
No Cell Phones in the PH Please!

Monday: A Week, A Day; 9:45 Adivisory
Tuesday: A Week, B Day; 9:45 MMM – Halloween Assembly!
Wednesday: A Week, A Day; Late Start
Thursday: A Week, B Day; 9:45 Seminar
Friday: A Week, A Day; Pumpkin Painting
The Preschool Halloween Parade is this Friday beginning at the Harrison Center at 8:30. The Upper School Observation Areas: Between Drew Swan, Schacht, and “Triangle”: between Schacht and Trustees. Because of the limits of small people, we will not go over the bridge or through Lampkin.
World Kindness Week
The first one is the World Kindness Week participation form, and the 2nd is an info letter for club projects!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ozCNMEL991F7tDV7NzoKy5ZHz6NskiQl4iZIQZ8deyw/edit#responses
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n60k-z6lWauc3zAZGl2bhrH4h0N1ObW5/edit
From our current Athens Academy Handbook:
While cell phones and other smart devices are important for communication in today’s culture, they provide the potential for disruptions to class,tutorial, assemblies and meetings. Devices with built-in cameras create the potential for violations of the Honor Code and of privacy. For these reasons, the use of cellphones and other smart devices at school is limited to free periods, lunch, before school, and after school. At all other times including class, tutorial, help sessions,and meetings, all cell phones and smart watches and glasses are to be turned off and stored in a teacher-designated area at the beginning of class. After attendance has been taken, a teacher may make an exception only for educational purposes. Devices with built-in cameras may not be used in locker rooms or restrooms.
You will receive a cell phone infraction and serve Community Restoration if you have your cell phone out during any of the following times:
- Class
- Breaks during class
- Going to the restroom during a class or meeting
- Study hall
- Class Meetings
- Seminar
- Advisory
- MMM
- Any other meeting, including special assemblies
- Tutorial time
You may use your cell phone during the following times:
- Before school
- In between classes
- Lunch
- Free period
- After school if you are not in a tutorial
*Absolutely no taking pictures or videos of any student or teacher without their permission.
Thank you to everyone who has already expressed interest in the Dancing with the Stars event! We are so excited to put this event on. If you are wanting to perform, we will be holding an information meeting in the second art room this Wednesday, the 21st from 3:30 to 4:00 at the latest. If you want to perform, and you are unable to attend the information meeting please email one of the leaders and we can get you the information you need! Leaders: Christina Chronos, Margaret Anne Weaver, Wells Johnson, Jain Bennett
YLA is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2027 Youth Leadership Athens class. YLA is a premier leadership organization that guides high school sophomores and juniors as they develop and enhance their leadership skills, network with community leaders and peers, and develop a sense of community in the Athens area.
Youth Leadership Applications, along with the session outlines, are available at www.youthleadership athens.com. Applications are being accepted now through November 18.
SPARTAN OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK’S CONTESTS
Will’s Words of Wisdom


Lyla McMahan Oct. 27
Zander Christensen Oct. 28
Jake Pritchett Oct. 29
Zia Topple Oct. 29
Caddie Grow Oct. 30
Abhi Chawla Nov. 1


Upcoming College Visits to Athens Academy
Lampkin Patio (weather permitting; Trustees Guidance Offices if not)
Make sure you check with your teachers before visiting with these reps if you will miss or be late to class.
- Monday 10/19: Auburn @ 1:25
- Tuesday 10/20: U South Carolina @ 1:25
- Wed 10/21: Agnes Scott College @ 1:25
- Thurs 10/22: Mercer @ 1:25
- Friday 10/23: Furman @ 11:55
- Friday 10/23: U Chicago @ 1:25
- Oct 19-23: Auburn, U South Carolina, Agnes Scott College, Mercer, Furman, U. Chicago
Seniors: If you are taking the SAT on campus in October, check out this link:
https://athensacademy-gyoat.formstack.com/forms/optional_seniors_sat_at_athens_academy_fall_2026