Last weekend was great for Athens Wrestling!
Friday January 31st our MS competed at the 25 team CWWC Conference meet in Merrill and placed 6th as a team (1/2 point away from 5th place Wisconsin Rapids).
Saturday February 1st 21 Athens Youth wrestlers competed at the Merrill Youth Tournament and placed 1st as a Team with 8 wrestlers taking 1st.
Also on Saturday HS Girls competed at the Marshfield Queen of the Mat tournament where Jendry placed 6th. Our HS Varsity also took to the mat competing at the Marawood conference tournament in which Evin Passehl achieved Conference championship at 138 lbs!
Below are placewinners at the Marawood Conference meet.
113 - Garrett Frahm placed 3rd
126 - Dale Felix placed 4th
132 - Gavin Frahm placed 4th
138 - Evin Passehl placed 1st
144 - Kian Ellenbecker placed 5th
150 - Shaylon Blake placed 4th
157 - Jeffery Draper placed 6th
Below are placewinners at the Merrill MS CWWC Conference meet.
70 - Rosney Cruz Perez placed 5th
84 - Stone Parkes placed 2nd
98 - Kody Belter placed 3rd
136 - Connor Ebben placed 4th
144 - Isaac Bingham placed 5th
160 - Austin Natzke placed 6th
190 - Wes Ochodnicky placed 3rd
Have you ever considered becoming a substitute teacher? Do you have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree? If so, CESA 9's substitute teacher training will get you started! This one-day session qualifies as the required training for Wisconsin’s 3-year Short-term Substitute License. This license will allow you to substitute at any grade level and can be renewed every 3 years. If you have any further questions, please reach out to rbliven@athens1.org!
The School District of Athens is seeking a highly skilled para educator to join our Athens Elementary School team.! For full job posting, please click here: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/224041
Open enrollment application period for the 2025-2026 school year opens Monday!
For more information, visit the Wisconsin DPI's open enrollment webpage here: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment
The Athens Middle School Forensics team performed at the Stratford Middle School Level 1 MS Forensics Competition recently. The team boasted 21 students in 11 entries from Reader's Theater to Play Acting to Poetry to News Casting. All entries and students will be attending the Level 2 competition in Marathon in February. Great job, students! Another group of middle school students will perform their forensics pieces virtually in a few weeks.
Due to extremely cold temperatures anticipated in our area tomorrow evening, we want to prioritize everyone's safety, and we feel it is appropriate to reschedule the January 20th Athens School Board Meeting.
Tomorrow night's school board meeting is rescheduled for Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5 PM.
Thank you for understanding.
Due to inclement weather on Monday, January 20th there will be no after school activities or athletic events.
The School District of Athens will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st due to inclement weather. There will be no after school activities or athletic events.
Thank you for voting for the School District of Athens in the first annual Ole’ Fashion Christmas Decorating Contest!
A big shoutout to the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce for hosting this festive event!
The School District of Athens is seeking a highly skilled para educator to join our Athens Elementary School team.! For full job posting, please click here: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/224041
The School District of Athens is looking for teachers and classified support staff who are interested in daily substituting during the 2024-25 school year.
Substitute Teachers: Apply at https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/Edit/224992
Substitute Support Staff: Apply at https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/Edit/224994
For more information, please contact Rebecca Bliven, District Substitute Coordinator at #715-257-7511 or rbliven@athens1.org.
The School District of Athens is seeking a highly skilled para educator to join our Athens Elementary School team.!
For full job posting, please click here: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/224041
The School District of Athens will be closed Thursday, December 19, 2024 due to inclement weather. There will be no afterschool activities or athletic events. Please stay safe!
Riley Adams has been selected as the winner of a highly anticipated holiday card design contest. His artwork will be featured on the holiday card envelope for a local agency, bringing a personal touch to the season’s greetings for the community.
The contest, which invited student artists to submit their original designs, aimed to celebrate local talent and spread holiday cheer. After careful consideration, Adams’ artwork was chosen for its creativity and heartfelt representation of the holiday spirit.
Adams’ winning design will be prominently displayed on the envelopes of holiday cards for the local agency, making his work part of a cherished tradition for local families and organizations.
Congratulations to Riley Adams on his well-deserved win!
The Athens Middle School Student Council sponsored a middle school "winter" dance; they invited St. Anthony and Trinity middle school students to attend as well. Mr. Adam Triebold was the DJ, and the Athens Booster Club hosted complimentary snacks and hot chocolate. It was a fun evening of laughing, eating, and dancing.
The School District of Athens is seeking employment of a Para Educator at Athens Elementary School.
If you have an interest in applying for this position, please complete the application which can be located on the WECAN website: https://wecan.waspa.org.
The Athens High School National Honor Society (NHS) rang the bell for the Salvation Army during Small Business Saturday in the Village of Athens. Many thanks to Katelyn Haugstad, owner of The Workshop, for letting the students set up in front of her shop. Community Service and Community Partnerships!
This school year, Mr. John Greenwood, a communications consultant from the WI Institute for Public Policy and Service, is working with the Athens Middle School staff to facilitate leadership classes. Each week, there is a different leadership project for both 6th and 7th grades. The students are enjoying learning how to communicate efficiently while sharpening their leadership skills.
The School District of Athens seeks candidates for a Varsity Girls' Assistant Basketball Coach position beginning in the 2025-2026 season. This is a part-time position and not eligible for benefits. An ideal candidate would be a proactive problem solver with outstanding communication skills who would contribute to the school district's efficiency. This individual would be motivated and thrive on creating a climate of inclusion, trust, and productivity that represents the school district's values, vision, and mission. If interested, please apply on WECAN: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/221453
Athens Middle School Student Council wrapped up their "Hallow Fun" week. Games were played, pumpkins were found, and of course, there were dress-up day. Costume day was the most popular of the dress-up days. The 8th grade won the most costumes worn by a class. AMS is still looking for Waldo. Where is he?
The Athens High School National Honor Society (NHS) and the Athens Acres 4-H club met to Make A Difference to the elderly/disabled in the Village of Athens. The two groups worked together to rake and remove leaves. Nine yards were raked in two hours. Many friends and parents also assisted. Community service in action!
