School District of Athens

We are at 35% of our families that have registered for the 2024-2025 school year. That is a good number to have but let's keep it going. If you haven't registered for next school year please do so as soon as possible. If you have registered, remind someone to do their registration. Here is the directions on how. https://www.athens1.org/page/online-registration Maple Grove families, please register as soon as possible as spots are filling up fast. If you know someone who would like to have their child(ren) join the School District of Athens, share this with them as well. Remember the window closes May 24th, but the sooner you register, the sooner we can get ready for next year. If you have any questions regarding Online Registration, please contact us at #715 -257-7511 ext. 102.

The School District of Athens will be closed tomorrow Monday, March 25th due to inclement weather. There will be no after school activities or athletic events.

Congratulations to the Athens High School forensics team! All members are moving on to the State Level of competition on Friday, April 19. This year, the state competition is moving back to the UW Madison campus.

To celebrate Read Across America at Athens Elementary School, members of the Athens High School National Honor Society (NHS) and friends read to all grades in their classrooms. Both high school and elementary students enjoyed the camaraderie over good books!

We have had the registration window only open a couple of days and already have over 15% of the familes register for next year! That is a great start! Let's keep that number growing. If you are having issues or lack a computer at home, you can go to your building office tomorrow during parent-teacher conferences from 3:30 to 7:30 for some help. No appointment need. Otherwise you can go to our registration website and sign up for next year. https://www.athens1.org/page/online-registration Remember the deadline is May 24th.

March into Women's History Month

The online registration window is now open! You can begin registering for the 24-25 school year to the School District of Athens. If you have any question please contact your school office or go to the registration website https://www.athens1.org/page/online-registration

The Athens Distinguished Alumni Award is back and accepting nominations until Friday, March 22, 2024. The purpose of the Distinguished Alumni Award is to provide inspirational role models for students through recognition of Athens graduates while promoting a legacy of community pride. Graduates may be alive or presented posthumously. Nomination forms are available at the Athens High School office or can be submitted via the online form https://forms.gle/kDMzkyoRUnjrnK8ZA.

If anyone would like to buy a Butter Braid to support the Athens High School Track team, you can order online through this link! Thank You https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/f5966d3f-b9f6-4d26-b3d7-d4d64b0b31fa

Tonight WIAA Girls Regional game VS Loyal can be view at the following: https://cesa10.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_pkgzfg6o/254868343 Live Stream is sponsored by CESA 10. Stream starts at 6:45 pm. If you are coming to watch it live, tip off is at 7pm at the Middle/High School Gym.

The School District of Athens would like to reopen the Fitness Center to the public. Prior to opening we would like to gather input from the community. Please take a few moments to complete this survey to inform our next steps.

This semester, Mr. John Greenwood is working with the 8th grade during their English class on deliberative practices in becoming a good leader. Mr. Greenwood is able to provide these services as part of our AODA grant. The students enjoy these classes and are learning both great communication and leadership skills.

The Athens High School Forensics team recently competed in their Sub District level of competition at Colby High School. All members will be moving on to the District level competiton in Stevens Point in March. Members must orally present their piece three times and receive two passing scores to move on to the State Competition in April. The UW Madison campus will once again be hosting that competition.

Tonight WIAA Girls Regional game VS Marion can be view at the following: https://cesa10.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_pkgzfg6o/254868343 Live Stream is sponsored by CESA 10. Stream starts at 6:45 pm. If you are coming to watch it live, tip off is at 7pm at the Middle/High School Gym.

Reminder: Monday, January 15th, is a Staff Inservice day, so it's a none student day. Stay warm.

The School District of Athens will be closed tomorrow January 12, 2024 due to inclement weather. There will be no after school activities or athletic events.

Students at Athens Middle School had the opportunity through their English classes to enter the "Patriot's Pen" essay contest for The VFW Auxiliary. This year's theme was "How are you inspired by America?" Local winners were eighth-graders Ted Schultz-Becker, first place, and Itzel Espinoza, runner-up. Schultz-Becker and Espinoza were given awards by the VFW Auxiliary Patriot's Pen chairmen Mrs. Denise Sekorski and Mrs. Gloria Lavicka. Mrs. Dee Brewster is their English teacher. Their certificates stated that they are "outstanding youth spokespeople of the future."

Student transportation staff needed for Marathon County Special Education in the Athens School District Weekday mornings- appx 20 hours per week. Valid Driver's license required. Selection of the successful candidate is made by assessment of experience and education, criminal record check, data-entry test; oral interview; review of references, written background inventory, and other appropriate job-related selection procedures. https://wecan.waspa.org/

It was another busy weekend for the Athens High School National Honor Society (NHS). This past weekend, the members rang the bell for the Salvation Army of Marathon County. In five shifts, the group raised over $325 to donate. Many thanks go out to the businesses in the village of Athens who let the group ring at their storefront.

Our last concert for the Holiday Season. Middle/High School Band and Choir concert starts at 2 pm today. Catch it on our YouTube Channel as well.