School District of Athens

March into Women's History Month

The online registration window is now open! You can begin registering for the 24-25 school year to the School District of Athens. If you have any question please contact your school office or go to the registration website https://www.athens1.org/page/online-registration

The Athens Distinguished Alumni Award is back and accepting nominations until Friday, March 22, 2024. The purpose of the Distinguished Alumni Award is to provide inspirational role models for students through recognition of Athens graduates while promoting a legacy of community pride. Graduates may be alive or presented posthumously. Nomination forms are available at the Athens High School office or can be submitted via the online form https://forms.gle/kDMzkyoRUnjrnK8ZA.

If anyone would like to buy a Butter Braid to support the Athens High School Track team, you can order online through this link! Thank You https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/f5966d3f-b9f6-4d26-b3d7-d4d64b0b31fa

Tonight WIAA Girls Regional game VS Loyal can be view at the following: https://cesa10.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_pkgzfg6o/254868343 Live Stream is sponsored by CESA 10. Stream starts at 6:45 pm. If you are coming to watch it live, tip off is at 7pm at the Middle/High School Gym.

The School District of Athens would like to reopen the Fitness Center to the public. Prior to opening we would like to gather input from the community. Please take a few moments to complete this survey to inform our next steps.

This semester, Mr. John Greenwood is working with the 8th grade during their English class on deliberative practices in becoming a good leader. Mr. Greenwood is able to provide these services as part of our AODA grant. The students enjoy these classes and are learning both great communication and leadership skills.

The Athens High School Forensics team recently competed in their Sub District level of competition at Colby High School. All members will be moving on to the District level competiton in Stevens Point in March. Members must orally present their piece three times and receive two passing scores to move on to the State Competition in April. The UW Madison campus will once again be hosting that competition.

Tonight WIAA Girls Regional game VS Marion can be view at the following: https://cesa10.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_pkgzfg6o/254868343 Live Stream is sponsored by CESA 10. Stream starts at 6:45 pm. If you are coming to watch it live, tip off is at 7pm at the Middle/High School Gym.

Reminder: Monday, January 15th, is a Staff Inservice day, so it's a none student day. Stay warm.

The School District of Athens will be closed tomorrow January 12, 2024 due to inclement weather. There will be no after school activities or athletic events.

Students at Athens Middle School had the opportunity through their English classes to enter the "Patriot's Pen" essay contest for The VFW Auxiliary. This year's theme was "How are you inspired by America?" Local winners were eighth-graders Ted Schultz-Becker, first place, and Itzel Espinoza, runner-up. Schultz-Becker and Espinoza were given awards by the VFW Auxiliary Patriot's Pen chairmen Mrs. Denise Sekorski and Mrs. Gloria Lavicka. Mrs. Dee Brewster is their English teacher. Their certificates stated that they are "outstanding youth spokespeople of the future."

Student transportation staff needed for Marathon County Special Education in the Athens School District Weekday mornings- appx 20 hours per week. Valid Driver's license required. Selection of the successful candidate is made by assessment of experience and education, criminal record check, data-entry test; oral interview; review of references, written background inventory, and other appropriate job-related selection procedures. https://wecan.waspa.org/

It was another busy weekend for the Athens High School National Honor Society (NHS). This past weekend, the members rang the bell for the Salvation Army of Marathon County. In five shifts, the group raised over $325 to donate. Many thanks go out to the businesses in the village of Athens who let the group ring at their storefront.

Our last concert for the Holiday Season. Middle/High School Band and Choir concert starts at 2 pm today. Catch it on our YouTube Channel as well.

Two more events on our YouTube Channel tonight. Maple Groves Christmas Concert 3-5 starts at 6pm. Wrestling also at 6pm. https://www.youtube.com/@schooldistrictofathenswisc604/streams

Two events on our YouTube Channel tonight. Maple Groves Christmas Concert K-2 starts at 6pm. Boys basketball VS Stratford, Varsity at 7pm.

Marathon County Special Education is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the Athens, WI School District. This position requires a valid teacher certification. Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Successful teaching or student teaching experience. Other teacher licenses will be considered with applicant intent to obtain licensure in the area of special education. The employer can provide support for obtaining this licensure. Please attach a letter of interest, resume, and transcripts when applying. Thank you interest in Marathon County Special Education. We look forward to hearing from you. https://wecan.waspa.org/

The Athens High School National Honor Society (NHS) really enjoys community service when they can volunteer at Santa's Workshop! Many thanks to the organizers who made this project happen for the youth of the Athens area!

​November 27, 2023 To Electors of the School District of Athens, The April 2024 Spring Elections are just around the corner and current School Board positions up for re-election are Tom Ellenbecker and Shanon Peel. The deadline for these two incumbents to file Notification of Noncandidacy, (notice that they do not intend to be a candidate for re-election), is December 22, 2023. If you are an elector of the School District of Athens and are interested in running for School Board during the April 2024 election, you must file all necessary forms with the district office at 601 West Village Limits Road no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 2nd. Office hours may be limited during the holiday break, so obtain your forms and get them in early. As a community member you have the opportunity to voice your thoughts, concerns, goals and desires to enhance our school district. Now, as an elected School Board Member, you will have the added responsibility to be involved in the full decision-making process which include approving policies for administration and staff to follow, evaluate the superintendent, set the budget, and advocate for your students and your school district. Please consider this opportunity and feel free to ask me any questions about the process. Thank you, Tim A. Krueger - Board President