![Cooper and Isaac hold a sign that says I qualified for the 2024 National Speech & Debate Tournament](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/athens_isd_ar/article/image/large_7cc2319b-dee6-4f43-87cc-94b1321f6926.jpg)
February 19, 2024
The Athens High School Speech & Debate Team is headed to the National Speech & Debate Tournament once again. After a grueling three-day qualifying competition, Cooper Rich (left) ...
![Four teenage boys in dress clothes hold certificates and stand smiling.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/athens_isd_ar/article/image/large_45d21334-fb0f-4004-9422-5bdbc58e2e75.jpg)
February 13, 2024
Another strong showing for the AHS Speech & Debate team, this time at the recent Dallas Jesuit Preparatory Invitational Tournament. Debating against very large public and private ...
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February 8, 2024
In the fall of 2023, a group of determined parents and community members set themselves an ambitious goal: Revitalize the Athens ISD Athletic Booster Club and raise $100,000 befor...
![Photo of students holding plaques and with medals around their necks](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/athens_isd_ar/article/image/large_30a5fcf1-f1af-4a63-bfdc-e699cf46defd.png)
January 25, 2024
Our math team absolutely DOMINATED at the Tyler Legacy HS Winter Classic meet, earning 17 individual medals and three team awards in the small school division. The Number Sense te...
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January 25, 2024
We're celebrating our January teachers and operations center employee of the month. Pictured with Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims (fourth from left) are (from left) Adonica Smith, B...
January 18, 2024
It's School Board Recognition Month. Join us in recognizing the seven Athens ISD trustees whose leadership, thoughtfulness and dedication help create a brighter future for our stu...
![McCulloug smiling in front of building](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/athens_isd_ar/article/image/large_28ee5e39-9a4f-4a06-9cd8-663d9cfc82ea.jpg)
January 10, 2024
Athens High School senior Charrod McCullough is officially one of the 28 best small high school tenors in the state after earning a spot on the Texas All-State Small School Choir....
![Photos of eighth-grader Zully De Luna, seventh-grader Eisley Diamond, and sixth-grader Yulianna Benavidez each holding their winning cup designs.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/athens_isd_ar/article/image/large_fd88cc60-53a2-4af1-92cd-ea0e175513ce.jpeg)
December 19, 2023
If you walk into Starbucks in Athens this December, you'll be greeted by artwork crafted by some very talented Athens Middle School students. On one portion of a wall, AMS student...
![Photo of Ginger Morrison, Abra Roberts holding a check, and Dr. Janie Sims in front of a Christmas tree](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/athens_isd_ar/article/image/large_a62038d0-696a-461b-8da1-e5b47ba3ca95.jpg)
December 19, 2023
🎁 We were visited by the spirit of Christmas on the last day before Christmas break — in the form of First State Bank Assistant Marketing Coordinator Abra Roberts (center). Robert...
![Photo of Isabella Knigge holding Christmas card with her drawing of Santa](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/athens_isd_ar/article/image/large_4a9452ba-4b56-4e0d-b297-bb26ea88d5e2.png)
December 13, 2023
🎅🎨 What talent we have at AISD! Central Athens Elementary fifth-grader Isabella Knigge is spreading holiday cheer with her fantastic artwork of Ol' Saint Nick. It was chosen from ...
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December 12, 2023
✍️ Hooray for Daisy! South Athens Elementary third-grader Daisy Chairez (pictured) was recognized at Monday's city council meeting for submitting the winning design used by the At...
![Photo of Terrence McGee, Barron Tanner and Alex Furr](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/athens_isd_ar/article/image/large_f5fda734-fac6-4527-b953-bc6f720b8704.jpg)
December 8, 2023
Athens Independent School District honored three of its most outstanding athletes Thursday evening before a packed and adoring crowd. One hundred and forty people took to their fe...
![Photo of Second Team All-State member Noah Tatum and Honorable Mention members Gage Friedrich, Jaxson Stiles and Giomar Miranda.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/athens_isd_ar/article/image/large_f1b2706d-0c78-4c65-8975-1b124cd27241.jpg)
December 7, 2023
The Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Teams have been announced and four senior football players have been recognized. They are (from left) Second Team All-...
![Photo of Charrod McCullough and Addison Harris](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/athens_isd_ar/article/image/large_d167d53a-e24f-43c7-9094-357bd574f06c.jpg)
December 7, 2023
Seniors Charrod McCullough and Addison Harris recently advanced to the final round of All-State Choir auditions. At pre-area auditions in November, they each placed third chair in...
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November 30, 2023
Athens ISD will soon have all new, state-of-the-art security cameras throughout the district — cameras which are capable, among other things, of utilizing artificial intelligence ...
![Photo of Barron Tanner making a tackle; Terrence McGee running the ball; Alex Furr dribbling the ball](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/athens_isd_ar/article/image/large_1307db16-23e4-475c-a12f-da65cded7edf.jpeg)
November 16, 2023
Athens has produced some truly outstanding athletes over the years, three of whom will be inducted into the Athens ISD Athletic Hall of Fame in December.
“I love Athens. It’s...
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November 15, 2023
Athens ISD is celebrating its top teachers and the operations center employee of the month. Shown here with Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims (in blue sweater) are (from left) Mindy B...
![AMS eighth-grader Cristian Lowe (left) and seventh-grader Gracie Robinson](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/athens_isd_ar/article/image/large_13f57b9c-af9d-4453-be1d-da848bd973e2.jpg)
November 14, 2023
🎵 🎶 🥳 We're celebrating AMS eighth-grader Cristian Lowe (left) and seventh-grader Gracie Robinson. The fantastic duo had the distinction of being named to the Region 21 Middle Sc...
![If you'd like to chat with Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims, stop by McDonald's in Athens between 5 and 6pm Monday during the first hour of McTeacher Night.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/athens_isd_ar/article/image/large_0adfb432-1279-431f-9dcd-eea24d6ad05a.png)
October 26, 2023
If you'd like to chat with Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims, stop by McDonald's in Athens between 5 and 6pm Monday, Oct. 30 during the first hour of McTeacher Night.
![Photo of Jose Vazquez and Donna Carpenter holding a state qualifier banner](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/athens_isd_ar/article/image/large_7f70d1a0-acca-446b-b90c-fd6b41657876.jpg)
October 25, 2023
Athens High School sent two athletes to the UIL Region 2-4A cross country meet on Oct. 24 — and both advanced to the next level. Senior Jose Vazquez and freshman Donna Carpenter q...