Learn the latest on the coronavirus situation and the ACS response.
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!
Summer Office Hours at Central Office Monday-Thursday, 8-4 The Athens City Schools Board of Education Central Office remains closed to the public. However, we are working and continue to serve our community. Summer hours are Monday-Thursday, 8-4. Call us at 256-233-6600 for assistance or to make an appointment. Click here for the Central Office Directory.
Apply for Summer Session 2020 by June 4 Summer Session 2020 registration is now open! The deadline to apply/register is June 4. Summer Session is available to ACS and Out-of-District students in grades 7-12. We offer two types of optional Summer Session courses: (1) Credit Recovery and (2) Credit Advancement. Driver's Ed is available with limited capacity.
Find everything you need to know about ACS Summer Session at acs-k12.org/summerschool
Pre-order School Supplies for Fall 2020 by June 30 We are happy to offer pre-ordered back-to-school supplies as a service for our elementary parents and students (grades K-5). You can finish your back to school supply shopping in just minutes. School supplies will be delivered to your child's school in the fall saving you time, money and hassle. Find everything you need to know about pre-ordered school supplies at acs-k12.org/schoolsupplies
Watch AHS Class of 2020 Graduation
Athens cheer teams compete for national titles The Athens Cheer Program is sending two teams of 58 student-athletes to the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida during February to compete for national titles. Good luck to our AMS and AHS cheer teams! We are #athensproud of you! Click here to learn more about Athens cheer at nationals.
School Board Member Recognition Month ACS joins all the public school systems across the state to celebrate School Board Member Recognition Month in January and honor local board members for their commitment to Athens and its children. We are grateful to our Board of Education for thei dedication, leadership and service. Click here to learn more about School Board Member Recognition Month in ACS.
Community Safe Room at Athens High School The community safe room/storm shelter at Athens High School is open to the public when school is not in session in the event of a tornado watch. Learn more about the AHS Safe Room including rules and location.
Pre-K Registration for 2020-2021 Registration for Pre-K for the 2020-2021 school year will begin in late January 2020. ACS offers two Pre-K programs. One is the Alabama First Class Pre-K Program and the second is the Eagles Nest Pre-K. First Class Pre-K registration is January 15-March 24, 2020. Eagles Nest registration is January 31-March 13, 2020. Click here to learn all you need to know about Pre-K in Athens 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.
