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AMS MATHCOUNTS Team Members at 2026 Regionals
Yadier Jokisch, Chloe Livanis, Sebastian Stinaff, Ken Rath
AHS Science & Engineering Fair Champions
Leixum (Ethan) Mao, Prem Koshal, Norah House, Abigail Lim
AHS Juniors Participating in 2026 Service Learning Day
East Spring Music Programs
AMS AJD Club Meets Judge Saunders
Members of the AMS AJD Club were invited to talk to Juvenile & Probate Judge Saunders. They discussed how to become an attorney, careers in justice, how to make a positive difference in our school community and much more.
Morrison-Gordon Read Across America Week Celebration
At the end of Read Across America Week, preschool students in Ms. Shoup’s class and second grade students in Miss Adams’ class teamed up to share their love of books and reading!
Marching Green and Gold Disney Performance 2026
The AHS Marching Green & Gold performed at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Sunday, March 8th!
Morrison-Gordon 1st Grade Olympic Writing Project
Mrs. Blackburn’s 1st grade students at Morrison-Gordon Elementary finished an Olympic writing project.
TPIS 6th Grade Science Fair
TPIS 6th Grade Science Fair participants wowed the judges from Ohio University with their presentations of the independent scientific research they conducted.
We are proud to share that many of our students will advance to Regional Science Day at Ohio University on March 21, 2026. Way to go, Bulldogs!
AHS French Students Celebrate Mardi Gras
After learning about the history of Mardi Gras and how different people celebrate it in Louisiana, Mme Myers’ French classes enjoyed making masks and eating some traditional King Cake. Three lucky students found the plastic baby baked inside!
Athens FFA Food Science Team Places 5th at Districts!
The Athens FFA Food Science Team competed in the District Food Science Contest back in December and earned an impressive 5th Place overall! The Ohio FFA Association Career Development Event – Food Science is a rigorous competition that challenges students in multiple areas. This contest requires strong knowledge of food science principles, math skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and professionalism.
AHS Band Director Aaron Backes Participates in 2026 Rose Bowl Parade
Athens City Schools band director Aaron Backes was selected to join a marching band of more than 350 band directors from across North America in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2026. The Saluting America’s Band Directors project brought together band directors and a colorful float to recognize the extraordinary dedication and accomplishments of band directors and music educators everywhere.
AHS Key Club & NHS Members Volunteering at Food Bank
Twenty-eight Athens High School students volunteered at the Southeast Ohio Food Bank, representing both National Honor Society and Key Club.
Together, they packed 965 boxes to support hundreds of families across the food bank’s ten-county region this holiday season. We are incredibly proud of their teamwork, service, and Bulldog pride, which truly reflects the spirit of giving.
Athens FFA Animal Management State Contest
In November the Athens FFA represented our chapter proudly with two teams competing at state contests! In Animal Management, two members qualified to compete at the state level, and the team placed 19th overall. Individually, Fern Sigman finished 80th and Jesse Vaughn 104th. An impressive accomplishment out of more than 1,200 members who took the online test.
Athens FFA Aquarium Management State Contest
In November the Athens FFA represented our chapter proudly with two teams competing at state contests! In Aquarium Management, the team earned 17th place in the state. Team members included Zac Shoemaker, Janey Lucas, Jay Irwin, Kaya Fesenmyer, Zara Pittaway, and Saveah Springer.
AHS French Club
The AHS French Club had a great time showcasing their creativity while making their own festive yule log cakes. A delicious way to celebrate the season! Bonnes fêtes à tous!
AHS Symphonic Choir Holiday Tour 2025
The Athens HS Symphonic Choir shared holiday cheer with hundreds of students at Morrison-Gordon and The Plains Intermediate, as well as Hickory Creek of Athens on day 1 of their Winter Choir Tour. Pictures are from their visit to Morrison-Gordon.
AHS Symphonic Choir Holiday Tour 2025
The Athens HS Symphonic Choir shared holiday cheer with hundreds of students at Morrison-Gordon and The Plains Intermediate, as well as Hickory Creek of Athens on day 1 of their Winter Choir Tour. Pictures are from their visit to Morrison-Gordon.
AHS Students in OU Honor Bands
Athens High School students Iris Lee, Gabe Adair, Madi Stein, Gage Rapp, Scarlett Brobeck, and Jo Zulia-Davis were selected to perform with the Ohio University Honor Bands on Saturday, December 6. The honor bands were directed by Dr. William Talley, Director of Bands at Ohio University, and Dr. Richard Suk, Associate Director of Bands and Director of the Ohio University Marching 110.
AHS Students Perform in OU Honor Choir
The following AHS Symphonic Choir members participated in Ohio University Honor Choir last weekend: Marek Ausseresses, Ruby Callahan, Summer Forster, Lucy Isaac, and Jack Phillips.
The Athens students worked with OU music school faculty and selected singers from other districts to prepare a concert in just 2 days. Their concert, led by Director of Choral Activities Dr. Peter Haley, also featured OU ensembles Bella Voce and Singing Men of Ohio.
AMS AJD Club Presents at OSBA Annual Conference
The Athens City School District's Andrew Jackson Davison Clubs traveled to Columbus to showcase their past, present and future projects at the Ohio School Board Association annual conference. The AJD Club was well received and the students spoke eloquently about the local history work that engages them in our community.
AHS Veterans Day Assembly 2025
AHS proudly honored local veterans with a reception and an assembly! The AHS Student Council greeted veterans with an informal reception, read their names to recognize their service, and poems to honor the valor of serving. The band and choir debuted and beautifully performed a collaborative piece, "From Sea to Shining Sea." Mr. John King, the keynote speaker, gave an impactful speech on the importance of volunteerism. Veterans, we thank you for your service!
ACSD Schools
Athens City Schools has one high school for grades 9-12, Athens High School and one middle school for grades 7-8, Athens Middle School. There is one Intermediate building for grades 4-6, The Plains Intermediate. There are two elementary buildings for grades preschool-3, East Elementary and Morrison-Gordon Elementary.
Athens High School
- Athens High School (9th - 12th Grade)
- April Stewart, Principal – Email Mrs. Stewart
- Cynthia Caruso-Hartman, Assistant Principal – Email Mrs. Caruso-Hartman
- 1 High School Rd., The Plains, OH 45780 ❖ Phone: 740-797-4521 ❖ Fax: 740-797-1421
- AHS Website ❖ 25-26 Calendar of Events: AHS
Athens Middle School
- Athens Middle School (7th- 8th Grade)
- Angie Haning, Principal – Email Mrs. Haning
- Kassandra Conwell Assistant Principal – Email Mrs. Conwell
- 51-55 West State St. ❖ Athens, OH 45701 ❖ Phone: 740-593-7107 ❖ Fax: 740-594-6506
- AMS Website ❖ 25-26 Calendar of Events: AMS
The Plains Intermediate
- The Plains Intermediate (4th-6th Grade)
- Dr. Trisken Emmert, Principal – Email Dr. Emmert
- Deborah Monnin, Assistant Principal - Email Ms. Monnin
- 90 Connett Rd. ❖ The Plains, OH 45780 ❖ Phone: 740-797-4572 ❖ Fax: 740-594-3178
- The Plains Intermediate Website ❖ 25-26 Calendar of Events
East Elementary
- East Elementary (Preschool - 3rd Grade)
- Dr. Elizabeth Braun, Principal – Email Dr. Braun
- Mrs. Michael Apke-Starkey, Assistant Principal – Email Mrs. Apke-Starkey
- 3 Wallace Dr. ❖ Athens, OH 45701 ❖ Phone: 740-593-6901 ❖ Fax: 740-592-2171
- East Elementary Website ❖ 25-26 Calendar of Events
MORRISON-GORDON ELEMENTARY
- Morrison-Gordon Elementary (Preschool - 3rd Grade)
- Mrs. Heather Skinner, Principal – Email Mrs. Skinner
- Mrs. Michael Apke-Starkey, Assistant Principal – Email Mrs. Apke-Starkey
- 793 W. Union St. ❖ Athens, OH 45701 ❖ Phone: 740-593-5445 ❖ Fax: 740-589-3049
- Morrison-Gordon Elementary Website ❖ 25-26 Calendar of Events
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