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2025 International Cheerleading Champions
2025 International Cheerleading Champions

The AHS varsity cheerleaders earned 1st place in two divisions at the 2025 International Cheerleading Championships held at Universal Studios Orlando.  The team also earned the High Point Award for being the top scoring team in all traditional cheer divisions.

TPI Science Fair 2025
TPI Science Fair 2025

Twelve talented TPIS 6th Graders showcased their incredible work at our in-school Science Fair on February 13, 2025.  We are proud to announce that seven outstanding 6th grade students—Evelyn Blazier, Grant Fisher, Sabine Hatch, Oliver Martin, Theo Nunemaker, Owen Wayner, Sam Stork, and Minh Koi Vo—will represent us at the Regional Science Day at Ohio University on Saturday, March 22, 2025

AHS Art Club Supports Teen Mental Wellness Activities
AHS Art Club Supports Teen Mental Wellness Activities

The AHS ART CLUB, with support from the Joe Burrow Foundation and Athens Artists Memorial Project hosted a series of activities where students could slow down, make new friends and make some art together. Students who participated also got free art supplies! This was part of a full week of activities designed to encourage students to explore new ways to support their mental health. 

Morrison-Gordon Guest Readers for Read Across America 2025
Morrison-Gordon Guest Readers for Read Across America 2025

The 2nd graders at Morrison-Gordon had a fantastic time celebrating Read Across America with some wonderful guest readers!  A big thank you to Mayor Patterson, Nurse Heidi, and AHS seniors Maeve Schwarzel, Addie McGarry, and Lily Wolfe for spreading their love of reading with them.

Morrison-Gordon Guest Readers for Read Across America 2025
Morrison-Gordon Guest Readers for Read Across America 2025

The 2nd graders at Morrison-Gordon had a fantastic time celebrating Read Across America with some wonderful guest readers!  A big thank you to Mayor Patterson, Nurse Heidi, and AHS seniors Maeve Schwarzel, Addie McGarry, and Lily Wolfe for spreading their love of reading with them.

Morrison-Gordon Guest Readers for Read Across America 2025
Morrison-Gordon Guest Readers for Read Across America 2025

The 2nd graders at Morrison-Gordon had a fantastic time celebrating Read Across America with some wonderful guest readers!  A big thank you to Mayor Patterson, Nurse Heidi, and AHS seniors Maeve Schwarzel, Addie McGarry, and Lily Wolfe for spreading their love of reading with them.

AMS MATHCOUNTS 2025 Ohio State MATHCOUNTS Competition (2)
AMS MATHCOUNTS 2025 Ohio State MATHCOUNTS Competition

Congratulations to the AMS MATHCOUNTS team (Yadier Jokisch, Chloe Livanis, Ken Rath and Linus Tangonan) for honorably representing Athens City Schools and AM Sat the Ohio State MATHCOUNTS competition on Saturday, March 15th!  We are very proud of your hard work!  AMS Math Teacher, Melanie McGrath is the coach of this team.

AHS Symphonic Choir Participates in Ohio University Choral Invitational
AHS Symphonic Choir at Ohio University Choral Invitational

The AHS Symphonic Choir spent a Friday at Ohio University participating with other regional choirs in the Ohio University Choral Invitational. The choir had the opportunity to perform for and work with visiting professors as well as OU experts. They enjoyed meeting other singers and hearing performances by OU voice faculty and choral ensembles.

3 AHS Students' Art Work Selected for the NSECA National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition
3 AHS Students' Art Work Selected for the NSECA National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition

Three students from Mrs. Gagliano’s Ceramics classes had their work selected out of 1,032 entries, for the NSECA National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition, where it will be seen by thousands of visitors who travel internationally to attend the 59th annual Conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NSECA). It is the first time AHS students have had work selected for a national exhibition of this caliber. Huge Congratulations to Achyn Binkly, Annabelle Lachman and Ludi Briscoe!

Gallia County Invitational Livestock Judging Contest.
Gallia County Invitational Livestock Judging Contest.

These four FFA members spent Tuesday, February 25th sharpening their skills at judging cattle, pigs, sheep and goats during the Gallia County Invitational Livestock Judging Contest.

FFA Gold Rated Treasurer
FFA Gold Rated Treasurer

Chelsie Pidcock is our 24-25 Athens FFA Treasurer. Her treasurer's book was graded in January, and her outstanding record keeping earned her a Gold Rating. She will receive her award during the Ohio FFA Convention in May. Congratulations on a job well done!!

L. Siegel Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge - Bridge Program
9th grade AHS Student Leif Siegel to Represent Bulldogs at STEM Program

Congratulations to Leif Siegel, a 9th grader at Athens High School, for being selected to represent Ohio at the Appalachian STEM Academy Bridge Program for the second year in a row!

This prestigious program, hosted by Oak Ridge Associated Universities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, brings together top students to collaborate with master teachers, university researchers, and STEM professionals. They will engage in hands-on research projects, culminating in a final presentation to regional and state leaders.

Athens FFA State Degree Recepients
2025 Athens FFA State Degree Recipients

Congratulations to our three FFA members, AHS Students Brielyn Bycofski, Jay Irwin and Jesse Vaughn, who were approved to receive their State FFA degrees during the Ohio State FFA Convention in May!

AMS Boys Basketball Championship
AMS Boys Basketball Championship

The seventh and eighth grade boys basketball teams BOTH won their championship games!

AMS Boys Basketball Championship
AMS Boys Basketball Championship

The seventh and eighth grade boys basketball teams BOTH won their championship games!

7-12 Bulldog Boys Basketball
7-12 Bulldog Boys Basketball

Coach Cozart and his JV and Varsity basketball players came out in full force to support the younger team for their championship games. The place was packed.  There’s nothing like the thrill of our BULLDOG PRIDE

R. Smith Representing the State of Ohio
R. Smith Representing the State of Ohio

Athens Middle School student Ryleigh Smith has earned the honor of representing the State of Ohio as a delegate at the Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes Children's Congress (formerly JDRF). This July, she will travel to Washington D.C. for training and invaluable discussions with members of Congress about her journey living with Type 1 Diabetes and the critical importance of finding a cure.

I. Stowe Voice of Democracy Winner 2025
I. Stowe Voice of Democracy Winner 2025

Isabelle Stowe, a dedicated junior at AHS, proudly earned the second place scholarship in Ohio's VFW Voice of Democracy program, representing District 12 from The Plains.

AHS Winter Formal 2025
AHS Winter Formal 2025
AHS Winter Formal 2025
AHS FFA Members Place in Public Speaking Contest
AHS FFA Members Place in Public Speaking Contest

Athens FFA Members Bailey Ewing and Jay Irwin placed in a public speaking contest on February 5th.

AMS MATHCOUNTS Team Places 1st in Regional Competition 2025
AMS MATHCOUNTS Team Places 1st in Regional Competition 2025
January 2025 Harvest of the Month
January 2025 Harvest of the Month

Nurse Heidi and Mrs. Shuster promoting carrots at the January 2025 Harvest of the Month event.

AHS Students Making Holiday Cards for Teachers
AHS Students Making Holiday Cards for Teachers
AHS Students Making Holiday Cards for Teachers
AHS Students Making Holiday Cards for Teachers
Regional Orchestra Concert Honor Band Fall 2024
Regional Orchestra Concert Honor Band Fall 2024
AHS Music Students in OU Honor Band Fall 2024
AHS Music Students in OU Honor Band Fall 2024
AHS Girls Soccer Awards Banquet 2024
AHS Girls Soccer Awards Banquet 2024
Morrison-Gordon Thanksgiving 2024 2
Morrison-Gordon Thanksgiving 2024

Morrison-Gordon second graders celebrated thankfulness in the sweetest way—with a Fruit Feast!

AMS Cheerleading Team Competition
AMS Cheer Team

The AMS cheerleaders took 1st place in the the traditional cheer division for middle schools at the AmeriCheer Spirit Series competition.

2024 Mock Macy's Day Parade 3
2024 Mock Macy's Day Parade

Our students brought the holiday magic to life with our annual Mock Macy’s Day Parade! Students explored the history of this iconic tradition and wowed us with their creative balloon designs.

2024 Mock Macy's Day Parade 1
2024 Mock Macy's Day Parade

Morrison-Gordon students brought the holiday magic to life with our annual Mock Macy’s Day Parade! Students explored the history of this iconic tradition. Special thanks to Passion Works Puppets for their colorful creations!

2024 East Mock Macy's Day Parade
2024 East Mock Macy's Day Parade

East Elementary 3rd grade students brought the holiday magic to life with our annual Mock Macy’s Day Balloon Parade!

2024 East Mock Macy's Day Parade
2024 East Mock Macy's Day Parade

East Elementary 3rd grade students brought the holiday magic to life with our annual Mock Macy’s Day Balloon Parade!

AHS Student Council helps local Civic Club
AHS Student Council Helps Local Civic Club

On Monday, November 25, the freshman and sophomore student council officers from AHS helped the Athens Garden Club recover plants and landscaping blocks from a decorated highway traffic triangle before highway construction on the new roundabouts in The Plains at the intersection of US 33 and SR 682.

AHS Senior Make A Difference Day 2024
AHS Senior Make A Difference Day

This year marked our 24th annual Senior Make a Difference Day. AHS Seniors spent Friday, November 22nd volunteering with various community organizations to help give back.

AHS Senior Make A Difference Day 2024
AHS Senior Make A Difference Day 2024

This year marked our 24th annual Senior Make a Difference Day. AHS Seniors spent Friday, November 22nd volunteering with various community organizations to help give back.

Athens FFA Team Competes in State Contests
Athens FFA Team Competes in State Contests

The Athens FFA students recently traveled to the Ohio Expo Center to compete in the State Animal Management and Aquarium Management Contests, showcasing their hard work and expertise!  The teams placed 14th in the State and 1st in District 10.

AHS Veterans Day Assembly 2024 Wall of Honor
AHS Veterans Day Assembly 2024 Wall of Honor
AHS Fall Dance 2024
AHS Fall Dance 2024

The AHS Sophomore Class kicked off November with an unforgettable Fall Dance!  Pumpkins were decorated, screams and cackling were heard, cornhole was played, monsters mashed, and great costumes were rewarded.

AHS Fall Dance 2024
AHS Fall Dance 2024
AMS History Field Day
AMS History Field Day

2024 marks the 250th anniversary of Lord Dunmore's War which took place in Southeastern Ohio between the Virginia Militia and the Shawnee and Mingo people of Ohio.  The students rotated through four stations that taught about life in the Virginia militia with re-enactors presenting and four stations learning about Shawnee life in Ohio from members of the Shawnee nation. Ohio Humanities, the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, and Jessica Cyders of the Southeast Ohio History Center created a fantastic history field day for the 8th grade students of Athens Middle School.

AHS Girls XC Awards 2024
AHS Girls XC Awards 2024

2024 S.E.O.T.C.A. Girls XC District Awards: D2 All-District Honors: Sophia Szolosi (3x) Landis Corrigan (3x) Olivia Smart (3x) Margaret Nunemaker Andie Corrigan Zoe Wayner D2 District Athlete of the Year: Sophia Szolosi (3x) Andie Corrigan D2 Coach of the Year: Adam Gonczy

AMS Students November 2024
AMS Students November 2024
AHS Veterans Day Assembly 2024 Student Council Volunteers
AHS Veterans Day Assembly 2024 Student Council Volunteers

On Friday, November 8, the AHS Student Council organized a beautiful Veterans Day assembly to honor the brave men and women who have served our country.  Local veterans were graciously welcomed, enjoyed breakfast, and shared their inspiring stories with the students and staff. The assembly featured heartfelt poems, patriotic music performed by the band and choir, and a poignant account by Associate Superintendent Mr. Chad Springer about the true meaning of being a veteran.

AMS ADJ Club Members Present  Veterans Day 2024
AMS AJD Club Members Present Veterans Day 2024

The Athens Middle School chapter of the Andrew Jackson Davison Club was invited to present at the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center's event honoring Black Veterans of Athens County on Veterans Day. 

AMS ADJ Club Members Organize for Cemetery Tour
AMS Andrew Jackson Davison Club Members Organize for Cemetery Tour

These students collaborated with several community organizations to inform their research and other content to plan this W. Sate St. Cemetery tour.

Athens City Schools Bus
Athens City Schools Bus

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

AHS Sign 3

Athens Middle School

Athens Middle School

The Plains Intermediate

The Plains Entrance

East Elementary

East Elementary

MORRISON-GORDON ELEMENTARY

Morrison-Gordon Elementary

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