Athens Middle School

Last week Wednesday Athens 8th grade students participated in Heavy Metal Tour through Northcentral Technical College. We toured Creative Automation Inc. and Witmer Furniture in Abbotsford. Students got a glimpse into the world of manufacturing and some job opportunities in the field. We had a great time!

On the November 8 general election ballot, the School District of Athens is asking voters to approve a recurring operational referendum question for $900,000 in 2022-23 and $1.67 million per year thereafter for operational and maintenance expenses; and a $5.525 million capital referendum for a Middle/High School building addition and District facilities improvements.

All eligible district residents are encouraged to cast their vote today at the polls. Our District has two very important referendum questions on the ballot. Every vote counts!

Maple Grove is without internet and phones this morning. Please contact the Athens High School Office at 715-257-7511 X100 if you need anything. Thank you for your patience as we get this issue resolved.

On the November 8, 2022 general election ballot, the School District of Athens is asking voters to approve a recurring operational referendum question for operational and maintenance expenses; and a capital referendum for a Middle/High School building addition and District facilities improvements. See our dedicated referendum webpage to learn more before you cast your vote!

A few FFA members attended the Fall Leadership Workshop in Loyal on September 22nd. Our members attended various workshops that will help them jumpstart this FFA year.

On the November 8, 2022 general election ballot, the School District of Athens is asking voters to approve a recurring operational referendum question for operational and maintenance expenses; and a capital referendum for a Middle/High School building addition and District facilities improvements. See our dedicated referendum webpage to learn more before you cast your vote! https://www.athens1.org/page/referendum

FALL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES Thursday October 6 and Tuesday October 11 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Please use the link below to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher. If you have any questions, contact your school office. https://ptcfast.com/schools/School_District_of_Athens

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, kickoff for tonight's Varsity Football game will be at 6:15 p.m. instead of 7:00 p.m. Go Bluejays!

The 2022-23 District Newsletter is out. Check it out on website athens1.org or click the link here: https://5il.co/1gw9z

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.

That’s a rap on the 2022 fair season. Not only do our FFA members show dairy and beef, but they also show dogs, cats, sheep, goats and horses. Our members had a great fair season and a few highlights from the Athens Fair are Kaydin showing the Junior Purebred Holstein Champion, MyKayla showing the Junior Brown Swiss Champion, and Carlissa being named Athens Fair Queen. Great job to all our members and congrats on all your awards.

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.

FFA members have been hard at work this summer preparing their animals for the fair. So far members have shown at the Taylor County Fair and the Wausau Fair, next up the Athens Fair.

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