We appreciate a member of the American Patchwork Quartet being with our Band and Theater Clubs today. #excellenceisACMS #excellenceisAACA



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!
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.
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.

🏆 CLASS AA DISTRICT 3 CHAMPIONS! 🏆
Congratulations to our ACMS Lady Cougars on bringing home the district championship! We are incredibly proud of this team and all the hard work, determination, and class they’ve shown this season.
Way to go, Lady Cougars!
#ExcellenceIs

8th grade night for our tennis team. So proud of them. excellenceisACMS


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
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
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

⚽️💙💛 8th Grade Night! 💛💙⚽️
Congratulations to our ACMS Girls Soccer 8th graders! We’re proud of your hard work, leadership, and dedication. #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!
👉 Apply today at www.athenscityschools.net or scan the QR code!

School attendance is so important! Please check out the attached Iink for important information about our attendance policy, family resources, and other helpful tips to help make your child's school year a successful one. Remember: If your child is absent due to illness, be sure to return with a doctor's note. Let's work together to make attendance a priority! https://www.athenscityschools.net/o/athens-schools/page/attendance

Lady Cougar volleyball night against Oliver Springs. #excellenceisACMSathletics


Athens City Middle School was invited to present this evening at the Athens City Council meeting. Mr. Mike Simmons, Mrs. Mandy Million and 8th Grader Kinslee Durham to council highlighting how ACMS effectively uses the Accelerated Reader (AR) to incentivize and cultivate a love for reading among the student population. She was recognized for reading over 7 million words last year.#ExcellenceIsACM



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.
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.

Congratulations to our August/September ACS RISE Award Recipients! Our RISE (Recognizing Inspiring School Employees) Award winners were recognized this evening at the September Board of Education meeting.
Central Office: Mary Smith
ACPS: SRO Brandi Riley
ACIS: Gene Davis
ACMS: Ashley Moses
Thank you for the positive impact you make every day for our students, staff, and schools!

ACMS 6th grade students had a fun-filled day of learning and exploring at Camp O today! Students enjoyed hands-on experiences, teamwork, and making great memories along the way. #ExcellenceIsACs







Cup O’ Joe with Mr. Barnett! Start your week with the latest updates from Athens City Schools Tune in as Mr. Barnett shares important news, upcoming events, and what’s happening across ACS this week. #ExcellenceIsACS
https://youtu.be/qdzvGNwf1q0?si=EkKaVCCK-jaIICJO
https://youtu.be/qdzvGNwf1q0?si=EkKaVCCK-jaIICJO

💙💛 Happy Grandparents Day! 💛💙
Today we celebrate the grandparents who love, encourage, and support our students every day. Thank you for being such a special part of our ACS family! #ExcellenceIsACS

This Friday, September 11, Athens City Schools students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue as we pause to remember the lives lost, honor the heroes who served, and recognize the strength and unity that followed September 11, 2001.

Start the Day Strong!
Remember to arrive at school on time and enjoy a healthy breakfast for a great start to the day!
Eat Well. Learn Well. Be Your Best #ExcellenceIsACS

