The purpose of the Athens Independent School District is to graduate every student on time, college- and work-ready.

Athens ISD will create an environment where all students are given the opportunity to reach their full potential and become productive, successful citizens.

 Igniting Potential – Inspiring Success

Athens ISD: A great place to live & learn!

Hornet Nation Proud

• Expect and achieve academic excellence at every campus for all students

• Attract, retain and develop exemplary employees for all jobs in the district.

• Develop/expand programs and services that promote parent/community satisfaction.

• Promote participation in school-sponsored extra/co-curricular activities.

• Provide for all operations in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible.

• Our business is teaching and learning.

• We believe that all children can learn at or above grade level.

• We believe that it is important to have high expectations so that all children reach their learning potential.

• We believe that our schools have an important and profound impact of every child’s life.

• We believe that the school’s involvement is one that should demonstrate and promote respect for students, parents, teachers and all school stakeholders.

• We believe that all children should be taught in facilities that are wholesome, pleasant and safe.

• We believe that we have the responsibility to build good citizens for Athens, Henderson County and our state.