Transportation: Our Purpose

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    Student Transportation provides safe and compliant transportation for Athens City Schools students in grades K-8. It is the mission of the Athens City Schools Transportation Department, in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, to provide safe and efficient transportation to students of Athens City Schools. Our department follows the Alabama State Department of Education's Pupil Transportation guidelines and best practices. The ACS Transportation Department works to ensure that all bus drivers have the knowledge and resources necessary to provide safe transportation for the students each day. 

    To register your child for bus transporation, please contact the school where your child is enrolled. The transportation department will send a letter to your home, before the school year begins, that will contain details related to the location of your child’s bus stop, bus stop times, policies and procedures. 

     

Transportation & Maintenance Supervisor

Phone: 256.233.6637

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S. Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alabama, 1977 M.Ed. Administration and Supervision, Middle Tennessee State University, 1978 Ed.S Administration and Supervision, Middle Tennessee State University, 1985

Mr. Mike Bishop

Mike Bishop has been a part of the Athens City Schools team since 2008. After retiring from Tennessee with 31 years experience as a teacher, coach and administrator, he was hired as principal at Athens Middle School. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Alabama, a Masters of Education from Middle Tennessee State University, and an Educational Specialist Degree from Middle Tennessee State University.

He is the proud father of three children and five grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and supporting the University of Alabama athletics.