Athens High School

The School District of Athens is excited to announce a partnership with Bridge Community Health Clinic to provide Mental Health School Based Counseling in Athens during the 22-23 school year. Jen will be at the High School on Thursdays. More information will be available at the Open House on Thursday from 2-6 pm at the Athens High School. See below for a brief bio on our new counselor, Jen: Jen came to Bridge Community Health Clinic in March 2022 as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling from the University of Wisconsin - Stout and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Before coming to Bridge, Jen worked in the counseling field for 17 years in a number of different settings including outpatient, day treatment, public school, in-home, and residential treatment. Jen has experience providing individual, family, and group counseling to address a wide variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, grief/loss, child behavioral problems, parenting challenges, trauma, abuse, sexually reactive behaviors, and difficult family dynamics. Jen believes that everyone in this world has a voice and a story that is worthy of being heard and validated. She believes in the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship through empowerment and instilling hope.

Open House is coming! Thursday August 25th for the District. Check out the details on what is going on.

**REMINDER!** ALL MS/HS ATHLETES & PARENTS: Please join us TONIGHT from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Athens High School Gym for the 2022-2023 Sports Kickoff Meeting. Parents and students are encouraged to attend, but it is not required.

ALL MS/HS ATHLETES & PARENTS: Please join us on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Athens High School Gym for the 2022-2023 Sports Kickoff Meeting. **Information provided will include: Fall, Winter, and Spring Sports; Co-Curricular Code Updates; General Sports Information; and a guest speaker!** Parents and students are encouraged to attend, but it is not required. Please check your email for an RSVP link.

School Board Position Opening: The School District of Athens is seeking a qualified elector to fill a vacancy to the Athens School Board. The vacancy is for an unexpired term, and will be through April 28, 2025. If you are interested, submit a letter of interest to Beth Steinke, PO Box F, Athens, WI 54411 or email bsteinke@athens1.org. For more information, either email or call 715-257-7511 ext 150Application deadline: August 8, 2022

Good News! We extended the Registration Window for the 22-23. Whether you are a new family or a current family, you need to register for this year. Window is open until July 22nd. Register today! https://www.athens1.org/page/online-registration

If you have registered your students for this year, great job! If not there is still time. Go to this link to start the process. https://www.athens1.org/page/online-registration

If you haven't registered your students for the 22-23 school year, please do so today. Private schools will not need to register at this time. This is replacing District Registration Day. Registration also includes sports registration for the 22-23 school year for Middle/High School. Please complete registration as soon as possible as the fall sports season begins soon. https://www.athens1.org/page/online-registration

Make an impact! We need your feedback on developing a long-term plan that shapes the future for generations to come. A reminder that the survey closes on July 12! #OneTownOneTeamOneDream https://bit.ly/athensCommunitySurvey

Share your feedback on District facilities! Your voice is an important part of the process as we shape the future of the School District of Athens! Click the link below to take the survey before it closes on July 12. #OneTownOneTeamOneDream Share your feedback on District facilities! Your voice is an important part of the process as we shape the future of the School District of Athens! Click the link below to take the survey before it closes on July 12. #OneTownOneTeamOneDream https://bit.ly/athensCommunitySurvey

Share your feedback on District facilities! Your voice is an important part of the process as we shape the future of the School District of Athens! Click the link below to take the survey before it closes on July 12. #OneTownOneTeamOneDream bit.ly/athensCommunitySurvey

Share your feedback on District facilities! Your voice is an important part of the process as we shape the future of the School District of Athens! Click the link below to take the survey before it closes on July 12. #OneTownOneTeamOneDream https://bit.ly/athensCommunitySurvey

Over the past several months, the District has identified an investment is needed to address aging building systems and other updates to better support our students. Take the survey below to help us address the right needs! #OneTownOneTeamOneDream bit.ly/athensCommunitySurvey

We want to hear from you! The Community Survey is now available! Click the link below to take the survey online or request a copy be mailed to you. #OneTownOneTeamOneDream bit.ly/athensCommunitySurvey

We want to hear from you! The Community Survey is now available! Click the link below to take the survey online or request a copy be mailed to you. #OneTownOneTeamOneDream https://bit.ly/athensCommunitySurvey

Public Service Announcement: The Fitness Center will be closed tonight, June 15 2022, due to the predicted severe weather. Thank you for understanding.

Summer Fitness Center Hours for the public: Monday through Thursday, 6-8pm.

Come support our State Track participates on Thursday at 4pm. They will have a parade through town before heading to La Crosse. See the picture for parade route. Good Luck at state!

Healthy Relationship students experienced parenthood this week; an exciting, exhausting, yet valuable learning experience.

Mrs. Brenda Wilker was recognized for completing her 25th year of teaching English at Athens High School at the end of the 2021-22 school year.