Thinking About Serving on the Athens School Board?
The April 2026 Spring Election will be here before we know it! If you are an elector in the School District of Athens and are interested in running for School Board, now is the time to get started.
📄 All required candidacy forms must be filed with the District Office
📍 601 West Village Limits Road
🕔 No later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
If you have ideas, goals, or a passion for supporting our schools, we encourage you to consider this opportunity to lead and serve!
Please reach out to Becki Bliven at rbliven@athens1.org if you have any questions.
The Open Enrollment application period for the 2026–2027 school year runs from February 2 through April 30, 2026.
Families interested in open enrolling can apply online using the DPI Open Enrollment application.
👉 Apply here: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment
Please be sure to submit your application by 4:00 PM on April 30, 2026.
Families interested in open enrolling can apply online using the DPI Open Enrollment application.
👉 Apply here: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment
Please be sure to submit your application by 4:00 PM on April 30, 2026.
This week, we’re focusing on how the April 2023 Operating Referendum has helped the School District of Athens rebuild financial stability.
Learn more by visiting athens1.org and clicking on “Superintendent Connection.”
Thank you for supporting our staff, our students, and our schools!
Learn more by visiting athens1.org and clicking on “Superintendent Connection.”
Thank you for supporting our staff, our students, and our schools!
The School District of Athens will be closed tomorrow Friday, January 23, 2026 due to inclement weather. All before and after-school activities, athletic events and programming are cancelled.
This week, we’re focusing on how the April 2023 Operating Referendum has helped the School District of Athens provide essential technology.
Learn more by visiting athens1.org and clicking on “Superintendent Connection.”
Thank you for supporting our staff, our students, and our schools!
Learn more by visiting athens1.org and clicking on “Superintendent Connection.”
Thank you for supporting our staff, our students, and our schools!
Whether you’re passionate about working with students, supporting staff, or helping our schools run smoothly, we’d love to have you on our team!
Check out our current job opportunities here: https://www.athens1.org/page/employment-opportunities
Check out our current job opportunities here: https://www.athens1.org/page/employment-opportunities
At last night’s School Board meeting, the 2026–2027 District Calendar was officially approved. Families and community members can now view the calendar online!
👉 View the calendar here: https://www.athens1.org/o/athens/page/school-calendars
👉 View the calendar here: https://www.athens1.org/o/athens/page/school-calendars
The Athens Middle School Student Council sponsored a Winter Dance for students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade from AMS, St. Anthony's and Trinity Lutheran. It is a great time when all students in the middle school grades can get together and have fun. Thank you to Mr. Triebold for spinning the tunes, and thank you to the Booster Club for donating and serving snacks.
This week, we’re focusing on how the April 2023 Operating Referendum has helped the School District of Athens maintain and expand educational opportunities.
Learn more by visiting athens1.org and clicking on “Superintendent Connection.”
Thank you for supporting our staff, our students, and our schools!
Learn more by visiting athens1.org and clicking on “Superintendent Connection.”
Thank you for supporting our staff, our students, and our schools!
Reminder: There will be no school for students on Wednesday, January 21st due to a staff in-service day.
We’ll see students back the following day!
We’ll see students back the following day!
This week, we’re focusing on how the April 2023 Operating Referendum has helped the School District of Athens retain high-quality staff.
Learn more by visiting athens1.org and clicking on “Superintendent Connection.”
Thank you for supporting our staff, our students, and our schools!
January is School Board Recognition Month!
This month, we proudly recognize and thank the dedicated members of the Athens School Board for their time, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and community. Their service helps guide our district forward and ensures strong educational opportunities for all learners.
Please join us in showing appreciation for our School Board members and the important work they do on behalf of the Athens School District. 💙
This month, we proudly recognize and thank the dedicated members of the Athens School Board for their time, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and community. Their service helps guide our district forward and ensures strong educational opportunities for all learners.
Please join us in showing appreciation for our School Board members and the important work they do on behalf of the Athens School District. 💙
If you are an elector in the School District of Athens and have a passion for supporting our schools, this may be the perfect opportunity to give back and serve our community.
All required election paperwork must be submitted by 5:00 PM TODAY (January 6, 2026)
Whether your New Year’s resolution includes leadership, community involvement, or making a difference for students and staff, we encourage you to consider running for School Board.
All required election paperwork must be submitted by 5:00 PM TODAY (January 6, 2026)
Whether your New Year’s resolution includes leadership, community involvement, or making a difference for students and staff, we encourage you to consider running for School Board.
The School District of Athens will be closed today, Tuesday, January 6 due to inclement weather. There will be no afterschool activities or athletic events.
El Distrito Escolar de Athens estará cerrado en Tuesday, January 6 debido a las inclemencias del tiempo. No habrá actividades extracurriculares ni eventos deportivos.
El Distrito Escolar de Athens estará cerrado en Tuesday, January 6 debido a las inclemencias del tiempo. No habrá actividades extracurriculares ni eventos deportivos.
We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful holiday break. As we welcome 2026, we’re excited to welcome students and staff back tomorrow, Monday, January 5.
This school year has already brought so many great moments, and we’re excited to continue the journey together!
May your year be filled with joy, love, and happiness—and thank you for your continued support of our district!
This school year has already brought so many great moments, and we’re excited to continue the journey together!
May your year be filled with joy, love, and happiness—and thank you for your continued support of our district!
Wishing our students, families, staff, and community a season filled with joy, warmth, and time spent with those who matter most.
Thank you for being such an important part of our Bluejay family—we look forward to all that the new year will bring!
Thank you for being such an important part of our Bluejay family—we look forward to all that the new year will bring!
In observance of the holiday season, all School District of Athens facilities will be closed from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026.
Classes will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
We wish our students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and happy holiday season! ❄️🎄
Classes will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
We wish our students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and happy holiday season! ❄️🎄
The Referendum Considerations presentation provided by Beth Steinke and Andrea Sheridan offered a clear, comprehensive look at the key considerations surrounding future referendum(s) for the School District of Athens. The presentation underscored that this decision is not solely about facilities or funding, it is about shaping a sustainable future for our schools and ensuring that students continue to thrive.
Throughout January, we invite our community to follow along as we share weekly updates on social media and the school district website. Starting on January 8th, you can visit athens1.org and click on “Superintendent Connection.”
Full December board packet: https://www.athens1.org/documents/agendas-and-minutes/december-2025/23263933
The April 2026 Spring Elections are just around the corner!
If you are an elector of the School District of Athens and are interested in running for School Board during the April 2026 election, you must file all necessary forms with the district office at 601 West Village Limits Road no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 6th.
As a community member you have the opportunity to voice your thoughts, concerns, goals and desires to enhance our school district. As an elected School Board Member, you will have the added responsibility to be involved in the full decision-making process which include approving policies for administration and staff to follow, evaluate the superintendent, set the budget, and advocate for your students and your school district.
If you are an elector of the School District of Athens and are interested in running for School Board during the April 2026 election, you must file all necessary forms with the district office at 601 West Village Limits Road no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 6th.
As a community member you have the opportunity to voice your thoughts, concerns, goals and desires to enhance our school district. As an elected School Board Member, you will have the added responsibility to be involved in the full decision-making process which include approving policies for administration and staff to follow, evaluate the superintendent, set the budget, and advocate for your students and your school district.
The School District of Athens will be closed today, Wednesday, December 10 due to inclement weather. There will be no afterschool activities or athletic events.
El Distrito Escolar de Athens estará cerrado en Wednesday, December 10 debido a las inclemencias del tiempo. No habrá actividades extracurriculares ni eventos deportivos.
El Distrito Escolar de Athens estará cerrado en Wednesday, December 10 debido a las inclemencias del tiempo. No habrá actividades extracurriculares ni eventos deportivos.
