Athens City Schools

Athens City Schools is now enrolling new students for the 2026–2027 school year in Pre-K through 8th grade. Registration packets are available for pickup at the Athens City Schools Administration Office, located at 943 Crestway Drive. #ExcellenceIsACS

Kids Connection students are enjoying a fun-filled Fairy Tales week, using creativity and critical thinking to solve exciting STEM challenges. #ExcellenceIsKC

Athens Public Works provided an educational program for Kids Connection students, teaching them how pollution affects animals and the environment. #ExcellenceIsKC

Monday, our rising 7th and 8th graders dissected frogs to compare to the human body and learn more about human body systems. Excellence is our ACMS Cougar Experience. #ExcellenceIsACS

Our rising 6th graders took a field trip to IACMI today where they were introduced to manufacturing and composite skills. They participated in metal casting and forging skills and made custom-shaped metal keepsakes. What a great learning experience!

Join the Athens City Schools Transportation Department! We're seeking dedicated Bus Drivers and Bus Riders for the upcoming school year.

Apply online today:
https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation

Summer camp was filled with excitement as rising first graders welcomed the Creative Discovery Museum and participated in hands-on activities focused on exploring energy. #ExcellenceIsACS

Rising 1st grade enjoyed learning about 5 types of energy. Thank you, Creative Discovery museum, for our fun and interactive learning! #ExcellenceIsACS

TUITION PAYMENTS FOR APPROVED RETURNING STUDENTS
Tuition payments for the 2026–2027 school year will be accepted beginning Monday, July 6, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the ACS Administration Building.
Payment Options:
• Cash (exact amount only)
• Check
• Online at www.athenscityschools.net
For questions, please call 745-2863.

Today, the Central Office celebrated John Dyer's upcoming retirement. We wish him all the best as he begins this new chapter. Thank you, John, for your years of dedication and support in the technology department. Your help and expertise have been greatly appreciated over the years, and you will be missed. Congratulations, and best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement!

Athens City Schools is hiring! Join our team and explore current part-time employment opportunities at Athens City Schools . We encourage qualified candidates to apply today. https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1

Athens City Schools is hiring! Join our team and explore current full-time employment opportunities at Athens City Schools . We encourage qualified candidates to apply today. https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1

Learning and fun go hand in hand this week at Kids Connection with a variety of exciting activities. #ExcellenceIsACS

Buddy partner time is a definite hit with the Kids Connection students. They enjoy doing a variety of activities with their buddy partner. #ExcellenceIsACS

Kids Connection students enjoyed Bird week with lots of STEM and Art activities. #ExcellenceIsACS

What an awesome week with summer feeding at Athens City. We distributed over 1100+ meals a day.  We are ready for  another fantastic week.  Come see us daily at our feeding locations. Any child 2-18 years gets a free meal.

Kids Connection students built their own bird nest. Ms. Jean taught students how birds make their nests. #ExcellenceIsACS

Jennifer Freeman joined us at Kids Connection to teach a painting class, providing students with a fun and creative learning experience. #ExcellenceIsACS

Our 5th grade students had a great time exploring creative activities from the Creative Discovery Museum during summer camp today. #ExcellenceIsACS