September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange, blue, gold or a hat on Fridays during the month of September.

ACS is hiring! Please visit our employment opportunities page for a current list of job openings. Bus Drivers, Kids Connection Teacher Assistants, Food Service Substitutes, Instructional Assistants, Substitute Teachers, Apply online today!
https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/

19th Annual Walk Across Tennessee- Move Around the Region
Fun, Friendly Competition: October 7 – November 17, 2024
Registration is now open.- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScR5Hdu9wgW4xK5pRThClpD0wt8RSshZJtZ6EtsA_ARHLEJhw/viewform
See flier for more info.

Welcome Back Students and Staff!
Check out this week Cup O' Joe with Mr. Barnett- 9/3/24
https://youtu.be/1DPgcfduRY0?si=awlC4vdtkDGw39MR

ACS Systemwide Fall Back to School Family Engagement Resource Fair is scheduled for September 10 and October 22 from 5-6 p.m. We are so excited about the community fair and resource vendors that will be setup for families.
Today we will highlight the following community partners and vendors that will be setup to provide information on employment and educational resources: *American Job Center *Tennessee Wesleyan University *McMinn County Education Foundation *Let's Read 20 *Simmons Bank

ACS Systemwide Fall Back to School Family Engagement Resource Fair is scheduled for September 10 from 5-6 p.m. We are so excited about the community fair and resource vendors that will be attending. Be sure to visit the Student Art Gallery that will be on display in the windows of the Art Room. FREE books for children will be provided by Let's Read 20. The following community partners and vendors that will be setup to provide information on employment, healthcare, educational, ACS services and programs, mental health, local resources and businesses : *American Job Center *McMinn County Education Foundation *Let's Read 20 *Simmons Bank*Nurture the Next*ACP PTO*Centerstone*McMinn County Health Department*Athens Martial Arts*Athens Utility Board*Army National Guard*Coordinated School Health/ School Nurses*ACS ESL*ACM PTO* McMinn Living Heritage Museum*EG Fisher Library*Hiwassee/Ocoee Parks*ACI PTO*Tennessee Wesleyan University

Reminder-Athens City Schools will be closed on Monday, September 2 for the Labor Day holiday. Kids Conneciton will also be closed. We look forward to seeing our students and staff return back to school on Tuesday, September 3.

ACMS Cross Country brought the heat at last night’s meet. Several athletes were able to set Personal records. Meet results can be found at this link: https://tn.milesplit.com/meets/632206-cms-meet-at-westwood-baptist-2024/results
CMS Meet at Westwood Baptist 2024 - CMS Meet at Westwood Baptist Res
MileSplits official CMS Meet at Westwood Baptist Res formatted results for the 2024 CMS Meet at Westwood Baptist, hosted by Ocoee Middle School in Cleveland TN.
tn.milesplit.com

Athens City Schools will be closed on Monday, September 2 for the Labor Day holiday. Kids Conneciton will also be closed. We hope everyone has a safe long weekend!

Tonight from 5:00-6:00 for ACMS Family Book Fair and PTO Night. The Annual Title 1 Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing our ACMS famlies.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange, blue, gold or a hat on Fridays during the month of September.

ACS CSH and School Nutrition are teaming up to share some helpful info each month. The month of August we are focusing on the benefits of eating Melons. Melons have high high water content, low in calories and provide excellent source of Vitamins A and C.
Did you know? One of the most common types of melons is the muskmelon, or cantaloupe. Other melons include the watermelon, honeydew, and canary. Its a great time of year to enjoy a delicious slice of melon.

Fall Picture Day is TOMORROW for ACMS students! No need to send money. Proofs will be sent home at a later date.
ACS Systemwide Fall Back to School Family Engagement Resource Fair is scheduled for September 10 and October 22 from 5-6 p.m. We are so excited about the community fair and resource vendors that will be setup for families. See flier for more details. Mark your calendars and bring the family to this great evening.

Check out this week Cup O' Joe- 8/26/24 with Mr. Barnett
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA_k1H_7ZXI

Join us on August 29th from 5:00-6:00 for ACMS Family Book Fair and PTO Night. The Annual Title 1 Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing our ACMS famlies.

The Tennessee Academic Standards are the grade or course-level expectations for what students should know and be able to do. The State Board of Education is charged under Tennessee statute (T.C.A. § 49-1-311-313) and State Board Policy (Standards Review Policy 3.209) to review and approve the English Language Arts (ELA), math, science, and social studies standards at least every eight years.
The first step in the review process is a survey open to all Tennesseans across the state. The State Board appreciates your interest in the ELA standards and welcomes your input. The surveys below will be open from August 12th, 2024, to September 8th, 2024.
To learn more about the standards review process, check out the State Board’s Standards Review Webpage.
https://www.tn.gov/sbe/committees-and-initiatives/standards-review.html
If you have questions, please email TNStandards.Review@tn.gov.

TOMORROW is the LAST day to order your ACMS t-shirts/sweatshirts. Orders must be turned in no later than 3:00pm. Additional order forms can be picked up in the front office. https://5il.co/2uaqp

All ACS students will be able to receive NO Cost breakfast and lunch during the 2024-2025 School Year. Encourage your child to start the day with a healthy breakfast at school. Please visit our website to view the daily breakfast and lunch menu for August.
https://www.athenscityschools.net/dining

Please see below the link to watch the TN Teacher of the Year banquet tonight live at 8 p.m. EST. We wish Mrs. Kylene Raper the best this evening as she represents ACIS, ACS, and a finalist for the state of TN Teacher of the Year! Link to Live Stream: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NGM2NjM0ZGYtMGFjNS00MmFiLThhNGEtZTA1ZDc5YWJjNTI4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22472445bd-2424-4e8f-b850-df7488e18b4a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e0943976-f3e3-4b21-bdbb-f60b1a460397%22%7d

