Hornet family: Due to hazardous road conditions, Athens ISD will be closed on both Monday and Tuesday. As always, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Thank you for your patience and support as we navigate this winter weather together. Stay warm and safe, Hornets!
Check out our AMS 6th grade Student of the Month Nominees & Winners! 🤩
Here are our amazing AMS 7th grade Student of the Month Nominees & Winners! 🤩
Put your hands together for our AMS 8th grade Student of the Month Nominees & Winners! 🤩
📣 Attention 8th Grade Parents! 📣
Join us at AHS for Incoming 9th Grade Parent Night on January 28, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 PM.
A Spanish translator will be present.
Questions? Email Mrs. Hope at MHope@Athensisd.net
Join us at AHS for Incoming 9th Grade Parent Night on January 28, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 PM.
A Spanish translator will be present.
Questions? Email Mrs. Hope at MHope@Athensisd.net
Ugly Christmas 🎅 Sweater Dance!
Get your yearbook purchased to get your name in the drawing!
🧑🎄🎄 Every year, members of the Athens Middle School National Junior Honor Society do a fantastic job putting up and decorating two Christmas trees at the AISD Administration Building. And every year, we are so grateful! Thank you, ladies! Pictured (clockwise from top left) are NJHS members Ella Richardson, Felicity Smith, Kayleigh Davis, Brighley Swartwood, Lexie Hawkins and Brennan Morrison. And a shout out to their awesome sponsor, Maureen Bogowitz.
This Thursday is our time to glow!
Pink Out Tomorrow 🩷
🏈 Schedule Change: Games Moved Up Due to Weather Concerns ⚡️ Due to the strong potential for severe weather Friday evening, this week's football games have been moved up by one day to help ensure everyone’s safety. The varsity game will now be played Thursday night at Bruce Field with kick-off at 7:30 p.m. The freshman and JV games will be played TONIGHT in Rusk, with the freshmen kicking off at 5 p.m. and JV at 6:30 p.m. Middle school games will also be played TONIGHT at Bruce Field, starting at 4:30 p.m. 🐝 Game Day may have changed, but we know the support of Hornet Nation hasn’t! Be there; be loud! 🙌
Red Ribbon Week: Oct. 27-30
Please see the image for details about our Red Ribbon Week daily themes.
Jeans 👖 may only be worn by students that earn the attendance award for the three-week period. Jeans passes will be passed out next week for students that qualify.
📢 Reminder: Mums and garters are not allowed at school during the day. Please save them for after-school events and the game. Thanks for your support!
We're excited to invite you to Athens Middle School's Title 1 Annual Meeting. Come learn how we are supporting students and help us guide their journey ahead. Your voice matters. Let's work together to help our students thrive!
🎉 Let the Fun Begin! 🦁
Get ready to tie up the Lions next week!
Wear your tie-dye shirts on Thursday with dress code bottoms to show your school spirit and join in the fun!
👇 Attached below are this season’s dress-up days, including Homecoming Week!
Start planning now so you’re ready to represent each week’s theme in style!
The concession stand will be open for purchases. 🍕🥤🍫
Students will need to be picked up promptly at 6:00PM. Parents will park on the gym side and pick students up at the gym door.
Personal Electronic Devices
🚗 Car Line Dismissal Map 🚗
The first week of school starts next Monday! Please review our dismissal map so everyone knows where to go.
We appreciate your patience during the first week — it may take a little longer as everyone learns the routine, but we promise it gets much faster after that! 🙌
#BackToSchool #MiddleSchoolLife #CarLinePatience #WeGotThis
Drop-off/Dismissal Information
6th Grade Orientation
