Athens City Schools

6th graders built their own pendulum learning about kinetic and potential energy. #ACMSCougarExperience

Another excellent day at our ACMS Cougar Experience. Our rising 8th grade finished up their hovercrafts with a lot of trial and error in figuring out the wires, and they were able to use their brain power to get them to work. At the end they raced them! To end the STEM day they learned how to extract DNA from a strawberry. Meanwhile, our rising 7th grade was visited again by Dr. Davis and Seekins. They took them through a Hands Only CPR and First Aid skills course and earned a certificate of participation.

Future scientist busy exploring surface tension at the summer learning camp. #ExcellenceIsACS

Learning, growing, and having fun in 1st grade at summer learning camp. #ExcellenceIsACS

Our 5th grade campers had a great time learning and exploring with the Creative Discovery Museum during Summer Camp today! #ExcellenceIsACS

Athens City Schools is now enrolling students for the 2026–2027 school year. Registration for Pre-K through 8th grade is available throughout the summer, Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 943 Crestway Drive. For more information, call 423-745-2863.

Mrs. A. Brown's class is having fun during summer learning camp. #ExcellenceIsACS

Kids Connection students enjoyed a variety of activities. The students did glow stick geometry, writing tall tales, yoga, and art.

Lots of smiles and movement as the 3rd grade students joined Ms. Maggie for a fun Zumba session at summer camp!

Kids Connection students learned how to identify birds and went on bird walk finding birds around the school. They also went to Senior Center to do Zumba with seniors. #ExcellenceIsACS

ACS School Nurses attended the Tennessee School Health Alliance Conference, where they collaborated with peers and gained valuable insights into innovative practices that support student health, wellness, and academic success.

We are grateful for all ACS nurses and the exceptional care and support you provide each day to our students, staff, and families. Your dedication makes a meaningful difference across our school community. #ExcellenceIsACS

Students at summer camp had a great time participating in the STEM activity "Saving Fred," where they applied problem-solving, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills while having fun learning. #ExcellenceIsACS

There was a lot going on at our ACMS Cougar Experience today. Student engagement is one of our main goals. From small groups in reading to discussions surrounding problem solving, there is a lot of learning happening. We also had Dr. Long and her students from Tennessee Wesleyan University came and talked about the Kilbride Nature Sanctuary. The students became scientists and helped them identify different types of Lichen on branches and ended with looking through microscopes to find plankton and macroinvertebrates from the Tennessee River.  Meanwhile, our older students were able to take the opportunity to visit the STEM bus. All in all, it was a great day.

Kids Connection students are learning about birds. Today, they explored the different types of bird beaks and discovered how each beak helps birds find and eat their food.

Today the Athens City Police Department came and showed our students how to lift a fingerprint, what different blood spatters look like, and went through a crime scene! What a great opportunity for these students to learn about forensic science!

Learning and fun came together today as our 3rd graders explored STEM concepts using LEGOs at summer camp. #ExcellenceIsACS

Our 3rd-grade students spent Monday having fun, solving problems, and learning through STEM activities at summer camp.
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Learning was in full swing today as our 4th-grade summer camp students participated in exciting activities. #ExcellenceIsACS

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