AthensCitySchools

One Spirit

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One Athens is a concept that speaks to the vision, direction, mission and intention of the school system. It’s a mindset that invites collaboration between schools and with the community at large. It is the hope of ACS that by gaining greater understanding of what One Athens seeks to accomplish, you will catch the spirit of One Athens Our vision is to be a community connected by education This is the heart of the Athens City Schools story It’s the driving force that connects one to another in the system and to the greater community. It’s what it means to be a part of this family of Athenians - to be golden through and through. Put simply, it says that our hearts belong to the black and gold One vision One spirit One Athens

Students In Service

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Service is a big part of student life in Athens and very important in helping students develop a sense of connection to the school and community. Students at all grade levels give back to the community in a variety of ways and, while participating, come to understand their role in making communities stronger Teachers in Athens City Schools strive to teach students empathy and caring toward others; no matter their situation in life. Through projects like the Souper Bowl of Caring in which students collect canned foods to contribute to the Limestone County Churches Involved, they learn that if everyone contributes a small amount, big things can happen. The same is true for the Full Tummy Project in which students gather snacks, juice boxes and small food items to send home to fellow students who may face hunger at home Throughout the year students participate in recycling initiatives, blood drives, Special Olympics, American Heart Challenge, Athletes Bettering the Community, Salvation Army Christmas Angels and other projects to help support worthy causes in Athens. True to our motto, Athens City Schools is truly a community connected by education