Mrs. Faires Hester was recognized at the TSBA Southeast Fall District meeting this evening as the recipient of the School Volunteer Award. She has served as a volunteer, PTO officer, and active family engagement member for many years. Her dedication, support, and commitment is so appreciated. Congratulations Faires on this well deserved award! #ExcellenceIsACS


Save the Date- Athens City Primary Annual Title 1 meeting will be September 18th at 4:30 p.m. followed by family engagement meeting at 5:00 p.m.

Mrs. Watson's Kindergarten class learning about the importance of honor and respect this Patriot Day. #ExcellenceIsACP


Ms. Frazier's second grade class wearing red, white, and blue today to honor Patriot Day. We are proud to remember and respect this important day together. #ExcellenceIsACP

Mrs. Jacobs’s Second Grade Class wore red, white, and blue to honor Patriot Day. We are proud to remember and respect this important day together. #ExcellenceIsACP


Attention ACS Families:
It’s flu shot season!
Through our partnership with the Mcminn County Health Department, flu shots will be available during the school day for students (with parent/guardian consent) throughout the month of October.
Sign up easily using the following link: https://redcap.link/Southeast_TN_School_Flu_2025 or the QR code provided.

ACS students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Thursday as we show our honor and support for the men and women in the armed forces and emergency services in honor of Patriot Day, commemorating 9/11.

Thank you to Tennessee Wesleyan University nursing students, ACS school nurses, and central office staff who assisted with ACPS health screenings this week. #ExcellenceIsACS










Reminder of school zone speed limits, pedestrian safety, and no cell phones during school zones. Let's keep our students and staff safe during drop off and dismissal times. #ExcellenceIsACS

Today in Mrs. Reese’s 2nd grade class, students practiced counting all the way to 1,000! They bundled 10 straws to make a group of ten, and then bundled ten tens to make 100. #ExcellenceIsACP







National Teddy Bear Day in Mrs. Watson's Kindergarten class! We loved learning with our Teddy Bears by our side today! #ExcellenceIsACP







National Teddy Bear Day in Mrs. Roger's Kindergarten class! We loved learning with our Teddy Bears by our side today! #ExcellenceIsACP






Congratulations to Athens City Schools for scoring a 99 and 100 on their Food Establishment inspection report.
ACMS-99, ACIS/ACPS-100
Way to Go ACS Food Service! #ExcellenceIsACS


Attendance Matters every day for every child! Absences add up quickly, when a student misses 2 days a month and the impact it can have on their academics.
Happy Grandparent's Day from ACS!!

Showing our support and bringing awareness for Muscular Dystrophy. #ExcellenceIsACS





ACS Staff wearing green today to show our support and bring awareness for Muscular Dystrophy!

Save the date for an exciting family engagement event coming in October! Latino Cultural Night on October 27th. More info to come but make plans now to attend. All families are welcome! #ExcellenceIsACS

Please take a moment to watch this video on the importance of school bus safety. Thank you to all law enforcement agencies for your service and commitment to keeping our community and roads safe. Let’s all do our part to keep our students safe.
On Friday, September 5th staff and students are encouraged to wear green as we show support and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy.

