🥎 We’re celebrating our All-District Softball honorees! 🏆 Leading the way is Ava Pugh, named Utility Player of the Year! 💪 Pictured in the front row, from left, are Dakota Autry (1st Team Co-Pitcher & Academic All-District), Cassie Frentress (1st Team Infield), Alexis Woods (1st Team Catcher), Mia Tinsley (1st Team Infield), and Ava Pugh (Utility Player of the Year). In the top row, from left, are Abby Marquez (2nd Team Outfield), Skyler Levasseur (2nd Team Infield & Academic All-District), and Reagan Farley (2nd Team Utility/DP & Academic All-District). Not pictured but also celebrated are Sarah Lott (1st Team Co-Pitcher & Academic All-District), and honorable mentions Anna Meyer, Imett Pineda, and Karen Morales.
We are so proud of these talented players and their hard work both on the field and in the classroom! Keep shining, #HornetNation! 🐝💪
🎓👉 Graduation will commence at 6:30pm Friday, May 31, 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.)
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🎓👉 La graduación comenzará a las 6:30 pm el Viernes 31 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.)
Attention all seniors and their loved ones! 🎓✨ Join us tonight at 6:30 at Life Fellowship Church (8881 CR 3918, Athens — off Hwy 175W) for Baccalaureate. This cherished tradition offers a message of congratulations and hope for our graduating class. We can't wait to see you there! #HornetNation
🗓️ Hornet Sports Camps are starting soon! 🏈⚽🏀🏐⚾🥎 All grades listed are for the upcoming school year. Registration opens 30 minutes before the first day of each camp. For more info, call 903-677-6992, Monday-Thursday. #HornetNation
🏈🏈 Exciting news! Today, two of our outstanding athletes, Kendrick Marshall (left) and La'Zavion Lee, signed to play football with Texas College in Tyler. We couldn't be prouder of their achievements! 🎉 Pictured alongside them is Coach Randy Butler, the athletic director at Texas College. Way to go, guys! #HornetNation 🐝
🏫 Today, South Athens Elementary students, as well as other fifth-graders from Bel Air and Central Athens, visited Athens Middle School. 🚌 They got a preview of what to expect when they transition to the AMS campus on August 5. It's an exciting milestone in their educational journey as Hornets! 🎉🐝 #HornetNation
🌟 We love to see our students receive funds to help continue their education at the collegiate level! Two Athens organizations — Kiwanis Club and Rotary Club — have generously awarded scholarships to Athens High School seniors. Kiwanis recipients are Gage Friedrich and Alexandria Akin. They are pictured with AHS Principal Jason Iglehart and Kiwanis President Amanda DeShazo. Rotary recipients are Peyton Smith, Gage Friedrich and Daniela Ruvalcaba. They're also pictured with Principal Iglehart. 🎓📚 #HornetNation
💚 Bel Air Elementary student Gene Swartzenberg was one of many pre-K4 students on campus to take home a "hair-raising" project Thursday as a Mother's Day gift. Gene and his classmates put their images on cups and grew grass from seeds. 🌱🌱 They’ve got a pretty rye sense of humor. 😆
🎉🥉 Amazing news, #HornetNation! 🥉🎉 Athens High School freshman McCager Smith won the bronze medal in boys 4A discus throw at today's State Track Meet in Austin. 🏅 He didn't just win; he completely smashed his previous personal best record of 167 feet, 10 inches by launching an incredible 180 feet, 3 inches! 🤯 Let's give a huge round of applause and #HornetNation pride to McCager for his outstanding achievement! 🙌🐝 #HornetNation
🌟🎭 Attention, Hornet Nation! 🎭🌟 The Athens High School Choir program is gearing up for their most ambitious Spring Concert yet! 🎶 Enjoy a spectacular musical theater showcase filled with costumes, set changes and plenty of drama. They're calling on all of you to join them and be part of the magic! 🌟 Mark your calendars for:
📅 AHS CHOIRS BROADWAY SHOWCASE
🗓️ Tuesday, May 14
⏰ 6pm-7pm
📍 Athens High School Large Lecture Hall
🅿️ (park at the front of AHS and follow signs inside the front door)
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
Prepare to be swept away as they bring you music from Legally Blonde the Musical, Jersey Boys, Sweeney Todd, Phantom of the Opera, and Wicked! 🎵
Spread the word, bring your family and friends, and let's make this an evening to remember! See you there! 🎉 #HornetNation
🏈 Calling all future gridiron stars! 🌟 Mark you calendars for the Athens Hornets Football Camp, June 3-5, 9am-11:30am. Open to all incoming 1st through 9th graders who want to hone their skills and have some fun! Registration is the first day of camp, June 3, from 8:30-9am at the field house or pre-register at the field house (511 Owen Street) Monday-Thursday. Cost is $30 per student. Call 903-677-6992 for more information. Don't miss out! #HornetNation
📣 Get ready, #HornetNation! 🥎 Our Lady Hornets are heading into softball playoff action this Thursday against Canton! 🎟️ Grab your tickets online only using the link below, and let's rally together to back our team! 👏 #Playoffs2024 #SchoolSpirit https://my.hometownticketing.com/agency/5b6f33c6-17c6-4afe-81c8-c9f9e79657aa
Four outstanding Athens ISD luminaries were inducted as Distinguished Alumni Thursday evening before an adoring crowd at the Athens Country Club. Well over 100 people cheered to see the four Hornet favorites take the stage one by one: Lee Edward Bush, class of 1960; Milburn Chaney, class of 1960; Dr. Katrina Glover, class of 1988; and Rita Curington, Athens High School teacher from 1980 to 2011.
🎉 Hornet Nation celebrates ANOTHER triumph! 🏆 Junior Isaac Hoch grabbed yet one more victory at this weekend's UIL 4A Region 2 competition at Texas A&M Commerce, clinching the regional championship in Informative Speaking! 🥇 We're beyond proud as Isaac — who is one half of AHS's state champion CX debate team — advances to the UIL State Speech Meet, May 13-15 at the University of Texas at Austin. 🙌 But wait, there's more reason to cheer! Junior Cooper Rich and freshman Liam Tinsley were chosen to join the prestigious UIL State Tournament Honor Crew! 👏 These exceptional Hornets will lend their skills to help run the state tournament. We're thrilled for Cooper and Liam and can't wait to see them shine! #HornetNation
🎉🏀 Calling all #HornetNation fans! 📣 This Thursday marks the beginning of an epic showdown as our Lady Hornets go head-to-head against the Lady Hawks for the Bi-District Championship! 🏆🔥 Let's pack the stands, bring the energy and show our support loud and proud! 🙌 #HornetPride #GameOn
🎉 We celebrated our varsity softball seniors Tuesday night! 🥎 Huge congratulations to each of you for your dedication and hard work! 🌟 Now, let's keep that Hornet spirit soaring as our Lady Hornets gear up to beat Brownsboro and clinch third place in district. Catch the action in Lindale this Friday, April 19, at 4pm. Tickets ($4 adults/$3 students) are available online only at https://www.lhseagles.org/lisd-online-ticket-portal 🎟️ #HornetNation 🐝
🌟🔥 Athens High School is on fire with talent as our students clinch spots to compete individually at the UIL Conference 4A Academic Regional Meet on April 27 at Texas A&M Commerce. Let's cheer for these outstanding individuals (l-r): Gaden Riquelme in number sense, Isaac Hoch in informative speaking, Jasmine Good in ready writing, and Addison Maytubby in calculator AND general math. 🎉 Go, Hornets! 🐝 #HornetNation #UILRegionals
🎉 The Athens High School calculator team is ready to take on the challenge at the UIL Conference 4A Academic Regional Meet on April 27 at Texas A&M Commerce. Let's show our support for (l-r) Natalie Rogers, Logan Castaneda, Gaden Riquelme, Donna Carpenter and Addison Maytubby! ✨ #HornetNation
🌟🏃♂️ More fantastic news from the UIL 4A Area Track Meet in Lindale! 🎉 Our 4x400m relay team grabbed a 4th place finish, securing their spot at Regionals with a season-best time of 3:27! 🥳✨ Congratulations to (l-r) AJ White, Gage Friedrich, Lazavion Lee and Brett Horn for their incredible performance! 🏅👏 Next stop: Regional Meet at the University of North Texas in Denton on April 19. #HornetNation
🏆🔥 Yet another victory for the Hornets! 🎉 Phenomenal freshman McCager Smith soared to first place in the discus event at the UIL 4A Area Track Meet, boasting an impressive distance of 157.11 feet! 🥇 McCager is set to compete at the Regional Meet at the University of North Texas in Denton on April 19. That's two gold medals hanging around the necks of Athens High School freshmen in Lindale today! 🌟👟 Athens' track & field program is blazing a trail! #HornetNation
