⭐️ We were so pleased to host members of the Athens Chamber of Commerce's "Leadership Athens" class today. The group gathered at Athens High School where Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims and other district personnel discussed AISD's victories and challenges before touring the campus. Members of Leadership Athens visit many area institutions and organizations over several months in order to gain an in-depth understanding of the community. 🐝 We're proud to be part of such an important undertaking! #HornetNation
❄️ 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!
🔔 Our amazing NHS students are representing Hornet Nation on Friday by ringing the Salvation Army bell outside Walmart from 8am-6pm. The money raised through the Red Kettle campaign allows The Salvation Army to help meet the needs of food and shelter for many in need. If you're at Walmart Friday, please give what you can, if you can.
We’re so proud of Central Athens Elementary third-grader Gabby Hall! 🎨✨ Her snowman artwork was selected by the Athens Police Department to feature on their official Christmas card this year. Gabby was honored at the December Athens City Council meeting for her creative achievement. 👏❄️ Each year, APD invites Athens third graders to participate in this fun tradition, with top designs from each elementary school being considered by the department. Congratulations, Gabby! 🎄🎅 #HornetNation
🏈 One more win to go, Tigers! 🙌 We're wishing our friends in Malakoff great success as they face off against the Columbus Cardinals in the Class 3A D1 championship game tomorrow, 7pm at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Defend that state title!
🎉🏈 Congratulations to three of our senior Varsity football players for earning Texas State Coaches Association Academic All-State Team recognition! 🏆 (From left) Andrew Thong was named Second Team All-State, while Isaac Pineda and Shelby Akin received Honorable Mention. We're so proud of you all! 👏 #HornetNation 🐝
👏 A big thank you to First State Bank of Athens for generously presenting a $1,500 check to Athens ISD ! 🎉 As the district's depository bank, FSB has a long history of supporting our campuses by providing funds for holiday celebrations, including staff meals. 🍽️ Pictured (from left) are FSB Executive VP/Chief Operations Officer Cathy Jezek, AISD Deputy Superintendent Ginger Morrison, AISD Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims, FSB Executive VP/Chief Financial Officer Jason Hayes, and AISD Chief Financial Officer Randy Jones.
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🎄 We are so excited to share this year's Athens ISD Christmas card. It features a festive tree and wreath from the mind and hand of very talented Athens Middle School 8th-grader Jailynn Dewberry! Over 130 of the two-sided cards, featuring Jailynn's artwork and Christmas greetings from the district, were sent out this week. Ho, ho, hornets! 🎅🧑🎄
👔 Each Wednesday, the AHS coaching staff picks a lesson to impart on the boys in athletics class to help them prepare to become men. This week, the lesson was "how to properly tie a tie," along with a discussion on professionalism. We love it. It's a great day to be alive and a Hornet! #SWARM #HornetNation
🦌 Sisters Emiliana Cleto (4th grade) and Estefania Cleto (2nd grade) were so deer this morning at South Athens Elementary. 😉🎄 #HornetNation #Reindeer
👏 The Athens High School debate team competed this past weekend at the University of Texas Longhorn Classic, widely regarded as the most challenging CX debate invitational in Texas. In a major achievement for the program, seniors Isaac Hoch and Cooper Rich became the first varsity policy debate team from Athens to advance to elimination rounds at this prestigious tournament. They ultimately finished in 12th place as octofinalists. 🙌 Sophomores Liam Tinsley and Ariel Silas also delivered an impressive performance, finishing the tournament with a 3-3 record. They narrowly missed advancing to elimination rounds, a remarkable accomplishment for underclassmen competing against such a formidable field. 🐝
The competition included private schools and much larger public schools, presenting a tough challenge. But with their signature Athens grit, these Hornets showcased the talent and determination of our school. We couldn’t be prouder of their outstanding achievements!
🎉 Heyyyy! Shoutout to Athens Middle School students Eisley Diamond, Karina Izaguirre and Inez Tela for their winning designs on the Holiday Starbucks cups! 🎨 You can check out their amazing artwork, along with designs from 27 other AMS students, at the Athens Starbucks (1010 E Tyler St.) this holiday season. Swing by and see the festive creativity on display! ❤️☕ #HornetNation
🌟 We had a world-class chef at Athens Middle School today! Chef Roshni Gurnani (AKA Chef Rosh) offered the flavors of India to students during their lunch periods. From competing on Chopped, H*ll’s Kitchen, and Iron Chef: Alex vs. America, to earning recognition as one of the top 5 Indian chefs in the U.S., Chef Rosh brought a wealth of experience to AMS. 👩🍳 And we can vouch that the chicken makhani with basmati rice (AKA butter chicken) was DELICIOUS. Thanks, Chef Rosh, for encouraging our students to try new flavors! 🍛 #HornetNation
🏀 The Annual Athens Basketball Invitational is here! 🏀 Twenty-two varsity teams from across East Texas, Dallas, Houston and Temple will be at Athens High School for three days of hooping action. The first of 48 games will start at 8am Thursday and finish with the championship games at 5pm (girls) and 8pm (boys) on Saturday. Tickets (for students & adults) are $5 per day or grab a $12 tournament pass for all three days. The public is invited; so swing by AHS at 708 East College Street and pack the stands! 🏀🎉 #HornetNation
🎭 Athens Creates Theatre proudly presents Puffs! 🧙♂️ For seven years, a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and defeated evil. But this is NOT his story. This is the story of the Puffs—the ones who were there, too! A tale for anyone who's never been destined to save the world. 🌟 Tickets are $10 online 🎟️, and staff members get in free with a badge 🆓🎫. Don’t miss this enchanting performance! Get your tickets here: https://act4490.weebly.com/fall-production.html
🎉 Big shoutout to our Athens Debate Team for rocking the Grandview TFA tournament! From left to right: Marlie Adair, Hannah Priddy, Rainy Ibarra, Kraven Parker, Samuel Hart, Cooper Rich, Camden Garner, Ariel Silas, and Sebastian Campa. 🏅 Cooper Rich and Camden Garner took the championship in CX debate, outshining 18 teams. Sebastian Campa and Ariel Silas made it to the CX debate quarterfinals. First-time extemporaneous speakers Hannah Priddy, Samuel Hart and Rainy Ibarra took second, fourth and sixth places, respectively. Marlie Adair clinched fourth in program oral interpretation. 🙌 These wins are racking up points for the TFA State Tournament in March at Prairie View A&M University.
🧑🎄🧑🎄 The Athens Middle School National Honor Society is at it again! These awesome Santa's helpers put up two Christmas trees at the AISD Administration Building, keeping up a tradition they’ve rocked for years. We’ve gotta say it: They’re totally TREEmendous! 🎄 Pictured are (from left) AMS Counselor and NHS Sponsor Maureen Bogowitz, NHS members Naim Silva, Gracie Robinson, Karis Williamson, Remi Carnes and Taryn McAlister, and Deputy Superintendent Ginger Morrison. ✨ #HornetNation
📣 Congratulations to the AHS Hornet math team on an outstanding performance at the Lindale UIL Academic meet! 🏆 They brought home eight individual medals and two team plaques! 🥇 The Number Sense Team (pictured) of Gaden Riquelme, Gage Stasko and Kobe Calloway clinched first place. Riquelme won the bronze medal, while Stasko and Calloway tied for fourth. Special shout-out to Calloway for his personal best score of 86! 🥇 The Calculator Team (pictured) of Olivia Silva, Donna Carpenter, Riquelme, and Logan Castaneda also took first place with Riquelme, Castaneda and Carpenter placing second, third and fourth, respectively. Castaneda scored a personal best of 135! 🥈The General Math Team of Riquelme, Stasko and Jose Pimentel finished strong in second place behind Lindale. Riquelme earned a silver medal, and Stasko placed fifth. 👏 We love to see success in UIL academics like this!
🏈 HEY, HORNET NATION! We hope to see you all at our community pep rally this Thursday, 6pm at the Athens High School coliseum (708 East College Street). Help us support our varsity football team as they battle Van Friday night at Rose Stadium during the first round of playoffs! Remember, there is a bag policy in effect for all public events at AISD. (See details here: https://www.athensisd.net/page/bag-policy-for-public-events). Let's come together and make some noise! 💥🎊
🏈 It's time for playoff action! Athens takes on Van this Friday at 7:30pm at Tyler Rose Stadium. Athens is the HOME team! 🎟️ Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults. District passes, THSCA, and senior citizen passes are accepted. 👉 Grab your tickets here: https://tylerisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all Let’s make some noise and support our team! 🐝💪 #HornetNation
