💚 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
Four outstanding Athens ISD luminaries were inducted as Distinguished Alumni Thursday evening before an adoring crowd at the Athens Country Club. Well over 100 people cheered to see the four Hornet favorites take the stage one by one: Lee Edward Bush, class of 1960; Milburn Chaney, class of 1960; Dr. Katrina Glover, class of 1988; and Rita Curington, Athens High School teacher from 1980 to 2011.
🎉 Hornet Nation celebrates ANOTHER triumph! 🏆 Junior Isaac Hoch grabbed yet one more victory at this weekend's UIL 4A Region 2 competition at Texas A&M Commerce, clinching the regional championship in Informative Speaking! 🥇 We're beyond proud as Isaac — who is one half of AHS's state champion CX debate team — advances to the UIL State Speech Meet, May 13-15 at the University of Texas at Austin. 🙌 But wait, there's more reason to cheer! Junior Cooper Rich and freshman Liam Tinsley were chosen to join the prestigious UIL State Tournament Honor Crew! 👏 These exceptional Hornets will lend their skills to help run the state tournament. We're thrilled for Cooper and Liam and can't wait to see them shine! #HornetNation
🎉🏀 Calling all #HornetNation fans! 📣 This Thursday marks the beginning of an epic showdown as our Lady Hornets go head-to-head against the Lady Hawks for the Bi-District Championship! 🏆🔥 Let's pack the stands, bring the energy and show our support loud and proud! 🙌 #HornetPride #GameOn
🎉 We celebrated our varsity softball seniors Tuesday night! 🥎 Huge congratulations to each of you for your dedication and hard work! 🌟 Now, let's keep that Hornet spirit soaring as our Lady Hornets gear up to beat Brownsboro and clinch third place in district. Catch the action in Lindale this Friday, April 19, at 4pm. Tickets ($4 adults/$3 students) are available online only at https://www.lhseagles.org/lisd-online-ticket-portal 🎟️ #HornetNation 🐝
🌟🔥 Athens High School is on fire with talent as our students clinch spots to compete individually at the UIL Conference 4A Academic Regional Meet on April 27 at Texas A&M Commerce. Let's cheer for these outstanding individuals (l-r): Gaden Riquelme in number sense, Isaac Hoch in informative speaking, Jasmine Good in ready writing, and Addison Maytubby in calculator AND general math. 🎉 Go, Hornets! 🐝 #HornetNation #UILRegionals
🎉 The Athens High School calculator team is ready to take on the challenge at the UIL Conference 4A Academic Regional Meet on April 27 at Texas A&M Commerce. Let's show our support for (l-r) Natalie Rogers, Logan Castaneda, Gaden Riquelme, Donna Carpenter and Addison Maytubby! ✨ #HornetNation
🌟🏃♂️ More fantastic news from the UIL 4A Area Track Meet in Lindale! 🎉 Our 4x400m relay team grabbed a 4th place finish, securing their spot at Regionals with a season-best time of 3:27! 🥳✨ Congratulations to (l-r) AJ White, Gage Friedrich, Lazavion Lee and Brett Horn for their incredible performance! 🏅👏 Next stop: Regional Meet at the University of North Texas in Denton on April 19. #HornetNation
🏆🔥 Yet another victory for the Hornets! 🎉 Phenomenal freshman McCager Smith soared to first place in the discus event at the UIL 4A Area Track Meet, boasting an impressive distance of 157.11 feet! 🥇 McCager is set to compete at the Regional Meet at the University of North Texas in Denton on April 19. That's two gold medals hanging around the necks of Athens High School freshmen in Lindale today! 🌟👟 Athens' track & field program is blazing a trail! #HornetNation
🎉🏃♀️ Incredible news! 🌟 Freshman superstar Donna Carpenter blazed through the competition this morning to clinch victory in the 3200-meter run at the UIL 4A Area Track Meet, clocking in a *personal best* time of 12:06.55! 🥇💨 Now it's on to the Regional Meet on April 19 at the University of North Texas in Denton. First place as a freshman? Just imagine the next three years! 🌟🏆 #HornetNation
🏆 Exciting news from the AHS UIL Academic team! Last week, our Hornets showcased their talents at the district competition. Speech events took place on April 4 at Cumberland Academy in Tyler, followed by academic testing events on April 5 at TVCC. Despite tough competition, we're thrilled to announce that several of our Hornets have secured spots in the regional competition on April 27 at Texas A&M Commerce. Among those advancing are Gaden Riquelme in Number Sense, Addison Maytubby in Calculator and General Math, Isaac Hoch in Informative Speaking, and Jasmine Good in Ready Writing. Additionally, Regan Head, Liam Tinsley, and Cooper Rich stand as alternates, demonstrating the depth of talent within the AHS UIL Academic team. Pictured is the speech team at the April 4 competition. They are (from left) Isaac Hoch, Miles Barnes, Kraven Parker, Cooper Rich, Liam Tinsley, Regan Head, Sebastian Campa, Theo Hall, River Lang and Marlie Adair. We're proud of everyone who competed! #HornetNation
⚾️🌦️ In an attempt to work within the current weather forecast, today’s varsity baseball game has been moved from 7pm to 4:30pm at home. The JV game has been canceled. Go, Hornets!
In response to safety and operational concerns surrounding the upcoming total solar eclipse, Athens ISD will close all campuses on Monday, April 8. After careful consideration, this decision is being made to ensure the well-being of our students and staff. All students and staff will receive eclipse glasses on April 4, courtesy of the Rotary Club. No make-up day will be required, as sufficient instructional time is built into our academic calendar. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize safety.
🌟🐴 Congratulations to Athens High School sophomore Charlie Leonard and her Arabian Quarter Horse mix, Miss Kitty, for clinching third place this morning at the Henderson County Livestock Show in the "halter gelding 5 & older" category! 🥉Charlie is competing in several other events today and proudly leads the pack as the first of many AISD students showcasing #HornetNation's talent this week at the livestock show. 🤠🐮 #HCLS
🎉🌟 At the recent FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) Regional Conference, several Athens High School students received awards after taking Family and Consumer Sciences Assessments, which are subject-oriented objective tests. The awardees are (top row, from left) Davin Perry, Miles Barnes, Zachary Carrizales, Adileny Hernandez, (bottom row, from left) Karleigh Due, Cloey Peters, Kennedy Ard and Pyper Palmer. Terrific job, Hornets! 🐝💫 #HornetNation
🌟👏🏼 Several members of the Athens High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter are advancing to state following the Region III FCCLA Conference in Waco. They are (top row, from left) Karleigh Due, Marcos Velasquez, Dustin Matlock (one of 15 FCCLA state officers in Texas), and (bottom row, from left) Bianca Santoyo, Anahis Torres, Kennedy Ard, Mikaela Egan, Timmy Marshall and Zachary Carrizales. The state conference will be held this April in Dallas. Way to go, Hornets! 🐝 #HornetNation #FCCLA
