Athens City Schools

Central Office staff wore pink today to honor and remember Dolly Parton and celebrate her love for children. Her kindness, generosity, and commitment to helping children continue to inspire us all.

Our ACS School Board proudly wore pink to honor and remember Dolly Parton and celebrate her incredible legacy of kindness, generosity, and service to children and communities.Thank you, ACS School Board, for helping us keep Dolly’s memory shining!

Camp Oo-tah-nee-noh-chee 75th Anniversary merchandise now available to purchase online.
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*Givebutter.com requires an optional tip/fee for purchasing dinner tickets or camp merchandise. This can be removed during checkout, if desired.

Today, ACS wore pink to honor and remember Dolly Parton and celebrate the lasting impact she has made on children, families, and communities. Her legacy of kindness, literacy, and generosity continues to inspire us all. #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

ACMS hosted its Annual Title I & Family Engagement Meeting! Families and staff came together to learn, connect, and discuss ways to support student success. Thank you to all who joined us! Together, we make a difference! #ExcellenceIsACM

Let’s honor a legend at ACS!  Tomorrow, August 26, wear PINK in memory of Dolly Parton.  Let’s celebrate Dolly’s kindness, generosity, and the joy she has brought to so many.  Thank you for helping us honor her and keep her memory shining!

Only a few more days to support all THREE schools! Joint ACS PTO Fundraiser – Let’s Do This Together! This month, every visit to Angela’s Miami Grill can help our ACS students shine brighter! When you pay, simply round up your check to the nearest dollar — every penny supports ALL THREE ACS schools. Yes, that’s right - Primary, Intermediate, and Middle Schools will benefit from this!! It’s a small gesture that makes a BIG difference.

So proud of our cafeteria staff earning a score of 100 on their health inspection. This goes with the 100 they earn each day providing the best for each and every ACMS student. #excellenceisACMScafeteria

ACS PreK students are watching, learning, and exploring with maintenance staff member David Sherwood! We appreciate our maintenance team! #ExcellenceIsACS

Community News: Knoxville Asian Festival

▶️ Event: 13th Knox Asian Festival
▶️ Date: Sunday, August 30th, 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
▶️ Fee: Advance Ticket: $3.00, At the gates: $5.00 (Free under 12 Years old)
Get Tickets ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-knox-asian-festival-tickets-1985511906561?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
▶️ Location: World's Fair Park (Festival Lawn and Performance Lawn)
▶️ A few highlights for the kids:
• The Passport Program: Students can "travel" to 14 Asian country booths and get their passports stamped.
• The Cultural Parade: A high-energy kickoff that's always a crowd favorite.
• Amazing Food & Performances: From Japanese Taiko drumming from Disney World to over 60 authentic Asian food

Every school day matters! Families can help by establishing routines, preparing the night before, having a backup plan, and scheduling appointments outside school hours when possible.

Let’s make every school day count! #ExcellenceIsACS

Thank you to the McMinn County Education Foundation for your generous donation to Athens City Schools! Your support helps us provide essential personal care items to students in need and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

Families, we invite you to join us on August 25 for our ACMS Family Engagement Meeting and Annual Title 1 Meeting. 🕔 4:00 p.m. – Family Engagement Meeting 🕓 5:00 p.m. – Annual Title I Meeting

Athens City Schools is hiring: 🚌 Bus Drivers 🔬 Interim Science Teacher 📚 Kids Connection Staff 👩‍🏫 Substitute Teachers 🍎 Food Service Substitutes Apply today! Visit www.athenscityschools.net or scan the QR code.

Stay Connected with ParentVUE! Parents of students in Grades 3–8 can use ParentVUE to stay informed and involved in their child’s education: ✅ View grades 📅 Check attendance 💬 Communicate with teachers 📈 Monitor academic progress 📱 Important: If you currently have the old ParentVUE app, please delete it and download the new ParentVUE app for your mobile device. iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parentvue-new/id6504305881 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edupoint.parentvue Scan the QR code to get started and stay connected!

Athens City Schools is enrolling PreK students for the 2026–27 school year! Registration packets are available at the Administration Office, 943 Crestway Drive. Children must be 4 by Aug. 15, 2026 to enroll. We can't wait to welcome your family! For questions, call 423-745-2863.