Athens City Schools

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

November 13 is World Kindness Day. A reminder of the importance of sharing a kind word, smiling at a stranger, or holding the door for someone.  #ExcellenceIsACS

Mrs. Amelia Reedy,ACM School Nurse, attended the TN School Nurses Conference this week.  Robin Cogan was one of many great guest speakers.   She shared about her blog called the relentless school nurse.  We appreciate all that our school nurses do every day to care for our students and staff.  #ExcellenceIsACM

Mrs. Melinda Spurling, STEM teacher, shared today with the ACI family engagement committee the exciting opportunities students are experiencing this year in the STEM classrooms. #ExcellenceIsACS

Some K-Kids visited TerraBella for hot chocolate, cookies, and reading books today. #kiwaniskids

ACI PTO-The students have started filling the THANKFUL TREES with ornaments. 🤎🧡 What a sweet reminder to be grateful for what we have been blessed with! #ExcellenceIsACIS

Ms. Ratcliff’s class today completing a science talk on why it looks like the moon changes shape! We’re learning all about the moon’s phases and how the sun’s light helps us see different parts of it each night. 🌕🌗🌘🌑#ExcellenceIsACP

Community news to share!

Thank you to Creative Foam for their support of  Nourish One Child.

November 14th is the National Day for Diabetes Awareness.  ACS encourages everyone to wear blue that day as we raise support and awareness for diabetes.  #ExcellenceIsACS

Mrs. Wilson's class reading their decodable readers with a partner during their foundational skills lesson. #ExcellenceIsACP

Congratulations to the RISE (Recognizing Inspiring School Employees) Award for October/November. ACMS-Marsha Cook, ACIS-Shannon Brown, ACPS-Madalyn White, Central Office-Cameron Looney

ACP Veterans Program 11/10/25

Check out this week's Cup O' Joe with Mr. Barnett- 11/10/25

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FBET3xf1vE

ACMS honored the memory of Albert "Jay" Hacker Jr. this morning during assembly. Mr. Hacker of Hacker Signs was proud supporter of everything at ACMS. We presented a honorarium plaque to his son, JJ, this morning. Thank you Hacker family for all you do for our community and ACMS.

Over 30 students participated and completed the October Reading Challenge. Today they were awarded prizes for working so hard. Thank you to Dairy Queen, Subway, and Ruby Tuesday for donating certificates to the school and encouraging children’s education.

ACS in partnership with East TN Children's Hospital are able to provide telehealth visits in all our school clinics. Visit https://www.etch.com/schooltelehealth to register your child for this service and get more information on how it works. #ExcellenceIsACS

ACP had their first ever Star Student Office Assistant in the office this morning, and she rocked it! She cashed in her Dojo points to spend time helping in the office, and we loved having her!

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