No Cell Phones in the PH Please!
Monday: B Week, B Day; 9:45 Adivisory
Tuesday: B Week, A Day; 9:45 MMM
Wednesday:B Week, B Day; Late Start (12th Grade Special Olympics)
Thursday: B Week, A Day; 9:45 Seminar
Friday: B Week, B Day; Clubs
Special Olympics this Wednesday
We are excited to be hosting the Area 5 Special Olympics once again on campus and at Showtime Bowl next Wednesday November 4th. We currently have over 350 athletes registered from 6 different counties that are excited to attend and participate. Hosting at Athens Academy is a long standing tradition and working with you is a bright spot for the competitors and families. Without our help and facility use the games would not happen. You will be helping to organize the event, referee, serve as team escorts, and score individual events. We also proved this opportunity at no cost to the athletes, proceeds from our homecoming shirt sales will be used to pay for the bowling costs for all that are entered.
Basketball
Sinkwich Spartan Center 9:15am-12:30pm
Middle School Gym – 9:30am-12:30pm
Bowling (Showtime Bowl)
Group 1 – 9:15am-11:00am, Group 2 11:00am-12:30pm
All ACAD students should be back in class by 12:45pm.
Seniors – you are our main event volunteers and you will not have classes in the morning.
Juniors and Sophomores – If you are free (Block 8 and Block 5) we would love your help, but you are NOT excused from class or from being tardy. If you are receiving this email it is because you are free for one of the time blocks that morning.
Please fill out this form for your volunteering preference.
World Kindness Week
Check out this video:
Check out these links:
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n60k-z6lWauc3zAZGl2bhrH4h0N1ObW5/edit
National French Week! Nov. 4-10, 2026
Athens Academy French Club and the National French Honor Society invite you to join us in celebrating National French Week once again!
Watch for posters displayed around campus with interesting trivia about French-speaking countries and come to Lampkin Patio this Friday, Nov. 6 to enjoy our annual French cheese tasting during both lunches!
Bon appétit!
Literary Magazine Submission Deadline: Nov. 30
Sign-UP: HERE.
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.
Dancing with the Stars! Dec. 1 7:00pm PH!
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
“As a freshman, Duke is the number one runner on our team this year. He is blessed with both great running DNA and a very strong work ethic. Most notable is that he completed the summer workout plan (which included swimming, of course) as his path to success began in the months leading up to the start of the season; he was fully prepared! He is the first freshman to ever run in the 15’s and only one of two runners in school history to accomplish this; the other runner ran in the 15’s as a junior. He always listens to and executes the race plan, which is why he’s been this successful to the start of his promising career. Congratulations Duke!“
– Neville Anderson, Head Coach Varsity Cross Country
Sidney put in the work during the summer as she completed our summer plan which also included swimming. As a result, she is the number one runner on the girls team as a freshman. Sidney runs every race with grit and determination and is now in rare company as she is one of six girls in school history to run in the 19’s. Her path to success began in June/July while no one was watching. As a result of her hard work, devotion to training, and coachability, a star has been born. Sidney is also a terrific young lady! Congratulations!”
– Neville Anderson, Head Coach Varsity Cross Country
THIS WEEK’S CONTESTS
TUESDAY 11/3
– V Flag Football AWAY vs Greene Co. 5:00pm (at Washington-Wilkes HS)
– V Flag Football AWAY vs Franklin Co. 6:00pm (at Washington-Wilkes HS)
WEDNESDAY 11/4
– V Basketball HOME vs Jefferson 6:00 & 7:30pm (Scrimmage)
FRIDAY 11/6
– V Cross Country State Championships 12:00pm (at Carrollton HS)
– V Football HOME vs Oglethorpe 7:30pm (Senior Night)
CROSS COUNTRY TAKES HOME AREA 1 CHAMPIONSHIPS AT STATE SECTIONAL MEET!!!
The boys & girls varsity cross country teams won the Area 1 Championships that were contested at the State Sectional meet this past Saturday at The Wesleyan School, making it eight consecutive region/area titles for both programs!
Will’s Words of Wisdom
“Without virtue, and without integrity, the finest talents and the most brilliant accomplishments can never gain the respect and conciliate the esteem of the truly valuable part of mankind.” – George Washington
Abhi Chawla Nov. 1
Thomson Sams Nov. 3
Ian McLean Nov. 4
Jay Wilson Nov. 4
Ves Butler Nov. 5
Kyrielle Neary Nov. 5
Aiden Boblitz Nov. 8
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.
