👏👏 Our math team absolutely DOMINATED at the Tyler Legacy HS Winter Classic meet, earning 17 individual medals and three team awards in the small school division. The Number Sense team of Gaden Riquelme, Addi Maytubby, Tristan Hunt and Logan Castaneda won first place, with the individual members sweeping first through fourth places. Andrew Thong won fifth, and Sebastian Campa took sixth. The Calculator Applications team also won first place. Maytubby won gold, Riquelme took silver, Natalie Rogers won the bronze medal, Castaneda finished fourth and Donna Carpenter was fifth. In the General Math competition, Athens again took the top place, with Riquelme earning first, Maytubby third, and Thong fifth. Hunt was the fourth member of the winning team. In addition, the science team of Daania Siddiqui, Rogers, Riquelme, Castaneda and Hunt won second place. Individually, Hunt placed third, Castaneda fourth and Siddiqui fifth. Hunt also placed first in physics. Pictured (from left) are Natalie Rogers, Logan Castaneda, Tristan Hunt, Addi Maytubby, Gaden Riquelme, Andrew Thong and Donna Carpenter. Not pictured are Daania Siddiqui and Sebastian Campa. We are SO PROUD of you all! #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Students standing with plaques in hand and medals around their necks
🎵 🎉 This is big! Senior Charrod McCullough is officially one of the 28 best small high school tenors in the ENTIRE STATE after earning a spot on the Texas All-State Small School Choir. He survived three elimination rounds, during which he had to learn new music in addition to his class music, perform it before a five-judge panel, and sight read acapella an excerpt of never-before-seen music — with only 30 SECONDS to prepare. 😳 Amazing! Charrod will perform with the Texas All-State Small School Choir in San Antonio on Feb. 10 at the Henry B. González Convention Center as part of the 2024 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic and Convention. 👏👏👏 We are #AHSproud #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Photo of Charrod standing in front of school building smiling
🐝👏👏 Look out, Austin! Here we come! Juniors Cooper Rich (left) and Isaac Hoch begin individual competition Wednesday in the UIL Congress State Tournament in Austin. Student congress attempts to replicate the workings of an official legislature within the confines of a competitive speech activity. The purpose of a student congress is to formulate legislative bills and resolutions, debate them, and adopt or reject them by casting votes. They are coached by Walter Willis and William Honea. We're proud of you, guys! #AHSproud #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Cooper Rich and Isaac Hoch stand in front of the Athens High School campus sign
🎉 It's School Resource Officer Appreciation Day — and, indeed, we do appreciate the officers who help watch over our students and staff. They are (from left) Corporal Jacob Sumrall, Officer Adam Parkins and Officer Zac Harris. Thank you! #SRO #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Sumrall, Parkis and Harris stand in uniform side by side
🎉 It's School Resource Officer Appreciation Day — and, indeed, we do appreciate the officers who help watch over our students and staff. They are (from left) Corporal Jacob Sumrall, Officer Adam Parkins and Officer Zac Harris. #SRO #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Sumrall, Parkins and Harris stand in uniform shoulder to shoulder
Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) are $1,500 one-time, on-line grants for eligible parents/caregivers of students served through special education. Families of eligible students who have not previously applied can use the on-line accounts to obtain special educational resources and supplies and/or services. For more information see the attached graphics (English and Spanish) and visit SSES.tea.texas.gov
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
For more information and to apply, visit: SSES.tea.texas.gov
For more information and to apply, visit: SSES.tea.texas.gov
PINNACLE Early College High School ninth-grade students (l-r) Genesis Gonzalez, Vanessa Villegas and Joselyne Torres are tackling the first day back from the holiday break with good attitudes. Just 148 days in the spring semester! #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Three girls standing arm in arm in a classroom
🎁 We were visited by the spirit of Christmas today in the form of First State Bank Assistant Marketing Coordinator Abra Roberts (center), who presented a check to the district for $1,500. First State Bank of Athens is the depository bank for AISD and has for many years graciously provided funds for campuses to use for holiday celebrations, such as staff meals. Also pictured are Deputy Superintendent Ginger Morrison (left) and Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims. Thank you, FSB!
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Photo of Deputy Superintendent Ginger Morrison, Abra Roberts holding check, and Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims.
🎄 South Athens Elementary Pre-K4 students Linny Carver (left) and Sophia Campos are decked out in their adorable holiday best. It's the last day of class before Christmas break!
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Two young girls dressed in Christmas sweaters and bows hugs
🥳 Bel Air Elementary kindergartener Ulysses Castaneda yells encouragement to Alyzae Perez as she begins her leg of the relay race through a huge bounce house. We can confirm that Alyzae was incredibly fast. Students — and staff — across the district are excited for the upcoming Christmas break, which begins Dec. 20.
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Bel Air Elementary kindergartener Ulysses Castaneda yells encouragement to Alyzae Perez as she begins her leg of the relay race through a huge bounce house.
🎅❤️ Christmas cuteness overload! Central Athens Elementary Pre-K3 student Waylen Jackson gives Santa (AKA David Deas) a heartfelt hug Thursday during picture time. We’re pretty sure Waylen made the “nice list" again this year. #JollyOldElf #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Little boy gives Santa a tight hug
🎅🎨 What talent we have at AISD! Central Athens Elementary fifth-grader Isabella Knigge is spreading holiday cheer with her fantastic artwork of Ol' Saint Nick. It was chosen from among several student submissions for the front of Athens ISD’s annual Christmas card. Isabella said she loves to draw and created her winning submission at home in half an hour. “Wow, you did that?” asked a classmate upon seeing the finished product. She did, indeed. Thanks, Isabella! #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Photo of Isabella Knigge holding a card with a drawing of Santa Claus and the words "Merry Christmas from your friends at Athens ISD
🏀⛹️‍♀️⛹️‍♂️ The Fifth Annual Athens Invitational Tournament for girls and boys basketball is under way — and it is hoppin'! ... or should we say bouncin'? ... 🤪 Athens High School is hosting 13 boys and 12 girls teams. Fifty games will be played through Saturday to determine the winner in each bracket. #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Photo of empty gym
🔑 Officers with the Athens High School Key Club, a student service organization, spoke to members of the Kiwanis Club this week about their work in the community. Key Club members this school year collected 139 pounds of dog food for the Athens Animal Rescue Shelter, helped Keep Athens Beautiful decorate the courthouse square, helped with the Halloween "Trunk or Treat" event at Central Athens Elementary, and served food for Oktoberfest with St. John Lutheran Church. They have also committed to assisting at the Athens Soup Kitchen for the remainder of the school year. Pictured are (from left) Key Club President Yasairi Medina, Vice President Zachary Carrizales, Treasurer Dustin Matlock, Secretary Baileigh Due and Club Sponsor and AHS Spanish Teacher Melissa Salinas. We're very proud of the work all the members of the Key Club perform on behalf of our wonderful community. #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Pictured are (from left) Key Club President Yasairi Medina, Vice President Zachary Carrizales, Treasurer Dustin Matlock, Secretary Baileigh Due and Club Sponsor and AHS Spanish Teacher Melissa Salinas.
🎶🎄 Join us for the Athens High School Choirs' Winter Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 6pm at the AHS large lecture hall. You'll enjoy wonderful Christmas music and a sing-along for everyone. Admission is free! #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
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🍔🧋 Hornet Nation! Head to Freddy's this Thursday between 4-8pm, and say "I'm here for the fundraiser." Fifteen percent of those sales will go to support the Athens High School basketball program. 🏀 #HornetNation #SupportTheHornets
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
A coupone for Freddy's restaurant that says 15% of sales on Nov. 30 from 4-8 will benefit the AHS basketball program.
🎄 Five amazing members of the Athens Middle School National Junior Honor Society were kind enough to decorate two Christmas trees at the AISD administration building today. Pictured with Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims are (from left) Ruby Rios, Rainy Ibarra, Layla Carnes, Kinley Bowlden and Katalina Castaneda. We have the best students! #HornetNation
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Standing in front of a Christmas Tree with Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims are Ruby Rios, Rainy Ibarra, Layla Carnes, Kinley Bowlden and Katalina Castaneda.
Three amazing Hornet alumni will be inducted into the Athens ISD Athletic Hall of Fame Dec. 7 at the Athens Country Club. The semi-formal event begins at 6pm. Tickets are on sale to the public for $20 each until Nov. 30 or while they last, and may be purchased online at https://bit.ly/AthleticHallofFame2023 or in person at the district administration building. We'll be honoring NFL veterans Barron Tanner and Terrence McGee and basketball great Alex Furr.
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Photo of Barron Tanner making tackle; Terrence McGee running the football and Alex Furr dribbling basketball
If you'd like to chat with Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims, stop by McDonald's in Athens between 5 and 6pm Monday during the first hour of McTeacher Night.
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Photo of Dr. Sims talking to people. Text says: Chat with the superintendent. Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims will be at McDonald's in Athens (1105 E. Tyler Street) from 5pm-6pm Monday, Oct. 30 for the first hour of McTeacher Night.  McTeacher night is a fundraiser for AMS from 5-7pm.  If you'd like to chat with Dr. Sims, stop by and say hi.
👏 👏 Amazing news!! Senior Jose Vazquez and freshman Donna Carpenter BOTH QUALIFIED FOR THE UIL STATE MEET in cross country. 🎉 Yayyyyyyy! #HornetNation #AHSproud
over 1 year ago, Toni Clay
Photo of Donna Carpenter and Jose Vazquez