📣✨ Announcing our 1st Ever Dance Competition! ✨📣 Get ready to cheer on our AHS Stingerettes and AMS Jr. Stingerettes as they host our first dance competition at Athens High School! The campus will be hosting more than 20 schools and several dance studios for this incredible event. The AMS Jr. Stingerettes will compete on Feb. 8 at 6pm, followed by an AHS Stingerettes exhibition performance around 6:45, just before the awards. Plus, some of the I AM DANCE studio dancers will be performing their solos throughout the day. Then on March 1, the AHS Stingerettes will take their contest routines to North Forney to compete! Come out and show your support as we showcase the spirit of dance in #HornetNation! 🎶💫
3 months ago, Toni Clay
A promotional graphic for the Showtime International East Texas Extravaganza dance competition. The background features an image of dancers in yellow costumes performing with bright yellow props. The event title, "East Texas Extravaganza," is displayed in bold red capital letters, with "Showtime International" written above it in white text. The event details, "February 8, 2025 • Athens HS," appear in smaller white text below the title. At the bottom, the text reads, "Hosted by Director Amanda McLean & the Stingerettes," followed by the website www.showtimeint.com in a handwritten-style font. The graphic has a dynamic color overlay of red and blue tones.
🥳 Today is a great day for Athens ISD! Central Athens Elementary proudly hosted the Elementary UIL Academic 4A District 15 competition, welcoming talented second- through fifth-grade students from Brownsboro, Mabank, Chandler and Kemp. 👏 We’re thrilled to announce that Athens won the overall sweepstakes award! 🥇Congratulations to our hardworking students and their dedicated teacher/coaches — representing Bel Air, Central Athens, and South Athens elementaries — for such an outstanding achievement! 🎉 Here’s how our Athens students performed: 5th Grade • Maps, Graphs, and Charts: 2nd Place - Maya Duran • Music Memory: 4th and 6th Places - Athens Team • Music Memory Team: 1st Place - Athens Team • Number Sense: 4th Place - Kalvin Roberts, 6th Place - Presley Neal • Oral Reading: 2nd Place - Kaleb Handley, 5th Place - Charlotte Quills • Ready Writing: 1st Place - Olivia Hollifield, 4th Place - Amelia Akin • Spelling: 1st Place - Penelope Davidson 4th Grade • Art Memory: 1st Place - Isaias Cardenas, 2nd Place - Ian Resendiz • Art Memory Team: 1st Place - Athens Team • Number Sense: 1st Place - Mateo Garcia, 5th Place - Frank Capan • Oral Reading: 6th Place - Madeline Pham • Ready Writing: 2nd Place - Rowan Diamond, 5th Place - Sylee Jones, 6th Place - Audrey Turner • Spelling: 4th Place - Maximus Bowman • Chess: 2nd Place - Julieta Olvera 3rd Grade • Oral Reading: 2nd Place - Claire David, 4th Place - Bennett Autry • Ready Writing: 5th Place - Annalees Ruiz • Spelling: 5th Place - Eli Bowlden, 6th Place - Stella Harrell • Storytelling: 4th Place - Miguel Garcia • Chess: 4th, 5th, and 6th Places - Athens Team 2nd Grade • Creative Writing: 3rd Place - Cheyann Strange • Storytelling: 1st Place - Kylah Upshaw, 3rd Place - Charles Carpenter, 5th Place - Karter Wheeler • Music Memory: 2nd Place - Bryce Padilla, 3rd Place - Graham David, 4th Place - Elliot Gorka • Chess Team: 1st Place - Athens Team
3 months ago, Toni Clay
Several young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Four girls stand in front of streamers -- one of them on the back of another -- smiling for the camerea.
Several young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Several young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Several young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Three young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Several young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Several young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Several young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Two young girls stand in a hallway and smile at the camera; arms around each other's shoulders
🧪 Students in Mr. Schmitz's chemistry class got hands-on in the lab Thursday. They explored how different substances interact by mixing solutions to uncover which combinations form solids. It’s all part of learning about solubility and how ionic compounds behave. Science in action! 👏 #HornetNation
3 months ago, Toni Clay
Four girls wearing lab goggles lean over a lab table involved in an experiment.
Three boys and one girl wearing lab goggles lean over a lab table involved in an experiment.
Four girls wearing lab goggles lean over a lab table involved in an experiment.
Four boys wearing lab goggles lean over a lab table involved in an experiment.
🎶 This past Monday, the AHS Choir lent their beautiful voices to the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Celebration at The Texan. We're so proud of these talented students for contributing to the legacy of Dr. King. #HornetNation
3 months ago, Toni Clay
A group of Athens High School choir members, dressed in matching maroon shirts, are performing during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day program. They are holding black folders with sheet music and singing while seated in rows along a brick wall. In the foreground and to the left, audience members in coats and hats are standing and watching attentively. Some audience members are wearing "Texas College 75th Anniversary" sweatshirts. The setting is a warmly lit indoor venue with large glass doors in the background.
Students from all three of our elementary campuses are proudly representing us this morning at the UIL District Speech Competition in Brownsboro. Best of luck to our talented Hornets! 🐝🎤 #HornetNation
3 months ago, Toni Clay
Three students sitting at a long table, smiling at the camera, obviously waiting for their events to begin
Four students sitting at a long table, smiling at the camera, obviously waiting for their events to begin
Four students sitting at a long table, smiling at the camera, obviously waiting for their events to begin. One boy is giving a thumbs up.
Four students sitting at a long table, smiling at the camera, obviously waiting for their events to begin. One girl is giving a peace sign
Four students sitting at a long table, smiling at the camera, obviously waiting for their events to begin
🎶 Congratulations to senior Kelly Burras for being selected to perform with the Texas All-State SSC Choir — the highest honor a Texas music student can achieve! 🎤✨ Kelly is one of only 1,875 students selected statewide from an initial pool of 70,000 competitors. Getting to that point required three rounds of auditions, ranking him among the top 2.6% of student musicians in Texas! 🤩 "Kelly not only has a great deal of natural talent, but a great work ethic to go along with it," said Choir Director Bridget Scott. "He's also incredibly coachable, and in only his second year of choir has emerged as such a leader." 👏 Kelly will showcase his talent at the 2025 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention in San Antonio, performing on Saturday, February 15 at the Henry B. González Convention Center. 🎵 We're so proud of you, Kelly! #TexasAllState #HornetNation
3 months ago, Toni Clay
A smiling high school student wearing a maroon Athens High School Choir polo shirt stands in front of a brick wall and a school entrance, radiating confidence and pride.
☀️ The next polar vortex may be on its way, but today is a beautiful day to be on the tennis courts or anywhere else outside. Enjoy it while you can, Hornets!🐝
3 months ago, Toni Clay
a group of high school girls pose with tennis rackets on the tennis court smiling having taken a break from practice
January is school board appreciation month, and, goodness, we are so grateful for these seven individuals who volunteer their time and expertise to guide Athens ISD. 🙏 Not only do they attend meetings and board trainings, each can often be spotted working concession stands, attending PTO meetings, sporting events, booster club meetings, or in any number of other supporting roles across the district. 👏 These fabulous trustees are (top row, from left) Kelley Lee, Place 2; Tilo Galvan, Place 4; Gina Hunter, Place 6; Margaret Richardson, Place 5; (bottom row, from left) Alicea Elliott, president; Eugene Buford, vice president; and Freddie Paul, secretary. 💫 You all are the best! #HornetNation
3 months ago, Toni Clay
Group photo of the school board members posing together against a dark background. The group includes seven individuals: three seated in the front row and four standing in the back row. All are dressed in formal or business attire, smiling and facing the camera. Above them the words appear: To each member of the Athens ISD Board of Trustees: Thank you!"
⭐️ We were so pleased to host members of the Athens Chamber of Commerce's "Leadership Athens" class today. The group gathered at Athens High School where Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims and other district personnel discussed AISD's victories and challenges before touring the campus. Members of Leadership Athens visit many area institutions and organizations over several months in order to gain an in-depth understanding of the community. 🐝 We're proud to be part of such an important undertaking! #HornetNation
4 months ago, Toni Clay
A group photo of 13 individuals standing indoors in a well-lit space with tile flooring. The group includes a mix of men and women dressed in business-casual attire, with some wearing name tags or school identification badges. The background features large windows with blinds, a projector screen. Everyone is smiling or looking toward the camera, suggesting a formal or community-oriented event.
❄️ Hornet Nation, after much consideration, we’ve decided to cancel school tomorrow. These decisions are almost never easy to make. It involves a great deal of weather watching, communication with other superintendents, and a healthy dose of intuition. 🥶 Our area happens to be teetering on the forecast dividing line between "this looks really bad" and "maybe it won’t be too bad." While we’re pretty confident about the safety of morning travel, we’re much less confident about everyone getting home safely in the afternoon. Ultimately, that’s not a risk we’re willing to take. 🐝 Calling off school is always a balancing act between keeping our students and staff safe, minimizing disruptions to learning, and understanding that last-minute changes can be tough on families. In the end, whether we get it right or wrong, the motivation is as simple as it is powerful: We want everyone to be as safe as possible. 🙏 Stay warm tomorrow, Hornets!
4 months ago, Toni Clay
A graphic with snow in the background and the words "No school Thursday!" There's a hornet in a toboggan and scarf by the words.
🔔 Our amazing NHS students are representing Hornet Nation on Friday by ringing the Salvation Army bell outside Walmart from 8am-6pm. The money raised through the Red Kettle campaign allows The Salvation Army to help meet the needs of food and shelter for many in need. If you're at Walmart Friday, please give what you can, if you can.
4 months ago, Toni Clay
Flyer featuring a Salvation Army bell on a light textured background with gold star accents. The text reads: 'AHS National Honor Society will be ringing the bell. Friday, Dec. 20, 8 AM–6 PM. Please donate while you're at Walmart!'
We’re so proud of Central Athens Elementary third-grader Gabby Hall! 🎨✨ Her snowman artwork was selected by the Athens Police Department to feature on their official Christmas card this year. Gabby was honored at the December Athens City Council meeting for her creative achievement. 👏❄️ Each year, APD invites Athens third graders to participate in this fun tradition, with top designs from each elementary school being considered by the department. Congratulations, Gabby! 🎄🎅 #HornetNation
4 months ago, Toni Clay
A group photo taken in a council meeting room featuring a young girl in a red Christmas dress holding a framed certificate with her snowman drawing. She is surrounded by family members, local officials, and Athens Police Chief Allen, who is wearing his uniform. Behind them are an American flag, a Texas state flag, and a screen displaying "City Council" dated December 9, 2024. The group is smiling, celebrating her achievement.
A close-up of Athens Police Chief Allen, in uniform, presenting a framed certificate to a group of children and an adult woman. The certificate features a snowman drawing and a holiday message from the Athens Police Department. The children, including the young artist in a red Christmas dress, gather around to view the award. The setting appears to be a hallway with a fire extinguisher and a colorful bench visible in the background.
🏈 One more win to go, Tigers! 🙌 We're wishing our friends in Malakoff great success as they face off against the Columbus Cardinals in the Class 3A D1 championship game tomorrow, 7pm at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Defend that state title!
4 months ago, Toni Clay
Graphic featuring a yellow and black tiger head overlaid on the shape of Texas. Above, in bold yellow cursive, the text reads 'Good luck (again), Tigers!' with a small exclamation mark. On the right side, 'FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS DOWN THE ROAD' is written in bold black uppercase letters. In the bottom right corner, there’s a graphic of the Hornet logo for AISD
🎉🏈 Congratulations to three of our senior Varsity football players for earning Texas State Coaches Association Academic All-State Team recognition! 🏆 (From left) Andrew Thong was named Second Team All-State, while Isaac Pineda and Shelby Akin received Honorable Mention. We're so proud of you all! 👏 #HornetNation 🐝
4 months ago, Toni Clay
Three high school football players stand side by side on the field in front of empty stadium bleachers. They are wearing maroon and white Athens Hornets jerseys. From left to right: Player number 40 with short curly hair and a smile, player number 51 with short dark hair and a big smile, and player number 30 with long wavy hair and a cross necklace, also smiling. The background features the maroon running track and stadium seating.
👏 A big thank you to First State Bank of Athens for generously presenting a $1,500 check to Athens ISD ! 🎉 As the district's depository bank, FSB has a long history of supporting our campuses by providing funds for holiday celebrations, including staff meals. 🍽️ Pictured (from left) are FSB Executive VP/Chief Operations Officer Cathy Jezek, AISD Deputy Superintendent Ginger Morrison, AISD Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims, FSB Executive VP/Chief Financial Officer Jason Hayes, and AISD Chief Financial Officer Randy Jones. #HornetNation 🐝
4 months ago, Toni Clay
Five individuals stand in front of a large maroon Athens Independent School District sign. From left to right: a woman with blonde hair wearing a leopard print blouse, a woman with blonde hair wearing a red plaid jacket over a black top, a woman with short blonde hair wearing a black dress with gold embellishments, a bald man in a blue polo shirt and khaki pants, and a man with short gray hair wearing a white dress shirt, holiday-themed tie, and khaki pants. They are smiling and posing for the photo outdoors with vehicles and buildings visible in the background.
🎄 We are so excited to share this year's Athens ISD Christmas card. It features a festive tree and wreath from the mind and hand of very talented Athens Middle School 8th-grader Jailynn Dewberry! Over 130 of the two-sided cards, featuring Jailynn's artwork and Christmas greetings from the district, were sent out this week. Ho, ho, hornets! 🎅🧑‍🎄
5 months ago, Toni Clay
A smiling student holds up a festive holiday card featuring a Christmas tree design made of colorful ornaments and the text 'Love, peace, and joy from all of us at Athens ISD.' The student wears a green plaid shirt over a black collared shirt, standing in front of a brick wall and a window.
👔 Each Wednesday, the AHS coaching staff picks a lesson to impart on the boys in athletics class to help them prepare to become men. This week, the lesson was "how to properly tie a tie," along with a discussion on professionalism. We love it. It's a great day to be alive and a Hornet! #SWARM #HornetNation
5 months ago, Toni Clay
A coach stands in front of a group of student-athletes seated in maroon chairs, demonstrating how to tie a tie. Another staff member observes in the background. The students, many dressed in athletic wear, listen attentively. Framed photos of football moments adorn the walls of the room.
Several student-athletes and some staff stand at the front of the room practicing tying neckties. The players appear focused on the task as others seated in the maroon chairs follow along. A podium and whiteboard are visible in the background.
🦌 Sisters Emiliana Cleto (4th grade) and Estefania Cleto (2nd grade) were so deer this morning at South Athens Elementary. 😉🎄 #HornetNation #Reindeer
5 months ago, Toni Clay
Two girls standing in school hallway smiling with reindeer antler headbands on.
👏 The Athens High School debate team competed this past weekend at the University of Texas Longhorn Classic, widely regarded as the most challenging CX debate invitational in Texas. In a major achievement for the program, seniors Isaac Hoch and Cooper Rich became the first varsity policy debate team from Athens to advance to elimination rounds at this prestigious tournament. They ultimately finished in 12th place as octofinalists. 🙌 Sophomores Liam Tinsley and Ariel Silas also delivered an impressive performance, finishing the tournament with a 3-3 record. They narrowly missed advancing to elimination rounds, a remarkable accomplishment for underclassmen competing against such a formidable field. 🐝 The competition included private schools and much larger public schools, presenting a tough challenge. But with their signature Athens grit, these Hornets showcased the talent and determination of our school. We couldn’t be prouder of their outstanding achievements!
5 months ago, Toni Clay
Four nicely dressed teens standing and smiling for camera
🎉 Heyyyy! Shoutout to Athens Middle School students Eisley Diamond, Karina Izaguirre and Inez Tela for their winning designs on the Holiday Starbucks cups! 🎨 You can check out their amazing artwork, along with designs from 27 other AMS students, at the Athens Starbucks (1010 E Tyler St.) this holiday season. Swing by and see the festive creativity on display! ❤️☕ #HornetNation
5 months ago, Toni Clay
A wall with decorated, empty starbucks cups pinned in five rows for display