Mrs. Weir's 2nd grade class came to Mrs. Miller's kindergarten class and performed two plays!
The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. We wanted to inform you that earlier this morning we were made aware of a threat mentioning our middle school circulating on social media.
Any threat we are made aware of is taken very seriously and will always be investigated with cooperation of law enforcement.
Law enforcement is actively investigating to determine its credibility.
As an extra security measure and peace of mind for our students,staff and families we will continue to have an enhanced security presence on our campuses.
ACS CSH and School Nutrition are teaming up to share some helpful info each month. The month of September we are focusing on the benefits of eating Apples. Tennessee produces close to 9 million pounds of apples etween June and October. Did you know? Apples are a good source of nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants which can help support healthy digestion, brain health, and weight management.
Kids Connection is currently hiring part-time positions. Apply online today! https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/
Mrs. Watson's Kindergarten class remembering 9/11 on this Patriot's Day.
Patriot Day: Remembering 9/11
Athens City Schools will never forget. We honor the memory of those lost on 9/11 and the heroes who rose in the face of tragedy. We stand united in remembrance and hope.
Join us on September 12th from 5:30- 6:00 for ACP Annual Title 1 Meeting. Family Literacy Night, Homework Help Stations, Let's Read 20 Bus, and Kona Ice will be at ACP for students and families. We look forward to seeing our ACPS famlies.
Central Office staff standing together to support each other today for World Suicide Prevention Day. Our actions, no matter how big or small, may provide hope to those that are struggling. If you notice warning signs, call National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988.
Ms. Kesleys class having fun making shapes out of jump ropes.
ACS Back to School Family Engagement Resource Fair was this evening. We greatly appreciate the partnership between the community agencies and businesses that participated this evening and provided wonderful resources to our families. Everyone also enjoyed the beautiful artwork that was on display by students.
ACS will be providing the next systemwide family engagement resource fair on October 22 at Athens City Primary from 5-6 pm.
Math Fun! Students in Mrs. Reese's 2nd grade class worked together to count 1,000 straws. They made bundles of 10 and bundles of 100.
A beautiful day for a picnic lunch with our six graders.#excellenceisACMS
Mrs. Jacobs's RTI group being letter detectives and learning how to use the dictionary to look up definitions.
Don't miss the ACS Systemwide Fall Back to School Family Engagement Resource Fair today from 5-6 p.m! Student Art Gallery, FREE books provided by Let's Read 20, and over 20 community partners will be setup to share information with our ACS families and staff. Located at 255 Keith Lane-enter at main ACI entrance.
Athens City Schools is hiring Bus Drivers and Bus Monitors.
Apply online today!
https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/
Congratulations to the August/September recipients of the ACS RISE (Recognizing
Inspiring School Employees) awards. They were recognized at tonight's school board meeting.
Central Office- Johnny West
ACPS- Tracy McDonald
ACIS- Erika Galish (not pictured)
ACMS- Wendy Grimmett
TWU Kappa Beta Gamma Sorority visited the ACS classrooms today to present "I Spy" as a service project. The students loved playing the game.
Principals Dr. Walden and Ms. Hardaway are going GREEN today to bring awareness for Muscular Dystrophy.
Parents and families- we appreciate your patience and understanding as we have worked in conjunction with the Athens Police Department and local office of the Department of Homeland Security to fully investigate this matter. As suspected, the original threat reported yesterday afternoon was confirmed to be localized in the Athens, Georgia area and necessary action has been taken by the authorities. We appreciate the continued support and presence of our local police department as an extra security measure in our school community. If you chose to keep your student home today, please make sure to send a parent note with them as they return to school.
ACS Central Office wearing GREEN to bring awareness for Muscular Dystrophy research.
