Athens City Schools

Mr. Simmons and Dr. Ivins shared at School Board retreat about the great things happening at ACMS. #ExcellenceIsACM

Thank you to Farm Bureau Athens for their support of Nourish One Child.

Dr. Kristine Walden, ACP Principal, sharing at School Board retreat on the HOUSE system implemented with students and staff this year to help build stronger community. #ExcellenceIsACP

In preparation for tomorrow's Halloween band concert at 6.00. Our band program is amazing. #excellenceisACMS

DEAR Time, Drop Everything And Read. All students and adults...everyday. #excellenceisACMS

Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to all first responders—firefighters, paramedics, police officers, dispatchers, and all others involved. ACS appreciates your dedication and commitment to keep our schools, homes, and community safe. #ExcellenceIsACS

Michelle Hall, ACMS Special Education Teacher, presented today at the 2025 Statewide Special Education & Student Support Access Conference. #ExcellenceIsACMS

Mrs. Wilson's first grade class at fire prevention! 🔥🚒🧯👨🏽‍🚒👩🏼‍🚒 #ExcellenceIsACP

A huge thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors for the ACS Latino Culture Night. We appreciate you! #ExcellenceIsACS

ACS Latino Culture Night- 10/27/25 Thank you to everyone who helped with this great family engagement event.#ExcellenceIsACS

Basketball season has officially started in Cougar Country. #excellenceisACMS

Athens City Schools will be open on regular schedule on Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 29.

Check out the latest news with this week's Cup O' Joe with Mr. Barnett- 10/27/25 https://youtu.be/jctj8VwAy4Q?si=E7Bls8cuAqfkLH0N

Camo Day for ACS #ExcellenceIsACS

Day 1 of Spirit Week- Camo Day at ACP #ExcellenceIsACP

Hands on Math in Grade 1 with Mrs. McConkey. #ExcellenceIsACP

Congratulations to the Building Level Teacher of the Year winners for 2025-2026 School Year! #ExcellenceIsACS

Update: Please note due to unforeseen circumstances East TN Children's Hospital will not be able to attend this evening's event. More information on Telehealth in our schools will be shared soon. Please visit https://www.etch.com/your-visit/school-telehealth-resources/for more info on upcoming Telehealth services that will be provided at ACS.

Don't miss the Latino Cultural Night this evening starting at 5:30. Please plan to park in the parking lot by the gym doors at ACI and enter at the Bus Lane entrance doors. We will also have East TN Children's Hospital representatives setup at the event to provide information on the new Telehealth program that will be available to our students starting in November. All families are welcome to attend! https://5il.co/3oyd6 #ExcellenceIsACS