Athens City Schools

Celebrate 75 Years of Camp Oo-tah-nee-noh-chee!

Join us Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM for a special celebration dinner featuring Prof’s Chili, camp memories, stories with Larry Lane & more!

🎟️ $75 donation per person
💚 All donations support camp improvements.

👉 Get Tickets & Support Camp https://givebutter.com/c/support-outdoor-education-for-local-students-aa4uyl

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!

A big thank you to the Tennessee Wesleyan University math students for spending time with our students at Athens City Primary! We appreciate your support and partnership! #ExcellenceIsACP

School attendance is so important! Please check out the attached Iink for important information about our attendance policy, family resources, and other helpful tips to help make your child's school year a successful one. Remember: If your child is absent due to illness, be sure to return with a doctor's note. Let's work together to make attendance a priority! https://www.athenscityschools.net/o/athens-schools/page/attendance

We had a great family engagement and Title 1 meeting today at Athens City Primary! Thank you to all of our parents who took the time to attend and be involved in their child’s education. Your partnership and involvement make a difference! We appreciate you! #ExcellenceIsACP

Lady Cougar volleyball night against Oliver Springs. #excellenceisACMSathletics

Several students from Tennessee Wesleyan University joined Mrs. Reese’s 2nd grade class today! They taught a fun and engaging math lesson and wrapped it up with some exciting math games. The students loved it and were so excited to learn with them! #ExcellenceIsACS

Athens City Primary students had a great time welcoming Tennessee Wesleyan University math students today! We appreciate them spending time with our students and making math fun and engaging! #ExcellenceIsACS

We’re proud to have Belinda Allen and Jennifer Heifnar representing Athens City Schools at the Tennessee Data and Attendance Supervisors Conference! Thank you for continuing to learn, collaborate, and bring valuable ideas back to support our students and schools.#ExcellenceIsACS

September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Be Here. Belong. Achieve. Students who miss 1 day or less in September will be entered into a drawing for a local coffee shop gift card for their parent/guardian! #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

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Being at school every day matters! Every day in the classroom is an opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. Students who miss 1 day or less in September will be entered into a drawing for a gift card to a local coffee shop! Let’s work together to help our students Be Here. Belong. Achieve. Every minute counts!

Today was the final day of health screenings at ACP! A huge thank you to TWU nursing students, ACS school nurses, and Central Office staff for their dedication and hard work.Together, we’re making sure our students are loved, cared for, and healthy.#ExcellenceIsACS

Ms. Frazier’s Class: On Wednesdays we wear ORANGE! #ExcellenceIsACS

National Information Technology Day – September 15 Today we celebrate our ACS Technology Department and thank Andy Cate, Hayden Williams, and Dr. Andrew Kimball for keeping our schools connected and technology running smoothly!We appreciate all you do!

Athens City Middle School was invited to present this evening at the Athens City Council meeting.  Mr. Mike Simmons, Mrs. Mandy Million and 8th Grader Kinslee Durham to council highlighting how ACMS effectively uses the Accelerated Reader (AR) to incentivize and cultivate a love for reading among the student population.  She was recognized for reading over 7 million words last year.#ExcellenceIsACM

Congratulations to Johnny Coffman, ACS School Board Vice Chairman, on being recognized by the Athens City Council with the VIVID Award! We appreciate his dedication and service to our schools and community.#ExcellenceIsACS

Another great day of health screenings at ACP!We appreciate our dedicated school nurses, TN Wesleyan University nursing students, and Central Office staff for helping make screenings a success. Thank you for supporting the health and well-being of our students! #ExcellenceIsACS

Athens City Primary will host its Family Engagement & Annual Title I Meeting on Sept. 19. Families are encouraged to attend and learn more about supporting student success and getting involved! #ExcellenceIsACP

Reminder: Athens City Schools partners with Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital to provide telehealth services for all students.

Through this partnership, pediatric providers can evaluate symptoms and recommend treatment via a secure virtual health visit right from the school clinic. If your child becomes sick while at school, this service allows them to be seen quickly without you having to leave work. Save yourself a trip to urgent care or ER.

✅ Quick and convenient care at school
✅ Immediate evaluation if your child gets sick during the school day
✅ Visits billed to insurance (sliding scale available for uninsured families)

👉 Learn more or register your child here: https://www.etch.com/your-visit/school-telehealth-resources/

Please note: Telehealth consent paperwork must be completed for your child to take advantage of this service.