4th grade students have begun reading a play about a time leading up to the American Revolution in ELA. Members of Mrs. Sherlin’s and Mr. Arndt’s classes have been taking turns reading the parts of the play. #ExcellenceIsACI




ACS Kids Connection extended learning program is hiring part-time positions. Apply online today! https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff&fbclid=IwdGRjcAPp-GJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeEY9SzKeJzE_ScpCgqGXlyBg7Mc20juqoSuQynKK7dW2vabsajINbb2_ywF4_aem_yPmjXxIG6Afo9J3m2FklsA

ACIS enjoyed having the School Board join us for lunch with students, desserts, and a presentation from some students on the amazing work in their STEM classes. We appreciate our wonderful School Board and all they do to support the students in ACS.





Students in Ms. Shanica’s STEM classes at ACIS shared what they have been learning with the School Board during School Appreciation Week. All the students did a great job! #ExcellenceIsACI



Athens City Schools will be open on normal schedule Wednesday, January, 28. 2026. We look forward to seeing everyone back to school tomorrow!

Due to the forecasted wintry weather and predicted icy road conditions Athens City Schools will be closed Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Kids Connection will be also closed. We will continue to monitor forecasts and conditions as we enter next week. We hope everyone stays safe and warm!

Mrs. Smith’s 4th grade class enjoyed donuts and hot chocolate on this cold morning to celebrate winning the December Reading Challenge. #ExcellenceIsACI

Students at ACIS and ACPS were recognized today for exhibiting the character trait of initiative. Congratulations to all of them.


ACI PTO-Our teachers and staff CRUSHED the first semester and we love spoiling them 🍊🧡



K-Kids spent some time after school today packing Nourish One Child bags to make sure students in Athens City are fed over the weekend and maybe a day or two extra (❄️❄️).






2nd Nine weeks Honors Assembly for 5th grade. #ExcellenceIsACI










4th grade students were recognized at the 2nd Nine Weeks Honors Assembly. #ExcellenceIsACI










ACIS perfect attendance winners. #ExcellenceIsACIS

February is Kids Free Dental Health Month at Tennessee Wesleyan University! Call (423) 252-1475 today to schedule your child’s free dental appointment.

ACI -Here’s a look at what’s coming up!
📅 Please take a moment to review the calendar and mark your important dates.

4th graders use groups to work together on reading a text for the gist to ignite discussions about what they are reading. ExcellenceIsACI






ACI K-Kids Winter Dance coming soon.

The Athens City Schools’ Teacher of the Year winners for the school, grade category, and district level for the 2025-2026 school year were recognized this evening at the January board meeting. Athens City Middle- Mandy Million, 5th-8th Grade Category Winner and District Level Winner Athens City Primary- Cayci Powers Athens City Intermediate- Leidy Newton, PreK-4th Grade Category Winner

Congratulations to ACS RISE awards for December 2025/January 2026. They were recognized this evening at the January School Board Meeting.
Athens City Middle - Chelsea Hyde
Athens City Intermediate - Betty Powers
Athens City Primary- Lindsay Thomas
Central Office- Brooke Newman

ACI- SAVE THE DATE! 🍨🥤
🎶 Students: Get ready to twist the day away!
The Sock Hop at ACIS is coming on February 13th for all grade levels. Break out those socks and dancing shoes! 🕺💃
👀 Parents: Be on the lookout for volunteer sign-ups to help make this event a success!

