Hiring!

Ready to make a difference? Explore our current opportunities and apply online today!

👉 https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/

Cup O’ Joe with Mr. Barnett — 8/10/26!
Check out this week’s Cup O’ Joe with Mr. Barnett for the latest updates and news from Athens City Schools! https://youtu.be/0ZiJBJEbvjc?is=B_MSPwFeaG5GXkRT

Athens City Schools is excited to welcome our PreK students for the 2026–2027 school year!
Registration packets are available for pickup at the Athens City Schools Administration Office located at 943 Crestway Drive.
Children must be 4 years old on or before August 15, 2026, to be eligible for enrollment.
Give your child a great start on their educational journey—we can't wait to welcome your family to Athens City Schools! 🍎📚