August 9, 2019
Dear Athens Middle/High School Families,
Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! We are excited for the new year to begin. Here are a few things that we want you to know:
Important Dates for Upcoming Events
August 13, Student Athletes and Parents Night, 7:30pm (for all sports)
August 20, Freshmen SOAR (See Details on BACK)
August 20-21 6th Grade Jump Start (See Details on BACK)
August 29, MS/HS Registration/Picture Day 10am-6pm
September 3, First Day of School
October 12, Homecoming Dance (HS students only)
New this year
Staff members:
Mr. Jeff Mastin, Superintendent
Mr. Samuel Puffer, Band Teacher
Ms. Jessica Stuttgen, Ag/Biology Teacher, FFA Advisor
Ms. Melissa Adamski, Art Teacher
Mrs. Danielle Gauerke, HS Special Ed. Aide
Mr. Jamey Handschke, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
MASH - Mandatory After-school Study Hall
This program is designed to help our struggling students
Students with failing grades at the end of the school week will be scheduled to attend a Mandatory After-school Study Hall (parents will be notified by Friday afternoon)
This will be held during our HOMEWORK HELP time, T, W orTh
Once all grades are “Passing”- then students will be dismissed from MASH
Still in place
Homework Help
Offered Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:20-4:30
For all students
BLUEJAY FLEX time
Similar to last year, new name
Students and staff will use new software to schedule their FLEX time
Closed Campus
We are a closed campus. This means:
Students MAY NOT leave for lunch or personal reasons unless approved by the principal or designee
Students MAY NOT sign themselves out without parent notification
Students MAY leave for PEER TUTOR, FACULTY ASSISTANT, or YA Work programs
Co-Curricular Code
Please review the Code on our District website. (All 6th graders, new students, and Freshmen are required to sign the agreement)
Also included in this mailing: Lifetouch Picture Day Flyer, Bus Info from Fischer Transportation
We look forward to seeing everyone in the days to come! Enjoy these last days of summer!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Juli Gauerke-Peter