
The students in Mrs. Angela Brown's class went to Athens Regional Park to celebrate excellent behavior the first nine weeks of school.



Kids Connection is currently hiring part-time positions. Apply online today! https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/


Mrs. Peyton came to visit Ms Micki and Mrs Hammond's Pre-K classes to share a book about the library. Thank you, Mrs. Peyton, for sharing your time and talents!




UPDATE 10/15/24: Deadline to complete online Flu Shot consent form has been extended.
Our school has partnered with the McMinn County Health Department to offer flu shots at school. This year, the health department will not be using paper forms. Instead, parents will complete the form online. This information goes directly to the health department, so call the health department if you have any questions, please call 423-745-7431 and speak to Tina Gallaher, RN supervisor. It is recommended that you complete the form by scanning the QR code below on a mobile device. consent form. If you prefer, you can use a browser by using the link below the QR code. You will complete the same form regardless of the way you get to it. We are happy to try this new process with the health department. Southeast Tennessee School Flu Consent Form https://redcap.link/southeast_tn_school_flu_2024

Save the date- Substance Use Prevention Education & Resource Fair November 23, 2024 10 a.m.- 2p.m. at Niota Depot. See flier for more info and to register.


Thank you to the Prof Powers family for the presentation and donation of the Carolyn Foster painting of City Park School. They presented the painting to the ACS School Board at tonight's board meeting. Thank you Powers family for sharing this treasured picture.



Check out this week's Cup O' Joe with Mr. Barnett- 10/14/24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUKgsMk4aGI


Great day of inservice training for teachers at Athens City Schools,









ACS Coordinated School Health, PE Teachers, School Nurses, and School Counselors met with Mrs. Jenny Kitts from American Heart Association today. She shared about the great programs available for students, families, and staff through Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge.


ACS October school board meeting is this evening at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Building. It will also be live streamed on the ACS facebook page.
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Athens City Schools will be closed on Monday, October 14th for Teacher Inservice. Students will return back to school on Tuesday, October 15th.


Beautiful day at Pumpkintown to visit Let’s Read 20 bus! Providing free books to children.


Deadline to complete online Flu Shot consent form is 10/14.
Our school has partnered with the McMinn County Health Department to offer flu shots at school. This year, the health department will not be using paper forms. Instead, parents will complete the form online. This information goes directly to the health department, so call the health department if you have any questions, please call 423-745-7431 and speak to Tina Gallaher, RN supervisor. It is recommended that you complete the form by scanning the QR code below on a mobile device. consent form. If you prefer, you can use a browser by using the link below the QR code. You will complete the same form regardless of the way you get to it. We are happy to try this new process with the health department. Southeast Tennessee School Flu Consent Form https://redcap.link/southeast_tn_school_flu_2024



Kids Connection had the annual Lights on After School parade in support of after school programs. Students made lightbulbs to carry and posters about what they like in after school.






Athens City Schools will be closed on Monday, October 14th for Teacher Inservice. Students will return back to school on Tuesday, October 15th.


ACS is hiring! Please visit our employment opportunities page for a current list of job openings. Apply online today! https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/


The City of Athens is preparing a Safety Action Plan to make our roads and pathways safer for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. We believe that public engagement is crucial when developing a safety plan that can adapt to the evolving needs of our community. That’s why we invite you to shape the future of road safety in the City of Athens by taking part in our project survey. To learn more about the Action Plan, visit our website at https://safestreetsathens.com/ or scan the QR code in the notice below. Let's make a difference in our community. Get involved and have your voice heard!


October 28-November 1- ACMS will be celebrating Fall Spirit Week with themed dress up days and also Red Ribbon week to provide drug prevention awareness to students.


October 28-November 1- ACP and ACI will be celebrating Fall Spirit Week with themed dress up days and also Red Ribbon week to provide drug prevention awareness to students.


ACS CSH and School Nutrition are teaming up to share some helpful info each month. The month of October we are focusing on the benefits of eating Pumpkins. Tennessee ranks 15th in the nation for pumpkins harvested, with a production value of $2.2 million.
Did you know? Pumpkin provides calcium, potassium, and magnesium, which can help keep your heartbeat regular and your blood pressure low. The fiber in pumpkin can also play a part in lowering blood pressure as well as cholesterol.
