Athens City Schools

Thank you to Athens Insurance for their continued support of Nourish One Child.

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

Start the Day Strong! Remember to arrive at school on time and enjoy a healthy breakfast for a great start to the day! Eat Well. Learn Well. Be Your Best #ExcellenceIsACS

Happy Labor Day from Athens City Schools! Have a safe and happy Labor Day! #ExcellenceIsACS

Athens City Schools is looking for Bus Drivers for the 2026–2027 school year! 💰 $20.76/hour 📅 Summers off 🏖️ Paid holidays & sick leave 🏥 Health insurance & retirement plans Ready to join our transportation team? Apply online today!

Kids Connection is looking for Extended Learning Program staff for the 2026–2027 school year! If you love working with children and want to make a difference, you belong here! 📞 Questions? Call 423-745-6295 🌐 Apply today at www.athenscityschools.net

ACS went green for Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day on Friday! Our students and staff proudly wore green to show support for our students and families affected by muscular dystrophy. Thank you for helping us spread awareness and show that our school community cares!

Kids Connection students enjoyed STEM activities. Ms. Melinda taught the students about grasshoppers and how they jump. #ExcellenceIsACS

What a fun day of school spirit, teamwork, and House pride at Athens City Schools! Our students showed off their House Colors and brought plenty of energy to today’s pep rally. 💙💚💛❤️ Four Houses. One School. We All Win! #ExcellenceIsACP

Come out tonight and support the Athens City Middle School Lady Cougars as they take on the Sequatchie Lady Indians!

📅 Tonight
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 McMinn Complex

The game will be played at the McMinn Complex due to the shade provided.

Come cheer on our Lady Cougars!

Did you know Athens City Schools partner with Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital to provide telehealth services for all students? Pediatric providers from Dolly Children’s are available to evaluate symptoms and recommend treatment through a virtual health visit —right from the school clinic using virtual health tools. Save yourself a trip to urgent care or ER.

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

💚 Wear Green on September 4! 💚 Join Athens City Schools in recognizing Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day by wearing green and helping spread awareness! #ExcellenceIsACP #WearGreen #MuscularDystrophyAwareness

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

Extreme Heat Safety Reminder! ACS will be operating today on normal schedule. A reminder to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if you are outside in the extreme heat conditions today. #ExcellenceIsACS

A big thank-you to our school nurses, Tennessee Wesleyan University nursing students, and Central Office staff for helping make today’s student health screenings a success! We appreciate your teamwork and dedication! #ExcellenceIsACS

Cup O’ Joe with Mr. Barnett! Check out this week’s Cup O’ Joe with Mr. Barnett and stay up to date on the latest news, updates, and happenings at Athens City Schools! Watch this week’s episode: https://youtube.com/watch?v=vr2r1wz3hrk&si=AVtO_x7XrcIuAHCn

Grandparent Club! FREE support, resources, education & fun for grandparents caring for grandchildren!

📅 1st Wednesday of each month | 1 PM
📍 UT Extension–McMinn, 2345 Denso Dr., Athens

📞 423-745-2852

Come connect with others and enjoy the journey!

Kids Connection is looking for Extended Learning Program staff for the 2026–2027 school year! If you love working with children and want to make a difference, you belong here! 📞 Questions? Call 423-745-6295 🌐 Apply today at www.athenscityschools.net