Athens City Schools

09/05/2026

ACS went green for Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day on Friday!
Our students and staff proudly wore green to show support for our students and families affected by muscular dystrophy. Thank you for helping us spread awareness and show that our school community cares!

09/05/2026

Kids Connection students enjoyed STEM activities. Ms. Melinda taught the students about grasshoppers and how they jump.

09/04/2026

ACPS House Pep Rally Musical Chairs. Congratulations to Red House Winning!

09/04/2026

Baseball tryouts will be held Wednesday, September 9, from 3:00–4:15 PM.

This tryout is for any student who is new to ACMS or who missed the baseball tryouts in May.

If you are interested in trying out, please see Coach Simpson for more information.

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

What a fun day of school spirit, teamwork, and House pride at Athens City Schools! Our students showed off their House Colors and brought plenty of energy to today’s pep rally. 💙💚💛❤️
Four Houses. One School. We All Win!

09/04/2026

📚🎉 LET’S READ 20 IS TURNING 10! 🎉📚

Come help us celebrate 10 amazing years of promoting literacy and building brighter futures in our communities!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 McMinn County Living Heritage Museum

Join us for a fun-filled day for the whole family, including:

📖 FREE children’s books & a 10th anniversary bookmark
📚 FREE story time
🏛️ FREE museum admission & quilt show
🎨 FREE children’s craft
🧩 Quilt scavenger hunt with a FREE ice cream coupon
🏆 Vote for the “Kids Choice” quilt award!

Let’s Read 20 is proud to partner with the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum to celebrate a decade of encouraging children and families to read.

We can’t wait to celebrate 10 years with you!

09/04/2026

Athens City Schools will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Kids Connection will also be closed.
Enjoy the holiday weekend!