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Athens City Schools Athens City Schools is a K-12 public school district serving Athens, Alabama since 1909. Every elementary school in Athens City is a theme-based academy.

Founded in 1909 and located in idyllic Athens, Alabama, the Athens City School district has a long history of high academic standards, competitive athletic teams, superior faculty and staff and widespread community support. The district is comprised of four elementary schools (PreK through 3rd Grade), one intermediate school (grades 4-5), a middle school (grades 6-8) and one high school (grades 9-12) Additionally, we have a non-traditional online and blended K-12 school. A theme-based academy is a school that emphasizes and builds its academic program around a specific discipline. The Athens Academies are designed to enhance the traditional curriculum through experiential learning delivered through a theme focus to enrich the learning experience. The Athens Academies nurture the seeds of talent and curiosities that exist within a child naturally while still providing a first-rate education in traditional subject areas. Each academy adheres to a common set of fundamentals. Because Athens City Schools understands the needs of today's learners, we also offer Athens Renaissance School. Athens Renaissance is a K-12 online and blended educational option for non-traditional students. ARS offers a fully comprehensive curriculum that can be personalized to meet the needs of each individual student. A dedicated staff is available for support. ARS is a fully staffed school with strong leadership supported by certified teachers and counselors. If individualized learning is of interest to you, Athens Renaissance may be a great fit. Learn more about ARS at www.acs-k12.org/ars. At every Athens City School, we work diligently to honor our mission to be a progressive, high-quality school system that connects students and their families to a caring, traditional community. We truly are a community connected by education. We invite you to learn more about any of our schools below:

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www.facebook.com/cowartelementary
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www.facebook.com/AthensMiddleSchool/
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10/15/2026
10/14/2026
October 12-16 is National School Lunch Week! Healthy, nutritious meals play an important role in helping students learn,...
10/14/2026

October 12-16 is National School Lunch Week! Healthy, nutritious meals play an important role in helping students learn, grow, and succeed both inside and outside the classroom. We are grateful to our CNP team for going above and beyond to serve our students and employees nutritious and delicious meals each day. 🍎🥦

10/14/2026

CONGRATS to the ACS Artists of the Month! Special thanks to our awesome Athens City Schools Fine Arts teachers who encourage and inspire these young artists! 🎶🎨🥁🎺🎷🎭

😎 Our SPARK Academy at Cowart Elementary staff were on a secret mission to show their school spirit for a fun Undercove...
10/14/2026

😎 Our SPARK Academy at Cowart Elementary staff were on a secret mission to show their school spirit for a fun Undercover Spirit Day! 🖤💛

☑ REPORT CARD DAY View the ACS Progress and Report Card schedule at acs-k12.org/reportcards.
10/14/2026

☑ REPORT CARD DAY View the ACS Progress and Report Card schedule at acs-k12.org/reportcards.

FOOD & FUN HANDS-ON LEARNING Second graders from Julian Newman Elementary School enjoyed a field trip to Texas Roadhouse...
10/13/2026

FOOD & FUN HANDS-ON LEARNING Second graders from Julian Newman Elementary School enjoyed a field trip to Texas Roadhouse today that included a behind-the-scenes look at restaurant operations. Students have been exploring different types of bread, their origins, and how ingredients are grown and produced. This visit complemented their classroom learning about gardening and farm-to-table connections while also introducing them to careers in food and hospitality. Our rotated through interactive stations led by Texas Roadhouse team members, including a restaurant tour, bread science experiment, drink tray relay race, scavenger hunt, rock decorating, and more. Students even got a chance to meet Andy Armadillo and do a little line dancing. What a fun opportunity to make real-world connections among science, food preparation, teamwork, customer service, hospitality, and business operations. Special thanks to the Texas Roadhouse team for creating this fun experience! Yeehaw! 🤠

SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Applications will be accepted in person only on Wednesday, October 14, and ...
10/13/2026

SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Applications will be accepted in person only on Wednesday, October 14, and Wednesday, October 21, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Salvation Army Family Thrift Store, located at 17837 Highway 72 West. The head of household must submit the application. Required documents include a valid photo ID, proof of income, proof of residency, proof of age for each child 12 or younger. Please see the program flyer for the complete list of requirements and details. If you have any questions, call the Salvation Army office at (256) 353-2822.

COMMUNITY EVENT Hope for Athens will be held this Saturday, October 17, starting at 9:00 AM in the Athens Middle School ...
10/13/2026

COMMUNITY EVENT Hope for Athens will be held this Saturday, October 17, starting at 9:00 AM in the Athens Middle School Gymnasium. This special event, sponsored by the Athens-Limestone Ministerial Alliance, will feature FREE resources & activities such as groceries, health services, haircuts, children’s shoes, community resources, family fun zone, and more. No ID required. For more information, visit Hope For Athens.

10/13/2026

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Athens, AL

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+12562336600

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