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The Athens City School District seeks to be a premier PreK-12 academic institution helping each student become an inquisitive, civically-engaged adult equipped to build a better future in a rapidly changing world.

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The Athens City School District collaborates with students, parents and the community to provide an enriched and rigorous learning environment where every student uses multiple pathways to grow, problem-solve, and reach their potential as a lifelong learner and productive citizen.

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Important Information Regarding Immunizations & Exemptions Immunization being given by nurse

Posted On: Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Please read carefully the following information regarding immunizations and exemptions. Attention all 7th and 12th Grade Parents/Guardians: All students entering 7th grade will need a booster dose of the Tdap AND one dose of the MCV4 Meningococcal vaccine. All students entering 12th grade will need two doses of the MCV4 Meningococcal vaccine. Only one dose is needed if the student receives the first dose on or after their 16th birthday. All immunizations must be up-to-date ...

The Plains Open House - August 21, 4-6 pm Back to School Open House

Posted On: Wednesday, August 7, 2019

OPEN HOUSE: 4:00 — 4:30 pm Come meet your teacher and get to know your classroom! Parents this is a great opportunity to get a head start on all of the back to school paperwork. SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY: 4:00 — 6:00 pm Athens County Children Services backpack and supply giveaway for grades K-6. Located in the gymnasium. HOTDOGS AND TREATS: 4:30 — 6:00 pm Located on the school playground. Sponsored by The Plains Elementary PTO.

Colleen Ulbrich Wins Math Teacher of the Year Award C. Ulbrich Staff Photo

Posted On: Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Congratulations to Colleen Ulbrich on winning Math Teacher of the Year Award from the Ohio Council Teachers of Mathematics!! Colleen will be honored at the annual meeting in October. Colleen is the devoted Plains Elementary teacher leader on Athens City School's Math Leadership Team. She has led many excellent PD sessions at the OCTM annual conference and our in-house PD days including sessions on Number Talks and the Math Practice Standards. Above all she is a loving and giving teacher ...

ACSD Central Office Moving This Week! Moving Day box

Posted On: Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Please be aware that the Athens City School District Administrative Offices will be moving from our current location in The Plains to Chauncey over the next few days. Our phone numbers will remain the same. However, please note that phone service will be limited during this time. Please call the buildings your children attend with any questions during this transitional period. Our new address will be PO Box 9, 21 Birge Drive, Chauncey 45719. We appreciate your patience during ...

East-West Back to School Night & Popsicle Social August 21st, 4:30 - 6:30 pm Back to School in Scrabble Tiles

Posted On: Monday, August 5, 2019

East-West Elementary is having Back To School night on August 21st! 4:30-5:30 pm: Drop off supplies to classrooms (6th graders should go to the middle school) 5:30-6:30 pm: Popsicle Social (6th graders welcome at East-West) It should be noted that parking may be difficult and to please do not block our neighbors driveways during any of our school events. More information will be mailed home shortly.

Welcome to the 19-20 School Year: ACSD Information & Updates Posted On: Friday, August 2, 2019

I know it's a little early, but I wanted to welcome everyone back for the 2019-2020 school year! There has been a lot of activity throughout the District over the summer and we are looking forward to welcoming our students back to school. This is certain to be an exciting and eventful year. The Faculty and Staff throughout the District have been working very hard this summer to make sure we are ready for the 2019-2020 school year. Please see several updates below.

ACSD Football Information (Grades 3-12) AHS Football Logo

Posted On: Thursday, August 1, 2019

The 2019 football season is here! Practice at all levels has begun or is beginning soon, but it’s not too late for your child to join the team. If interested in playing football please contact: Grades 9-12 Coach White at nwhite@athenscsd.org Grades 7-8 Coach Kaiser at pkaiser@athenscsd.org Grades 3-6 Coach Bennett at rhbennett67@yahoo.com

AMS Cross Country Information Fall 2019 cross country running graphic

Posted On: Tuesday, July 2, 2019

AMS XC (cross country) practices will begin July 29th. The team will practice 3:00-4:15 (Monday- Friday) at the Richland Ave. Park. Please email Coach Hall with questions ahall@athenscsd.org. 7th and 8th graders are welcome. No running experience is necessary—only a positive attitude and a willingness to work to improve. All who are committed to the team will participate in two mile competitions. There are no ‘bench warmers’ or cuts in XC!

Important Information Regarding Immunizations and Exemptions Clip Art of Shot

Posted On: Monday, May 13, 2019

Please read carefully the following information regarding immunizations and exemptions. Attention all families traveling outside the US for longer than ONE MONTH: Depending on where you travel, your student might need a T-spot (tuberculosis) test in order to be in compliance. You will need to call the Athens City-County Health Department to review your travel and find out if this test is needed. If recommended, please make an appointment with the Athens City-County Health ...

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