
Congratulations to Mrs. Kylene Raper who was recognized and awarded today at the VFW Veterans Day Program as the VFW McMinn County Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Raper is an amazing educator who exemplifies the love of education and support for military families every day to her students and staff.




ACS celebrates Kindness Week November 11- 17. Share a kind word, compliment, or smile with somone you meet today.


We had such a good time at the Air Elite Dunk Show 🏀 on Wednesday! Our students earned this by exceeding our MoonPie 🌕 Goal. The event was full of laughter, dancing, and cool tricks! Our favorite part was seeing the kids AND teachers have so much fun 💙💛 Thank you for your hard work!






FYI- Launch Your Dreams at Space Camp! 2025 Space Camp Scholarship applications are now OPEN! This scholarship covers tuition ages 9 to 18. (Applicants must complete grade 4 by Summer 2025) Applications open until 11/25/24. Don't miss your chance to blast off! Find out how to apply here: https://bit.ly/3Xfs1X5


1/2- ACIS is participating in the Kids Heart Challenge to support the American Heart Association. Over the next few weeks, we will be educating our students on heart, brain and vascular health, and meeting kids from around the nation with special hearts!


2/2- We want 100% of our students to register online families where they will have the opportunity to learn about Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke as a family. Click here to register so your student can earn their free wristband: http://www2.heart.org/goto/athensintermediateschool


ACIS had an amazing night at the countywide MathFest winning lots of medals. So proud of all the students who competed.
4th Grade Written Test
10th- Mitchell Joseph
9th- Emily Millsaps
4th- Luke Tungett
3rd- Robert Millsaps
2nd-Will McGinnis
1st- Beck Church
4th grade Cipering
1st place team
Michael Clark
Niko Penley
Jaxon Stephens
5th Grade Written Test
10th- Sean Parker
7th- Bentley Winters
6th-Bella Piehl
3rd- Anderson Mayfield
2nd- Colin Grooms
1st- Ian Morales
5th grade Ciphering
1st place Team
Jude Burnette
Karaya Benton
Colin Grooms






Some students in Ms. Harrison’s class visited their Pre-K buddies to read books with them today.










Don't miss the ACS Sensational Science STEAM night this evening from 5-7 pm. Bring the family for a fun and engaging night of activities provided by the MUSE of Knoxville and ACS STEM labs. Please enter at the main doors at Athens City Primary.


ACIS Cougar Basketball season is quickly approaching. There is excitement about home games on the schedule this year. Come out to support your ACIS Cougars.


ACIS K-Kids made their monthly visit to TerraBella and played Bingo with the residents.










ACI -The results are in 🥁 CONGRATS 3rd grade for winning a Popcorn Party for each class!🍿 We are applauding Athens City Primary School PTO 👏🏻 for their hard work on this FUN competition and WINNING! We can’t wait to see Mr. Barnett be pied! 🥳🥳

K-Kids used this spirit week to do some good for others. Club members trick or treated for UNICEF on Monday and collected from students, staff, and Athens Kiwanis members to give a total donation of $1500 to the Brick X Brick project. #kiwaniskids #kkids









Please mark your calendar for the upcoming school Family Engagment meetings in November. It is a great way to stay connected and involved in your child's school. For more information, contact your child's school.


The halls of ACIS are full of characters today.







Cougar Pride was shown today with blue and gold all through the school.





5th graders enjoyed the day at camp.







3rd graders were celebrated today in their first Honors Assembly.









Mark your calendars for a family STEAM night on November 7th! Bring the family for a fun, engaging, exciting night of activities provided by the MUSE of Knoxville and ACS STEM labs.


4th Grade celebrated accomplishments of the 1st 9 weeks at the honor's assembly today.







