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.
Remote Learning Survey - Deadline is February 26 Remote students have the opportunity to return to traditional learning at the beginning of each new nine-week grading period during this school year (2020-2021).
The next chance for remote students to return to traditional (in-person) learning will be on March 15, 2021, which is the first day of the 4th nine-week grading period. To be clear, current remote students may choose to return to school on March 15 or they may choose to continue with remote learning.
To plan and prepare for the best experience possible for both returning students and students who will remain remote for the 4th nine-weeks, ACS needs to know which learning option your family will choose.
The deadline to complete the Remote Learning Survey is Friday, February 26.
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.
First Class Pre-K Registration Ends March 23 ACS First Class Pre-K registration is January 15-March 23 for the 2021-2022 school year. Children must be 4 on or before September 1, 2021 and live within Athens City limits to be eligible. The deadline to register is March 23. Assistance is available in Spanish at Central Office. Call 256-233-6600. Click here for more information on First Class Pre-K.
Eagles Nest Pre-K Registration January 15-March 23 Registration for the Eagles Nest Pre-K Program at Athens Elementary for the 2021-2022 school year opens Friday, January 15. The application deadline is March 23. Program enrollment will be available to children ages 3 and 4. For questions about the Eagles Nest, please contact Exceptional Services Coordinator Dr. Jessica Lynn.
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.
New Athens High School Executive Principal We are pleased to announce that Mr. Willie Moore has been named the Executive Principal of AHS effective December 9, 2020. Mr. Moore brings more than 26 years of experience in education. Mr. Moore’s educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from The University of Alabama and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Alabama State University. Congratulations! Click here to learn more about Mr. Moore.
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.
