Athens ISD

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! 🙌

🎉🏆 Big congratulations to our amazing Hornet baseball team members who received All-District honors. Senior Nate Garcia was named 2nd team infielder. Honorable mention honors were given to freshmen Satchel Williams and Jaxon Jennings, sophomores Gus Wickel, Eli Carnes and David Richardson, and juniors Jonathon Gonzalez and Mason Shelton. In addition, Richardson, Wickel, Carnes, Jennings and Shelton also earned Academic All-District honors. You make #HornetNation proud! 👏📚⚾️

⚽️🥎⚾️ 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).

📚 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

🏀 Our three-day Hornet Basketball Camp was a huge success, with 118 young hoopsters spread across multiple courts. We loved seeing so much talent and heart! #HornetNation

🚨 Passers-by on Highway 19 South and FM 753 in Athens should be prepared to see dozens of law enforcement vehicles in front of Athens Middle School from Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14. The middle school will host first responders from many local and regional law enforcement agencies as they train with the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center. The ALERRT program provides scenario-based training to prepare officers and other first responders to safely and effectively handle active-shooter and other violent threats. This could include simulated drills outside of the building on occasion. Please do not be alarmed if you see those drills in progress during training.

⚽️⚾️🥎 We have three more Hornet sports camps kicking off on Monday, June 10: soccer, baseball and softball! Registration is 30 minutes before the start of each camp. #HornetNation

Daniela Ruvalcaba and Addison Maytubby have distinguished themselves as the top students of Athens High School’s Class of 2024, earning the prestigious titles of valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. The AHS commencement ceremony will be held at the school’s competition gym at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31. Ruvalcaba, an AISD student since attending pre-K at Bel Air Elementary, graduates with a grade point average of 108.657. Maytubby graduates with a grade point average of 108.259. Both ladies earned their associate’s degrees from Trinity Valley Community College on May 10, Ruvalcaba as a dual credit student and Maytubby as a member of the PINNACLE Early College High School program. “I’d encourage incoming freshmen, if they aren’t in PINNACLE, to do dual credit,” said Ruvalcaba. “It really makes a difference.” For her part, Maytubby recommended that young students find a healthy approach to academics, work, and extracurriculars. “I would say don’t slack off, but don’t try to do too much at once, either,” she said. “Don’t put so much pressure on yourself.” “That’s a big one,” agreed Ruvalcaba. Ruvalcaba’s academic achievements are matched by her involvement in various extracurricular activities. She participated in varsity cross country during her sophomore year and played active roles in the Key Club and the National Honor Society, serving as treasurer her junior year and vice president her senior year. In addition to her academic and extracurricular pursuits, Ruvalcaba has made significant contributions to her community. She engaged in numerous service projects at the East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society and took part in community trash pickups. Her leadership qualities were recognized when she was voted September Student of the Month, selected for AHS Leaders of Tomorrow, and chosen as a junior usher by the senior class of 2023. Ruvalcaba plans to continue her education at either the University of Texas at Austin or the University of Texas at Tyler, majoring in accounting with a minor in education or mathematics. She credits her parents, Raul and Rosalina Ruvalcaba, who have always supported her, as well as her siblings, caring teachers, and friends for their love and support. Maytubby's high school journey is marked by extensive involvement in extracurricular activities and leadership roles. She served as president of the National Honor Society chapter during her senior year and was a student council representative. Her contributions extended to both the AHS and PINNACLE student councils, and she was a member of the UIL math team, advancing to the regional level twice. Maytubby was class president her sophomore year, and she was active in athletics, participating in cross country, track and basketball, as well as band. Her accolades include being named Student of the Month, DAR Good Citizen, and selection for AHS Leaders of Tomorrow. Additionally, she attended the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) camp as a junior and served as a senior staffer her senior year. Maytubby has volunteered at local churches, the Food Pantry in Athens, and the animal shelter. In recognition of her academic and extracurricular accomplishments, Maytubby, a member of the Chickasaw Nation, received honors from the College Board for the National Indigenous Recognition Program and the National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program. She is an active member of Dogwood Church and has successfully run her own small business on Etsy and at local markets for the past four years. Maytubby will be attending Texas Christian University in the fall, majoring in entrepreneurship and innovation, with plans to attend law school in the future. She would like to thank her parents, family, teachers and friends for all of their love and support.

🥎 We’re celebrating our All-District Softball honorees! 🏆 Leading the way is Ava Pugh, named Utility Player of the Year! 💪 Pictured in the front row, from left, are Dakota Autry (1st Team Co-Pitcher & Academic All-District), Cassie Frentress (1st Team Infield), Alexis Woods (1st Team Catcher), Mia Tinsley (1st Team Infield), and Ava Pugh (Utility Player of the Year). In the top row, from left, are Abby Marquez (2nd Team Outfield), Skyler Levasseur (2nd Team Infield & Academic All-District), and Reagan Farley (2nd Team Utility/DP & Academic All-District). Not pictured but also celebrated are Sarah Lott (1st Team Co-Pitcher & Academic All-District), and honorable mentions Anna Meyer, Imett Pineda, and Karen Morales. We are so proud of these talented players and their hard work both on the field and in the classroom! Keep shining, #HornetNation! 🐝💪

🎓👉 Graduation will commence at 6:30pm Friday, May 31, in the competition gym at 708 E. College Street with the doors opening at 5:30. Entrance is only available at the College Street doors. 🚗 Parking is available in the lot in front of the main entrance off College Street, as well as the home side lot on the northeast corner of Bruce Field. Another option is to park on the south (visitors) side of Bruce Field. 👀 The ceremony will be broadcast live on the AISD Facebook page: bit.ly/AHSgradLive 🚫🎈🎒 As in years past, balloons, noisemakers, flowers & any kind of signs are prohibited. No handbags or backpacks will be allowed. Exceptions: diaper bags with infants & toddlers, & a bag with medical necessities. (Unattended bags create a security threat. Therefore, bags may not be left at the doors. Guests with bags or backpacks will be asked to return them to their vehicles, to be locked in the trunk or, if that's not an option, otherwise placed out of sight.) ----- 🎓👉 La graduación comenzará a las 6:30 pm el Viernes 31 de Mayo en el gimnasio de competencia en 708 E. College Street con las puertas abiertas a las 5:30. La entrada solo está disponible en las puertas de College Street. 🚗 El estacionamiento está disponible en el parqueadero frente a la entrada principal de College Street, así como en el parqueadero lateral de en la esquina noreste de Bruce Field. Otra opción es estacionar en el lado sur (lado de visitantes) de Bruce Field. 👀 La ceremonia será transmitida en vivo en la página de Facebook de AISD: bit.ly/AHSgradLive 🚫🎈🎒 Como en años anteriores, los globos, las matracas, las flores y cualquier tipo de letreros están prohibidos. No se permitirán bolsos ni mochilas. Excepciones: pañaleras con bebés y niños pequeños, y una bolsa con necesidades médicas. (Las bolsas desatendidas crean una amenaza a la seguridad. Por lo tanto, las bolsas no se pueden dejar en las puertas. Se pedirá a los invitados que lleven bolsas o mochilas a sus vehículos, que las guarden en la cajuela o, si no es posible, que las pongan fuera de la vista.)

Attention all seniors and their loved ones! 🎓✨ Join us tonight at 6:30 at Life Fellowship Church (8881 CR 3918, Athens — off Hwy 175W) for Baccalaureate. This cherished tradition offers a message of congratulations and hope for our graduating class. We can't wait to see you there! #HornetNation

🗓️ 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

🏈🏈 Exciting news! Today, two of our outstanding athletes, Kendrick Marshall (left) and La'Zavion Lee, signed to play football with Texas College in Tyler. We couldn't be prouder of their achievements! 🎉 Pictured alongside them is Coach Randy Butler, the athletic director at Texas College. Way to go, guys! #HornetNation 🐝

🏫 Today, South Athens Elementary students, as well as other fifth-graders from Bel Air and Central Athens, visited Athens Middle School. 🚌 They got a preview of what to expect when they transition to the AMS campus on August 5. It's an exciting milestone in their educational journey as Hornets! 🎉🐝 #HornetNation

🌟 We love to see our students receive funds to help continue their education at the collegiate level! Two Athens organizations — Kiwanis Club and Rotary Club — have generously awarded scholarships to Athens High School seniors. Kiwanis recipients are Gage Friedrich and Alexandria Akin. They are pictured with AHS Principal Jason Iglehart and Kiwanis President Amanda DeShazo. Rotary recipients are Peyton Smith, Gage Friedrich and Daniela Ruvalcaba. They're also pictured with Principal Iglehart. 🎓📚 #HornetNation

💚 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. 😆

🎉🥉 Amazing news, #HornetNation! 🥉🎉 Athens High School freshman McCager Smith won the bronze medal in boys 4A discus throw at today's State Track Meet in Austin. 🏅 He didn't just win; he completely smashed his previous personal best record of 167 feet, 10 inches by launching an incredible 180 feet, 3 inches! 🤯 Let's give a huge round of applause and #HornetNation pride to McCager for his outstanding achievement! 🙌🐝 #HornetNation

🌟🎭 Attention, Hornet Nation! 🎭🌟 The Athens High School Choir program is gearing up for their most ambitious Spring Concert yet! 🎶 Enjoy a spectacular musical theater showcase filled with costumes, set changes and plenty of drama. They're calling on all of you to join them and be part of the magic! 🌟 Mark your calendars for: 📅 AHS CHOIRS BROADWAY SHOWCASE 🗓️ Tuesday, May 14 ⏰ 6pm-7pm 📍 Athens High School Large Lecture Hall 🅿️ (park at the front of AHS and follow signs inside the front door) 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION Prepare to be swept away as they bring you music from Legally Blonde the Musical, Jersey Boys, Sweeney Todd, Phantom of the Opera, and Wicked! 🎵 Spread the word, bring your family and friends, and let's make this an evening to remember! See you there! 🎉 #HornetNation

🏈 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

📣 Get ready, #HornetNation! 🥎 Our Lady Hornets are heading into softball playoff action this Thursday against Canton! 🎟️ Grab your tickets online only using the link below, and let's rally together to back our team! 👏 #Playoffs2024 #SchoolSpirit https://my.hometownticketing.com/agency/5b6f33c6-17c6-4afe-81c8-c9f9e79657aa