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
Athens City Schools is now enrolling PreK students for the 2026–2027 school year! Registration packets are available at the Athens City Schools Administration Office, 943 Crestway Drive. Children must be 4 years old by August 15, 2026 to enroll. We can't wait to welcome your family!
🎉 Welcome Back, ACP Families! 🎉 We are so excited to kick off a new school year with you! 💙📚 Be sure to check out the attached FAQ for helpful information to get your family ready for a fantastic year. 📅 Back-to-School Family Night 🍎 Wednesday, July 29 – Pre-K & Kindergarten 🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m. 📅 Thursday, July 30 – 1st & 2nd Grade 🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m. Students can bring in their school supplies during back to school nights. We can't wait to see our ACP families and start an amazing school year together!
Welcome to ACS, Sarah Stephens! Athens City Schools is excited to welcome Sarah as the Interim Librarian at Athens City Primary. We are happy to have her join us and look forward to the support and encouragement she will provide for our students. #ExcellenceIsACP
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
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
Athens City Primary School's Back-to-School Family Nights for the 2026–2027 school year will be held on:
July 29 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. for Pre-K and Kindergarten families
July 30 from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. for 1st and 2nd Grade families
*Families are welcome to bring school supplies to family night.
July 29 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. for Pre-K and Kindergarten families
July 30 from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. for 1st and 2nd Grade families
*Families are welcome to bring school supplies to family night.
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 Primary School's Back-to-School Family Nights for the 2026–2027 school year will be held on:
July 29 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. for Pre-K and Kindergarten families
July 30 from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. for 1st and 2nd Grade families
We look forward to welcoming our new students and families and are excited to begin a wonderful school year together!
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
Athens City Schools is now enrolling new students for the 2026–2027 school year in Pre-K through 8th grade. Registration packets are available for pickup at the Athens City Schools Administration Office, located at 943 Crestway Drive. #ExcellenceIsACS
What an awesome week with summer feeding at Athens City. We distributed over 1100+ meals a day. We are ready for another fantastic week. Come see us daily at our feeding locations. Any child 2-18 years gets a free meal.
Athens City Schools is now enrolling students for the 2026–2027 school year. Registration for Pre-K through 8th grade is available throughout the summer, Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 943 Crestway Drive. For more information, call 423-745-2863.
Reminder: Students will be dismissed on abbreviated schedule today.
🕚 PreK: 11:45 a.m.
🕧 Grades K–2: 12:25 p.m.
🕛 Grades 3–5: 12:10 p.m.
🕦 Grades 6–8: 11:30 a.m.
