❗️Important news❗️Beginning the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 4, Athens ISD students will be required to follow a new state law that prohibits the use of cell phones and other personal communication devices during the school day at all campuses. This is not a local school board policy, but rather a Texas state law passed by the legislature and required of all public schools. 👀 Under this law, students may not use personal cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, tablets, laptops, or other similar devices at any campus. (District-provided laptops and tablets are not personal devices.) Athens High School has been operating under similar conditions for the past few years through the use of Yondr phone pouches, which, though not perfect, has helped promote greater focus and fewer distractions in the classroom. This experience gives us a strong foundation. 👉 In order to comply with the new law throughout the entire district, all personal devices belonging to students must be powered off (not in silent mode) and stored in a backpack or locked vehicle for the entire school day. Devices may not be carried on the student, including in a pocket. 🐝 We ask our wonderfully supportive parents and guardians to help students adjust to this change. It’s all part of our shared goal of creating the best learning environment possible for every Hornet.
3 days ago, Toni Clay
A mobile phone with a red ban mark across it and the words "new state law"
🏈 Hornet football season is almost here, and we can't wait to see the stands packed! Current reserved seat holders may renew their seats in person at the AHS fieldhouse (480 Royal Street) beginning Monday, Aug. 4. Fieldhouse hours are Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm. Ticket renewals include the option to add additional available seats in section C. Tickets are $45 per seat and cover all five home games. Public ticket sales open on Aug. 18. If you’re not planning to renew, please contact our office to release your seats. Questions? Call 903-677-6992 or email dbundy@athensisd.net. #HornetNation
7 days ago, Toni Clay
🐟 Athens High School's Fish Camp (AKA freshman orientation) is Thursday, July 31 at 6:30pm. We'll kick things off with a pep rally, then pick up schedules & your class of 2029 shirts, check out available clubs, and tour the building to find your classes. We can't wait to meet you! #HornetNation
8 days ago, Toni Clay
Maroon fish with white words in it that read: Fish Camp 2025!

Wow! It's almost time for students to return (Aug. 4). 🤯 You'll find important information on registration, meet-the-teacher, fish camps, the calendar & more by following this link 👉 https://www.athensisd.net/article/2246261

9 days ago, Toni Clay
Yellow background with text that says Important Information for new & returning students
Practicing for tonight; just a few hours away!! #ClassOf2025
2 months ago, Elise Mullinix
members of the class of 2025, dress casually, are shown in rows of seats in the gymnasium in preparation for tonight’s commencement
🎓 Graduation will commence at 6:30pm Friday, May 30, in the competition gym at 708 E. College Street with the doors opening at 5:30. Entrance is only available at the College Street doors. 🚗 Parking is available in the lot in front of the main entrance off College Street, as well as the home side lot on the northeast corner of Bruce Field. Another option is to park on the south (visitors) side of Bruce Field. 👀 The ceremony will be broadcast live on the AISD Facebook page: bit.ly/AHSgradLive 🚫🎈🎒 As in years past, balloons, noisemakers, flowers & any kind of signs are prohibited. No handbags or backpacks will be allowed. Exceptions: diaper bags with infants & toddlers, & a bag with medical necessities. (Unattended bags create a security threat. Therefore, bags may not be left at the doors. Guests with bags or backpacks will be asked to return them to their vehicles, to be locked in the trunk or, if that's not an option, otherwise placed out of sight.) ----- 🎓 La graduación comenzará a las 6:30 pm el Viernes 30 de Mayo en el gimnasio de competencia en 708 E. College Street con las puertas abiertas a las 5:30. La entrada solo está disponible en las puertas de College Street. 🚗 El estacionamiento está disponible en el parqueadero frente a la entrada principal de College Street, así como en el parqueadero lateral de en la esquina noreste de Bruce Field. Otra opción es estacionar en el lado sur (lado de visitantes) de Bruce Field. 👀 La ceremonia será transmitida en vivo en la página de Facebook de AISD: bit.ly/AHSgradLive 🚫🎈🎒 Como en años anteriores, los globos, las matracas, las flores y cualquier tipo de letreros están prohibidos. No se permitirán bolsos ni mochilas. Excepciones: pañaleras con bebés y niños pequeños, y una bolsa con necesidades médicas. (Las bolsas desatendidas crean una amenaza a la seguridad. Por lo tanto, las bolsas no se pueden dejar en las puertas. Se pedirá a los invitados que lleven bolsas o mochilas a sus vehículos, que las guarden en la cajuela o, si no es posible, que las pongan fuera de la vista.)
2 months ago, Toni Clay
Maroon background graphic with white and gray text that reads: “AHS 2025 Commencement Info. Read the post for information on the May 30 commencement ceremony. Please note: For security reasons, no bags allowed, other than diaper bags or medical bags.” The bottom right corner includes a crowd of raised hands and graduation caps flying in the air.
🙌 Class of 2025 members Isaac Hoch and Cooper Rich just wrapped up one of the most decorated debate careers in school history. Want to know how many medals they’ve won (spoiler: a lot), what career paths debate helped shape, or how many hours a week they trained to succeed? Read their story here 👉 https://athensisd.substack.com/p/hoch-and-rich-close-out-historic #HornetNation #AISDDebate #StateChamps
2 months ago, Toni Clay
Athens High School seniors Isaac Hoch (left) and Cooper Rich (right) wearing gold UIL state champion medals and dress shirts, smiling and holding their 2025 4A CX Debate state championship plaque.
👏 Big shoutout to rising seniors Tristan Hunt and Geraldine Nieto on being selected as drum majors for the AHS Pride of the Hornets Band in the 2025-2026 school year! 🐝 This will be their first time leading the band, and they’re kicking things off with training this June at the Panola College Military Drum Major Camp. We’re excited to see these two step into leadership and help guide the band into another amazing year. Go Hornets!
2 months ago, Toni Clay
Two Athens High School students, Tristan Hunt and Geraldine Nieto, stand confidently on the football field in front of the Bruce Field scoreboard. Both are dressed in maroon polo shirts and black pants, holding drum major batons with a maroon and white twist. The sky is blue with scattered clouds behind them.
🎶⭐️ Eight Athens High School band students compete in the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Austin this weekend, where they delivered outstanding performances on one of the toughest stages in the state! The percussion ensemble of Edgar DeLuna, German Gonzalez-Gutierrez, Ty Hadnot, Josh Moreno and Caleb Zuniga earned a first division and received gold medals to commemorate their achievement, while the flute trio of Thaily Ordonez Ramos, Geraldine Nieto and Kelly Burras earned a second division rating. State-level competition is judged by a significantly higher standard, making their success even more impressive. These students worked on their music for months after qualifying in February, showing remarkable dedication during one of the busiest times of the school year. We are so proud of their commitment! Pictured (l–r) are Kelly Burras, Josh Moreno, Caleb Zuniga, Geraldine Nieto, Edgar DeLuna, Thaily Ordonez Ramos, Ty Hadnot and German Gonzalez-Gutierrez.
2 months ago, Toni Clay
Eight Athens High School band students stand smiling in front of a light gray brick wall, dressed in formal black concert attire. Two students are in front and six are in the back, all posing proudly after their performance at the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest.
Sara Garcia (left) and Briana Rodriguez wrapped up their senior ceiling tile just in time, and it was worth the wait! The two began the project in January in Ms. Kling’s art class and spent countless hours recreating “The Sea at Satta” by Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige. Their impressive take on the famous woodblock print adds a heads-up wave of creativity to the room. #HornetNation #AHSfineArts
2 months ago, Toni Clay
Seniors Sara Garcia and Briana Rodriguez stand beneath their completed ceiling tile, a colorful and detailed hand-painted replica of Utagawa Hiroshige’s woodblock print The Sea at Satta. The artwork features vibrant waves, a distant mountain, and coastal trees, framed with the students’ names and class year on the borders.
They came. They grilled. They conquered. 🔥 Athens Middle School’s barbecue team brought the heat to the National High School BBQ Association’s Texas State Championship, taking home Grand Champion honors for chili, Reserve Grand Champion for chicken and ribs, and 3rd place overall in the entire state! Judges' comments included “tasty and tender” and even said of their chili, “Well done! I want more.” (Honestly, same.) Eighth-graders Brody Ard and Robert Dingler, and sixth-grader Parker Dingler earned a spot at the national competition in Kansas City June 3–6, where they’ll be with 13 other students representing AHS BBQ teams. 🐝 Bring on the BBQ, Kansas City! #HornetNation
2 months ago, Toni Clay
Three Athens Middle School students smile proudly in a school hallway as they pose with a large barbecue trophy featuring flame designs. The student in the center, wearing a black hoodie and glasses, holds the trophy with both hands. The student on the left wears a black polo shirt, and the one on the right wears a maroon polo shirt. They stand in front of brick walls decorated with colorful artwork
🎉 Woo-hoo! Athens ISD is honored to be named the Large Business of the Month for May by the Athens Chamber of Commerce. Pictured (from left) are Deputy Superintendent Ginger Morrison, Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims, and Jennifer Browning, interim executive director of the Athens Chamber. Thank you to our fellow chamber members for recognizing the district’s contributions to the community we love so much. We’re proud to serve! 💛 #HornetNation
2 months ago, Toni Clay
Three women stand in front of a large Athens Independent School District logo. From left to right: Deputy Superintendent Ginger Morrison wearing a maroon AISD polo shirt, Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims in a black top holding a framed certificate, and Athens Chamber of Commerce Interim Executive Director Jennifer Browning in a bright green dress. The certificate recognizes AISD as the Athens Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Month for May 2025.
🎓👏 Fifty-three Athens High School students graduated Friday from Trinity Valley Community College with associate’s degrees!! Forty-four are in Athens ISD's PINNACLE Early College High School, and nine are part of the dual-credit program. We are incredibly proud of their hard work to achieve such remarkable milestone in their lives! 🐝 #HornetNation
2 months ago, Toni Clay
A group of 53 Athens High School students wearing maroon caps and gowns pose on bleachers, smiling proudly after graduating with associate’s degrees from Trinity Valley Community College.
The AISD Board of Trustees met this week to canvass the results of the May 3 bond election and swear in three returning members: Margaret Richardson, Gina Hunter, and Freddie Paul (pictured). Certified election results show that 1,240 votes were cast, with 766 (61.08%) in favor of the bond proposition and 474 (37.8%) against. The bonds are expected to be sold in July or August, with proceeds received about a month later. The board also adopted a resolution authorizing the use of bond funds to reimburse any project-related expenses that may occur before the proceeds are available.
3 months ago, Toni Clay
Three Athens ISD Board of Trustees members—Margaret Richardson, Gina Hunter, and Freddie Paul—stand with their right hands raised as they are sworn in for new terms. They are positioned behind a wooden board desk with nameplates, inside a boardroom with a red brick wall and Hornet mascot artwork in the background.
🐝❤️ Please donate your student's gently worn uniform clothing to be redistributed to others. Items will be collected beginning Monday at all campus offices.
3 months ago, Toni Clay
A child wearing a maroon polo shirt is shown from the shoulders down. Below the image, a beige box contains bold text that reads: “BEGINNING MONDAY THRU MAY 27 — PLEASE DONATE YOUR STUDENT’S UNIFORM CLOTHING AT THE CAMPUS OFFICE.” The message encourages families to contribute used school uniforms before the end-of-year deadline.
📣 We’re proud to announce Bernitha “Nikki” Enoch as Athens ISD's Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Edward Medvecky as Athens ISD's Secondary Teacher of the Year! ⭐️ Ms. Enoch, a PreK-4 teacher at Central Athens Elementary, brings great energy and deep care to her classroom, sparking a love of learning in her students and inspiring those around her. ⭐️ Mr. Medvecky, who teaches Honors English I & II and advises the yearbook at Athens High School, engages students with his thoughtful lessons while mentoring both students and staff. These two outstanding educators embody the heart of Hornet Nation. Congratulations to both! #HornetNation
3 months ago, Toni Clay
Bernitha “Nikki” Enoch and Edward Medvecky, Athens ISD’s 2024 Teachers of the Year, stand smiling side by side in a school library. Nikki is wearing a black top and khaki pants; Edward is wearing a maroon polo with a white “A” logo and olive green pants.
🐝❤️ Join us in celebrating Jase Warren and Kim Rios as our 2024–2025 Hornet Male Athlete and Hornet Female Athlete of the Year. This recognition honors college-bound, multi-sport athletes who lead with heart and hustle. Jase, a standout in football, basketball and track, has made a huge impact through his leadership, determination and encouragement of those around him. He’s a favorite among our younger students and will head to Kilgore Lineman School to continue doing great things. Kim, an All-American cheerleader, soccer defender and track competitor, is the kind of teammate who always puts others first, works hard without fanfare, and brings a positive spirit to whatever she does. She’s headed to Stephen F. Austin State University this fall. Both will receive a $1,500 scholarship from the Athens Athletic Booster Club. Congratulations, Jase and Kim. You earned this recognition with hard work! #HornetNation
3 months ago, Toni Clay
A young man and woman smile as they pose in front of a maroon Athens High School backdrop decorated with white logos featuring a hornet and the letter “A.” Both are holding wooden plaques; the young man’s plaque reads “Hornet Male Athlete of the Year, Jase Warren, 2024–2025,” and the young woman’s plaque reads “Hornet Female Athlete of the Year, Kim Rios, 2024–2025.” They are dressed in light blue outfits and appear proud of their achievements.
🥁 It's not every day that a band's spring concert includes a WORLD PREMIERE of new music — but it's happening! May 20, 6:30pm, AHS. Reception for former longtime band director John Glover to follow! #HornetNation
3 months ago, Toni Clay
promotional graphic on a red and gold spotlight background announces the Athens High School Band’s world premiere of “Pride of the Hornets” March by Dr. Timothy Rhea, Director of Bands at Texas A&M University. The event is dedicated to Mr. John Glover and scheduled for May 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the AHS Competition Gym at 708 East College Street. The concert coincides with the AISD Band Department’s Spring Concert, with a reception for Mr. Glover to follow. Musical notes and stars decorate the background.
Something tells us it's his birthday ... 🥳 Bel Air Elementary preK-3 student Owen Brown turns four today! He's got a few years to go before he's on the same campus as his dad, AHS Administrative Intern Miles Brown. Happy birthday, Owen! #HornetNation
3 months ago, Toni Clay
A young boy with short blond hair smiles proudly and flexes his arms while wearing a navy blue shirt and a large blue birthday ribbon that reads “It’s My Birthday!” He stands in a colorful library or classroom with bookshelves, supplies, and another person working in the background.
🐝 Mark your calendars for Hornet Summer Sports Camps!
3 months ago, Toni Clay
The graphic titled “Hornet Summer Sports Camps” features a yellow background and announces six youth sports camps offered by Athens ISD, each in a white box with bold sport titles and camp details. Football is June 2–4 from 9–11:30 AM for grades 1–9, $30. Girls & Boys Basketball is June 2–4 from 12:30–3 PM for grades 1–9, $40. Volleyball is June 2–4 from 10 AM–12 PM for grades 3–9, $30. Softball is June 9–11 from 9–11 AM for grades 2–9, $30. Baseball is June 9–11 from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM for grades 2–9, $30. Girls & Boys Soccer is June 9, 10 & 12 from 6–8:30 PM for grades 1–9, $30. A note clarifies that grades are based on the upcoming school year. Camp locations are listed as: football and soccer at Bruce Field; basketball and volleyball at the competition gym in front of AHS; and softball and baseball at their respective fields. Registration opens 30 minutes before the first day of camp. For more information, call 903-677-6992 Monday through Thursday.