
Kids Connection Summer Adventure 2024: Intent to Apply will close today (4/15) at 6 PM. Please use the direct link below or scan the QR code before then to apply. https://www.athenscityschools.net/apps/form/form.ATHCS.u8NWFqj.1OQ_



Check out this week Cup O' Joe with Mr. Barnett, Director of School.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNYmgbeQvSg


ACP 2nd grade TCAP kickoff fun!








The ACMS Fine Arts Department put on yet another wonderful show - The Big One, Oh! #ExcellenceIs











ACS 2nd-8th grade will begin state testing this week, which is a time to celebrate and shine with all they have learned this school year. Just a few helpful reminders- make sure your child gets plenty of rest, enjoys a FREE breakfast and lunch at school, and most of all encourage them to do their best!


Monday, April 15th is Purple Up for Military Families Day. ACS Staff and Students are encouraged to wear Purple to show support for our military families.


Kids Connection program is currently taking applications for Summer program. The Intent to Apply will remain open through 6PM on Monday, 4/15 . Please follow the link to apply https://www.athenscityschools.net/apps/form/form.ATHCS.u8NWFqj.1OQ_


Registration forms for Power up Acceleration Camp were sent home Friday. Camp will take place June 3 – June 27, 8:00-3:00 at ACPS, ACIS, and ACMS for rising K-8th grade students. Submit paperwork by April 19th.
https://4.files.edl.io/1a7d/04/14/24/104123-cd5675c1-425e-49cc-bb73-0debf4e85ff0.pdf


Save the date! Be sure to join us on April 29th for Japan Fest. Everyone is invited!


The Big One Oh, jr. What a show!! #excellenceisacms






ACS Family Engagement and Kids Connection will be providing a Zumba Family Night on Tuesday, April 16th at 5:30 p.m. at the Athens City Intermediate Gym. It will be a fun night for the entire family.


TCAP Testing can be a stressful time of the year, but with an ACIS TCAP Pep Rally students learn testing strategies to help alleviate anxiety, hear motivational words from teachers and staff, and experience an exciting and fun time.
THANK YOU to all ACIS Staff to make this Pep Rally a wonderful time for all. THANK YOU to ACMS cheerleaders and K-Kids for being a part of the Pep Rally.











Joshua Bragg is in his 10th year at ACMS. So the Big One-Oh has double meaning for him with this musical! Mr. Bragg is a jack of all trades when it comes to ACMS Fine Arts Department productions. He directs, music directs, produces, light designs, and as of last year, designs and builds his own sets (with the help of good friends, of course). Mr. Bragg is an ACMS (AJHS) Fine Arts Dept. alum himself so bringing musical theater to the community from the helm of this department means the world to him. Mr. Bragg is thrilled to bring his 5th musical as ACMS Performing Arts teacher!!
Carmen Turnbough (Co-Assistant Director/Stage Manager) is an ACMS (AJHS) Fine Arts Department alum with a love for theater. She got her start on the ACMS stage as a student and returns to help with The Big One-Oh Jr.! Carmen has been a major asset to this year's production team, being integral in set construction, being Mr. Bragg's second set of eyes at every rehearsal, and pushing the kids to perform with the highest energy! With a unique background in criminal justice and education, she also runs a tight ship backstage!!
Tyler Peaden (Co-Assistant Director/Choreographer) has been choreographing for the ACMS Fine Arts Department for almost 10 years!! He choreographed for ACMS Singers back in the day and made the transition with Mr. Bragg when he started doing musicals in 2018. This is his fourth musical as choreographer, having also done stellar work in Seussical Jr. ('18), Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. ('19), and Matilda Jr. ('22). Tyler is a director and actor in his own right, having directed and participated in many musicals at our local Arts Center!
Based on the beloved book, The Big One-Oh! JR. features lyrics by Academy Award-winner (Fame, Footloose) Dean Pitchford, the author of the novel; music by three-time Tony-winner Doug Besterman (The Producers, Fosse, Elf, Young Frankenstein), and a book by iTheatric's award-winning playwright Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, James and the Giant Peach).
You have 4 chances to come see this show!! Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and can be pre-purchased in the office at ACMS or bought at the door!
Doors open at 6:00 and the show starts at 6:30 Thursday-Saturday. For the Sunday matinee, doors open at 2:30, with the show starting at 3:00.
We hope to see you there!!


You still have three chances to see this amazing cast!!!! The Big One-Oh Jr. is the show you didn't know you needed to see!!!!
Based on the beloved book, The Big One-Oh! JR. features lyrics by Academy Award-winner (Fame, Footloose) Dean Pitchford, the author of the novel; music by three-time Tony-winner Doug Besterman (The Producers, Fosse, Elf, Young Frankenstein), and a book by iTheatric's award-winning playwright Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, James and the Giant Peach).
You have 3 more chances to come see this show!! Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and can be pre-purchased in the office at ACMS or bought at the door!
Doors open at 6:00 and the show starts at 6:30. For the Sunday matinee, doors open at 2:30, with the show starting at 3:00.
We hope to see you there!!


Athens City Primary AED team did a great job today during the AED drill.



TN Department of Education has released a Family Toolkit on Understanding Student Testing. TN Ready Testing will begin for students in grades 2- 8 next week in Athens City Schools.
https://bestforall-cms.tnedu.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AC_R360_FCE_Toolkit01_UnderstandingStudentTesting-compressed%201.pdf


April 15th is Purple Up for Military Families. ACS encourages our students and staff to wear purple on Monday, April 15th to show our support to Military Families. Thank you for your service!


Kids Connection program is currently taking applications for Summer program. The Intent to Apply will remain open through 6PM on Monday, 4/15 . Please follow the link to apply https://www.athenscityschools.net/apps/form/form.ATHCS.u8NWFqj.1OQ_


ACMS Spring Musical The Big One, Oh!


ACS PreK registration packets for 2024-2025 school year are available at the Central Office at 943 Crestway Drive. For questions, please call 745-1516.
