ATHENS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Our mission is to be a progressive, high-quality school system that connects students and their families to a caring, traditional community. Our vision is to be a community connected by education. One system, one heartbeat, one Athens.

Athens Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 With low student-to-teacher ratios, students personally know their teachers and their classmates. This allows for a deeper relationship between our students and their teachers and creates an atmosphere of trust among students Our school reflects the attitude of this community, which is one of caring and nurturing We offer a complete academic program for your student as they transition from elementary to high school. Our goal is to provide students with the challenge of a viable curriculum to meet the required course selection In addition, we also expose our students to an array of elective choices that are aligned to the academic elective pathways that they may choose in high school. We work diligently so that every student transitions into the high school curriculum prepared to become an Athens High School graduate. Dedicated teachers and staff, combined with involved parents and a supportive community, contribute to the success achieved by our students. Quality, academic achievement, and sportsmanship are woven throughout all school-related activities.

This is the district's stated goal and "North Star" that drives strategic planning as we work to empower all students for success in the 21st century.

Portrait Of A Graduate Collaborative Teams

Collaboration and teamwork are essential to success, and we support and sustain the One Athens philosophy as individual educators and as a school family.

Professional Development

We intentionally foster a learning culture and team atmosphere through purposeful professional development, including coaching, feedback, and reflection.

Open Educational Resources Advancement Via Individual Determination

Curated resources and high-quality units that are aligned to standards and our ACS vision. These resources are shared openly for use by other teachers.

AVID prepares our students for success in high school, college, and career. Emphasis is placed on organization, study skills, critical thinking, enrichment, motivation, and more.

Athens High School has a long and rich history as a school of tradition and excellence. Year after year, AHS is recognized by multiple publications and organizations as one of Alabama's best high schools. We believe in teaching above and beyond the standards to build well-rounded students who are prepared for success after high school in academics, career, and life. Character, integrity, perseverance, and compassion are core qualities exemplified in our classrooms and the ideals toward which we strive in the development of our students. Athens High School is proud to offer our students a variety of opportunities in Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, Honors, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Career and Technical Education, AVID, Athletics, and more!

Portrait Of A Graduate Collaborative Teams

This is the district's stated goal and "North Star" that drives strategic planning as we work to empower all students for success in the 21st century.

Collaboration and teamwork are essential to success, and we support and sustain the One Athens philosophy as individual educators and as a school family.

Professional Development

We intentionally foster a learning culture and team atmosphere through purposeful professional development, including coaching, feedback, and reflection.

Open Educational Resources

Curated resources and high-quality units that are aligned to standards and our ACS vision. These resources are shared openly for use by other teachers.

Advancement Via Individual Determination

AVID prepares our students for success in high school, college, and career. Emphasis is placed on organization, study skills, critical thinking, enrichment, motivation, and more.