Athens City Middle School

Check out this week's Cup O' Joe with Mr. Barnett 3/2/26
https://youtu.be/d285WBt9oEM?si=aceIMyBeVdQ-g9IE

Great teaching and learning going on in Dr. Goodman's 7th grade Career Exploration class. #excellenceisACMS

Thank you, Mrs. Jennifer Heifnar, for your unwavering commitment and service to ACS. Your work positively impacts our entire school community.
Wishing you a very Happy School Social Worker Week! #ExcellenceIsACS

Athens City Schools will host a systemwide Family Engagement Fun Fair Night on Tuesday, March 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Athens City Intermediate School.

The event is designed to bring families together for an evening of fun and learning. Activities will include local artisans from the McMinn Heritage Museum from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., the ACP/ACI Book Fair Family Night from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and an ACI Literacy Game Night from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Families will have the opportunity to explore hands-on activities, browse books, and participate in interactive literacy games. Organizers encourage all families to attend and enjoy a night focused on community, creativity, and learning.

Happy CTE Month! Our Career & Technical Education programs bridge classrooms and careers, preparing students with the skills, confidence, and experience they need for success after graduation.

So grateful for an amazing ACMS Black History Program today! Thank you to all of our incredible staff and student participants who made this program so meaningful and memorable. What we experienced wasn’t just a program — it was a beautiful reminder of the power of history, faith, and community coming together. A special thank you to Ms. Vanessa Hardaway for being our guest speaker and sharing such an inspiring message with our students.Your words were uplifting, powerful, and full of purpose, and they spoke directly to the hearts of our students in a way that will not soon be forgotten. Congratulations to the recipients of the Dream Achievers Award — your hard work, perseverance, and leadership are an inspiration to all of us. We are so proud of you and excited to see all that is in store for your future. We are also so thankful for the wonderful performance by the ACMS Band and our wonderful Band Director Mrs. Abbie Headrick, and a heartfelt thank you to Mr. Josh Bragg for all of his hard work and dedication in helping put this program together. We are truly blessed to be surrounded by people who care so deeply about our students and who pour into them with love, excellence, and faith. Today was a beautiful reminder that God is still working through our schools, our educators, and our students. It was truly a great day of learning, celebration, and community.

What a fantastic evening of fun and learning at Healthy Habits STEAM Night!A big thank you to Knoxville Muse, TWU, McMinn County Health Dept, ACP Family Eng, and CSH for partnering with us to provide such a meaningful opportunity for our students and families. #ExcellenceIsACS

ACMS 8th graders on tour of McMinn County CTE #ExcellenceIsACM

Our students depend on all of us. Please drive safely, follow school zone laws, and stay alert so every child arrives at school safely each day.
#ExcellenceIsACS

Our PE classes are the Best of the Best. Today, vigorous exercise through an obstacle course.  #excellenceisACMS

Check out what's happening this week at ACS on this week's Cup O' Joe- 2/23/26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qg8wpjoaBk

Our Career & Technical Education programs prepare students for life beyond graduation—building real skills, real confidence, and real opportunities.

Mrs. Barnett's 8th grade enrichment students are working on their speeches while she provides individual feedback to each one. She is exemplary!! #excellenceisACMS

Our amazing guidance counselor, Roxanne Dingess, working with our 6th graders about the importance of building healthy relationships. #excellenceisACMS

7th graders in Mrs. Hall's class are debating one another on different issues. So, so good! #excellenceisACMS

Today is the final day to complete the Family Engagement Survey. We truly appreciate the feedback we’ve received so far. Several grade levels are close to reaching the 90% participation goal and earning special celebrations! If you haven’t completed the survey yet, please visit www.athenscityschools.net to submit your response. Thank you for helping us reach our goal!

Leadership McMinn spent time at ACMS today learning about our amazing students, staff, and programs—we appreciate their support and partnership with our school community! #ExcellenceIsACS

Happy CTE Month! 🎉 From classrooms to careers, our CTE programs give students the skills, confidence, and hands-on experience to thrive long after graduation. #ExcellenceIsACM

ACMS-Come support our boys soccer program this morning and get a great pancake breakfast! Just $5 per person! 8-10am in the ACMS cafeteria

Great things happening in Algebra 1 today—students are working hard to master inverse functions in Mrs. Ford’s class. #ExcellenceIsACM