Athens City Schools

🚸 School Zone Safety Reminder!

Slow down, stay alert, put down your phone, and stop for flashing red lights. 🛑

Help keep our students safe! #ExcellenceIsACS

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

K-2 Grade level leaders attended Early Literacy Training in Knoxville. #ExcellenceIsACS

ACI health screenings are complete! A heartfelt thank-you to the TWU nursing students, ACS school nurses, and Central Office staff for your time, teamwork, and care for our students. We appreciate you! #ExcellemceIsACS

ACP enjoyed a visit from TWU basketball players today during RTI. Student athletes read to students then students took turns reading to the athletes! We are so thankful for these young adults sharing their time with us! #ExcellenceIsACS

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

Being on time every day for school is so important. Tardies can impact a student's day in many ways. #ExcellenceIsACS

Check out this week’s Cup O’ Joe with Mr. Barnett! Catch up on the latest from Athens City Schools! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TI1xWrGNS4

September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Students who miss 1 day or less this month will be entered into a drawing for their parent/guardian to win a local coffee shop gift card! Every day and every minute counts! #ExcellenceIsACS

⚽️💙💛 8th Grade Night! 💛💙⚽️ Congratulations to our ACMS Girls Soccer 8th graders! We’re proud of your hard work, leadership, and dedication. #ExcellenceIsACS

Thank you Kiwanis volunteers for your service to school camp!

Did you know eating breakfast can help students focus, learn, stay energized, and build healthy habits? At Athens City Schools, breakfast is FREE for all students! Start the day strong and ready to learn. Eat School Breakfast. Fuel Your Success! The daily menu is posted at https://www.athenscityschools.net/dining #ExcellenceIsACS

Kids Connection students have been having fun with hands-on STEM lessons with Ms. Melinda! They explored forces and energy, made wind instruments, and experimented with creating gas to inflate a balloon! #ExcellenceIsKC

We’re Hiring at Athens City Schools! Join our team! We have openings for Bus Drivers, Teachers, Kids Connection Staff, Substitute Teachers, and Food Service Substitutes. 👉 Apply today at www.athenscityschools.net or scan the QR code!

Our 3rd–5th grade students enjoyed hands-on STEM activities! From mystery boxes to designing toys and testing how far they could travel, students practiced teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving while having fun together! #ExcellenceIsACS

Our Kindergarten–2nd grade students have been exploring pushes and pulls, speed and direction, matter, and sound. They loved a hands-on experiment using baking soda and vinegar to create carbon dioxide gas! #ExcellenceIsACS

Kids Connection students loved designing their own fuse bead patterns. This art activity allowed them to creative thinking skills and fine motor skills. #ExcellenceIsKC

Childhood Cancer Awareness Day 💛💙🧡 Join ACS on September 25 by wearing orange, blue, or gold to show support and help raise awareness for childhood cancer. Together, we can spread hope, strength, and support. #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #ExcellenceIsACS #WearOrangeBlueOrGold

🚌 School Bus Safety Reminder! 🛑

When a school bus stops with its red lights flashing and stop sign extended, drivers must STOP.
Remember:
🛑 Two-lane roads: Traffic in both directions must stop.
🛑 Multi-lane roads: Traffic in both directions must stop.
🛑 Divided highways: Follow the posted roadway and median/barrier rules.
Slow down, pay attention, and help keep our students safe! #ExcellenceIsACS