MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPALS Dear Parent: Welcome to the elementary schools in the Athens City School System. The faculty and administration at each of the five elementary schools look forward to the opportunity to be involved in your child’s education. We hope that this school year will be a positive experience and a happy part of your child’s life. The Athens City School System is known for its long tradition of providing academic excellence. Your support is vitally needed to continue this great heritage. The information in this handbook has been designed to assist both students and parents with guidelines for the successful operation of the elementary schools. This information has been carefully prepared and presented so that it will be of great value in helping you become familiar with policies and procedures of the elementary schools in the Athens City School System. If at any time you have questions or other concerns, please call the office at your child’s school. We are anticipating a successful school year. Sincerely, Mrs. Amanda Tedford, Principal iAcademy at Athens Elementary
Mr. Jeff Mathheus, Principal FAME Academy at Brookhill
Dr. Beth McKinney, Principal SPARK Academy at Cowart
Mrs. Sharla Birdsong, Principal HEART Academy at Julian Newman
Ms. Cynthia Davis, Principal Athens Intermediate School
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