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!
Back to School Survey As we prepare for the new school year, we would like to hear from our parents. We intend, at this time, to reopen according to our school calendar. The first day of school will be August 17, 2020. If you prefer to keep your child at home, we will provide a virtual option at all of our schools. This will allow your child to receive instruction and stay connected to his/her current school. Take a few moments to complete this brief survey. It will be open until noon on June 26, 2020. Click here for the survey: https://forms.gle/UYVsajEVg31rRruN7
School Board Meeting June 25, 2020 The Athens City School Board of Education will have a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 7:30 a.m. in the Athens Performing Arts Center located in Athens High School. We ask that you practice social distancing (6ft from other people) when you arrive and take your seat. If you have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath we ask that you stay home. Face coverings are recommended but not required. Location: Athens High School, 655 US Hwy 31 North, Athens, AL 35611. Questions? Contact Tammie Brand.
Beth Patton Named Acting Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent Beth Patton was named acting Superintendent of Schools, effective immediately, at the June 11, 2020 Board of Education meeting. The Athens City Board of Education voted unanimously on June 11 to place Superintendent Trey Holladay on administrative leave at the superintendent's request. Mrs. Patton has more than three decades of experience in Athens City Schools, and has served most recently as the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative and Instructional Services and Director of Student Services and School Operations. She is also the Executive Director of the Athens City Schools Foundation.
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.
