Athens City Intermediate School

We’re excited to recognize a couple of our amazing parents who earned a coffee gift card for their child’s outstanding attendance during the month of September! Thank you for partnering with us to make school attendance a priority. Every day and every minute counts!

Check out this week’s Cup O’ Joe with Mr. Barnett!

Catch up on the latest news and happenings at Athens City Schools!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi3j4UMQsdY

Watch this week’s Cup O’ Joe

#ExcellenceIsACS

4th grade students had a great time at the Athens City Fire Department Training facility. They learned about fire safety, played some games like they were a bucket brigade or taking the fitness test, teamwork to use the hose, and safely got their classes out of a building.

K-Kids made their first visit of the year to The Groves of Athens. Residents enjoyed watching the students play candy penny pitching where the kids loaded up on candy.

Third graders put science to the test! After noticing an orange floating in their Science book, students had questions—and our STEM teacher said, “Let’s test it!” With nearly 100 donated oranges, students tested what happens when the peel is removed. About 20 oranges continued to float! The students loved the experiment and even figured out why! Now it’s your turn: Why would a peeled orange continue to float?

Current forecasts indicate clearing skies on Sunday afternoon so the Camp Oo-Tah-Nee-Noh-Chee 75th Anniversary Celebration will continue as planned.

The 21st Annual Walk Across Tennessee – Move Around the Region kicks off October 12 and runs through November 15!
This fun, five-week wellness program is free and open to anyone age 8 and older. Log miles from any type of physical activity—walking, biking, hiking, swimming, dancing, golfing, yardwork, shopping, team sports, or even daily steps. Every mile counts, and every step toward better health makes a difference. Join us and Move Around the Region this fall!
• Weekly prize drawings for participants who record physical activity
• Fun, friendly competition designed for all fitness levels, all ages
• Free pedometers available at the McMinn County Extension Office
Register or learn more: mcminn.tennessee.edu (Click the Walk Across TN button)
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Please join us in congratulating our 2026–2027 ACS Novice Teachers of the Year! We are excited to recognize these outstanding educators for their dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to our students.

Athens City Primary: Jessica Jacobs
Athens City Intermediate: Jalen Sharp
Athens City Middle: Matthew Crabtree

Please help us celebrate Jessica, Jalen, and Matthew on this well-deserved recognition!

Please join us in congratulating our 2026–2027 Athens City Schools Building-Level Teachers of the Year! We are proud to recognize these outstanding educators for their dedication to our students, families, and schools.

Athens City Primary: Laura Towne
Athens City Intermediate: Jennifer Harrison
Athens City Middle: Kristen Combs

We appreciate all they do each day to make a difference in the lives of our students. Please help us celebrate and congratulate Laura, Jennifer, and Kristen!

A big thank you to the Athens Fire Department for providing valuable fire prevention education to our Athens City Intermediate students today! We appreciate your partnership and dedication to keeping our students safe! #ExcellenceIsACS

Tomorrow is the last day of September! Let’s finish strong! Students who have missed no more than 1 day during September will be entered into a drawing for their parent/guardian to win a local coffee shop gift card! Every day and every minute counts!

WATCH FOR SCHOOL ZONES!

Please slow down, put down your phone, watch for flashing lights, and stay alert around our schools. Help us keep our students safe!

#ExcellenceIsACS

Check out this week’s Cup O’ Joe with Mr. Barnett!

Catch up on the latest news and updates from Athens City Schools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSGBZe46Ejg

Athens City Schools is partnering with the McMinn County Health Department to offer an on-site flu clinic for students!

This is a convenient opportunity for families to have their child receive a flu vaccine right at school with parent/guardian permission.

📅 Sign Up Deadline: October 9

✅ Parent/guardian permission is required.
✅ Students must be registered by the deadline to participate.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the sign-up information provided by your school.

Help protect your child and our school community this flu season!

Reminder: Athens City Schools partners with Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital to provide telehealth services for all students.

Through this partnership, pediatric providers can evaluate symptoms and recommend treatment via a secure virtual health visit right from the school clinic. If your child becomes sick while at school, this service allows them to be seen quickly without you having to leave work. Save yourself a trip to urgent care or ER.

✅ Quick and convenient care at school
✅ Immediate evaluation if your child gets sick during the school day
✅ Visits billed to insurance (sliding scale available for uninsured families)

👉 Learn more or register your child here: https://www.etch.com/your-visit/school-telehealth-resources/

Please note: Telehealth consent paperwork must be completed for your child to take advantage of this service.

ACI health screenings are complete! A heartfelt thank-you to the TWU nursing students, ACS school nurses, and Central Office staff for your time, teamwork, and care for our students. We appreciate you! #ExcellemceIsACS

Kids Connection is looking for Extended Learning Program staff for the 2026–2027 school year!
If you enjoy working with children and want to make a difference, we’d love to have you join our team!
👉 Apply today!
📞 Questions? Call 423-745-6295
🌐 Visit athenscityschools.net

Check out this week’s Cup O’ Joe with Mr. Barnett! Catch up on the latest from Athens City Schools! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TI1xWrGNS4

September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Students who miss 1 day or less this month will be entered into a drawing for their parent/guardian to win a local coffee shop gift card! Every day and every minute counts! #ExcellenceIsACS

We’re Hiring at Athens City Schools! Join our team! We have openings for Bus Drivers, Teachers, Kids Connection Staff, Substitute Teachers, and Food Service Substitutes.

👉 Apply today at www.athenscityschools.net or scan the QR code!