Athens Kiwanis member John Edgington speaks to members of an Athens High School government class Thursday about the history and importance of the U.S. Constitution. He, his wife, Margaret, and local Kiwanis President Monty Ingram gave out copies of the document to the students. Sunday, Sept. 17, is Constitution Day.
🐮🏅 Athens FFA show team members had an excellent weekend in Texarkana, Arkansas, showing heifers at the Four States Fair Livestock Show. In the junior heifer show, AMS eighth-grader Wyatt Tappan took fourth-place Brahman; Central Athens fourth-grader Reese Tappan took third-place Red Brahman, and AHS junior SkyeLann White took third place Chianina. In the open show, Wyatt took second and fourth-place Brahman; Reese took second-place Red Brahman, and SkyeLann took fourth-place Chianina. Congratulations to all! Raising and caring for livestock takes a lot of time, hard work and dedication. #HornetNation
Little scientists! Central Athens Elementary pre-K3 students Jordin Choate (left) and Yajaira Barcenas explore science tools in class. 💛
👀🏈 Ticket and bag info for this week's AMS and AHS football games👇
For all games in Kaufman: Tickets can ONLY be purchased online using the link below. Kaufman enforces a clear bag policy. No passes will be accepted.
For the AMS games in Kaufman Thursday, the first game begins at 4:30. Tickets are $3 adults/$2 students. Friday night's varsity game in Kaufman begins at 7:30. Tickets are $7 adults/$5 students.
For the subvarsity home games Thursday, freshman B team will play at 4:15 vs Lindale; freshman A team will play at 5:30 vs Kaufman; JV will start at 7:00 vs Kaufman. Tickets will be sold at the gate, $5 adults/$3 students.
Purchase tickets for Kaufman games here: https://www.kaufmanisd.net/athletics/box-office
👑 Congratulations to our 2023 homecoming royalty! They are (from left) Queen Marilyn Murillo, Princess Justin Chancellor, Sophomore Duchess Teneja Chancellor and Freshman Duchess Jackie Murillo. This year's court also features two sets of sisters in the Murillos and Chancellors. ❤️
Athens Middle School sixth-grader Charlie Horn was all smiles meeting AHS class of '17 grad Maalik Hall. Maalik, who is in town for homecoming, signed this year as a free agent for the New York Jets and is on their injured reserve list. In 2016, he was a unanimous All-District fullback for Athens. As a linebacker for Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Maalik accounted for 23 tackles-for-loss over his final 22 collegiate appearances. In 11 games last fall, he led the team with 77 stops and 8 sacks. #HornetNation
The artificial turf was unrolled over the new Lady Hornets softball field this week. In about a month, the same will be done on the baseball field. “We’re making good progress,” said Barry Choate, executive director of maintenance and operations for AISD. “It’s going to be nice.” The new baseball/softball complex will include additional seating, with each field accommodating up to 1,000 spectators. Work should be completed well in advance of the start of the baseball/softball season in January. #HornetNation
💮 Sophomore Joselyn Trejo-Jimenez and other students in AHS's greenhouse management class created about 20 mums for their classmates as part of homecoming week. White and silver mums were designed for seniors. Greenhouse management is an advanced agriculture class for students who have previously taken floral design. The Hornets host Rusk tonight at Bruce Field. Kick-off is at 7:30, though the AHS band will perform at 7 to allow the homecoming court to be presented at halftime. #HornetNation
🥁 The annual Athens High School homecoming parade is tomorrow (Thursday)! The band starts the march from the high school at 6pm and follows the traditional route around the courthouse square and back. See you along the way! #SupportTheHornets #HornetNation #AHSproud
🏈🎟️ Tickets for the freshman/JV games in Rusk on Thursday may only be purchased online. Please use the link below. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for students.
https://www.ruskisd.net/article/1209253
Have a great weekend!
Introducing the 2023 Athens High School Homecoming Court nominees. Good luck, ladies! The homecoming game is Friday, Sept. 8. #HornetNation
Central Athens Elementary student London enjoys getting a book from the Book Vending Machine — something all three of our elementary campuses have thanks to grants from the Athens Public Education Foundation and the Texas Trust Credit Union. It's wonderful to have partners! #HornetNation
The friendship bench on the playground at Bel Air Elementary certainly lives up to its name. Pictured are second-graders (from left) Allison Zapata, Michelle Rondan and Lea Martinez. #HornetNation
🏈 Come out and support the Hornets Friday night! #HornetNation
🖌️ Athens Middle School sixth-grader Dakota Bridges finds just the right colored pencil in his art class.
⭐️ Athens ISD is offering training to foster parents who may represent a student with a disability during the special education process — as well as to community members interested in becoming a surrogate parent in order to represent a student. The special education process is outlined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).
⭐️ The training will be offered free of charge on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 11:30am-1pm at the AISD administration building (104 Hawn Street, Athens).
⭐️ A light lunch will be reserved for any individuals who RSVP to Brooke Brock, executive director of special programs, at 903-677-6907 or bbrock@athensisd.net.
⌨️ First-graders at Bel Air Elementary work on their keyboarding skills in the library. Across the district, elementary students use a program called Keyboarding without Tears to learn typing and computer-use skills, beginning with the basics, such as how to "click and drag." Little Hornets learn the importance of computer literacy early! #HornetNation
Do you have a student in band? Be sure and like/follow the Athens Band Booster page. Any AMS or AHS band parent who would like to know more, email bandboostersahs@gmail.com. #POTHband #HornetNation
The first day of school will take it right out of ya.
