Athens ISD

Athens ISD is planning a summer of fun and fitness with a host of sports camps in June and one (volleyball) in July. These camps provide an excellent opportunity for young ath...

Athens ISD is blessed with so many dedicated, high-achieving educators. So it’s a daunting task each year to narrow the field until only two remain in the spotlight — one at the e...

Four outstanding Athens ISD luminaries were inducted as Distinguished Alumni April 25 before an adoring crowd at the Athens Country Club. Well over 100 people cheered to see the fo...

Athens High School junior Isaac Hoch secures victory at the UIL 4A Region 2 competition held at Texas A&M Commerce, claiming the regional championship in Informative Speaking! Is...

We are thrilled to recognize our five outstanding campus teachers of the year for the 2023-2024 school year. Pictured (l-r) alongside Athens ISD Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims are:...

Athens ISD Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims (fourth from left) recently celebrated with the district’s March teachers of the month and employee of the month. Pictured with Dr. Sims ...

Our talented Athens Middle School students dazzled judges at the UIL Concert and Sightreading Evaluation hosted at Whitehouse High School on March 6. The Treble Choir (pictured)...

Athens High School sophomore Charlie Leonard and her 17-year-old Arabian Quarter Horse mix, Miss Kitty, had a great day at the Henderson County Livestock Show Tuesday. In their...

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, t...

Hornet Nation is abuzz with wonderful news! Athens High School juniors Cooper Rich (left) and Isaac Hoch clinched the UIL Conference 4A Cross Examination (CX) state championship i...

Five outstanding Athens High School athletes signed on March 6 to play sports at the collegiate level. (From left) Jamauri Manning will play football for Trinity Valley Communit...

The Hornet powerlifting team had a great showing at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Region 3 Division 2 meet in Arp March 8! Two of our stellar lifters, Victor Bl...

The Athens High School Lady Hornets powerlifting squad brought the heat March 2 at the Region 3 Class 4A Division 1 meet in Longview — with one member advancing to state! Congratu...

Athens ISD Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims (center) hosted a luncheon recently with the district's teachers of the month and employee of the month. Pictured with her are (from left)...

February 23 marks School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to express our gratitude to each and every one of our dedicated drivers. They're the real MVPs, covering a hefty ...

The Athens High School Speech & Debate Team is headed to the National Speech & Debate Tournament once again. After a grueling three-day qualifying competition, Cooper Rich (left) ...

Another strong showing for the AHS Speech & Debate team, this time at the recent Dallas Jesuit Preparatory Invitational Tournament. Debating against very large public and private ...

In the fall of 2023, a group of determined parents and community members set themselves an ambitious goal: Revitalize the Athens ISD Athletic Booster Club and raise $100,000 befor...

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 te...

We're celebrating our January teachers and operations center employee of the month. Pictured with Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims (fourth from left) are (from left) Adonica Smith, B...