Athens City Schools

ACIS is thankful for each other and all of our students this Thanksgiving season. #ExcellenceIsACIS

Being on time every day for school is so important. Tardies can impact a student's day in many ways. #ExcellenceIsACS

ACS is hiring! Apply today online. https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/ -Interim Kindergarten Teacher -PreK Assistant  -Kids Connection Before/After Care  -Interim Science Middle School Teacher -Food Service Substitutes -Bus Drivers -Bus Monitors  -Technology Support Technician -Substitute Teachers 

Community news to share!

ACS is excited to provide Telehealth services in our school clinics. Visit the link below to learn more about how your child can receive this health service from school.
https://www.athenscityschools.net/page/school-health

Athens City Schools is hiring. Please visit our website for the latest job opportunities. Apply today! https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/

7th Grade Career Exploration students are learning about careers in Broadcasting and Media by writing, filming, editing, and publishing their own news stories. #excellenceisACMS

The art room is busy and productive preparing for ACMS Homecoming coming the week of December 1st. #excellenceisACMS

ACI First home basketball game of the year. Come out to support your Cougars as they take on Riceville tonight. Girls at 6:00 pm and boys at 7:00 pm. #ExcellenceIsACI

A new reading challenge is coming up in December, but in the meantime students can keep working on their year long goals to earn special trips at the end of the year. Levels of Achievement for students: 1- Read at least 250,000 words or 35 books (average of 1 book a week) 2- Read at least 500,000 words or 60 books (average of 1.5 books a week) 3- Read at least 750,000 words or 90 books (average of 2.5 books a week) End of the Year Rewards: Level 1- Pizza and Games Party Level 2- Trip to Splashpad and Dairy Barn Level 3- Extended Day at Camp (Students will only receive the highest reward level they have earned.) Library is open 7:30-7:50 am - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for students who need to take AR tests.

ACS Cup O' Joe with Mr. Barnett- 11/17/25. Check out the latest news from Athens City Schools this week! #ExcellenceIsACS
https://youtube.com/shorts/QTT41WjaRUg?si=3p8yy3BfSq495OnO

Thank you to all of the ACS Substitutes! We could not do it without you. #ExcellenceIs

ACMS students competed yesterday in the International Academic Competition. We are so proud of the ACM students placing as National Championship qualifiers. Great job ACMS! #ExcellenceIsACM

Congratulations to ACS School Board for being recognized as a Board of Distinction at the 2025 TSBA Conference. #ExcellenceIsACS

Congratulations to Mr. Johnny Coffman, Vice Chairman of ACS School Board, who was named as a member of the 2025 All Tennessee School Board. #ExcellenceIsACS

Athens City Schools was presented the Healthier Schools Challenge- Platinum Level award at the TN School Boards Association Conference. This award focuses on Coordinated School Health Initiatives in the district focusing on Health Education, Health Services Healthy School Environment/Infrastructure Nutrition, Physical Education & Physical Activity, School Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services,Staff Wellness, and Student, Family, and Community Involvement. #ExcellenceIsACS

ACS School Board met Jeff Henderson, Director of Leadership and Innovation Strategies at Chic-Fil-A. He was a remarkable speaker sharing about the importance of knowing what your FOR and the next steps. #ExcellenceIsACS

The IAC, International Academic Competition, is going strong ACMS. 51 competitors from 5 different schools. #excellenceisACMS

Checkout the attached Literacy resources available for families.