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Athens High School
Newsletter for Parents, Students, Teachers & the Community
Volume 17
October 8, 2019
Athens High School
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Domain/14
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6613
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHSAlabama/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
Twitter: @AHS_Alabama
Monday Manna
FALL BREAK OCTOBER 7th-9th, 2019
Mark Your Calendar:
Friday, October 11, AHS Football vs. Columbia Away at 7:00 p.m.
Spirit Theme for Next Friday is “Crush Columbia”. Wear Orange. (No bandanas, face paint, etc.) Dress up days must meet ACS dress code.
- Seniors: Balfour will be here Thursday, October 17, 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. to meet with seniors regarding ordering invitations and caps & gowns. The meeting will take place in the auditorium.
- AHS Competition Cheer is selling t-shirts. Please see Mrs. Black or Ms. Hicks if you are interested. T-shirts will be on sale until Friday, October 11.
- National Art Honor Society $10 Membership Dues should be turned in to Mrs. Slaton NO LATER than Friday, October 18, Room A1175.
- Yearbooks are currently on sale for $65. Be sure to order one before the prices go up! They can be purchased here at school from Ms. L. Carter in room A1164, or online at yearbookordercenter.com.
- Seniors: Senior ads are now available for purchase. All orders for senior ads should be made online at yearbookordercenter.com. If you have questions, see Ms. L. Carter.
- The Soccer Athens Cornhole Tournament is being rescheduled.
- AHS Wrestling will host a Daddy-Daughter Dance for Princesses ages Pre-K through 5th Grade in the AHS Cafeteria. Tickets may be purchased at First Metro Bank and at the door for $35 per couple. Additional princesses are $10 each. Escorts may their dad, grandfather, uncle, or any other adult. Saturday, October 12, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
- Mandatory International Ambassadors Club meeting on Thursday, October 10, at 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. Young's room A1134.
- DECA $20 dues should be paid to Mrs. Foster or Mrs. L. Jones by Tuesday, October 15.
- Tennis tryouts will be Monday, October 14 - Thursday, October 17.
- All CO-OP students must stay at school for Eagle Empowerment until otherwise notified.
- First Priority will meet Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Pettus's room A2127 upstairs. Everyone is welcome
- IMPORTANT REMINDER: Flex Spaces are off limits during 2nd and 3rd Blocks and during Connect until further notice. Students should report to assigned teacher or Connect Class.
- If you have questions/problems with your INOW account, please contact the Guidance Office.
- If you have questions/problems with your MacBook or Canvas, please contact the Library.
Still Need Your MacBook:
If you have not yet picked up your MacBook, you and your parent/guardian may fill out the appropriate paperwork and pay the user fee between the hours of 8:30 AM-11:00 AM and 12:00PM-2:45PM. Both the parent and the student must be present to sign the documents. Please see Ms. Jennifer McCain.
Thank You!
Weekly Teacher Feature
Mrs. Alycia Townsend
This week’s teacher feature is Mrs. Townsend! She teaches Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, and AP Biology. Growing up, she wanted to become a doctor, and loved Chemistry class in high school. Mrs. Townsend decided to become a teacher when she was a lab assistant at Butler University in Indianapolis and really liked it. She has been a teacher for twenty-seven years and is most passionate about promoting STEM classes. Mrs. Townsend’s favorite place is Lover’s Key State Park in Ft. Meyers, Florida, and she says that her spirit animal would be a squirrel. You rock Mrs. Townsend!
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AHS Classroom Happenings
Lab Time!
#OneAthens
Greenhaw's Group!
Singing Right Along!
Above & Beyond!
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Congratulations Elizabeth Hobbs!
ALABAMA 200 not only delves into our rich history, but also strives to inspire younger generations and lay the foundation for a prosperous and vibrant future. The Alabama Bicentennial Student Advisory Committee was formed to give younger voices the opportunity to step forward and shape the next few months leading up to Alabama's official 200th birthday on Dec. 14.
The committee is composed of 40 student leaders from around the state. They represent some of Alabama's best and brightest, as well as every geographic region of the state.
Each student will have the responsibility of taking over the AL200 Twitter account and posting short video clips during a one-week period showcasing themselves, their area and what Alabama's bicentennial means to them.
“The state of Alabama has led the nation in many areas, including space exploration and racial equality,” notes ABSAC chair John “Jack” Orr, a senior at Decatur High School. “We think the members of this committee will give an honest and true inside look at our great state and help people see the strength of our communities and the accomplishments of our people.”
Dr. Susan DuBose, education coordinator for the Alabama Bicentennial Commission, adds, “We have spent several years working with elementary teachers and students, and it is wonderful to have these seniors play so important a role in the actual bicentennial year.”
Follow @al200 on Twitter to stay updated on the ABSAC posts and activities. Visit www.ALABAMA200.org for information about the bicentennial, calendar of events and projects.
The following students will be representing their schools and counties in this project:
William Aycock, Albertville High School, Marshall County;
Sumedha Bobba, James Clemens High School, Madison County;
Mary Bookman, McGill Toolen Catholic High School, Mobile County;
Florence Bowman, Decatur Heritage, Morgan County;
Katelyn Busby, Clarke County High School, Clarke County;
Luker Davidson, Auburn High School, Lee County;
Tameyra Drake, Handley High School, Randolph County;
Skylar Elliott, Bob Jones High School, Madison County;
Martha Ernest, Montgomery Academy, Montgomery County;
Isabella Fratangelo, Mae Jemison High School, Madison County;
Alison Gaston, Mountain Brook High School, Jefferson County;
Aylon Gipson, Booker T. Washington High School, Montgomery County;
Bryant Gordon, Selma High School, Dallas County;
Taylor Griggs, Trinity Presbyterian School, Montgomery County;
Jesse Hendricks, Ft. Payne High School, Dekalb County;
Elizabeth Hobbs, Athens High School, Limestone County;
Owen Howard, Providence Classical School, Madison County;
Jack Johnson, Randolph School, Madison County;
Teri Kim, LAMP High School, Montgomery County;
Chloe Kinderman, Mountain Brook High School, Jefferson County;
Colby Lewis, Gardendale High School, Jefferson County;
Aspen Lutin, Alabama School of Math and Science, Mobile County;
Ellen Mayson, U.M.S. Wright School, Mobile County;
Neelie Miller, Decatur High School, Morgan County;
Jack Orr, Decatur High School, Morgan County;
Andarious Porter, Booker T. Washington (FBLA), Montgomery County;
Madeline Pugh, Straughn High School, Covington County;
McAusha Rabb, The Calhoun School, Lowndes County;
Eleanor Roth, The Altamont School, Jefferson County;
Walt Shelton, Hartselle High School, Morgan County;
Taylor Tucker, Muscle Shoals High School, Colbert County;
Eric Wang, Auburn High School, Lee County;
Mary Margaret Williams, Vestavia High School, Jefferson County;
Savannah Williams, Demopolis High School, Marengo County;
Davis Wingate, Eufaula High School, Barbour County.
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Golden Eagle Band Info
2019 Marching Invitational
ATHLETICS
Racing To The Finish Line!
@AHS_Alabama Mens & Womens @AthensHighXC teams take 1st Place at the Elkmont Race today! Proud of our @AthensHighXC teams!! #AthensProud
Share The "W"
Final @AHS_Alabama 31 CHS 21.
Great job by our band, football, cheer, and student section. #athensproud
Go Golden Eagles!
AHSAA “BYLAW OF THE WEEK”
“BYLAW OF THE WEEK”
Scenario: Scott is an 8th grade student-athlete who participates on his school’s junior high baseball team. He is a really good player and has a nice future ahead of him. Due to a rash of injuries during the season to several varsity players, the high school head coach is considering moving Scott up to the varsity. Question: Since the school has a junior high baseball team, can Scott be moved up to the varsity?
On Page 72-73 of the 2019-2020 AHSAA Handbook: Junior High/Middle School –
Combination Programs:
Participation is permitted under the following programs if there is an agreement between the principals of the middle/junior high and the high schools involved:
3. Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Graders with High School: Seventh, eighth and ninth graders at a junior high (grades 7-9) or middle school (grades 7-8) may participate in any level of competition (varsity, junior varsity, etc.) at the high school for which they are zoned if all other requirements are met.
Note: An eighth grader that is “ineligible by age” to participate in middle school athletics may participate in any level of athletic competition (varsity, junior varsity, etc.) at the high school for which he/she is zoned. This should be indicated in C2C.
Also, on page 48 of the AHSAA Handbook, you may find Rule III. Contests. Sections 13. Contest/Tournament Limitations:
Limitations are established for the number of contests and tournaments a school may play in each sport, and the first practice and contest dates are set for each sport. (See Sports Calendar on page 47.)
A student may participate in the number of contests his/her team is permitted to play in that sport. If a student participates on more than one level of competition in the same sport during the same season, the maximum number of contests that the student may participate in is the number of contests his/her highest-level team is permitted to play. (Ex.: A student playing a combination of junior varsity and varsity basketball games may participate in a maximum of 30 games, the number a varsity high school team can play.) The only exception is in football where a student may play a total of 18 games
Interpretation: If the junior high team is within a unit school or a feeder school to the high school, Scott may be moved up to the varsity team for the high school. However, including the junior high games he has already participated in, he cannot exceed the maximum number of games at the highest level. (Baseball- 1A-6A is 28/ 7A is 32).
Proactive Measures: The principal is responsible for the eligibility of all
student-athletes. The high school principal and middle school principal should work closely together to ensure that the entire athletic program, grades 7-12, is functioning as one cohesive unit. In addition, the coaches of both levels should communicate to make sure Scott does not exceed the number of contests allowed.
STUDENT SUPPORTS & INFORMATION
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Athens High School Staff
Dr. Rick Carter
Email: rick.carter@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/21
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256 233 6613
Twitter: @DrRickCarter
Mrs. Gia Russell
Email: gia.russell@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/1573
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6613
Twitter: @GiaRussell
Mr. Willie Moore
Email: willie.moore@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/1574
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6613
Twitter: @AHS_Alabama
Dr. Debbie Elmore
Email: debbie.elmore@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/1252
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6613
Mr. Jim Presnell
Email: jim.presnell@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/2221
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA