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We hope you have a wonderful Summer Break!

Mark Your Calendars with important dates to remember during the month of June. View the full academic calendar at acs-k12.org/calendar.

Athens City Schools is excited to announce Returning Student Registration (Re-Enrollment) for the 2024-2025 school year. Returning Student Registration is for rising 1st - 12th grade students. Check your primary email for a “snap code” from PowerSchool Registration Support and follow the provided instructions. You will receive a separate snap code email for each student currently enrolled in Athens City Schools. If a valid email address is not available, a re-enrollment instruction letter will be mailed to the address on record. Please be sure to check all associated email accounts and all SPAM, Junk, and Bulk email folders. Emails were sent on May 17. Learn more at acs-k12.org/reenrollment. If you have any questions about re-enrollment, please contact your school. Re-enrollment deadline is June 1, 2024. Don't delay... complete ACS Returning Student Registration today!

Athens City Schools Board of Education recognized Mr. Scott Henry at his final ACS Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, May 23. Mr. Henry has served on the ACS Board of Education since May 2014. We are grateful to Mr. Henry for his dedication and service to our students, families, employees and community.

ACS welcomes Mr. Toby Harrison to the District 4 seat in June.

AHS and AMS Summer Session registration deadline is approaching! Summer Session includes Credit Recovery (grades 9-12), Summer School (grades 6-12), and Credit Advancement (grades 9-12). Learn more about ACS Summer Session dates, options, requirements, applications, fees, and more at acs-k12.org/summersession. The deadline to apply is June 3.

Athens City Schools Board of Education recently named Mrs. Kim Moore, Principal of Athens Middle School, Catherine Preston, Principal of Athens Renaissance School, and Dr. Nelson Brown, Director of Innovation for Renaissance Schools and Ren V (Renaissance Virtual School) Principal. Congrats to all!

View the 2024-2025 ACS Academic Calendar at acs-k12.org/calendar.

Get a jump start on the new school year by ordering your Back-to-School Supplies from EPI! Visit educationalproducts.com/ShopPackLists and enter your school code or search for your school. Finish your shopping in minutes and have the supplies delivered to your school.

• FAME Academy at Brookhill: BRO426
  
• iAcademy at Athens Elementary: ATH029
  
• Heart Academy at Julian Newman: JUL010
  
• Spark Academy at Cowart: SPA062
  
• Athens Intermediate School: ATH031

View all school shopping lists at acs-k12.org/supplies.

Athens City Schools is pleased to announce a Learning Partnership with Athens State University! This partnership applies to all ASU programs, including certificates, adult degree completion, and graduate degrees. Benefits include discounted tuition on all online and traditional classes, waiver of the application fee and complimentary evaluation of previously earned educational credits and training/professional certifications/portfolio for consideration of transfer credit. This special benefit is for Athens City Schools employees and their immediate family. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Tammie Brand at tammie.brand@acs-k12.org. For more information about the ASU admission process, visit admissions@athens.edu. View the full list of learning partners at athens.edu/learningpartners.

ACS is pleased to offer the 2024 Summer Meal Program, open to children 18 years old and younger in Athens and Limestone County. This program will be available at iAcademy at Athens Elementary, June 3 - June 20, on Mondays through Thursdays. Breakfast will be served from 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM with lunch from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Dine-in only (pick-up/take-out will not be available). If you have any questions, call (256) 233-6600 or email Tandy.Blackwell@acs-k12.org.

Athens City Schools Board of Education Central Office will be open Mondays -Thursdays from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM from May 28, 2024 - July 25, 2024. Call us at 256-233-6600 or visit us on the web at www.acs-k12.org.

No in-person classes or Summer Meal Program on Wednesday, June 19.

If you need bus service for your K-8th student, you must sign up through Returning Student Registration (Re-Enrollment). Learn more at acs-k12.org/transportation. Reminder that bus service is not available for Athens High School or Athens Renaissance School students. Don't delay, Re-Enroll today!

Athens City Schools has partnered with Second Life Mac (SLM) to offer our #oneAthens family and community the opportunity to purchase refurbished iPads and Macbooks at a discounted rate. Second Life Mac will fill orders on a first-come, first-served basis.... while supplies last. To access the online Second Life Mac Community Sale, please visit go.secondlifemac.com/AthensCity. Use promo code ATHENS24 and receive $20 off and free shipping! If you have any questions or need assistance, please email Second Life Mac at hello@secondlifemac.com.

Visit acs-k12.org/kindergarten to learn more and complete the online enrollment process. Computers, assistance, and assistance in Spanish are available at the ACS Central Office on Mondays - Fridays from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If you have any questions about Kindergarten Registration, please call (256) 233-6600.

Athens Football invites you to leave a legacy by sponsoring a Varsity Football Locker! This is a special tribute to past, present, and future athletes. Limited number of lockers available on a first-come, first-served basis. Commemorate your Golden Eagle pride and order your locker today! Scan code or visit acs-k12.org/athletics. All orders are due by June 30.

Honor a graduate of the Class of 2024 with a special commemorative brick from the Athens City Schools Foundation Legacy Brick Project. Brick prices start at just $50. Order online at acsf.acs-k12.org/bricks. Thank you for supporting the Athens City Schools Foundation.

iAcademy at Athens Elementary School invites you to become a permanent part of their new campus by purchasing a commemorative brick to recognize students, teachers, family, and friends in the Athens community. The bricks are incorporated into the design and displayed at the entrance area to the beautiful new school. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to support our teachers and students at iAcademy at Athens Elementary School. Two brick options are available: 4” x 8” - $50 (includes up to three lines with 21 characters per line) and 8" x 8" - $100 (includes up to six lines with 21 characters per line).

• To place your iAcademy at Athens Elementary brick order, click here or visit www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/athenses.
• To pay for your brick, you can either drop off payment at iAcademy at Athens Elementary School or visit website at aes.acs-k12.org and click the "Pay Fees" button.

Thank you for supporting iAcademy at Athens Elementary!

Are you interested in learning more about opportunities related to military service and academies after high school? If so, then please mark your calendars to attend Military Service and Academy Day, hosted by Congressman Dale Strong. This event will provide the opportunity to speak with representatives from West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Marion Military Institute, JROTC, Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force/Space Force, and Coast Guard. You will also have a chance to learn more about service academy eligibility requirements and congressional nominations.

Military Service and Academy Day

August 17 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Huntsville High School Gymnasium

RSVP to dylan.smith2@mail.house.gov

Lots of exciting things going on in ACS! Be sure to follow ACS and your school(s) on Social Media and download the free ACS app!

Download the Athens City Schools app today for access to school news, calendars, notifications, quick links, and more! The ACS App is available for free in the Apple App Store or Google Play. Search for “Athens City Schools”. Be sure to set your "phone" settings to RECEIVE/ALLOW notifications. Once you download the ACS app, click "Follow Your School" to receive notifications from the district and your selected school(s).

REGISTER TODAY FOR SUMMER FUN! Check out acs-k12.org/camps for dates, details, and registration. If you have any questions, contact Linda.Moore@acs-k12.org. Learn more at acs-k12.org/camps

Mark your calendars for Friday Night Lights! Homecoming will be held on September 27. Senior Night will be held October 25.

Governor Ivey invites Alabama K-8 students to join her for the Summer Reading Challenge, going on now through July 31. To participate, grade-eligible students may write a letter to Governor Ivey, sharing what their preferred summer reading book was and why it was their favorite. Click HERE to learn more.

Calhoun Community College will host Little Warhawks Basketball Camp June 13-14. Learn more and register at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/LittleWarhawksBasketballCamp

Looking for some FUN and FREE events this summer? Check out the Athens-Limestone Public Library Summer Program!

Calhoun Community College invites you to a fun career exploration at Explore U. Learn more about career opportunities in the Tennessee Valley and beyond! Activities will include local industry tours, guided career exploration and more. Space is limited. Register at https://calhoun.edu/events/explore-u-summer-career-expo/

Visit acs-k12.org/employees for useful employee links and information.

RSA would like to make you aware of their supplemental retirement plan RSA-1 Deferred Compensation. Whether you are a new employee or an employee who is getting ready to retire, it is to your advantage to participate in the RSA-1 Deferred Compensation Plan. Please watch the short video found here to find out more about the plan and how to enroll. Enrollment forms are located in the back of the RSA-1 Member Handbook. For additional information, contact RSA by email rsa1info@rsa-al.gov or toll-free 1.877.517.0020. RSA-1 representatives are available Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Members can also view this information on the RSA-1 page on the RSA’s website: https://www.rsa-al.gov/rsa-1/.

Reminder that ACS requires that all social media pages/accounts that represent ANY team, club, or organization affiliated with our school system be approved by the school principal AND registered with the Office of Communications. The purpose is to ensure that all school-associated social media is managed, monitored, and maintained while providing trusted and accurate information. Athens City Schools currently only authorizes the establishment and use of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts on behalf of the school system. To register an account, check on the registration status or create an account, please contact Christy at christy.hubbard@acs-k12.org or (256) 233-6602. Click HERE to learn more.

If your certificate is set to expire this summer, you should have received renewal information from Tammie Brand. If you did not receive this message, please contact Tammie at tammie.brand@acs-k12.org or ext. 1101. If you are unsure of when your certificate expires, click HERE to view your information or reach out to Tammie Brand.

Visit acs-k12.org/employees for useful employee links and information, including employee calendar, forms and more.

ACS starts back Wednesday, August 7! View the full 2024-2025 academic calendar at acs-k12.org/calendar.

We love sharing about all of the amazing things that are happening in our schools and in the lives of our outstanding students and employees! Do you have a story, event, award/ recognition or something cool going on in your classroom that you would like to share with our #oneAthens community? Please click here or email Christy.Hubbard@acs-k12.org.

Have something you would like to see in a future employee newsletter? Please send it to Christy.Hubbard@acs-k12.org.