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![September 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790623581/acsk12org/pk8konxrgwlpxcbvybuj/October2026Calendar.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790623581/acsk12org/pk8konxrgwlpxcbvybuj/October2026Calendar.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790623581/acsk12org/pk8konxrgwlpxcbvybuj/October2026Calendar.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790623581/acsk12org/pk8konxrgwlpxcbvybuj/October2026Calendar.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790623581/acsk12org/pk8konxrgwlpxcbvybuj/October2026Calendar.png","width":1400}])
Mark your calendars with important dates to remember in October
![K-8 Bus Service]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770313004/acsk12org/cdfwg64lnlhwpjtb2zss/K-8bus.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770313004/acsk12org/cdfwg64lnlhwpjtb2zss/K-8bus.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770313004/acsk12org/cdfwg64lnlhwpjtb2zss/K-8bus.png","width":700}])
Bus service is available only for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Bus service is not available for students at Athens High School, Athens Renaissance School, or Pre-K.
![School Supplies 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782824807/acsk12org/vvbxckfqchqrl21gywuf/SchoolSupplies2026ForWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782824807/acsk12org/vvbxckfqchqrl21gywuf/SchoolSupplies2026ForWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782824807/acsk12org/vvbxckfqchqrl21gywuf/SchoolSupplies2026ForWeb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782824807/acsk12org/vvbxckfqchqrl21gywuf/SchoolSupplies2026ForWeb.png","width":1080}])
View all ACS school shopping lists at acs-k12.org/supplies. If you have any questions about the supply list, please contact your school.
SAVE THE DATE The Alabama Sales Tax Holiday will be held July 17-19. This is a great opportunity to purchase school supplies tax-free!
![Power down and put away all wireless communication devices in ALL school buildings during the entire school day.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752686638/acsk12org/cyrtcl83r7h6bshdvz8l/FOCUSZONEWeb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752686638/acsk12org/cyrtcl83r7h6bshdvz8l/FOCUSZONEWeb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752686638/acsk12org/cyrtcl83r7h6bshdvz8l/FOCUSZONEWeb.png","width":800}])
As we begin the second year of implementing the Alabama FOCUS Act, we want to remind students, employees and families that this statewide law prohibits student use of cell phones, smartwatches, AirPods, and other wireless communication devices throughout the instructional school day. Learn more at acs-k12.org/focus.
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Our Athens City Schools Board of Education approved the 2026-2027 academic calendar at the December 2025 board meeting. You can also view the district calendar at acs-k12.org/calendar.
![District Newsletter2]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719424211/acsk12org/h9gp3dt5gs5yshlg6net/DistrictNewsletter2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719424211/acsk12org/h9gp3dt5gs5yshlg6net/DistrictNewsletter2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719424211/acsk12org/h9gp3dt5gs5yshlg6net/DistrictNewsletter2.png","width":700}])
View the most recent edition of the One Athens Family Newsletter along with our school newsletters.
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October 2026
Mark your calendars with important dates to remember in October
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ACS Fall Break 2026
ACS Fall Break October 5-9 2026 (school closed).
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National Principals Month
October is National Principals Month. We are thankful for our amazing school leaders who serve our students, schools, and community with integrity, character, and heart.
![Early Dismissal September 16]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790623457/acsk12org/aaztyphjhjwhfhkbh5ir/EarlyDismissalOctober28.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790623457/acsk12org/aaztyphjhjwhfhkbh5ir/EarlyDismissalOctober28.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790623457/acsk12org/aaztyphjhjwhfhkbh5ir/EarlyDismissalOctober28.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790623457/acsk12org/aaztyphjhjwhfhkbh5ir/EarlyDismissalOctober28.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790623457/acsk12org/aaztyphjhjwhfhkbh5ir/EarlyDismissalOctober28.png","width":1400}])
Early Dismissal - 10/28
Athens City Schools will dismiss early on Wednesday, February 4, as scheduled in the 2025-2026 ACS Academic Calendar.
K-8 Bus Transportation
Bus service is available only for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Bus service is not available for students at Athens High School, Athens Renaissance School, or Pre-K.