What are the characteristics and skills graduates of Athens City Schools need to have to be successful in college, career, and life? This is the essential question that we sought to answer as a community connected by education. Learn more now!
Athens City Schools is comitted to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all of our students. Parents and students may report bullying to school administrators by using the ACS Bullying Complaint Form. Click here now for more information.
Site work began on the old AES site during the summer of 2019 in preparation for the new facility. The AES faculty and students have relocated to the Clinton Street Campus for the 2019-2020 school year. Click here to learn more now!
The Athens City Schools Annual Report to our community is available online. The 2018 Annual Report is scheduled to be released fall 2019. Check it out now!
State of Education Superintendent Dr. Trey Holladay recently shared an update on Athens City Schools at the annual Chamber of Commerce State of Education address. His update included a snapshot of district data, projects, awards and a look into what's next for ACS. Check out the presentation now.
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!
iAcademy at Athens Elementary Innovation Lab AES was recently awarded a grant from local business partner WOW! Internet Cable and Phone. The $18,000 grant is being used to develop a new WOW! Innovation Lab and Makerspace for students at AES.
2019-2020 School Calendar Now Available Find the Board of Education's 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!
Get the Free App Now!
Never miss a weather alert, school closing or important update. Download the ACS mobile app to stay connected at all times. Use the app to can check calendars, lunch menus, and receive "push" notifications about school events and weather emergencies. Download the free app today at the App Store for iPhones or Google Play for Android devices. Search "Athens City School System."
Be sure to allow alerts, pushes and banners in your phone settings under "notifications" to properly receive notifications. In the app settings, please select the schools from which you wish to receive updates. Contact our office with any questions. 256.233.6600.
