🥳 Today is a great day for Athens ISD! Central Athens Elementary proudly hosted the Elementary UIL Academic 4A District 15 competition, welcoming talented second- through fifth-grade students from Brownsboro, Mabank, Chandler and Kemp. 👏 We’re thrilled to announce that Athens won the overall sweepstakes award! 🥇Congratulations to our hardworking students and their dedicated teacher/coaches — representing Bel Air, Central Athens, and South Athens elementaries — for such an outstanding achievement! 🎉 Here’s how our Athens students performed: 5th Grade • Maps, Graphs, and Charts: 2nd Place - Maya Duran • Music Memory: 4th and 6th Places - Athens Team • Music Memory Team: 1st Place - Athens Team • Number Sense: 4th Place - Kalvin Roberts, 6th Place - Presley Neal • Oral Reading: 2nd Place - Kaleb Handley, 5th Place - Charlotte Quills • Ready Writing: 1st Place - Olivia Hollifield, 4th Place - Amelia Akin • Spelling: 1st Place - Penelope Davidson 4th Grade • Art Memory: 1st Place - Isaias Cardenas, 2nd Place - Ian Resendiz • Art Memory Team: 1st Place - Athens Team • Number Sense: 1st Place - Mateo Garcia, 5th Place - Frank Capan • Oral Reading: 6th Place - Madeline Pham • Ready Writing: 2nd Place - Rowan Diamond, 5th Place - Sylee Jones, 6th Place - Audrey Turner • Spelling: 4th Place - Maximus Bowman • Chess: 2nd Place - Julieta Olvera 3rd Grade • Oral Reading: 2nd Place - Claire David, 4th Place - Bennett Autry • Ready Writing: 5th Place - Annalees Ruiz • Spelling: 5th Place - Eli Bowlden, 6th Place - Stella Harrell • Storytelling: 4th Place - Miguel Garcia • Chess: 4th, 5th, and 6th Places - Athens Team 2nd Grade • Creative Writing: 3rd Place - Cheyann Strange • Storytelling: 1st Place - Kylah Upshaw, 3rd Place - Charles Carpenter, 5th Place - Karter Wheeler • Music Memory: 2nd Place - Bryce Padilla, 3rd Place - Graham David, 4th Place - Elliot Gorka • Chess Team: 1st Place - Athens Team
about 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Several young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Four girls stand in front of streamers -- one of them on the back of another -- smiling for the camerea.
Several young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Several young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Several young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Three young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Several young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Several young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Several young students sit at a lunchroom table in a group smiling for the camera.
Two young girls stand in a hallway and smile at the camera; arms around each other's shoulders
❄️ Hornet Nation, after much consideration, we’ve decided to cancel school tomorrow. These decisions are almost never easy to make. It involves a great deal of weather watching, communication with other superintendents, and a healthy dose of intuition. 🥶 Our area happens to be teetering on the forecast dividing line between "this looks really bad" and "maybe it won’t be too bad." While we’re pretty confident about the safety of morning travel, we’re much less confident about everyone getting home safely in the afternoon. Ultimately, that’s not a risk we’re willing to take. 🐝 Calling off school is always a balancing act between keeping our students and staff safe, minimizing disruptions to learning, and understanding that last-minute changes can be tough on families. In the end, whether we get it right or wrong, the motivation is as simple as it is powerful: We want everyone to be as safe as possible. 🙏 Stay warm tomorrow, Hornets!
about 1 year ago, Toni Clay
A graphic with snow in the background and the words "No school Thursday!" There's a hornet in a toboggan and scarf by the words.
Wrapping up our celebration of National Principals Month, today we’re honoring Bel Air Elementary Principal Lisa Howell! Your unwavering dedication to your students and staff is truly inspiring, Mrs. Howell. Thank you for leading with heart and making a lasting impact every day! #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Graphic with photo of Lisa Howell as a young girl and a more recent photo. Graphic has her name and "Principals Month" written on it
🎨 Heads up, Hornets! The next varsity football home game is Oct. 11, when we plan to tie up the Brownsboro bears. Give yourself plenty of time to search your closets for the perfect tie-dye shirt to wear Oct. 10. 🏈 This Friday, the Hornets are on the road to Jacksonville, where we expect another win! #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Graphic with tie-dye background reads: October 10 Tie-Dye
🎉🥁 The annual Athens Homecoming Parade is this Thursday, Sept. 12! 🥁🎺 The AHS band will kick off the excitement from the high school at 6 PM, marching the traditional route around the courthouse square and back. Be sure to find your perfect spot and get ready to cheer on the Hornets as they pass by! Let’s make this homecoming one to remember—see you there! 👏🐝 #SupportTheHornets #HornetNation #HomecomingParade
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Graphic shows the parade route
👉 Hornets, as our athletic season heats up, don’t forget that a clear bag policy is in place for all public events on AISD property. Diaper bags with infants or toddlers and bags with medical necessities are the only exceptions. Let’s ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone! #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Graphic reads: AISD bag policy for all events open to the public. In an effort to provide a safer environment for everyone, no other bags will be allowed. Exceptions: diaper bags with infants & toddlers, and a bag with medical necessities. Approved: 12"x6"x12" clear bag or backpack; clear plastic fanny pac; 1-gallon plastic freezer bag; clutch no larger than 4.5"x6.5".
Spanish version of the following: Graphic reads: AISD bag policy for all events open to the public. In an effort to provide a safer environment for everyone, no other bags will be allowed. Exceptions: diaper bags with infants & toddlers, and a bag with medical necessities. Approved: 12"x6"x12" clear bag or backpack; clear plastic fanny pac; 1-gallon plastic freezer bag; clutch no larger than 4.5"x6.5".
‼️ IMPORTANT UPDATE: Hornet families, an area of Athens that includes the high school, Central Athens and South Athens elementary campuses has lost power. Oncor does not expect power to be restored before 7:30 at the earliest. Consequently, as much as we hate to, we have no choice but to cancel the meet the teacher and freshman orientation events at these campuses, and due to multiple scheduling conflicts will be unable to reschedule before school starts. Please rest assured, though, that we will take great care of your children on Monday. 🎉 MEET THE TEACHER & FISH CAMP TONIGHT! 🎉 Elementary and AMS families, don't miss Meet the Teacher tonight! It's come-and-go from 5:30pm-7pm at Bel Air, Central and South. At Athens Middle School, it's running from 6pm-7:30pm. 🐠🐠 Fish Camp for incoming 9th graders and their parents/guardians starts at 6:30 tonight at AHS. 👉 Orientation for incoming sixth-graders (parents will drop off/pick up) is tomorrow (Friday) from 9am-11am at AMS. ⭐️ Classes start MONDAY! ⭐️ We can't wait to see everyone and kick off an amazing school year! If your student hasn't yet been registered, be sure and call or visit their campus by today or Friday! #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Photo collage of teachers in meetings and unboxing supplies with the text "Almost Ready!"
Great news, Hornet family! AISD will provide ALL school supplies for students up through 8th grade! (This does not include backpacks.) It's going to be a great year! 🙌
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
📚 We're thrilled to share that Brooke Brock, our executive director of special programs (second from right), proudly accepted a $1,000 grant for each of Athens ISD's three elementary campuses from the Texas Trust Gives Foundation! This generous grant will help stock our book vending machines, rewarding students and promoting the joy of reading. Thank you, @TexasTrust.gives, for your ongoing support in enriching our students' educational journey. #HornetNation #TexasTrustGives #SupportEducation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Photo of several women holding oversized award checks
⚽️🥎⚾️ We have THREE Hornet Sports Camps running June 10-12. Please note for those who already had the SOCCER CAMP on your schedule, there have been CHANGES since the original camp posting. There is a new time (6pm-8:30pm) and location (Bruce Field).
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Football June 3-5 9am-11:30am *Grades 1-9, $30 Softball June 10-12 9am-11am *Grades 2-9, $30 Volleyball July 22-24 8am-11am *Grades 3-9, $30 baseball June 10-12 10:30am-12:30pm *Grades 3-9, $30 June 10-12 6:00pm-8:30pm *Grades 1-9, $30 Girls & Boys Soccer June 3-5 12:30pm-3pm *Grades 1-9, $40 Girls & Boys Basketball Hornet Summer sports camps *All grades listed are as of the upcoming school year Registration opens 30 minutes before start of first day of camp. For more information, call 903-677-6992 Monday-Thursday Camp locations: football at Bruce Field; basketball & volleyball at competition gym (park in front of AHS); soccer at Bruce Field; softball & baseball at their respective fields
🗓️ 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
almost 2 years ago, Toni Clay
AISD schedules Hornet Summer Sports Camps Football • Dates: June 3-5 • Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM • Grades: 1-9 • Fee: $30 • Location: Bruce Field Softball • Dates: June 10-12 • Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Grades: 2-9 • Fee: $30 • Location: Softball Field Baseball • Dates: June 10-12 • Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM • Grades: 3-9 • Fee: $30 • Location: Baseball Field Soccer (Girls & Boys) • Dates: June 10-12 • Time: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM • Grades: 1-9 • Fee: $30 • Location: Track Field Basketball (Girls & Boys) • Dates: June 3-5 • Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM • Grades: 1-9 • Fee: $40 • Location: Competition Gym (Park in front of AHS) Volleyball • Dates: July 22-24 • Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Grades: 3-9 • Fee: $30 • Location: Competition Gym (Park in front of AHS) Important Information • Grades: All grades listed are as of the upcoming school year. • Registration: Opens 30 minutes before the start of the first day of camp. • Contact: For more information, call 903-677-6992 Monday-Thursday.
💚 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. 😆
almost 2 years ago, Toni Clay
Photo of little boy holding a cup next to his head. Cup has an image of his face on it and out of the cup is growing sprigs of green grass that looks like hair.
🏈 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
almost 2 years ago, Toni Clay
Graphic with football players and text reads: Athens Hornets Football Camp June 3-5, 9am-11:30am. Open to incoming 1st-9th graders. Registration is Monday, June 3, 8:30-9am or pre-register at field house, $30 per person. For more info call 903-677-6992
🚌🌟 Let's give a huge round of applause to our amazing school bus drivers! 🌟🚌 Today marks School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to express our gratitude to each and every one of our dedicated drivers. They're the real MVPs, covering a hefty 30 routes and clocking in approximately 1,600 miles per day! 🚀 Pictured are driver Cindy Ingram and her second-grade co-pilot, Noah Paul, as she drops him off bright and early at Bel Air Elementary on Thursday. Thank you to all our drivers who go above and beyond! 👏👏👏 #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay #ThankYouDrivers #HornetNation
about 2 years ago, Toni Clay
Young boy with backpack has his arm around neck of female bus driver on the bus
Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) are $1,500 one-time, on-line grants for eligible parents/caregivers of students served through special education. Families of eligible students who have not previously applied can use the on-line accounts to obtain special educational resources and supplies and/or services. For more information see the attached graphics (English and Spanish) and visit SSES.tea.texas.gov
about 2 years ago, Toni Clay
For more information and to apply, visit: SSES.tea.texas.gov
For more information and to apply, visit: SSES.tea.texas.gov
🥳 Bel Air Elementary kindergartener Ulysses Castaneda yells encouragement to Alyzae Perez as she begins her leg of the relay race through a huge bounce house. We can confirm that Alyzae was incredibly fast. Students — and staff — across the district are excited for the upcoming Christmas break, which begins Dec. 20.
about 2 years ago, Toni Clay
Bel Air Elementary kindergartener Ulysses Castaneda yells encouragement to Alyzae Perez as she begins her leg of the relay race through a huge bounce house.
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.
over 2 years ago, Toni Clay
Photo of Dr. Sims talking to people. Text says: Chat with the superintendent. Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims will be at McDonald's in Athens (1105 E. Tyler Street) from 5pm-6pm Monday, Oct. 30 for the first hour of McTeacher Night. McTeacher night is a fundraiser for AMS from 5-7pm. If you'd like to chat with Dr. Sims, stop by and say hi.
☕️ Come have coffee with the superintendent in the morning! Dr. Janie Sims will be at McDonald's in Athens Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 7:30am to 8:30am to answer questions about AISD and visit with community members. The coffee is free, and a translator will be available for Spanish speakers. Mark your calendar and plan to join us! #HornetNation
over 2 years ago, Toni Clay
☕️ Come have coffee with the superintendent on Tuesday, Oct. 10! Dr. Janie Sims will be at McDonald's in Athens this coming Tuesday from 7:30am to 8:30am to answer questions about AISD and visit with community members. The coffee is free, and a translator will be available for Spanish speakers. Mark your calendar and plan to join us!
☕️ Come have coffee with the superintendent on Tuesday, Oct. 10! Dr. Janie Sims will be at McDonald's in Athens this coming Tuesday from 7:30am to 8:30am to answer questions about AISD and visit with community members. The coffee is free, and a translator will be available for Spanish speakers. Mark your calendar and plan to join us! #HornetNation
over 2 years ago, Toni Clay
Text in graphic is also in post
🙋🏻‍♀️ I'll try some! 🥝 Jessica Warren of Labatt Produce (shown here in the Bel Air cafeteria) recently visited Athens ISD’s three elementary campuses to provide students with the opportunity to try fresh fruits and vegetables, some of which were new to them. These included watermelon radishes (a member of the mustard family along with turnips), gooseberries (a sweet-tart fruit), and rainbow carrots (which can be yellow, red, white, purple or orange). The “farmers market” tasting was arranged by Taher Food Service, which manages the district’s cafeterias. #HornetNation
over 2 years ago, Toni Clay
Jessica Warren hands out fruit to students sitting at cafeteria table