Talon Talk
Athens High School
Newsletter for Parents, Students, Teachers & the Community
Volume 18
October 14, 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
Teacher Of The Year 2019-20
We are excited to announce Mrs. Angela Pettus as our Teacher Of The Year for Athens High School! #oneathens #AthensProud.
Mark Your Calendar:
- Friday, October 11, AHS Football vs. Columbia Away at 7:00 p.m.
- 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.
- Monday will be makeup picture day for grades 9-11. Students will be released by grade level during second block. Pictures will be made in Flex Area next to Ms. L. Carter’s Room, A1162.
- The Helping Hands Club will have an informational meeting Wednesday, October 16, in Mrs. Viers’ room during “A” lunch.
- Future Teacher of America dues need to be turned in to Mrs. Terah Jones by Friday, October 18th. If you are interested in this club, you can still sign up until Wednesday!
- FCCLA dues should be turned in to Mrs. Terah Jones or Mrs. Dunaway by Friday, October 18th. If you are interested you can still sign up!
- National Art Honor Society Mandatory Meeting: Wednesday, October 16, at 7:30 a.m. or during “A” lunch in Mrs. Slaton’s Room A1175. Please bring $10 dues.
- 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.
- There will be a Volleyball Tournament at home, Saturday, October 12.
- 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.
- Attention all FBLA members: Your $5 donation for Jentzen to the Rescue is due to Mrs. Black or Ms. Wallace no later than Friday, November 8.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Weekly Teacher Feature
Mr. Thad Prater
Coach Prater has been in education for 24 years. He teaches Government and Economics and coaches softball. He became a teacher to help kids understand how the past has influence over the future. He strives to show students the importance of education and loves learning if they are moving on to college or going into a vocation.
He is most passionate about giving students information and seeing them bridge the gap by applying it to current situations. Some of Coach Prater’s favorite Athens traditions are the Pep Rally on the Square and Meet the Eagles. He loves getting to see the students involved in each program and the town supporting the school.
He has been married for 32 years to Mrs. Julie Prater, a former Athens High School teacher. He has 2 children and 3 grandchildren with a fourth on the way. His favorite places to visit are the Rocky Mountains and Yellowstone National Park.
He thinks the best musical event is the SOFTBALL/ BASEBALL SINGER SONGWRITER NIGHT @ AHS ON NOVEMBER 1, 2019. #promotion
.
AHS Classroom Happenings
District Professional Development
Athens High School & Athens City Schools had a powerful day of learning and fellowship yesterday during our Professional Learning Day. We enjoyed getting to spend time with our colleagues as well as our friends from across the district. #OneAthens
.
ACT Tips Of The Week
.
Golden Eagle Band Info
AHS Scores High In Mud Creek Competition
Results from the Mud Creek Competition on Saturday:
Drum Major--Superior
Color Guard--Superior, Best in Class, 3rd place overall
Majorettes--Superior, Best in Class, 3rd overall
Percussion--Superior, Best in Class, 3rd place overall
Band--Superior, Best in Class, 3rd place overall
State Marching Invitational is November 2, Pelham High School
2019 Marching Invitational
ATHLETICS
Cross Country Making Miles & Time!
Stay tuned for Sectional Information!
AREA VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT!
Share The "W"
Final @AHS_Alabama 55 CHS 6.
Great job by our band, football, cheer, and student section. #athensproud
JV VB Closes Out A Great Season
Congratulations @AthensHighVB JV on a great season with a 21-6 overall record! #StrongFinish #AthensProud
Go Golden Eagles!
AHSAA “BYLAW OF THE WEEK”
“BYLAW OF THE WEEK”
Scenario: Sally, a 9th grade volleyball and softball player, and her family reside in Huntsville within the Grissom High School (HHS) attendance zone, and Sally attends GHS. However, in October, Sally decides she would like to play softball at Westminster Christian Academy (WCA), also located in Huntsville. Therefore, she withdraws from GHS and enrolls in WCA with the understanding she will sit out her freshman year. Unfortunately, in the February just before the softball season starts, due to financial constraints, the family withdraws Sally from Westminster Christian Academy and re-enrolls her at GHS on February 15th. Question: Because Sally established her eligibility at GHS, can she return to HHS and be immediately eligible and participate in softball that season or is she eligible at the beginning of summer under the home rule and eligible to participate in volleyball in August?
Rule 1, Section 12. Transfer Rule:
A student that enrolls in one school and later transfers to, or enrolls in, another school shall not be eligible immediately to represent the latter school in any athletic contest.
Exception 4: Home Rule: If a student attends a member school that does not serve the area where the student’s parents reside, the student may return to his/her home school and be eligible following the last day of the school year or first day of school if all other requirements are met. If the change of schools is made after the school year has started, the student will not be eligible until the beginning of the next school year. (This does not change the existing rule concerning transfers within overlapping school zones in which both schools serve the area where the student’s parents reside.)
Overlapping School Zones: A student whose parents reside in an area served by more than one school lives in the school zone of each school, thus in overlapping school zones. A student who changes schools within these overlapping school zones is ineligible for one year at the new school.
Note: A student that transfers from a school within these overlapping school zones remains ineligible for one year at any of the other schools within these overlapping school zones.
Interpretation: Although Sally’s family resides in Grissom High’s attendance zone, their address is located in an area served by more than one school; therefore, the schools are “overlapping”. As a result, Sally cannot return to GHS and be immediately eligible or eligible at the beginning of the summer under the home rule. Sally is ineligible to participate in athletics at Grissom High School for a period of one year from the date of re-enrollment. She will be eligible to compete on February 15th of the following year.
Penalty: If Grissom High allows Sally to participate in softball for her freshmen year or volleyball at the beginning of her sophomore year, all games in which she participated in would have to be forfeited because she participated as an ineligible athlete. In addition, the school would be assessed a monetary fine and placed on probation for a period of one year. Furthermore, once Sally becomes an eligible athlete, she would be required to serve restitution for the games in which she participated as an ineligible athlete.
Proactive Measures: The principal of the receiving school is ultimately responsible for evaluating all transfers and new enrollees. Each case is unique and must be thoroughly investigated to ensure the school remains compliant to AHSAA transfer rules. To be proactive, the principal and athletic director should assume all transfers are ineligible to compete immediately. Thereafter, they should analyze the exceptions under the transfer rule to determine if the student is eligible to compete. If the school has questions, the principal or athletic director may contact the AHSAA for an interpretation.
STUDENT SUPPORTS & INFORMATION
Interested in Fishing?
Get The Free APP
Never miss a weather alert, school closing or important update. Download the ACS mobile app to stay connected at all times. Use the app to can check calendars, lunch menus, and receive "push" notifications about school events and weather emergencies. Download the free app today at the App Store for iPhones or Google Play for Android devices. Search "Athens City School System."
Be sure to allow alerts, pushes and banners in your phone settings under "notifications" to properly receive notifications. In the app settings, please select the schools from which you wish to receive updates. Contact our office with any questions. 256.233.6600.
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