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November 3, 2025- Weekly Updates

ACS ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS

Dr. Tyler Forrest

Dr. Tyler Forrest, President of Tennessee Wesleyan University He is a believer that excellence is Athens City Schools! Current students, just like all of us who have gone before them, are blessed to be educated in one of the best school systems in the state. He hopes students will take advantage of the tremendous opportunities the system has to offer, learn all they can inside the classroom, and let the system help shape the person they will become.

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Dr. Tyler Forrest
  • Dr. Tyler Forrest

    Dr. Tyler Forrest

    Dr. Tyler Forrest, President of Tennessee Wesleyan University He is a believer that excellence is Athens City Schools! Current students, just like all of us who have gone before them, are blessed to be educated in one of the best school systems in the state. He hopes students will take advantage of the tremendous opportunities the system has to offer, learn all they can inside the classroom, and let the system help shape the person they will become.

  • Patrick Hammond

    Patrick Hammond

    Patrick Hammond, Chief Executive Officer, Emory Healthcare Network & Emory Healthcare Population Health Collaborative Chief Market Services Officer, Emory Healthcare, Inc. - Be willing to work hard to reach your goals.

  • Ronnie McMahon

    Ronnie McMahan

    Ronnie McMahan, Dean of Students for 9th/10th grade at Montgomery Bell Academy, Assistant Football Coach for 8th Grade, and Assistant Varsity Coach for High School Basketball- Nashville, - Believe and encourage one another to strive for greatness.

  • Patrick Hammond

    Patrick Hammond

    Patrick Hammond, Chief Executive Officer, Emory Healthcare Network & Emory Healthcare Population Health Collaborative Chief Market Services Officer, Emory Healthcare, Inc. - Be willing to work hard to reach your goals.

  • Ronnie McMahon

    Ronnie McMahan

    Ronnie McMahan, Dean of Students for 9th/10th grade at Montgomery Bell Academy, Assistant Football Coach for 8th Grade, and Assistant Varsity Coach for High School Basketball- Nashville, - Believe and encourage one another to strive for greatness.

Mission

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Mission

The mission of the Athens City Schools System is to provide high-quality education and well-rounded experiences for the health, mind, and body of all students.

Who We Are

We are a Pre K-8th grade school district specializing in educating the whole student, focusing on the academic and life-skills necessary for success.