Athens City Schools is currently hiring for the following positions. Please visit our website to apply today! https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/
TDOE’s Educator Recognition Program is launching a new award designed to celebrate and recognize the wealth of excellent novice teachers in Tennessee. Winners will be recognized at the August Educators of Excellence event in Nashville.
In order to be considered for the state-level award, a Novice Teacher Award candidate must:be a full-time, certified, in good standing, pre-k–12 teacher in a state-accredited public or charter school in Tennessee at each stage of the recognition process (school, district, region, grand division, and state levels),
spend the majority of the school day in direct instruction to students, and
have completed more than 10 months and less than 30 months in the classroom.
Congratulation to ACS Novice Teachers of the Year:
ACPS- Alyssa Miller, PreK-4 Category
ACMS-Carmen Turnbough, 5-8 Category
Being on time every day for school is so important. Tardies can impact a student's day in many ways. #ExcellenceIsACS
ACP Spirit Week and Fire Prevention Week #ExcellenceIsACP
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
