WiFi on the Go is a new program offered to parents of students and all employees in Athens City Schools. Partnering with T-Mobile, LeanStream is able to make portable hotspot devices available to employees and parents of students at a special cost and offers unlimited data and internet with no data throttling or deprioritization. Learn more now!
Learn the latest on the Coronavirus situation and the ACS response.
Independent Reading
2021 Senior Yearbook Photo Session Attention parents and students of the Athens High School Class of 2021! Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch has been chosen as our official senior yearbook photographer for the 2021 graduating class. Prestige Portraits has special discounts on session prices for the summer only. You can schedule your appointment online at booknow.appointment-plus.com/yq20jemy or by calling the studio directly at 256-382-2798. Yearbook deadlines begin in the fall and we want to be sure all students have an opportunity to be photographed and view their proofs. We hope you are having a great summer and congratulations to the Class of 2021.
Thank you,
Beverly Tankesley
423-892-8532 or 423-892-1332
Sales Support Specialist | School Photography
btankesley@lifetouch.com
Summer Office Hours at Athens High School Office
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Our building remains closed to the public. We are working and continue serving our community. Summer hours are Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call us at 256-233-6613 for assistance or to make an appointment.
AHS ACT JUNE/JULY
Due to complexities of large-group testing with COVID-19 restrictions, AHS will not be hosting ACT testing as a national site for June or July 2020. Our goal is to offer testing again to North Alabama beginning in September. Our apologies for any inconveniences caused by ACT leaving AHS as an option under registration for this summer.
Please contact ACT for alternate testing sites for June and July.
Senior Portrait Appointments
Lifetouch studio will be open begining Monday, June 15, for Senior Portraits. Lifetouch will be mailing out information to upcoming seniors.
An appointment may be scheduled online at: Lifetouch Appointment
An appointment may also be scheduled by phone at: 256-382-2798
Teacher of the Year Finalist!
We are super excited to share that AHS's Angela Pettus is a FINALIST for Alabama Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Pettus's passion for her students, her school, and the #oneathens community has been making difference for many years. We couldn't be more proud! Congratulations!
Watch AHS Graduation Live May 21 at 7 pm
AHS Graduation Information 2020
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, this will not be a typical graduation ceremony. While AHS wants graduates and their families and friends to celebrate, it is important for all guests to follow the publised official guidelines.
Click here for the official guidelines.
Thank You,
Rick Carter
Senior Newsletter: Seniors, please check your school email for the Senior Newsletter or click here to download.
Seniors who still have library materials belonging to Athens High School should return them on Thursday, May 14, when picking up caps and gowns. Fees for lost library materials should be paid prior to graduation. If you have questions regarding this matter, please email the Library Media Specialist at Jennifer.McCain@acs-k12.org.
Commencement 2020
Seniors and Senior Parents:
Your patience has been appreciated as we have held steady waiting for better clarifications from our governor and the CDC regarding graduation plans. We are excited to announce that we are moving forward and will celebrate your graduation on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 7pm in the stadium.
We will adhere to social distancing guidelines and defined attendance parameters based on facility capacity for immediate family in attendance. More information about these guidelines and specific information will be released on Friday, May 15, 2020.
We are excited to honor your accomplishments and celebrate you on the the 21st!
Talon Talk, May 1, 2020
https://www.smore.com/jtqd8
Talon Talk, April 24, 2020
https://www.smore.com/ahm8b
SHELTER CLOSED: IMPORTANT MESSAGE Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Athens High School storm shelter will NOT be open to the public until further notice. Learn more about the coronavirus health crisis and the effect on Athens City Schools at acs-k12.org/coronavirus
Transcript Requests Athens High School is now partnered with Parchment to order and send your transcripts securely. Former students will be required to pay $5 for each requested transcript. Click the link below to order your records.
Yearbooks 2019-2020 are currently available to order. Yearbooks may be purchased at AHS from Ms. L. Carter in room A1164 or online at yearbookordercenter.com. Price is $75.
Yearbooks are usually shipped to AHS in September. An announcement will be posted on this website when they arrive.
Get the ACS App to receive messages and alerts! In addition to new websites at all of our schools, we now have a mobile app that can keep you connected at all times. Using this app, you can check calendars, lunch menus, and receive "push" notifications about school events, closings and weather emergencies. Download the free app today at the App Store or Google Play. Search "Athens City School System." Use our connection tips to make sure your phone and app settings are correct so you never miss a message!
