Athens ISD will remain closed on Wednesday due to continued hazardous road conditions, especially in outlying areas. While many roads in town have thawed today, we still have ice on many of our rural bus routes, some of which extend into Van Zandt and Anderson counties. With a refreeze expected overnight, we cannot safely guarantee transportation for all students. As always, student safety comes first. Thank you for your understanding and support as we wait out the last of this winter weather. Stay safe and warm, Hornets!

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!

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas break and a Happy New Year! Save our calendar for upcoming January events!https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S-0POq8KhVcFtTJhpVW4dejrHvjBylC0sp98jfyuLAE/edit?usp=sharing
BAE will be hosting our annual "Socks & Gloves Drive" next week!

Goodbye November, Hello December! Check out what's happening at BAE:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S-0POq8KhVcFtTJhpVW4dejrHvjBylC0sp98jfyuLAE/edit?usp=sharing
It may be Halloween, but it's also the last day of Principal Appreciation Month! We are so thankful for our very own BEST principal, Mrs. Claudia Godwin.
Thank you for making our campus fun and a place everyone feels loved! We appreciate you so much. 🤍👏🏻

Happy November! It's going to be a great month at BAE!
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🌟 Happy October, everyone! 🎃🍂
Check out our calendar for the exciting events we have lined up this month!
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Check out our calendar for the exciting events we have lined up this month!
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#WOWWednesday
We can't help but go back to our kick off of "Drop off with Dudes" on September 22. We had an amazing morning celebrating all the great male role models at BAE!
Thank you to our PTO for making this event happen and we hope to do this again soon! It was a great way to get our week started! 🙌🏻👊🏼










❗️Important news❗️Beginning the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 4, Athens ISD students will be required to follow a new state law that prohibits the use of cell phones and other personal communication devices during the school day at all campuses. This is not a local school board policy, but rather a Texas state law passed by the legislature and required of all public schools. 👀 Under this law, students may not use personal cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, tablets, laptops, or other similar devices at any campus. (District-provided laptops and tablets are not personal devices.) Athens High School has been operating under similar conditions for the past few years through the use of Yondr phone pouches, which, though not perfect, has helped promote greater focus and fewer distractions in the classroom. This experience gives us a strong foundation. 👉 In order to comply with the new law throughout the entire district, all personal devices belonging to students must be powered off (not in silent mode) and stored in a backpack or locked vehicle for the entire school day. Devices may not be carried on the student, including in a pocket. 🐝 We ask our wonderfully supportive parents and guardians to help students adjust to this change. It’s all part of our shared goal of creating the best learning environment possible for every Hornet.

Wow! It's almost time for students to return (Aug. 4). 🤯 You'll find important information on registration, meet-the-teacher, fish camps, the calendar & more by following this link 👉 https://www.athensisd.net/article/2246261

🐝❤️ Please donate your student's gently worn uniform clothing to be redistributed to others. Items will be collected beginning Monday at all campus offices.

Something tells us it's his birthday ... 🥳 Bel Air Elementary preK-3 student Owen Brown turns four today! He's got a few years to go before he's on the same campus as his dad, AHS Administrative Intern Miles Brown. Happy birthday, Owen! #HornetNation

🐝 Mark your calendars for Hornet Summer Sports Camps!

📣 New & returning enrollment for the upcoming school year is open!
👉 To enroll returning students into AISD for the upcoming school year, visit http://www.athensisd.net, click on the “Parents & Students” menu, and select Family Access. After logging in, choose the tile labeled 2025–26 Returning Student Enrollment. You can also go directly to the login page here: https://skyward.iscorp.com/AthensISDTXStuSTS/.
New this year: Families will need to upload proof of residency dated April 2025 or later along with a photo ID to complete registration.
👉 If your child will be new to Athens ISD this fall, enrollment takes place at the campus they will attend. Start by filling out the New Student Enrollment form here: https://skyward.iscorp.com/AthensISDTXStuSTS/NewStudentEnrollment/NewGuardianLoginRequest. This allows you to create a Family Access account (if you don't already have one), complete key forms, and upload required documents such as a birth certificate, immunization records, proof of residency and more. You’ll still need to bring physical copies of key documents to your student’s campus to finalize enrollment. For questions, please contact:
• Bel Air – 903-677-6980
• Central Athens – 903-677-6960
• South Athens – 903-677-6970
• AMS – 903-677-3030
• AHS – 903-677-6920

🗳️ EARLY VOTING STARTS TODAY! The main location is at the county election office, 201 East Larkin Street in Athens. See the graphic for a list of all locations, dates & times. For more information, visit www.athensisdbond.com.

✨ 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


👉 If your student receives special education services through an IEP, they may be eligible for a one-time $1,500 grant through the Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program! Use the grant for:
📚 Books, laptops, tablets and school supplies
🎨 Sensory & therapeutic items
📖 Tutoring, therapy, social skills classes, and more!
🗓 Application deadline is March 31, 2025. First come, first served!
🔗 Apply & Learn More: https://bit.ly/pdsesGrant


⚡️ Bel Air Elementary preK-3 student Charlotte Rios is having a shockingly good time on the playground. Milder temperatures have caused many of our young students to feel ecSTATIC while sliding. 😝 #HornetNation

