The Talon
Athens High School
Newsletter for Parents, Students, Teachers & the Community
Volume 4
April 26, 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
Weekly Manna
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.
- Galileo Galilei
Who will you help today?
Progress Reports Go Home May 1, 2019
Mark Your Calendar:
- Ford Drive 4UR School is this Saturday at AHS! Please come test drive a vehicle to support the Senior Class 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- The Girls Sub-State Soccer Game at Buckhorn is moved to Friday at 5:00 p.m.
- Join the ACS Visual Arts Department for their annual art exhibition at Athens-Limestone Public library from May 7-21. Opening reception will be held on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the library.
- Any senior member of the Quill and Scroll International Honor Society needs to turn in money for graduation cords by Friday, May 3, to Ms. L. Carter. The cost is $10.
- Applications for the Elizabeth Brett Leadership Scholarship, sponsored by SCA, are available from Mrs. Clem. These applications are due back to Mrs. Clem by Monday, April 29.
- Remember to donate, to FCCLA Animal Product Drive in honor of Zeus through Tuesday, April 30.
- Volleyball AHS and AMS Volleyball Tryouts will be in May 13 – 23. Please sign up with Coach Travis Barnes at AMS and Coach Amy Barnes at AHS. You must have an up-to-date physical to tryout.
- FBLA is collecting new/gently used backpacks and toiletries to donate to area foster children. Teachers will have a list of all items that can be donated. Drop off any donations in Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Black, or Mrs. L. Jones rooms by Tuesday, April 30.
- Yearbooks orders will be taken through Wednesday, May, 1. They may be purchased online at yearbookordercenter.com or money can be brought to Ms. L. Carter in room A1164. Checks should be made payable to AHS. Cost is $75.
- First Priority will meet in Mrs. Pettus’s room at 7:35 a.m. on Friday. Please enter through the front doors to attend. Everyone is welcome!
- Students taking honors, AP, or dual enrollment English courses next year are required to complete a summer/independent reading assignment, and there is even a bonus point opportunity for the grades 10-12 assignment. Students can find more information on the school website or from any English teacher. Some of the novels are even available for students to borrow for the summer. See an English teacher with questions.
Test Drive A Ford!
Counselors Corner
Portrait Of A Graduate
What are the characteristics and skills graduates of Athens City Schools need to have to be successful in college, career, and life?
Athens City Schools is in the early stages of redeveloping the system's strategic plan that will carry us through the next five years. It is essential that this plan be informed by the voices of our community. Students, parents, teachers, business leaders, communities of faith, higher education, social service agencies, families, and community members - your voices matter! This is your community. These are your schools. This is everyone's future.
Please take a few minutes to check out the Portrait of a Graduate video.
Learn more about Portrait of a Graduate and the planning process at www.acs-k12.org/portrait
Be a part of the process! Tell us what you think at https://www.menti.com/69aca5ab
Want to know what the community thinks? See what everyone else is saying in the mentimeter results at www.acs-k12.org/POG
Important Dates
Clubs & Activities
AHS TSA Places 1st!!!
Service Is Number 1 For AHS Health Science Interns
@AHS_Alabama Health Science Intern students always enjoy helping AL Hospital, Fire, EMS with their annual Disaster Drill!
Sports
AHS LGE's To Host Area Softball
Dinner At The 50 Yard Line
Look Back On Senior Nights This Week
Manly Mondays With Coach Carter
Volleyball Tryouts 2019
AHS and AMS Volleyball Tryouts 2019 season. Please sign up with Coach Travis Barnes at AMS and Coach Amy Barnes at AHS. Must have an up to date physical to tryout.
JH Tryouts @ AMS 3:30-5:30 on
May 13-Wear a Black Tee
May 14-Wear a White Tee
May 15-Wear Gray
May 16-Wear Black
May 17-Wear White
Varsity Tryouts @ AHS 3:45-5:45 on
May 15-Wear a Black Tee
May 16-Wear a White Tee
May 21-Wear Black
May 22-Wear White
May 23-Wear Gray
Fine Arts
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. Beth Patton
Email: beth.patton@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/21
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6613
Twitter: @bp35613
Mrs. Gia Russell
Email: gia.russell@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/21
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/21
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6613
Twitter: @AHS_Alabama