📚✨ Public Schools Week | February 23–27, 2026 ✨📚
We proudly celebrate Public Schools Week 2026 and the vital role public education plays in strengthening our communities and preparing students for bright futures.
Public schools are more than classrooms ; they are places where:
💙 Students discover their passions
📖 Lifelong learning begins
🤝 Relationships are built
Join us this week in celebrating the power and promise of public schools.
We proudly celebrate Public Schools Week 2026 and the vital role public education plays in strengthening our communities and preparing students for bright futures.
Public schools are more than classrooms ; they are places where:
💙 Students discover their passions
📖 Lifelong learning begins
🤝 Relationships are built
Join us this week in celebrating the power and promise of public schools.

The School District of Athens is seeking applicants for the position of Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach.
View the full job description and submit an application here:
https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/253962
Thank you for helping spread the word and supporting our athletic programs!
Go Bluejays! 🏐

💙💌 Sharing a little love this Valentine’s season… 💌💙
We asked our staff:
“Why do you love being part of the Athens Bluejay family?”
Their responses were full of heart ❤️ and really show what makes this community so special. We’re grateful for the people and connections that make our district a wonderful place to work and learn.
Scroll through to see what our staff had to say!
We asked our staff:
“Why do you love being part of the Athens Bluejay family?”
Their responses were full of heart ❤️ and really show what makes this community so special. We’re grateful for the people and connections that make our district a wonderful place to work and learn.
Scroll through to see what our staff had to say!









💙💌 Sharing a little love this Valentine’s season… 💌💙
We asked our staff:
“Why do you love being part of the Athens Bluejay family?”
Their responses were full of heart ❤️ and really show what makes this community so special. We’re grateful for the people and connections that make our district a wonderful place to work and learn.
Scroll through to see what our staff had to say!










The WIAA is now accepting applications for the WIAA Student-Athlete Leadership Team for the 2026-27 school year! This diverse group of student-athletes will serve as ambassadors for their peers & the WIAA.
Apply here: https://www.wiaawi.org/Schools/Forms-Directory/Student-Athlete-Leadership-Application?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--A1Fl-IE0jP5CYDYOf73huwE_AAOmdOd5zkK1lumrM9vPEusNUgErxoLScc60F-PzTpchEUSAmHZlbzURXIIECPGpnXg&_hsmi=402739436&utm_content=402739436&utm_source=hs_email
Apply here: https://www.wiaawi.org/Schools/Forms-Directory/Student-Athlete-Leadership-Application?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--A1Fl-IE0jP5CYDYOf73huwE_AAOmdOd5zkK1lumrM9vPEusNUgErxoLScc60F-PzTpchEUSAmHZlbzURXIIECPGpnXg&_hsmi=402739436&utm_content=402739436&utm_source=hs_email

The open enrollment regular application period for the
2026-27 school year is from February 2-April 30, 2026. The
application period closes at 4:00pm on April 30, 2026.
Parents may apply online at https://dpi.wi.gov/oe.
2026-27 school year is from February 2-April 30, 2026. The
application period closes at 4:00pm on April 30, 2026.
Parents may apply online at https://dpi.wi.gov/oe.

Roses are red,
Bluejays are blue 💙
A Bluejay Pride yard sign is the perfect way to say “I love you!”
For just $11.10, surprise your favorite Bluejay with a fun, festive yard sign this Valentine’s Day and let the whole neighborhood feel the love!

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.

