Athens City Schools

Reminder: Students will be dismissed on abbreviated schedule today. 🕚 PreK: 11:45 a.m. 🕧 Grades K–2: 12:25 p.m. 🕛 Grades 3–5: 12:10 p.m. 🕦 Grades 6–8: 11:30 a.m.

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their bravery, selflessness, and dedication will always be remembered. As we spend time with loved ones today, let us take a moment to reflect on and give thanks to those who fought to protect the freedoms we cherish. ❤️🤍💙

Community News to Share

ACMS has been represented this weekend by 8 wonderful students at the International Academic Competitions: National Quiz Bowl Championships in Orlando, Florida! They have competed for two days in 4 rounds of intense academic competition against over 2,000 of the nations best quiz bowl champions in the History, Geography, Science and Spelling Bees! We are so proud of their hard work, accomplishments, and for representing our school and community with class. Go Cougars!” #excellenceisACMS

Thankful for The Barn at Faith Farms hosting our 8th grade prom tonight. A great time was had by ALL. The food was a highlight provided via Party Plates Catering by K.Jones. #excellenceisThe BarnatFaithFarms #excellenceisACMS #excellenceispartyplatescatering

Did you know that you may be newly eligible for SNAP (also called “food stamps”), even if you weren’t eligible before? New changes to the program mean that more families are eligible to get support to feed their children. If you’d like more information about how to apply, visit tnjustice.org/freehelp.

Athens City Schools will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. Students will return to school on Tuesday, May 26 for the last day of school and it will be an abbreviated day with early dismisal. Kids Connection will be closed.

Ready and excited for 8th grade graduation tonight. It has been a great school year. #excellenceisACMS

It was a great morning that the Optimist Club hearing from our essay and oratorical winners. #excellenceisACMS

5th grade students enjoyed time at SkyZone today to celebrate great behavior all of the 2nd Semester.

4th grade Star Students for the 3rd and 4th Nine weeks enjoyed the day at SkyZone.

K-Kids packed Nourish One Child bags for the last time for this school year. It has been great to partner with Nourish One Child and help do service for their peers once a month. K-Kids can’t wait do it again next year.

📣🎓 Last Day of School – May 26 🎓📣

The final day of school for Athens City Schools is just around the corner! 🎉 Please note that Tuesday, May 26 will be an abbreviated day with early dismissal times:

🕚 PreK: 11:45 a.m.
🕧 Grades K–2: 12:25 p.m.
🕛 Grades 3–5: 12:10 p.m.
🕦 Grades 6–8: 11:30 a.m.

As we wrap up another great school year, we’re so proud of all our students and grateful for the support of our families and staff. ❤️

☀️ Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break!

#LastDayOfSchool #ACPS #SummerBreak #AthensCitySchools

Last night was a great evening of honoring our student athletes! We are so proud of all of you! #ExcellenceIsACM

Soaking up sunshine and smiles in Ms. Traci’s room! ExcellenceIsAcP

These are our 4th and 5th grade student ambassadors. Throughout the year, they have supported our school in many ways, including helping with events, delivering food bags, cleaning, and welcoming guests and new students. They are always eager and willing to lend a helping hand!

A fun-filled day in Mrs. Jacobs’ second grade class with PJ Day and Stuffie Day! Cozy clothes, cuddly friends, and lots of smiles made for the perfect day of learning and fun.

Congratulations to the 2025–26 Athens City Schools Perfect Attendance Winners! These students were recognized and celebrated this morning with a special breakfast hosted by Mr. Barnett. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and commitment throughout the school year. A special thank you to Athens Insurance and Mr. Carter for their continued partnership and generous sponsorship of our perfect attendance prizes. Your support helps us celebrate and encourage student success!

Today, we got to celebrate our amazing Assistant Principal during Mr. Armstrong Day! He has served our school community well, and we wish all the best in his future endeavors! #ExcellenceIsMrArmstrong