🗳️ Early voting for the AISD bond begins Tuesday, April 22 and runs through Tuesday, April 29. AISD voters can cast their ballots at the Henderson County Election Office in Athens (201 E. Larkin) or at branch locations in Mabank, Gun Barrel City, Seven Points or Chandler. Questions about the bond? Visit www.athensisdbond.com #HornetNation
7 months ago, Toni Clay
Graphic with a maroon background titled “Early Voting Locations,” listing one main location and four branch locations for early voting in the Athens ISD bond election. The main location is Henderson County Election Office, 201 East Larkin, Athens, open April 22–26 from 8 AM–5 PM, April 27 from 12 PM–6 PM, and April 28–29 from 7 AM–7 PM. Branch locations include Mabank City Hall, 129 East Market Street, open April 22–26 from 8 AM–5 PM, April 27 from 12 PM–6 PM, and April 28–29 from 7 AM–7 PM; Gun Barrel City Hall, 1716 West Main Street, open April 22–25 from 8 AM–5 PM and April 28–29 from 7 AM–7 PM; Seven Points City Hall (Temporary Location), 715 S. Seven Points Blvd., open April 22–25 from 8 AM–5 PM and April 28–29 from 7 AM–7 PM; and First Methodist Church, 501 North Second Street, Chandler, open April 22–25 from 8 AM–5 PM and April 28–29 from 7 AM–7 PM. The bottom of the graphic includes “athensisdbond.com” and the dates “Early Voting | April 22 - 29 Election Day | May 3” with the Athens ISD Bond 2025 logo in the lower right corner.
🗓️ It’s almost time! Early voting for the Athens ISD bond begins Tuesday, April 22.📍Polling places and times can be found at https://athensisdbond.com/voting/ #HornetNation
7 months ago, Toni Clay
Graphic with a maroon background showing a calendar for April 2025. April 22 is circled in red. Text reads “Mark Your Calendar” at the top and “Early Voting Begins Tuesday!” below the calendar. A red, white, and blue button with the word “VOTE” is shown on the right. Bottom text includes “athensisdbond.com” and “Early Voting | April 22 - 29 Election Day | May 3.” Athens ISD Bond 2025 logo is in the lower right corner.
👀 🗳️ On Tuesday, April 22 at 5:30pm, Athens ISD welcomes our community members to tour some of the key areas at Athens High School that would be impacted should voters approve the upcoming bond election. 👉 Among the proposals are a new auditorium and a new Early College High School wing. We'll tour the current facilities used by students in those programs. We will also point out the proposed locations for an ag barn, an early childhood education center, and a covered activity center. ⏰ Meet us at 5:30pm on Tuesday, April 22 in the VISITORS PARKING LOT on the SOUTH SIDE of Bruce Field (off Dul Averiette Street). If you have any questions, email communications@athensisd.net. Hope to see you there! 🐝
7 months ago, Toni Clay
Bold words say: Bond Tour. Smaller words say: See areas related to bond proposal
🤔 Wondering how Athens ISD can issue bonds without raising the tax rate? It all comes down to the growth in our community and rising property values. Check out the graphic to see why the proposed bond won’t require a tax rate increase, and visit www.athensisdbond.com for answers to more questions! 👇 #HornetNation
7 months ago, Toni Clay
Graphic with a maroon background titled “FAQ” featuring a question and answer about the Athens ISD 2025 bond. A large text box reads: “ZERO TAX RATE INCREASE” with a note saying, “Athens ISD’s debt tax rate will not increase if this bond proposal is approved by voters.” The question reads: “Q: How is it possible to issue this dollar amount of bonds and not increase the tax rate?” The answer explains that the district’s taxable property value has grown due to land division, new residential and commercial construction, and property value appreciation, allowing bond issuance without a tax rate increase. The footer includes the website athensisdbond.com, Early Voting dates (April 22–29), Election Day (May 3), and the ATHENS ISD BOND 2025 logo.
🐝 Our Athens Middle School Band earned a Sweepstakes at contest today! 🏆 This is the first Sweepstakes for the AMS Band since 2017, making the achievement even sweeter. 🎶 We’re so proud of these talented students and their amazing director, Michelle Stuckey. Way to go, Hornets!
7 months ago, Toni Clay
band kids standing in front of bus
band kids on stage performing
✨ ENROLLING A NEW PRE-K OR KINDERGARTEN STUDENT IN AISD THIS FALL? Don’t wait! If your child is not currently enrolled in Athens ISD, you can complete most of the enrollment process online now using FASTPASS. Doing this ahead of time means you’ll move through the April 22 Pre-K & Kindergarten Roundup at Athens High School much faster. Be sure to read the attached checklist for important details & what to bring. 👉 Get started here: https://skyward.iscorp.com/AthensISDTXStuSTS/NewStudentEnrollment/NewGuardianLoginRequest
7 months ago, Toni Clay
Flyer with info about Pre-K3/4 and Kindergarten enrollment for new students in Athens ISD. Roundup is April 22 at Athens High School, 5–7 PM. Families can begin enrolling now online through FASTPASS. No cost for qualifying Pre-K students.
Folleto sobre inscripción de nuevos alumnos de Athens ISD para Pre-K3, Pre-K4 y Kinder. Las inscripciones ya están abiertas en línea con FASTPASS. El evento de inscripción será el 22 de abril en la cafetería de Athens High School, de 5 a 7 PM. Sin coste para alumnos que califican.
🐝 From a new Early Childhood Center to major campus upgrades, the proposed bond includes projects that impact every corner of our district. Learn more at athensisdbond.com. Early voting is April 22–29. Election Day is May 3. #HornetNation
7 months ago, Toni Clay
A graphic titled “Proposed Bond Projects” from Athens Independent School District outlines the proposed $121.5 million bond for 2025. Projects include: • A new Early Childhood Center for PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten, located across from Central Athens Elementary • A new two-story Early College High School addition at AHS for PINNACLE students • A new auditorium and library renovation at AHS • An Ag Science Barn with animal pens, a classroom, and a lab • A Covered Activity Center with turf area, storage, and location near sports fields • Renovations to elementary campuses including cafeteria upgrades, window replacements, and general improvements • Renovation of the Annex Gym for dance and cheer programs • Improvements at AMS: traffic relief, new CTE classroom, new outdoor grass field, new gym flooring, and new bleachers The graphic includes icons for each project and notes early voting dates (April 22–29) and Election Day (May 3), along with the website: athensisdbond.com.
👑 Congratulations to Prom King & Queen Jase Warren and Cloey Peters!
7 months ago, Toni Clay
teenage boy and girl dressed in formal attire wearing crowns
🎉 Strike up the band—it’s time to celebrate! 🎺 The Athens High School Varsity Band has earned the prestigious UIL Sweepstakes Award for the first time since 2016! At the UIL Region 21 Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation in Bullard, our Hornet musicians earned 1st division ratings in both concert performance and sight-reading. Paired with their 1st division at the UIL Marching Contest in October, these results secured this top honor! 🏆 This achievement reflects incredible hard work and dedication. We are so proud! A huge thank you also to our amazing squad of band directors, led by Nick Durham, Band Boosters, parents, and our amazing community! 👏❤️ #HornetNation
7 months ago, Toni Clay
band members smiling and holding the sweepstakes award
Band on stage being directed by Nick Durham, the band director during the contest
band in marching uniforms smiling in front of bus that says proud of the Hornets
🎣 Big shoutout to our AHS Fishing Team! Tyson and Cooper Rich have qualified for the THSBA Regional Competition on April 26 at Lake Palestine! At the qualifying Cedar Creek Lake tournament, Tyson reeled in four fish totaling 8.95 lbs — enough to advance with his teammate and brother Cooper, who couldn’t fish that day because he was busy winning a second state title in UIL CX Debate! Also representing Athens on the water: 🎣 Conner Lewis & Talyn Lewis – 4.08 lbs 🎣 Logan Castaneda & Oscar de La Cruz – 2.92 lbs 🎣 Donna Carpenter & Tenley Teamann – 1.95 lbs Way to go, Hornets! 💪🔥 #HornetNation
7 months ago, Toni Clay
Teen boy hold up four fish
Two teen boys, one holding a fish
Two teen boys, one holding a fish
Two teen girls, one holding a fish
🙌 Our AHS Choir earned straight 1s (Superior—the highest possible rating!) from all six judges at Tuesday's Region 21 UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation! Their performance met some challenging UIL requirements, including singing at least one piece a cappella (without instruments) and following strict guidelines for language, key and voicing. We're incredibly proud of you all! Great job as well to Choral Director Bridget Scott! 🐝#HornetNation
7 months ago, Toni Clay
A large group of high school choir students, dressed in formal black attire, pose together and smile outside a school building. The students are celebrating and making peace signs, with one student holding up a UIL trophy in the background. The sky is overcast, and the setting includes brick walkways and a school campus.
🎭 The Athens Creates Theatre program (ACT) made us proud at the UIL One Act Play District competition, earning the title of alternate and bringing home several individual honors: 🌟 Theo Dennis – Best Performer (only 2 selected out of 160!) 🌟 Ady Petty – All-Star Cast 🌟 Tristen Husband – Honorable Mention All-Star Cast 🌟 Kenzie Warren & Dylan Thornton – All-Star Technicians We are SO PROUD of the entire ACT team and shout out to Director of Theatre Heather Berryhill for doing such excellent work with the program! 👏 #HornetNation
7 months ago, Toni Clay
The Athens Creates Theatre (ACT) team poses proudly with their plaque after the UIL One Act Play District competition. The group of students is dressed in coordinated shades of red and black, with several wearing medals, all smiling in celebration of their achievements.
🎭 One of the proposed projects in the AISD bond election is a new 120-seat auditorium. The current auditorium, built in 1956, is not large enough to accommodate the entire student body. It also lacks many modern features, including a fly system, wing space, updated sound and lighting equipment, accessible seating, and a dedicated loading area for stage equipment. Additional limitations include poor acoustics, outdated restroom and concession areas and inefficient climate control. Additionally, the stage is too small to accommodate the full AHS band for performances. #AthensISDbond2025 #HornetNation
8 months ago, Toni Clay
Collage featuring images of the Athens High School auditorium, built in 1956, showing students, staff, and the band using the space. The top row includes a packed audience and a student performance. The bottom row shows modern auditoriums from Mabank High School, Canton Performing Arts Center, and Eustace High School.
🎓 We see you, Class of 2025! Only 60 days until graduation. Finish strong! #HornetNation
8 months ago, Toni Clay
Group photo of the Athens High School Class of 2025 standing on Bruce Field, the school’s football stadium. The students are dressed in a variety of school spirit shirts and are lined up in rows across the field with the end zone and fieldhouse in the background.
🤔 We've been asked, "How is it possible for the district to not have to increase the tax rate in order to finance payments on a $121.5 million bond if it passes?" Answer: The taxable value within the school district has increased in such a way as to make this possible — due to many large tracts being divided into multiple smaller tracts, the sale of the smaller tracts, the construction of new residences, the construction of commercial properties, and the market appreciation of existing property. 👉 You'll find several more Q&A's, a list of earmarked projects, and much more by visiting athensisdbond.com. Check it out!
8 months ago, Toni Clay
Graphic promoting the Athens ISD bond website, athensisdbond.com. Bold text reads “Bond Website” with a large button showing the website URL and a cursor icon. Message encourages visitors to learn about proposed projects, voting information, and more. Bottom banner includes early voting dates (April 22–29) and Election Day (May 3), along with the Athens ISD Bond 2025 logo.
📚 Student Council Book Drive – Donate Your Gently Used Children's Books! 📚 Athens High School's Student Council is hosting a Book Drive for the month of April, and we need your help! We're collecting gently used children's books to donate to the library, helping young readers discover the joy of books. If you have any slightly used children's books at home, please consider donating! Students can bring books to their English teacher throughout April. Thank you for supporting literacy and making a difference in our community! #AthensBookDrive #DonateBooks #ReadersMakeLeaders
8 months ago, AHS ELA
Book Donations
👏 BIG WIN for senior Blaine DeShazo: He brought home Reserve Grand Champion in the Hampshire class at the HCLS!!! Way to represent and make us proud, Blaine! #HornetNation
8 months ago, Toni Clay
Group of people standing with a pig
Blind the shades are showing his pig in the pen
🐝 Hooray for Athens FFA members (l-r) Eddie Cleto, Yahir Medina, Luis Pina, Antony Rondan, and Diego Madera for earning Overall Best Team Showmanship in the Ag Mechanics division at the Henderson County Livestock Show! 🏆 The team built a 14-foot welding trailer almost entirely from scratch — including custom toolboxes and workbenches — and wowed the judges with their deep knowledge of every aspect of the build. From interpreting AutoCAD plans and following safety protocols to presenting their project as a market-ready product, these students showed what hard work, teamwork, and skill look like. We're so proud of you all! 👏 #HornetNation
8 months ago, Toni Clay
Five high school students wearing matching dark shirts and jeans stand in front of a black welding trailer inside a livestock show arena. They are posing proudly, with bleachers and red railings visible in the background.
🔥⚽️ AREA PLAYOFF GAME DAY! ⚽️🔥 Our BI-DISTRICT CHAMPION Lady Hornets take on Spring Hill in the area round of playoffs today, March 25, at 5:30pm at Rose Stadium in Tyler! 🎟️ Tickets are $5 adults; $3 students and available online at: https://tylerisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all 👜 Clear bag policy in effect. Let’s pack the stands, make a lot of noise and support our team! #HornetNation
8 months ago, Toni Clay
The Athens Lady Hornets soccer team poses for a group photo in front of a goalpost on a turf field. The players are wearing white uniforms with maroon numbers, and the coaching staff stands on either end of the group. The team is smiling and celebrating their bi-district playoff win under a bright blue sky.
👉 What’s in the 2025 Athens ISD bond package? Check out the bond fact sheet for a breakdown and get more details (including answers to some common questions) at www.athensisdbond.com. Early voting is April 22–29 and Election Day is May 3. #HornetNation
8 months ago, Toni Clay
Informational flyer for the Athens ISD 2025 bond proposal. Highlights include a new early childhood center, a new addition for Early College High School, auditorium and library renovations at Athens High School, a new Ag Science barn, traffic relief and new CTE classrooms at Athens Middle School, a covered activity center, and renovations at multiple elementary campuses. The total proposed bond amount is $121.5 million. A bold notice states there will be zero tax rate increase if the bond is approved. Early voting is April 22–29, and Election Day is May 3. Website for more info: www.athensisdbond.com.