Athens City School District

11/05/2026

Be kind. Be thoughtful. Be genuine. And above all, be thankful. 💛

November is a great time to reflect on the people, experiences, and little things that make us grateful.

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing what our students and staff are thankful for. Join us each Thursday as we highlight their responses and celebrate the spirit of gratitude across our school community! 💚

11/04/2026

The Plains Intermediate School hosted an exciting STEM Night! 🔬

Students and families explored interactive STEM activities created by Ohio University Partnership students at TPIS and the Ohio University Chemistry Club. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities and explore scientific concepts in fun and meaningful ways.

The evening wrapped up with an exciting live science experiment led by our very own Mrs. Crites and Mrs. Sammons!

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make it a fun and engaging evening of learning!

11/03/2026

🎬 Your AHS News Update is back!

Stay connected with the latest happenings at Athens High School with the newest AHS News Update videos! Tune in for school news, important updates, and a look at what’s happening around AHS.

Be sure to watch Episodes 3, and share with your fellow Bulldogs! 🐾

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

11/03/2026

Morrison-Gordon Elementary hosted a fun-filled Trick-or-Treat Night in the Land Lab! 🎃

Hosted by the Land Lab Committee, students, families, and teachers dressed in their favorite school-friendly costumes and enjoyed walking through the Land Lab together. It was a wonderful evening of Halloween fun and community!

11/03/2026

Athens County FFA wrapped up its final day in Indianapolis with another visit to the National FFA Career Show and Shopping Mall! With more than 70,000 people in Indy for convention, members got an early start to explore the booths with fewer crowds.

After a quick stop at the hotel to change, the group headed to the Three Hills Rodeo! Members enjoyed the rodeo events and entertainment, including a Roman rider and a horse named Mr. Bojangles.

Then it was time for the long trip home! It was a memorable few days filled with learning, new experiences, laughter, and lasting memories. Athens FFA is grateful its members had the opportunity to experience the National FFA Convention!

A HUGE thank-you to everyone who helped make this trip possible through their generous support! 💚💛

Special thanks to:
* Athens FFA Alumni
* Alexander FFA Alumni
* Will-O-Wood Lamb Co.
* Federal Hocking FFA Alumni

11/03/2026

🏀 Show your Athens Bulldog pride while supporting the Athens Basketball program! 🐾

Enter for a chance to win a beautiful hanging Bulldog sign!

🎟️ Tickets:
• 1 ticket for $5
• 5 tickets for $20

How to Enter: Venmo Josie Dupler at -Dupler and include your full name with your payment.

All proceeds will help fund new travel gear for the basketball program!

📅 Drawing: November 15 at 5:00 PM

Thank you for supporting Athens Basketball! 💚

11/03/2026

Day 2 of the National FFA Convention!

Athens County FFA members kicked off the morning at Lucas Oil Stadium for the opening session, hearing from the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and keynote speaker Scott McKain.

Next, students explored the National FFA Career Show at the Convention Center, featuring more than 345 exhibitors! They connected with agricultural businesses, colleges, and universities to learn about future careers and educational opportunities, and stopped by the FFA Shopping Mall for some convention swag!

Thursday evening, the group joined fellow Ohio FFA chapters for Buckeye Bash at Kelsay Farms, enjoying a barn dance, animals, corn pit, hay bale climbing, jump pad, farm store, and fire pits. It was a great night to connect with FFA members from across Ohio!

11/02/2026

Athens County FFA Chapters kicked off their trip to the National FFA Convention with a fun-filled day of learning and activities!

The first stop was Ohio Greenhouse Company in Wapakoneta, Ohio, where students toured an 18-acre greenhouse with approximately 900,000 organic strawberry plants! 🍓 They learned about biological pest controls and how strawberries are grown, cleaned, packaged, and shipped throughout the region. They even took home fresh strawberries!

Next, students visited MVP Dairy, home to approximately 4,400 dairy cows. 🐄 They explored the 80-cow rotary milking parlor, solar panels, pollinator gardens, freestall barns, and learning center while learning about modern dairy farming.

After arriving in Indianapolis, the group enjoyed bowling, pizza, arcade games, and plenty of laughs! 🎳🍕

11/02/2026

AHS Drama Club is proud to announce the cast of She Kills Monsters! 🎭

Thank you to every student who auditioned and shared their talent with us. Congratulations to our cast! We can’t wait to bring this funny, fierce, and heartfelt story to the stage!

📆 Make plans to join us on November 6th & 7th at 7:00 pm and November 8th at 2:00 pm!

The Athens High School Drama Club is presenting She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition as part of its 2026–2027 theatrical season.

Performance Schedule & Tickets
- Dates: November 6 – November 8, 2026
• Friday, November 6, 2026: 7:00 PM
• Saturday, November 7, 2026: 7:00 PM
• Sunday, November 8, 2026: 2:00 PM

- Location: Athens High School Auditorium, Athens, Ohio

- Ticket Pricing: $10.00 for adults (available via the Athens High School Drama Club On The Stage Ticketing Page)

11/02/2026

Athens FFA members got into the Halloween spirit by painting pumpkins that were donated to Hickory Creek Nursing Home to help decorate for their residents! 🎃🎨

Our members showed off their creativity with some amazing pumpkin masterpieces! We loved seeing all their unique designs and were happy to share a little Halloween cheer with the residents! 🧡