ACMS Students who read 800,000 words for AR enjoyed a fun day at Athens Movie Palace and The Dairy Barn Wednesday



Thank you so much to Carla Patton with Silver Key Realty and Paradise Tan for treating our teachers and staff to a fun dirty soda and dirty Alani bar today! It was such a fun, refreshing, much-needed pick-me-up that our teachers and staff loved. We are so grateful for your support and for helping make Teacher Appreciation Week extra special! 🥤





Happy School Nurse Day, Nurse Amelia!
We’re so grateful for the care and support you give our students every day, helping them stay healthy and ready to succeed. Thank you for all you do! #ExcellenceIsACS
We’re so grateful for the care and support you give our students every day, helping them stay healthy and ready to succeed. Thank you for all you do! #ExcellenceIsACS

Congrats to our ACMS Track Team for a strong showing at Regionals! Several of our Cougars will move on to participate Saturday at Sectionals! Go Cougars! #ExcellenceIsACS

Tryouts for 2026-2027 Fall and Winter sports are coming up soon! Take note of the date/time listed in the picture! REMEMBER: You must have a 25-26 physical on file OR get a new one for 26-27 before you can try out! Also, you must sign up and complete the FINAL FORMS sheets. Follow the link or the QR code to complete these

ACMS students that read at least 400,000 words celebrated at Camp O today! We are so proud of these kids!!#ExcellenceIsACM

🎉 Congratulations to our 2025–2026 RISE (Recognizing Inspiring School Employees) Award Winners! 🎉
We are proud to recognize these outstanding individuals for their dedication, passion, and commitment to making a difference in our schools:
Athens City Middle School: Alyssa Odom
Central Office/Systemwide: John Dyer
Athens City Primary School: Lindsey Thomas
Athens City Intermediate School: Shannon Brown
Thank you for inspiring excellence and positively impacting the lives of our students every day! #ExcellenceIsACS
We are proud to recognize these outstanding individuals for their dedication, passion, and commitment to making a difference in our schools:
Athens City Middle School: Alyssa Odom
Central Office/Systemwide: John Dyer
Athens City Primary School: Lindsey Thomas
Athens City Intermediate School: Shannon Brown
Thank you for inspiring excellence and positively impacting the lives of our students every day! #ExcellenceIsACS

🍎 ACS Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week 🍎
This week, we celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who make ACS such a special place! Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the difference you make in the lives of our students every single day. We appreciate you! #ExcellenceIsACS
This week, we celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who make ACS such a special place! Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the difference you make in the lives of our students every single day. We appreciate you! #ExcellenceIsACS

We love our ACMS School Lunch Heroes! Thank you for the great meals prepared daily for our to staff and students. #ExcellenceIsACM

Congratulations to Dr. Kristine Walden, ACP Principal, on being named a semi-finalist for Tennessee Principal of the Year! 🎉
This well-deserved recognition highlights her dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence in education. We’re proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and the positive impact she continues to make at ACS. #ExcellenceIsACP

You’re looking at a 1st place $2500.00 scholarship winner!!!!!!! She goes to World Championships in St. Louis in July!! Addison won the southeast regional optimist speech competition! Congratulations! #ExcellenceIsACS

Congratulations to ACMS Teacher of the Year Mrs. Mandy Million who was recognized tonight by the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Awards as the Area Teacher of the Year - the award is sponsored by TWU and was presented by Dr. Grant Willhite.#ExcellenceIsACS



For the sixth straight year, the ACMS Baseball team finished as Class A, District 8 Champions! A 10 - 0 victory over Sweetwater Junior High School last night secured this title, and the team has advanced to the first round of the sectional tournament on Monday, April 27 at 5:30 vs. Lenoir City Middle School. The Cougars had four players earn all-district honors.


Athens City Schools is hiring! Apply online today. https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/
#ExcellenceIsACS
#ExcellenceIsACS

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our incredible ACS school office staff! 🎉Thank you for being the friendly faces who welcome everyone, the problem-solvers who keep things running smoothly, and the heart of our schools each and every day. Your dedication, organization, and care make a difference for our students, staff, and families. We appreciate all that you do!

A big shoutout to our amazing Central Office team for keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes every day! Your hard work, dedication, and attention to detail do not go unnoticed. We appreciate you more than you know! #ExcellenceIsACS

Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 20- 24. ACS is celebrating our amazing school volunteers. Thank you for all you do! #ExcellenceIsACS

ACS Summer Camp program information was sent home with all students. If you are interested in your child attending, please complete the paperwork and return it by April 24. #ExcellenceIsACS


Save the Date, 2026 Athletic Physicals, June 4, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Located at MCHS, please use the gymnasium entrance. - hosted by Starr Regional Medical Center. Free sports physicals for all high school and middle school athletes in McMinn and Meigs Counties.

So proud of these 8th grade student athletes and Coach Limburg being recognized during 8th grade night for our golf team. They are exemplary!! #excellenceisACMS

