Congratulations to the Class of 2018! Athens City Schools celebrated 237 graduates from AHS, 34 of whom were honor grads. All AHS honor graduates share the rank of #1. Athens Renaissance celebrated their second commencement service at the Limestone County Event Center in May. And so the adventure begins! Good luck graduates!
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.
iAcademy at Athens Elementary Innovation Lab Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 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. AES is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, March 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at iAcademy at Athens Elementary to celebrate the opening of the WOW! Innovation Lab. The community is invited to attend.
Kindergarten Elementary Academy Showcase February 25 The Elementary Academy Showcase is a special event for families who have a new kindergarten student entering Athens City Schools. It will be held on Monday, February 25, 2019 from 5:30-6:30 pm (come & go) at the Board of Education Central Office. The purpose of the showcase is to allow parents and students the opportunity to gain a better understanding of each of the academy models through first-person presentations and experiences with the principals and selected teachers from each academy. We encourage new kindergarten famlies to join us for this introduction to the Athens Academies before completing kindergarten registration.
Kindergarten Registration is February 25 - March 29 We are excited to welcome our newest students to Athens City Schools! Kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 school year begins Monday, February 25, 2019. There will be an Elementary Academy Showcase on February 25 for new kindergarten families. The showcase begins at 5:30 pm (come & go until 6:30) at the Board of Education Central Office building. For more details regarding kindergarten registration, the Athens Academies, out-of-zone academy placement and the showcase, please visit our About Kindergarten Registrartion page now. All questions regarding kindergarten registration should be directed to the Office of Student Services at 256.233.6600 x 1103.
Pre-K Registration for 2019-2020 Registration for Alabama's First Class Pre-K Program at Athens Elementary begins January 15, 2019. Click here for complete details regarding registration information, dates, processes and more.
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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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.
2018-2019 School Calendar The Athens City Board of Education approved the 2018-2019 school calendar. Please click here to see the calendar.
