🏈 Schedule Change: Games Moved Up Due to Weather Concerns ⚡️ Due to the strong potential for severe weather Friday evening, this week's football games have been moved up by one day to help ensure everyone’s safety. The varsity game will now be played Thursday night at Bruce Field with kick-off at 7:30 p.m. The freshman and JV games will be played TONIGHT in Rusk, with the freshmen kicking off at 5 p.m. and JV at 6:30 p.m. Middle school games will also be played TONIGHT at Bruce Field, starting at 4:30 p.m. 🐝 Game Day may have changed, but we know the support of Hornet Nation hasn’t! Be there; be loud! 🙌
about 4 hours ago, Toni Clay

🐝 It’s been a busy and successful October for AHS Debate. On Oct. 10 and 11, juniors Liam Tinsley and Ariel Silas fought their way back from a 0-2 start at the Coppell High School TFA (Texas Forensic Association) Invitational to finish second overall and secure their spot at the state tournament in March. Junior Marlie Adair also reached the finals in Oral Interpretation, earning another state point. Juniors Kraven Parker and Faith Lee also competed in CX Debate, and junior Samuel Hart competed in Prose Interpretation. 🐝 On Oct. 13, Parker and Lee placed third in varsity CX Debate at the UIL practice meet at Tyler Legacy High School. Freshmen Caleb Burks and Mackaila Garcia also placed seventh there in novice CX Debate. 🐝 This past Saturday, Athens High School hosted 26 schools for its annual UIL Academic & Debate Invitational, and our students shone on their home turf, bringing home medals in multiple events. Our math, science, ready writing and literary criticism UIL teams had great showings as well. 🐝 Next up for debate: a meet Oct. 25 at Lindale, then UIL Congressional Debate Regionals on Nov. 3 at Athens First Methodist Church. You make us proud, Hornets! PHOTO: (l-r) Lauryn Silas, Faith Lee, Kraven Parker, Caleb Burks and Mackaila Garcia.
2 days ago, Toni Clay
❤️ No surprises here, just Hornets doing good in the world! Athens High School was presented with a check from Carter BloodCare this week for reaching our donation goal during last school year’s blood drives, marking the 7th year in a row to receive this recognition. We’re proud of our students and staff for continuing to give the gift of life with generosity. Pictured (l–r) are Sage Nelson, Tristen Husband and Cobee Garner. #HornetNation #CarterBloodCare
6 days ago, Toni Clay
We're on the road this week! 🐝🏈 The Hornets take on the bulldogs Friday night in a big district matchup, and we want to see LOTS of maroon and white on the visitors side. Tickets at Carthage are cash only at the gate — $5 for adults and $3 for students. Let’s show some love on the road, #HornetNation!
8 days ago, Toni Clay
🙌 Our amazing students are volunteering their time and talents as part of the Athens Jamburgeree, happening Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 & 18, in Athens! They’ll help set up on Friday and spend Saturday assisting with the outdoor and indoor kid zones, as well as pumpkin patch decorating inside The Texan. 🎃 We’re proud of these students for their spirit of service! #HornetNation
14 days ago, Toni Clay
#ThankYouCoach
16 days ago, Toni Clay
South Athens Elementary fourth-grader Tatiana Hill — who appears to be a little dubious at first — is among the many students having fall photos taken this week.
28 days ago, Toni Clay
👑 Congratulations to 2025 Athens High School Homecoming Queen Victoria Juarez! Joining her on the court are Junior Princess Camila Pinedo, Sophomore Duchess Kinley Bowlden and Freshman Duchess Jayleen Johnson. We’re proud of you, ladies!
about 1 month ago, Toni Clay
🥁🎺 The annual Athens Homecoming Parade is this Thursday, September 18! The AHS band will kick things off from the high school at 6pm, following the traditional route around the courthouse square and back. Find your perfect viewing spot and get ready to cheer on the Hornets as they march by. See you there! 👏🐝 #HornetNation
about 1 month ago, Toni Clay
We're glad to see the honored tradition of fort building is still going strong with these Bel Air Elementary students. 😆 Next up: The Floor Is Lava! 😉
about 1 month ago, Toni Clay
👏🐂 Big shoutout to the Tappan siblings for representing Athens ISD at the East Texas State Fair Livestock Show in Henderson County! Sophomore Wyatt Tappan placed 3rd in the Red Brahman Cattle Show, which was filled with top-notch entries from across Texas and Louisiana. And sixth-grader Reese Tappan also crushed it, placing 2nd in class and 2nd overall in showmanship! 👏 We’re so proud of these two for their hard work and heart! #HornetNation
about 1 month ago, Toni Clay
🍁 This group of friends makes us smile. These Central Athens Elementary kindergarteners were having a great time on the playground. Pictured, from left, are Aiden Chi, Messiah Bowman, Aaden Mullins, Lauren Chancellor, Marisol Lopez and Karina Cerrillo. #HornetNation
about 2 months ago, Toni Clay
🎊 Seniors Gage Stasko, Chloe Coker and Gaden Riquelme (pictured, l-r) have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program, placing them among 15% of high school students nationwide. Chloe was honored with all three of the available recognitions: the Rural & Small-Town Recognition Award, the First-Generation Recognition Award and the School Recognition Award. Gaden and Gage each received the Rural & Small-Town Recognition Award and the School Recognition Award. Several of our May 2025 grads were also honored: Sebastian Campa, Zachary Carrizales, Alexia Cruz, Baleigh Due, Yahir Medina, Cooper Rich, Andrew Thong and Breana Vargas. We’re incredibly proud of these students! 👏
about 2 months ago, Toni Clay
✨ More proof that our students are the best students: Seniors Matalie Ortega (left) and Starlette Johnson are headed to Washington, D.C. this September to represent Athens High School as SkillsUSA District 5 officers! They’ll join students from across the country at the SkillsUSA Washington Leadership Training Institute conference, where they’ll advocate for skilled trades and grow their leadership skills. Matalie serves as District 5 reporter, and Starlette as District 5 chaplain. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and they are true leaders for our school and our region,” said Advisor Maria Cerrillo. We are SUPER proud of these two! 👏 #HornetNation
about 2 months ago, Toni Clay
🏈 Friday night lights are about to be on at Bruce Field! #HornetNation
about 2 months ago, Toni Clay
🐝🏈 Get ready #HornetNation! The first varsity football game of the season kicks off this Friday at Bruce Field against Henderson. Check out the full schedule and make plans to support the team all season long, whether you're cheering from the stands or live streaming on YouTube at KLVQATHENS or on Facebook at 945KLVQ. For audio only, tune your radio to 94.5 FM, 1410 AM, or online at etexradio.live. For updates throughout the season, you can join the Athens Athletic Booster Club Remind group by texting @joinus25 to 81010. We hope to see full stands and lots of Hornet pride all school year! 🙌
about 2 months ago, Toni Clay
🛝 These kindergarteners at Bel Air Elementary enjoyed recess Tuesday morning when there was still a touch of morning coolness in the air. #HornetNation
2 months ago, Toni Clay
🐝 Athens High School's annual Meet the Hornets event is Thursday, Aug. 14 at Bruce Field. Come enjoy a FREE hot dog, chips, drink and dessert beginning at 6:30pm. At 7, we will begin introducing all our amazing Hornet varsity athletes, along with the incredible members of our band, cheer squad and Stingerettes. A huge thank you to our sponsors: the Athens Athletic Booster Club, Hope Springs Water & Brookshire's! See you there! 🎉🏈🏐🎾⚽️🥎⚾️🏃♂️🏋️🏌️♀️🎺📣
2 months ago, Toni Clay
Several of our teachers, staff and administrators met yesterday with architects from Claycomb Associates for an all-day planning and design discussion. We’ve put out a call for proposals for a construction manager at risk to oversee the bond-related projects, with bids opening Aug. 21. After narrowing the field to a short list of contenders, we’ll hold interviews and expect to make a selection by Sept. 11. We’re committed to keeping the community informed about the exciting improvements to be made across the district. It's a great time to be alive and a Hornet! #HornetNation
3 months ago, Toni Clay