This week, we celebrate and thank our Athens School Board members for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, and community.
Please join us in recognizing and thanking our School Board for their service and for making Athens a great place to learn and grow!
October is Principal Appreciation Month and we are so grateful for the leadership, dedication, and heart our principals bring to the School District of Athens every single day. Robin Hanson, Joy Redmann, and Juli Gauerke-Peter wear many hats—mentor, problem-solver, cheerleader, listener, and leader—all while keeping our schools moving forward. The life of a principal may not always be glamorous, but around here, it’s the soundtrack to success!
Please join us in celebrating and thanking our amazing principals for everything they do for our students, staff, and community!
The Athens Middle School Student Council sponsored a Spirit Week for AMS to coincide with AHS Homecoming week. Students at AMS had dress-up days, morning games, volleyball and flag football, friendly competition in dancing and decorating their hallway, and their Spirit Rally before the AHS Pep Rally. The 7th grade was victorious in winning the Spirit Stick and an ice cream party for their class. They all know their Bluejay Battle Cry. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!
Yard signs are available for purchase ($11.10) now – email rbliven@athens1.org to get yours!
From our speed circle activity to themed tables (and snacks, of course), the day was full of laughter, learning, and connection. Our group photo highlights the incredible Bluejay team ready to kick off the school year!
Here’s to a 2025-2026 school year filled with teamwork, growth, and maybe just a little sprinkle of Taylor Swift 💙
Help us give Laura a warm welcome to the School District of Athens!
Let’s give Mya a big Bluejay welcome in the comments!
We’re so happy to have her! —drop a “welcome” in the comments to make her feel at home!
🌟✨ Welcome to the Bluejay Family! ✨🌟
We are thrilled to introduce and welcome our new teaching staff members for the 2025-2026 school year!
👏 Mya Becker – EL Multilingual Teacher
👏 Carley Chwala – Library Media Specialist
👏 Seth Coker – Middle School Math Teacher
👏 Kristine Zarins – Maple Grove 5th Grade Teacher
👏 Laura Parke – Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
👏 Annwn Kohlmoos – Art Teacher
Let’s give them a warm Athens community welcome! We’re excited for the amazing energy, passion, and dedication they’ll bring to our students this year!
✅ 1. Completed Online Registration?
Make sure your child is officially registered through Infinite Campus:
https://www.athens1.org/page/online-registration
✅ 2. Printed or Saved the 2025-26 School District Calendar?
Plan ahead by accessing our year-at-a-glance calendar here:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:871f657b-074a-4543-9a03-c17befd02118
✅ 3. Found Your Child(ren)’s School Supply List?
Make sure your student is stocked and ready!
🖍️ Visit: www.athens1.org → Schools → Parent Resources → School Supply Lists
✅ 4. Submitted Your Free & Reduced Lunch Application?
It's quick and confidential:
https://www.athens1.org/page/free-and-reduced
✅ 5. Picked Up Physical/Alternate Year Cards (if needed)?
Available now in the High School Office.
✅ 6. Added the District Open House to Your Calendar?
📅 Thursday, August 28 • 2–6 PM All Buildings
Show your Athens Bluejay pride and help turn our town into a sea of blue during Fair week!
Yard signs are still available for just $11.10 from the District Office.
Email Becki Bliven at rbliven@athens1.org to grab yours before they’re gone!
