Athens ISD

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...

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...

🎵 🎶 🥳 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, Oct. 30 during the first hour of McTeacher Night.

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...

🍁🎃🍂 We love the way the Athens square looks when decorated for fall! And this year, several members of the Athens High School Key Club took part in the annual tradition, under the...

Athens ISD Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims met with several residents of the school district Tuesday morning at McDonald's for "Coffee with the Superintendent." The gathering was ...

Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims invites Hornet families and friends to join her for coffee Tuesday, Oct. 10. She will be at the McDonald's in Athens from 7:30am to 8:30am that day t...

Amazing news! Two Athens High School seniors earned academic honors from the prestigious College Board National Recognition Programs. Antonio Castillo received the National Hispan...

We're celebrating our September superlatives! Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims (fourth from left) recently hosted for lunch the district's teachers and employee of the month. The t...

In a carefully considered move, all seven members of the Athens ISD Board of Trustees voted recently to authorize the district to join a lawsuit challenging the Texas Education Ag...

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,”...

Students at Athens High School are adjusting to a new policy requiring them to carry their mobile devices within a locked bag while on campus. And though the practice is still in ...

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...

During the July regular meeting of the Athens ISD Board of Trustees, board members approved the updated student code of conduct, which contains several changes resulting from Texa...

It was a Sunday morning early in the fall of 2022 when Kelley Lee felt a tugging on his spirit. The feeling came, appropriately enough, while sitting in church. “The message co...

Join us for the annual Meet the Hornets event on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 6:30pm. All Hornet varsity athletes, band, cheer, Stingerettes, Bell Guard and students trainers will be intr...

Athens ISD teachers and staff gathered Monday morning for the annual convocation, which kicks off the new school year. This year's theme for AISD is "Focus on the why." That is, f...

Longtime community leader and businessman Tilo Galvan was unanimously appointed Thursday by members of the Athens ISD Board of Trustees to fill a vacant seat on the board. Galvan ...

It took 17 years, thousands of dollars, endless paperwork, and untold endurance, but it finally happened: On January 26, 2023, South Athens Elementary teacher Alejandro Guzman bec...