6th grade parents: The food trucks and ice cream truck are here for purchase and will remain until Jumpstart begins at 6:00. The school and cafeteria are open for your convenience and comfort. There is also fee bottled water in the cafeteria refrigerator. Any ACPS & ACIS families that would like to come purchase some good food are welcome as well. #excelleneisACMS
Don't forget about Back-to-School events! 🍎 Join us for Athens City Primary's Back-to-School Nights, Athens City Intermediate's 3rd Grade Sneak Peek, and Athens City Middle School's Jump Start for incoming 6th graders. We can't wait to welcome our staff, students, and families for an amazing school year! See the attached flyers for dates, times, and more information.
Athens City Schools is hiring for the 2026–2027 Kids Connection Extended Learning Program!
If you enjoy working with children, this is a great opportunity to help students learn, grow, and succeed in a fun, safe, and supportive before- and after-school environment.
🍎 Join our team and make a difference every day!
Apply today:
https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff
If you enjoy working with children, this is a great opportunity to help students learn, grow, and succeed in a fun, safe, and supportive before- and after-school environment.
🍎 Join our team and make a difference every day!
Apply today:
https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff
August 3, 2026- First Day of School, Abbreviated Day
📚 First Day of School – Monday, August 3
The first day of school will be an abbreviated day. Students will be dismissed at the following times:
ACP:1 2:25 p.m.
ACI: 12:10 p.m.
ACM: 11:30 a.m.
We look forward to welcoming our students back for a great school year!
Check out the Welcome Back Cup O' Joe message from Mr. Joe Barnett, Director of Schools! https://youtu.be/CsCkZFB2X_g?si=h6wfb2_MgDNJhh3l
Don't forget about next week's Back-to-School events! 🍎
Join us for Athens City Primary's Back-to-School Nights, Athens City Intermediate's 3rd Grade Sneak Peek, and Athens City Middle School's Jump Start for incoming 6th graders. We can't wait to welcome our staff, students, and families for an amazing school year!
See the attached flyers for dates, times, and more information.
Join us for Athens City Primary's Back-to-School Nights, Athens City Intermediate's 3rd Grade Sneak Peek, and Athens City Middle School's Jump Start for incoming 6th graders. We can't wait to welcome our staff, students, and families for an amazing school year!
See the attached flyers for dates, times, and more information.
The 2026–2027 Athens City Schools calendar is here! Keep it handy as you plan appointments, vacations, and family events while staying up to date on important school dates, holidays, and breaks. Here's to a great school year ahead! #ExcellenceIsACS
Welcome to ACS, Ashley Atkinson! Athens City Schools is excited to welcome Ashley as the new Band Teacher at Athens City Middle School. We look forward to the music and inspiration she will bring to our students! #ExcellenceIsACM
Welcome to ACS, Shae Wells! We are excited to welcome Shae as the new 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher at Athens City Middle School. We are excited for the knowledge and passion she will bring to our students. #ExcellenceIsACM
Athens City Schools is excited to welcome Chelsea Simbeck as the new Special Education Teacher at Athens City Middle School. We are thrilled to have you and look forward to the positive impact you will make with students! #ExcellenceIsACM
Athens City Schools is proud to announce that ACS Kids Connection has been awarded the LEAPS Extended Learning Grant for the 2026–2027 school year.
The LEAPS grant competition was highly competitive. The Tennessee Department of Education received 79 applications requesting approximately $20.4 million in funding, while only $13,035,000 was available for 46 grant awards. Receiving this award reflects the strength of the Kids Connection program and its commitment to providing high-quality extended learning opportunities for students.
The student referral and selection process will begin in August 2026. Additional information will be shared with families as more details become available.
Athens City Schools is excited and honored to receive this prestigious grant award and looks forward to the positive impact it will have on students and families throughout the upcoming school year.
For questions regarding the LEAPS Extended Learning Grant or the Kids Connection program, please contact:
Brittany Derrick- 423-745-6295
Kids Connection Supervisor, Athens City Schools
The LEAPS grant competition was highly competitive. The Tennessee Department of Education received 79 applications requesting approximately $20.4 million in funding, while only $13,035,000 was available for 46 grant awards. Receiving this award reflects the strength of the Kids Connection program and its commitment to providing high-quality extended learning opportunities for students.
The student referral and selection process will begin in August 2026. Additional information will be shared with families as more details become available.
Athens City Schools is excited and honored to receive this prestigious grant award and looks forward to the positive impact it will have on students and families throughout the upcoming school year.
For questions regarding the LEAPS Extended Learning Grant or the Kids Connection program, please contact:
Brittany Derrick- 423-745-6295
Kids Connection Supervisor, Athens City Schools
ACMS Jump Start for all 6th grade families and new students at ACMS this school year will be Thursday, July 30. #ExcellenceIsACS
We're excited to welcome our students and families back for a fantastic school year! Please review the arrival and dismissal times to help make the first days of school smooth and successful. We can't wait to see everyone! #ExcellenceIsACS
TUITION PAYMENTS NOW ACCEPTED for 2026-2027 School Year
Tuition payments for the 2026–2027 school year are currently being accepted at the Administration Building. A minimum of ½ tuition is due no later than August 3, 2026. Second-semester tuition ½ is due no later than December 18, 2026.
Payment Options:
• Cash (exact amount only)
• Check
• Online at www.athenscityschools.net
For questions, please call 745-2863.
Athens City Primary and Intermediate Class Lists will be posted on Friday, July 24th, after 3 p.m. Athens City Middle School students will receive their class schedule on the first day of school, 8/3. Please see attached for more info. #ExcellenceIsACS
ACS School Supply lists for the 2026-2027 School Year are available online. https://athensschoolstn.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/parents-%26-students/school-supplies/22975152
Athens City Middle School invites all incoming 6th-grade students and their families, along with any families new to ACMS, to attend Jump Start on July 30 at 6:00 p.m.
This special event is a great opportunity to meet our staff, learn more about the school, and begin making connections before the first day of classes. We are excited to welcome you to the ACMS family and can't wait to meet our newest Cougars!
This special event is a great opportunity to meet our staff, learn more about the school, and begin making connections before the first day of classes. We are excited to welcome you to the ACMS family and can't wait to meet our newest Cougars!
Community News to share. Reminder tax free weekend will be July 25-27. School Supply lists are posted on the ACS website https://athensschoolstn.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/parents-%26-students/school-supplies/22975152
The upcoming school year's school supply lists are posted on our website by school and grade level.
https://athensschoolstn.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/parents-%26-students/school-supplies/22975152
Join the Kids Connection team! We’re hiring for the 2026–2027 school year in our Before and After School Learning Program. Apply today! https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff
