Athens City Schools

Athens City Schools , in partnership with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (ETCH), offers telehealth visits right from your child’s school clinic/nurse’s office. These are virtual pediatric appointments conducted on school grounds. They’re designed to help students get evaluated and treated for minor illnesses during the school day. A pediatric provider from ETCH will connect virtually with your child with assistance from the school nurse. 🩺 What It’s For Telehealth visits are for common minor health issues such as: Colds or flu-like symptoms Sore throat Ear pain Minor rashes And other minor illnesses (based on school nurse and provider judgment) Before any telehealth visit happens: The school nurse will contact you first to confirm that a telehealth visit is desired. 📋 How to Sign Up Families must register in advance so their child is eligible for telehealth visits: English Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/r/k7zaNBrTPQ Spanish Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/r/XDh54LLrmp For questions, please contact your child's School Nurse.

ACPS staff joined the fun for Favorite Book Character Day during Read Across America Week by dressing up as Waldo from Where’s Waldo? 🔍📚 Celebrating great books and inspiring a love of reading is always better when we can have a little fun along the way! #ReadAcrossAmerica #FavoriteBookCharacterDay #WheresWaldo #ACPSProud #LoveReading

Kids Connection is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of our families and community. Your feedback will guide the development and improvement of our Extended Learning Program to ensure it meets the academic, social, and enrichment needs of our students.

https://www.athenscityschools.net/forms/kids-connection-survey

Join us for the Athens City Intermediate Talent Show on March 6th at 6:30 p.m. at the Athens City Middle School Auditorium!

It will be an evening of amazing talent and entertainment for all to enjoy. Come out and support our incredible students!

Athens City Schools staff are attending the 2026 Coordinated School Health Institute, networking with state leaders and districts across Tennessee. The team is collaborating on school health, nutrition, family engagement, safety, physical education, school nursing, transportation, school attendance, and other supports to help students stay healthy and excel in the classroom.#ExcellenceIsACS

Athens City Intermediate School has been given the honor of being a Purple Star school for their continued efforts to support students who are a part of Military Families. This morning an assembly was held where students spoke about sacrifices made and the hard parts of family being away. The highlight of the assembly was the reunification of a student with his father, Sergeant First Class Richard Dukes. Thank you to all Military Families for your service.

Athens City Schools will host a systemwide Family Engagement Fun Fair Night on Tuesday, March 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Athens City Intermediate School. An evening fun and learning for the whole family! #ExcellenceIsACS

It was a little wacky and tacky at ACIS on Wednesday. #ExcellenceIsACI

Ms. Smiths class celebrated Read Across America week with Wacky Tacky Wednesday. #ExcellenceIsACP

Join ACS in celebrating National School Breakfast Week, March 2–6! Eating a nutritious breakfast every day helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. #ExcellenceIsACS

Great things going on in Mr. Crabtree's 6th grade math class. #excellenceisACMS

Join us for the Athens City Primary Walk-a-Thon on March 27th!

Come out and support our students as they walk for a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there!

#ExcellenceIsACS

ACI students welcomed author Connie Porter as a special guest speaker today as we continue our celebration of Read Across America Week! What a fantastic way to celebrate the joy of reading!

ACMS 8th graders explored high-demand careers today with the Be Pro Be Proud truck! Thank you to Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee for this hands-on opportunity for our students!

Community News: Etowah Creative Workshop Arts Camp - March 28th - see flier for more info.

Mrs. A. Browns class enjoyed our first day of Read Across America Day with crazy socks! #ExcellenceIsACP

Check out this week's Cup O' Joe with Mr. Barnett 3/2/26
https://youtu.be/d285WBt9oEM?si=aceIMyBeVdQ-g9IE

Mrs. Davis’s class enjoyed welcoming guest reader John Profitt to celebrate Read Across America Week! Students loved listening to the story and sharing in the excitement of reading together. Thank you, Mr. Profitt, for reading to our class.

Thank you Dr. Tyler Forrest and Mr. Nathan Ervin for reading to our class on behalf of the Athens Kiwanis Club! We appreciate you supporting "Read Across America" week. #ExcellenceIsACP

ACI students welcomed author Connie Porter as a special guest speaker today as we continue our celebration of Read Across America Week! Students had the exciting opportunity to hear about her journey as a writer, learn about her books, and ask thoughtful questions. We are so grateful for the inspiration and encouragement she shared with our school community. What a fantastic way to celebrate the joy of reading!