The Athens City Schools Board of Education is considering the possibility of moving forward with a proposed plan for a new school for Athens Elementary. Click to learn more now.
We in Athens City Schools are saddened by recent events in FL. Our thoughts & prayers are w/ those affected by this tragic event. Our teachers and staff work diligently each day to protect our students & our superintendent is committed to keeping our schools safe. Please take a moment to read this important message from Dr. Holladay.
The Athens City Schools Annual Report to our community for the 2016-2017 school year is now available. Read here to get a great overview of the highlights from last year and to get a glimpse of the year ahead.
AIS fifth grade teacher Mrs. Tiffany Wilbourn was selected as the 2017 Elementary Teacher of the Year at the 2nd Annual Teacher of the Year Gratitude Banquet hosted by the Athens City Schools Foundation. Congratulations Mrs. Wilbourn! Learn more about Mrs. Wilbourn here.
New honor society named for special teacher Athens High School recently inducted 96 students as charter members in the newly established AHS Mike Jones Chapter of Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society. The AHS chapter is named after long-time social studies teacher Mike Jones in recognition and appreciation for his years of service as a social studies teacher in Athens City Schools. Click here to read the full story.
SPARK Academy at Cowart selected as CLAS Banner School was named as the 2018 CLAS Banner School for State School Board District 8 by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS). This award recognizes schools that serve as outstanding educational models for other schools in Alabama. Read the full story now!
Current Student Re-enrollment for Fall 2019 is April 22-May 10 We are excited to have your family back with us! Current Student Re-enrollment for Fall 2019 is April 22 - May 10, 2019. All students must re-enroll in Athens City Schools each spring. If you are a current ACS family, you must complete online re-enrollment. This helps us to plan and prepare for another great year in ACS! Click here to find out all you need to know about Student Re-Enrollment in ACS.
2019-2020 School Calendar Now Available The Board of Education recently approved the 2019-2020 School Calendar for the district. Click here to see the calendar now.
iAcademy at Athens Elementary Named Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
iAcademy at Athens Elementary was recently honored as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence! This is a very prestigious award, and we are understandably proud of the dedicated leadership and teachers who make AES an amazing place for students to learn, grow and achieve. Learn more about this recognition here.
Legacy Brick Project for the new AHS - Bricks Still Available!
Buy a brick that will be placed on the campus of the new AHS currently under construction. Purchase your brick through the Athens City Schools Foundation at www.acsf.acs-k12.org/bricks or call 256.233.6600 to learn more. Brick sales are still open!
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2018-2019 School Calendar The Athens City Board of Education approved the 2018-2019 school calendar. Please click here to see the calendar.
