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.
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. 💙
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.
El Distrito Escolar de Athens estará cerrado en Tuesday, January 6 debido a las inclemencias del tiempo. No habrá actividades extracurriculares ni eventos deportivos.
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!
Thank you for being such an important part of our Bluejay family—we look forward to all that the new year will bring!
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
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.
El Distrito Escolar de Athens estará cerrado en Wednesday, December 10 debido a las inclemencias del tiempo. No habrá actividades extracurriculares ni eventos deportivos.
🎄💙 Looking for the perfect gift? 💙🎄
Spread some Bluejay Pride this holiday season! Our Bluejay Pride Yard Signs make a festive and fun gift for students, families, alumni, and fans...and Santa has confirmed they fit perfectly under the tree!
🎁 Cost: $11.10
📍 Where: Available at the Athens Middle/High School
📧 Contact: Reach out to Becki Bliven at rbliven@athens1.org
to grab yours!
Brrr… ❄️ As temperatures start to drop, we want to make sure our families stay informed when inclement weather affects the School District of Athens.
If school is ever closed due to weather, we will notify parents & guardians through Campus Messenger (email, text, and/or phone call).
👉 Please take a moment to log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal and ensure your contact information is up to date!
You can also find school closure information on:
• WSAW Channel 7
• WAOW Channel 9
• All Midwest Communications Radio Stations
• athens1.org
• The School District of Athens Facebook Page
Stay warm, Bluejays! 💙❄️
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.
As we head into the holiday weekend, the School District of Athens wants to share a little gratitude and a little fun!
This week we asked our staff: “If Thanksgiving dinner were a school subject, which dish would get an A+?”
🥇 1st Place: Stuffing
🥈 2nd Place: Pumpkin Pie/Dessert
🥉 3rd Place: Green Bean Casserole
Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and delicious Thanksgiving filled with gratitude—and maybe an extra helping of stuffing! 🧡
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the School District of Athens!
We will resume normal office hours on Monday, December 1.
Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday break!
Full board packet: https://www.athens1.org/documents/agendas-and-minutes/november-2025/november-19%2C-2025-special-board-meeting/21327826
To apply, please click here: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/249986
This week, the School District of Athens is celebrating the incredible staff who make our schools such welcoming, supportive, and inspiring places for students to learn and grow.
To show our appreciation, we treated our staff to warm maple apple cider from Kuck’s Tapping & Sapping right here in Athens, WI!🍁
Please join us in celebrating them!
