School District of Athens

The Athens School District, in conjunction with Marathon County Special Education. is seeking a part-time, health aide to work in our elementary school. Past experience preferred but not required. Associate Degree or two years of college preferred. CNA license helpful but not required. Interested applicants can go here to apply for this position: https://www.mcse.k12.wi.us/employment/employment-opportunities.cfm

AES Summer School on August 3-7 have been canceled. Las sesiones de la escuela de verano de AES del 3 al 7 de agosto han sido canceladas.

Effective (07/15/20)- Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Marathon County Health Department announced a “HIGH RISK LEVEL” for COVID-19 in Marathon County.  The School District of Athens will continue to keep buildings CLOSED (essential staff only) through July 26th.

Effective (07-08-2020) - HIGH RISK LEVEL Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Marathon County Health Department announced a “HIGH RISK LEVEL” for COVID-19 in Marathon County. The School District of Athens will continue to keep buildings CLOSED (essential staff only) through July 19. Currently, updates will be provided to the Athens community every Thursday by 10 AM regarding the status of school buildings for the next week. Safety guidelines for entering schools are posted at the Main Entrance of each building. (07/08/2020) - NIVEL DE ALTO RIESGO El Departamento de Servicios de Salud de Wisconsin y el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Marathon anunciaron un "NIVEL DE ALTO RIESGO" para COVID-19 en el Condado de Marathon. El Distrito Escolar de Atenas continuará manteniendo los edificios CERRADOS (solo personal esencial) hasta el 19 de julio. Actualmente, se proporcionarán actualizaciones a la comunidad de Atenas todos los jueves antes de las 10 AM con respecto al estado de los edificios escolares para la próxima semana. Las pautas de seguridad para ingresar a las escuelas se publican en la entrada principal de cada edificio.

Effective (07/01/20) - HIGH RISK LEVEL Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Marathon County Health Department announced a “HIGH RISK LEVEL” for COVID-19 in Marathon County. The School District of Athens will continue to keep buildings CLOSED (essential staff only) through July 12. Currently, updates will be provided to the Athens community every Thursday by 10 AM regarding the status of school buildings for the next week. Safety guidelines for entering schools are posted at the Main Entrance of each building. Efectiva (07/01/20) - NIVEL DE ALTO RIESGO El Departamento de Servicios de Salud de Wisconsin y el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Marathon anunciaron un "NIVEL DE ALTO RIESGO" para COVID-19 en el Condado de Marathon. El Distrito Escolar de Atenas continuará manteniendo los edificios CERRADOS (solo personal esencial) hasta el 12 de julio. Actualmente, se proporcionarán actualizaciones a la comunidad de Atenas todos los jueves antes de las 10 AM con respecto al estado de los edificios escolares para la próxima semana. Las pautas de seguridad para ingresar a las escuelas se publican en la entrada principal de cada edificio.

Here is the second specialty piece of gym floor now up for bid! It is the Bluejay Stencil, dimensions apx. 24 ft. long by 45 inches high. Here is the bidding link. https://forms.gle/pVxtttb7CPfUFQuH7. Remember- all proceeds go towards our new gym floor. Thank you.

Effective (06/25/2020) - HIGH RISK LEVEL Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Marathon County Health Department announced a “HIGH RISK LEVEL” for COVID-19 in Marathon County.  The School District of Athens will continue to keep  buildings CLOSED (essential staff only) through July 5.  Currently, updates will be provided to the Athens community every Thursday by 10 AM regarding the status of school buildings for the next week.  Safety guidelines for entering schools are posted at the Main Entrance of each building.      Efectiva (06 /25/2020) - NIVEL DE ALTO RIESGO El Departamento de Servicios de Salud de Wisconsin y el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Marathon anunciaron un "NIVEL DE ALTO RIESGO" para COVID-19 en el Condado de Marathon. El Distrito Escolar de Atenas continuará manteniendo los edificios CERRADOS (solo personal esencial) hasta el 5 de julio. Actualmente, se proporcionarán actualizaciones a la comunidad de Atenas todos los jueves antes de las 10 AM con respecto al estado de los edificios escolares para la próxima semana. Las pautas de seguridad para ingresar a las escuelas se publican en la entrada principal de cada edificio.

Here it is! The first piece of Athens HS/MS history is up for bid! We will be auctioning off one specialty piece a week for the next few weeks! All money raised will be put towards our new gym floor. Here’s the link to the Google form https://forms.gle/T4LVd6nxMSouikWT8. Happy bidding! If you have any questions please email our AD, Mr. Craig. Diedrich, cdiedrich@athens1.org.

UPDATE: Summer swim lessons have been cancelled for this year. Thank you for your patience and understanding as plans continue to provide the safest learning environments for our students. 

Byrd’s Bluejays placed 9th overall of 273 teams in the Prodigy Math Madness International Tournament! Way to make us proud you hardworking Bluejays!

Well the year did not end as gloriously as we planned, but the show still had to go on!! Here, some Specialty Foods students showcase their grilling skills in these candid pics. Just in time for SUMMER!! Way to go!!

Congratulations to the Athens High School class of 2020 scholarship and award winners!  We will see you at graduation on July 25th! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3356323177713479&id=169074686438360

Okay, so I had to post a few more! Self Portraits by Digital Arts students.

AES parents and students. It's a great day to drop off your materials at AES and see these great folks waving to you! We miss you!

Celebrating Our Senior Spring Athletes

The Athens School District is seeking a teaching aide for the 2020-21 school year. This is a full time position with access to benefits. Apply here: https://www.mcse.k12.wi.us/employment/employment-opportunities.cfm

The Athens FFA is happy to partner with so many community organizations to support our Dairy Farmers! We handed out dairy products at multiple locations, and we will be holding several more pickup days in the weeks to come. Thank you to all the donors, especially John at the IGA who donated all the milk for the first week. Please continue to support the dairy farmers by purchasing dairy products and your local community members. Thank you!

UW-Stevens Point is offering a summer virtual theater camp, "The Show Must Go Online," for students ages 8-16. Follow the link for details and registration information. https://www.uwsp.edu/conted/Pages/Virtual-Theater-Camp.aspx

Hello Athens, This is Ms. Stuttgen. I would like to send out a huge thank you to everyone who purchased flowers from the greenhouse!! I could not have emptied the greenhouse without everyone’s support. Thank you!!!

Mrs. Hartwig’s preschoolers would like to wish all the mothers and grandmothers a Happy Mother’s Day!