Due to continuing below freezing temperatures and the presence of snow and ice on many of our bus routes, city and county roads, and school parking lots, Athens City Schools will be closed tomorrow
2/2/26. Kids Connection will also be closed.
Please mark your calendars to join us for a fun family evening on Thursday, February 26th. The Knoxville Muse will be bringing Healthy Habits STEAM night to ACS. An evening of fun and learning for all ages. #ExcellenceIsACS
4th grade students have begun reading a play about a time leading up to the American Revolution in ELA. Members of Mrs. Sherlin’s and Mr. Arndt’s classes have been taking turns reading the parts of the play. #ExcellenceIsACI
ACS Kids Connection extended learning program is hiring part-time positions. Apply online today! https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff&fbclid=IwdGRjcAPp-GJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeEY9SzKeJzE_ScpCgqGXlyBg7Mc20juqoSuQynKK7dW2vabsajINbb2_ywF4_aem_yPmjXxIG6Afo9J3m2FklsA
Today, ACP celebrated with our wonderful ACS School Board. We are so thankful to have such a dedicated school board full of people who genuinely love and care for our students and our community. THANK YOU! #ExcellenceIsACP
Due to the forecasted weather for the weekend, the Athens City Middle School girls' basketball tournament game will be moved to Monday, February 2nd, at 4:45 at Anderson County High School. We wish the ACMS Cougars the best as they play on Monday. #ExcellenceIsACM
Thank you, Mr. Stan Harrison, for your leadership and dedication to the students, staff, and families at Athens City Schools. Mr. Harrison has served on the ACS School Board for 1 year. He is also the recipient of the Level II Boardsmanship award. We appreciate you, Mr. Harrison! #ExcellenceIsACS
ACIS enjoyed having the School Board join us for lunch with students, desserts, and a presentation from some students on the amazing work in their STEM classes. We appreciate our wonderful School Board and all they do to support the students in ACS.
Students in Ms. Shanica’s STEM classes at ACIS shared what they have been learning with the School Board during School Appreciation Week. All the students did a great job! #ExcellenceIsACI
Always exemplary instruction being delivered in music class. #excellenceisACMS
Thank you, Mrs. Emily Forrest, for your leadership and dedication to the students, staff, and families at Athens City Schools. She has served on the ACS School Board for 3 years and is the recipient of the Level III Boardsmanship award. Thank you, Mrs. Forrest! #ExcellenceIsACS
ACS Family Engagement Survey is now available!. We value your input. Please take a moment to complete the survey online or return the completed paper copy with your child. https://www.athenscityschools.net/o/athens-schools/page/fe-survey-2526
PreK- 5th Grade- If grade level reaches 90% or higher participation in survey the grade level will earn a Zumba Fun Day.
6th-8th Grade- Parents help your students reach the 90% particiation rate and earn the ACMS celebration time.
Mrs. Missy Boyd, ACS Administrative Assistant to the School Board, is greatly appreciated. She provides ongoing administrative support and communication to the ACS School Board. Mrs. Boyd is a member of the Tennessee Association Board of Secretaries and serves as President-elect. Thank you, Mrs. Boyd, for all you do! #ExcellenceIsACS
Thank you to Athens Insurance for their continued support of Nourish One Child.
Thank you, Mrs. Beth Jackson, for your leadership and dedication to the students, staff, and families at Athens City Schools. She has served on the ACS School Board for 9 years and is the recipient of the Level IV Boardsmanship award. We appreciate you, Mrs. Jackson! #ExcellenceIsACS
Congratulations to our ACMS Lady Cougars! Finished runner up in the district tournament this evening. Great job!! #ExcellenceIsACMS
February is American Heart Health month. It is a time to raise awareness of heart health and heart disease. National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 6. It's a great time to focus on heart healthy diets and daily exercise to protect your heart. We encourage all staff and students to wear RED this Friday. #ExcellenceIsACS
Check out this week's Cup O' Joe with Mr. Barnett-1/26/26 #ExcellenceIsACS
https://youtu.be/0UL1YqHzPVg?si=i60mNchOmOgexo9y
Athens City Schools will be open on normal schedule Wednesday, January, 28. 2026. We look forward to seeing everyone back to school tomorrow!
A reminder of the importance of being at school every day. Absences Add Up. #ExcellenceIsACS
