Athens Community Career Academy

10/16/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month may be coming to a close, but we're keeping the celebration going! Join us for a special To Go Yellow Jacket Bistro pop-up celebrating the people, culture, and flavors with some delicious favorites.

Meals are available by preorder only, so don't miss out!

Pickup: October 29 | 4:30–6:30 PM

Place your order today!
https://bit.ly/yjbistro

Come support our talented Culinary Arts students!

10/14/2026

In October we wear pink. Staff wore pink yesterday to celebrate CCSD Pink Out in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

09/22/2026

We are developing leaders!

09/22/2026

Join us for our pop-up!

09/17/2026

We just made, “What’s for dinner?” a lot easier! Dine at one of the participating restaurants and make an investment in CCSD students. What a delicious way to support our community.




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09/16/2026

Career Academy! Here's a wonderful reason to eat out tomorrow! As you hopefully already know, CCSD is the first school district in the Nation to teach our seniors the value of investing by giving them money to invest!! Each senior gets a $1000 portfolio; if they complete their investor education training through Gifted Savings, they get to keep the portfolio! But we need the community's support to raise the money to pass on to seniors and teach them about financial literacy! Please join us in eating at one of these wonderful restaurants! These places serve great food and put their bottom line where their values are by supporting our youth!

09/16/2026

We are proud to recognize the culture, history, and contributions of our Hispanic and Latino students, families, and community. The diversity of our students is part of what makes ACCA such a special place to learn, grow, and belong.

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! ❤️

09/11/2026

Congratulations are in order for our amazing Teacher of the Year, Julie Fiamingo and Support Person of the Year, Ariel Gordon.

We are grateful for the dedication, passion, and care they bring to ACCA each day. Their contributions help make our school a great place to learn, work, and grow. Congratulations 🎉 🎊

09/08/2026

The nominations are in!

Congratulations to our ACCA Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year nominees.

Teacher of the Year Nominees
Amee Williams, Culinary Arts Instructor
Julie Fiamingo, Math Instructor

Support Person of the Year Nominees
Ariel Gordon, Counselor
Laura Boone, Counselor

Congratulations again to all of our nominees! This recognition is well deserved.

05/30/2026

We love a trailblazer. Congratulations to Lila Sloan, the first graduate of Athens Community Career Academy’s Public Safety Academy pathway.

Lila’s success reflects the power of hands-on learning, dedicated instructors, and strong community partnerships. Through ACCA’s Public Safety Academy, students gain real-world experience and industry credentials that prepare them for both college and career opportunities in public service.

🎓🚑 Congratulations to Lila Sloan – the First Graduate of the Public Safety Academy! 🚑🎓

The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department is proud to recognize Lila Sloan, the first graduate of the Athens Community Career Academy’s (ACCA) Public Safety Academy pathway.

While still in high school, Lila earned her Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification to begin her EMS career ahead of schedule. This fall, she will attend Georgia State University to complete a Paramedic Bridge Program while working part-time with Jackson County EMS. After turning 21, she plans to join Grady EMS before ultimately pursuing her goal of serving with Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS, where she has family ties.

Lila’s accomplishments demonstrate what is possible when motivated students are provided with meaningful opportunities, dedicated instructors, and strong community partnerships.

The ACCA provides students with access to smaller learning communities that connect classroom learning with real-world experiences. Through partnerships with local businesses, public safety agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations, students gain hands-on experience while preparing for both college and career success.

The Public Safety Academy, housed within the Business & Public Safety Academy, is helping develop the next generation of firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical providers, and public servants.

Congratulations, Lila! We are excited to see where your journey takes you and proud to have been a small part of your success story. Pictured is Lt. Michael Roberts, (ACCA Instructor) and Lila holding a gift from IAAF Local 2795 a tee shirt to remember her time in Athens and her first Fire Department patch from ACCFD.