
ACMS students also competed today in the History and Geography Bowl. One 7th and 8th grade student will now move on to the national and international completion. Congratulations to all that competed today from ACMS! We are so proud of these students today!




Congratulations to ACMS students who participated in the IAC Quiz Bowl Science team. Three of them now qualify for the National tournament in Orlando in May and International quiz bowl competitions this summer! We are so proud of all the participants.



Save the Date- Kids Connection Summer Intent to Apply link will open online beginning April 7-11. The link will be shared on social media, website, and notification system when it is open to apply for Summer 2025.
This summer will mark the 20th year of Kids Connection at Athens City Schools and we will be highlighting and celebrating KC. We look forward to a great summer with students and families. Excellence Is...Kids Connection.


Mark your calendars to come out and support the ACS athletes ithis year as they compete in the Special Olympics on Saturday, April 26th at McMinn County High School. It begins at 10 a.m.


TCAP Testing is just around the corner! It is very important to refrain from scheduling any appointments during testing in order to prevent your child from getting behind. Please review the attached schedule and some friendly reminders carefully to ensure your child does his/her BEST! https://5il.co/3c89j


Excellence with love happens everyday in the Athens City Middle School cafeteria. #ourcafeterialadiesareamazing


Happy School Librarian Appreciation Day! We appreciate the great work our Librarians do every day in our libraries!


On Friday, April 4th, ACS staff and students are encouraged to join the nation by wearing BLUE to advocate against Child Abuse. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to celebrate the good things our communities do to promote healthy child development and help prevent child abuse and neglect.


Congratulations to our ACMS Share-A-Thon winners for their efforts in raising money through our school fundraiser. Way to go everyone!!


Year-end class trip permission forms & money for 8th grade are due TOMORROW!!! This deadline cannot be extended, so please do NOT delay! Please understand that money cannot be taken at the window during school hours! Please send money with your child in the morning!

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! We appreciate all of our Paraprofessionals and could not make it without you!


Cheer Clinic/Tryouts will be May 5-8. Please remember SPORTS physicals MUST be uploaded to Final Forms to participate. Current year sports physicals are good thru July 31. Participants MUST attend the clinic to tryout on May 8th. Details attached. https://5il.co/3c9vr


Also, sent home with 7th graders today, is the attached One Life Program permission form. Please only return if you DO NOT wish for your child to participate. https://5il.co/3ca0c

Report Cards were sent home with students today! You can also find these reports on your ParentVue account! Please remember Parent/Teacher conferences can be scheduled anytime by contacting your child's teacher. For group meetings, please email Mrs. Dingess at rdingess@athensk8.net

TCAP Testing is just around the corner! It is very important to refrain from scheduling any appointments during testing in order to prevent your child from getting behind. Please review the attached schedule and some friendly reminders carefully to ensure your child does his/her BEST! https://5il.co/3c89j


8th grade art RTi working with visiting Artist Kate Buuck, the Athens art center, and City of Athens to decorate birdhouses that will be on display at the Eureka trail.






Class of 2025- Athens City Schools would like to welcome all former students back for the Senior Walk on May 13th. It will begin at Athens City Middle School at 8:15 am then will proceed through Athens City Primary and Athens City Intermediate school. A reception for the graduates will follow the walk.
We would also like to welcome back any retired or former teachers of the Class of 2025 from Ingleside, City Park, North City, Westside, or Athens City Middle who would like to help line the halls and celebrate them.


ACS will be celebrating and bringing awareness to World Down Syndrome Awareness Day on 3/25 when student return from Spring Break. One of our favorite days to Rock Our Favorite Crazy Socks!


Year-end class trip permission forms & money should be turned in soon! Please do not miss the deadlines, as they will NOT be extended for any reason. Non-refundable tickets are purchased in advance, so please do NOT delay! 8th grade deadline: April 4 - 7th grade deadline: April 10 - 6th grade deadline: April 25

ACS is excited to welcome our students and staff back to school on Tuesday, April 1st.
