Athens City Schools

The 21st Annual Walk Across Tennessee – Move Around the Region kicks off October 12 and runs through November 15!
This fun, five-week wellness program is free and open to anyone age 8 and older. Log miles from any type of physical activity—walking, biking, hiking, swimming, dancing, golfing, yardwork, shopping, team sports, or even daily steps. Every mile counts, and every step toward better health makes a difference. Join us and Move Around the Region this fall!
• Weekly prize drawings for participants who record physical activity
• Fun, friendly competition designed for all fitness levels, all ages
• Free pedometers available at the McMinn County Extension Office
Register or learn more: mcminn.tennessee.edu (Click the Walk Across TN button)
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Happy National School Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you to our amazing ACS custodians for keeping our schools clean, safe, and welcoming every day! We appreciate you!#ExcellenceIsACS

Athens City Schools will be on Fall Break October 12–16 — no school for students! Kids Connection will be open October 12–15. Enjoy a safe and relaxing Fall Break!

Thank you to Coordinated School Health for the Fall Mini Grant to help purchase our new classroom rug! We love it! #ExcellenceIsACS

Mr. Bragg’s students are always engaged & learning from the best.#excellenceisJoshBragg

Please join us in congratulating our 2026–2027 ACS Novice Teachers of the Year! We are excited to recognize these outstanding educators for their dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to our students.

Athens City Primary: Jessica Jacobs
Athens City Intermediate: Jalen Sharp
Athens City Middle: Matthew Crabtree

Please help us celebrate Jessica, Jalen, and Matthew on this well-deserved recognition!

ACMS Band and our new director, Ashley Atkinson, are off to a great start! excellenceisACMSfinearts

Please join us in congratulating our 2026–2027 Athens City Schools Building-Level Teachers of the Year! We are proud to recognize these outstanding educators for their dedication to our students, families, and schools.

Athens City Primary: Laura Towne
Athens City Intermediate: Jennifer Harrison
Athens City Middle: Kristen Combs

We appreciate all they do each day to make a difference in the lives of our students. Please help us celebrate and congratulate Laura, Jennifer, and Kristen!

October is Principal Appreciation Month!

Join us in celebrating our amazing Athens City Schools Principals:

👏 Mr. Mike Simmons – Athens City Middle School
👏 Ms. Angel Hardaway – Athens City Intermediate School
👏 Dr. Kristine Walden – Athens City Primary School

Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you make each day for our students, staff, and families! We appreciate you! #ExcellenceIsACS

Ms. Micki's class enjoyed collaborating as groups and creating community maps! #ExcellenceIsACP

Thank you coordinated health for the hands on activities to help us learn about healthy habits! #ExcellenceIsACP

A big thank you to the Athens Fire Department for providing valuable fire prevention education to our Athens City Intermediate students today! We appreciate your partnership and dedication to keeping our students safe! #ExcellenceIsACS

Thank you to AUB for their continued support of Nourish One Child.

We’re almost there!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the Camp Oo-Tah-Nee-Noh-Chee 75th Anniversary Campaign has now raised $230,000 toward our $250,000 goal!

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped us reach this point. With $20,000 remaining to reach our original goal, every gift—from $75 anniversary gifts to transformational leadership gifts—will help us finish strong and invest even more in this special place for generations of Athens children to come.

Help us cross the finish line—and perhaps go beyond it!

Another amazing breakfast by an amazing cafeteria staff. #excellenceisACMScafeteriastaff

Tomorrow is the last day of September! Let’s finish strong! Students who have missed no more than 1 day during September will be entered into a drawing for their parent/guardian to win a local coffee shop gift card! Every day and every minute counts!

Kids Connection is looking for Extended Learning Program staff for the 2026–2027 school year! If you enjoy working with children and want to make a difference, we’d love to have you join our team! 👉 Apply today! 📞 Questions? Call 423-745-6295 🌐 Visit athenscityschools.net

WATCH FOR SCHOOL ZONES!

Please slow down, put down your phone, watch for flashing lights, and stay alert around our schools. Help us keep our students safe!

#ExcellenceIsACS

Check out this week’s Cup O’ Joe with Mr. Barnett!

Catch up on the latest news and updates from Athens City Schools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSGBZe46Ejg