Athens City Schools Summer School registration is now open. Summer School is open to ACS students in grades 7-12. Choose from Credit Recovery Courses or Credit Advancement Courses. Full details, registration dates and tuition costs are available online. Find everything you need to know about ACS Summer School at www.acs-k12.org/summerschool
The Athens City Schools Foundation invites you to share in the legacy of ACS by donating a commemorative brick as part of the new AHS. The brick project is accepting brick orders through early spring 2018. Order your brick today! Click here to read and learn more.
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.
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!
Kindergarten Registration March 23-April 30 Kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year is NOW OPEN! The deadline for the kindergarten academy lottery for out-of-zone placement is April 30. Computers, assistance, and assistance in Spanish are available at the ACS Central Office Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Click here now: www.acs-k12.org/kindergarten
Storm Shelter at AHS The AHS Storm Shelter will be open to the public when students are not in school and when a tornado watch is issued for Limestone County. Please see all the shelter rules at www.acs-k12.org/shelter
Coping with COVID: Mental Wellness Resources We understand parents and students may be feeling stressed or anxious about the COVID-19 pandemic. Alabama Apart Together has compiled a list of tips for managing stress during the pandemic. Click here to learn more now.
School Year Academic Calendars Find the Board of Education's annual School Calendars for the district. Click here to see the calendars now.
Community Meal Service for 2020-2021 - FREE Meals for the Whole School Year We are pleased to offer FREE Community Meal Service for anyone 18 years old and younger for the entire school year. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! Click here for full details.
Beth Patton Named Superintendent of Schools Beth Patton was named Superintendent of Schools at the December 8, 2020 Board of Education meeting. An Athens native and graduate of Athens High School, Beth Patton has been part of the Athens City Schools team as an educator since 1991. She was a first, fourth and Title I teacher for many years before furthering her service as an administrator at the Board of Education central office. Click here to learn more.
Update on COVID-19 to ACS Families Our school community is trying very hard to keep school open and to support our extracurricular activities because we know how important these components are for mental and physical wellness. We do consistently see a spike in positive cases following parties and holidays, so we encourage everyone to wear masks and practice social distancing as much as possible during the holiday season. Click here for an important message.
ACS welcomes new Mental Health Services Coordinator Athens City Schools (ACS) is pleased to announce an important new addition to the school system. Mikayla Reese is the first-ever Mental Health Services Coordinator (MHSC) for ACS. Reese is a licensed master social worker. In this new role, Reese will serve students and their families across the district by coordinating available services and resources to support mental health and wellness. Click here to learn more.
Report Card and Progress Report Schedule We encourage every parent to be aware of the ACS Progress Report and Report Card Distribution Schedule for the school year. Keep up with your students progress and stay in the loop! Click here to find the 2020-2021 Progress Report and Report Card Distribution Schedule.
