Athens City Schools Foundation

06/03/2026

💡POWER FOR STUDENTS Make a lasting impact on our ACS students and teachers by joining the ACSF Power for Students program!

Supporting our schools is easy. Simply add a monthly donation of any amount to your Athens Utilities bill. Every dollar stays local and helps fund programs that enrich student learning and support our educators, including:
*Teacher Classroom Grants
*The 3rd Grade Violin Program
*Student enrichment opportunities
*Innovative classroom resources
*And many other impactful initiatives

HOW DO I ENROLL? Complete the Power for Students form and submit it using any of the following methods:
*Drop it off at the ACS Board of Education Central Office
*Email to [email protected]
*Mail it to: Athens City Schools Foundation (ACSF), 455 U.S. Highway 31 N., Athens, AL 35611

Your monthly contribution, no matter the amount, helps provide meaningful educational opportunities, supports teacher innovation, and enhances the learning experience for students across . For more information, visit acsf.acs-k12.org/power. Together, we can truly !

05/22/2026

❤️ We loved celebrating our employees this morning! Thank you for the impact you make each and every day. We hope this small gesture serves as a reminder that you are appreciated today and all year long. Hope you have a wonderful summer! ☀️

05/05/2026

LEGACY BRICKS Special commemorative bricks from the Athens City Schools Foundation Legacy Brick Project make perfect gifts to celebrate a graduation, a teacher, a retirement, and more. Bricks are placed on the Athens High School campus. Prices start at just $50. Order and pay online at acsf.acs-k12.org/bricks. Thank you for supporting the Athens City Schools Foundation!

04/29/2026

The Athens City Schools Foundation is excited to offer ACS Teacher Classroom Grants for the 2026-2027 school year! A limited number of $500 individual teacher grants and $1,000 teacher team grants will be awarded. All applications will be reviewed through a competitive selection process. Consider something unique and exciting that you could do with your students with the help of a Foundation teacher grant! For details, including the online application, visit acsf.acs-k12.org/grants. Completed applications, along with the required Statement of Support, must be submitted by June 5, 2026.

Since 1997, the Athens City Schools Foundation has connected community support with classrooms, funding programs such as the Third Grade Violin Program, the Teacher of the Year Gratitude Banquet, Teacher Classroom Grants, and more.

Special thank you to all who contribute to the Athens City Schools Foundation to make these grants possible. Explore ways to give at acsf.acs-k12.org/donate. 💛

04/25/2026

We just love seeing these sweet smiles as students show off their skills in the Third Grade Violin Recital! After only ten lessons taught by musicians with the Huntsville Symphony School, our students learn to play! For over 25 years, the Athens City Schools Foundation has provided this wonderful opportunity for all third grade students in ACS!

You can help make a lasting impact in the lives of students - today, tomorrow, and for years to come - by supporting the Athens City Schools Foundation. Learn more about ACSF at acsf.acs-k12.org and consider giving today. Together, we truly make a difference.

04/25/2026

We just love seeing these sweet smiles as students show off their skills in the Third Grade Violin Recital! After only ten lessons taught by musicians with the Huntsville Symphony School, our students learn to play! For over 25 years, the Athens City Schools Foundation has provided this wonderful opportunity for all third grade students in ACS!

You can help make a lasting impact in the lives of students - today, tomorrow, and for years to come - by supporting the Athens City Schools Foundation. Learn more about ACSF at acsf.acs-k12.org and consider giving today. Together, we truly make a difference.

04/13/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM Looking for a rewarding career in education? Join us at the annual Athens City Schools Job Fair! This event will be held on Tuesday, April 14, from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM in the Athens High School Arena/Gymnasium. Don't miss this awesome opportunity to explore open positions, meet our team, and discover what it means to be a part of the family! Learn more at acs-k12.org/jobfair. 🖤🦅💛

04/13/2026

🔈REMINDER Athens City Schools will dismiss early on Wednesday, April 15, as scheduled in the 2025-2026 ACS Academic Calendar.

Early Dismissal Schedule:
*Pre-K 10:45 AM
*K-3 11:15 AM
*AIS 11:20 AM
*AMS 11:30 AM
*AHS 11:45 AM

Buses will depart at the school's early dismissal time. Please plan for your bus rider to arrive home earlier than usual. Latchkey will NOT be available. If you have any questions, please contact your school.

View the academic calendar at acs-k12.org/calendar.

04/13/2026

✨Alabama State Board of Education District 8 Representative Dr. Wayne Reynolds and City of Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks recently visited Athens High School to personally congratulate Mr. Michael May on being named the District 8 Secondary Teacher of the Year! One of just sixteen finalists for Alabama Teacher of the Year, Mr. May was selected from more than 155 outstanding educators across the state. At AHS, Mr. May teaches Engineering Design classes in the CTE Engineering Pathway, where students explore hands-on, project-based learning through 3D printing, Arduino electronics, generative AI, and more. Under his leadership, the AHS Technology Students Association (TSA) chapter has earned the Most Outstanding Chapter for six consecutive years—a state record! With over two decades of experience in ACS, Mr. May continues to inspire and prepare students for future success. We are of Mr. May and wish him the very best as he continues in this prestigious competition! 🖤💛

04/10/2026

Congrats to Mr. May!!! We are of you and wish you the best of luck as you continue in the Teacher of the Year competition!

✨ CONGRATS to Athens High School teacher Michael May on being named one of the “Sweet Sixteen” finalists for the 2026–2027 Alabama Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Selected from more than 155 outstanding educators across the state, Mr. May represents the heart, passion, and excellence that define ACS. His commitment to innovation, achievement, and leadership shines in everything he does.

Mr. May teaches Engineering Design classes in the AHS Career and Technical Education Engineer Pathway, where students dive into hands-on, project-based learning through the engineering design process, 3D printing, Arduino electronics, generative AI, and more. Under his leadership, the AHS Technology Students Association (TSA) chapter has earned the Most Outstanding Chapter for six consecutive years—a state record! Blending high expectations with a student-centered approach, Mr. May challenges and supports every learner, preparing them for future success while inspiring them to reach their full potential. Originally from Michigan, May brings more than 20 years of experience, all with Athens City Schools, and continues to make a lasting impact in the lives of his students each and every day.

We are of Mr. May and wish him the very best as he continues in this prestigious competition! 🖤💛