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
Thursday: B Week, A Day; 9:45 Seminar
Friday: B Week, B Day; Special Schedule (See Below) *Special Dress Day*
Friday’s Special Schedule:
8:10 – 9:25 Block 5 (75 min.) – Release NHS inductees at 9:10 am
9:25 – 9:30 Passing Time
9:30 – 10:30 Schacht Lecture & NHS Induction – PH
10:30 – 10:45 Break/passing time
10:45 – 11:55 Block 6 (70 min.)
11:55 – 12:00 Passing Time
12:00 – 1:50 Block 7 (80 min.)
1st Lunch (11:55 – 12:25)
2nd Lunch (1:25 – 1:55)
2:00 – 3:20 Block 8 (80 min.)
****After Period 5, everyone please go straight to the PH and find a seat – you do not need to sit with your advisory. NHS inductees will be on the stage and parents will be in the middle section.
Special Dress for Friday: You need to wear (and keep on all day):
● A dress shirt is required along with one of the following: sports coat, sweater, or tie
● Professional-length skirts, dresses, or slacks, and blouses are required; length should be mid-thigh or longer and considered appropriate for school.
- Dress shoes are required (fashionable sneakers that are tidy and clean are permitted).
Parking for Friday:
For you drivers, please help us make room in the Senior Parking Lot Friday for our parents who are joining us for National Honor Society Induction!
Senior parking tomorrow includes the row closest to Spartan Lane, along with the junior lot. Juniors you may park in the junior lot but once full please park in sophomore lot. Overflow will be in the athletic parking areas.
Do not park in the middle rows of the Senior Lot please. These spaces are reserved for parents and special guests.
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
“Riley is the heart and soul of our defense! Her consistent focus, dedication and ’never let the ball hit our court’ mentality fuels championships! In our match against Providence last week, Riley led the team with 18 digs which led our team to the Area Championship. Often, the libero position does not get celebrated as it should but in this case, Riley anchors our serve receive, defense and the coverage of our offense. Her stability and all-out effort each day in practice along with her grit during competition puts her teammates in a position to be successful and gives our team confidence to perform at our very best. Congratulations Riley!”
– Nikki Chester, Head Coach Varsity Volleyball
THIS WEEK’S CONTESTS
TUESDAY 10/20
– V Flag Football AWAY vs Hancock Central 5:00pm (at Franklin County HS)
WEDNESDAY 10/21
– V Volleyball HOME vs Mount Vernon 6:00pm (All students and faculty get in FREE! Thank you to parents of our volleyball team!!!!)
THURSDAY 10/22
– V Cross Country “Region 8-AA Championships” 4:30pm (at Athens Academy)
– V Flag Football AWAY vs Elbert Co. (5:00pm) (at Franklin County HS)
– JV Football HOME vs Cedar Shoals 6:00pm
– V Flag Football AWAY vs BASA (6:00pm) (at Franklin County HS)
FRIDAY 10/23
– V Football AWAY vs Providence Christian 7:30pm
Will’s Words of Wisdom
“Sometimes you need to get knocked down before you can really figure out what your fight is and how you need to fight it.” – Chadwick Boseman
GSPA conference information!
Where: UGA
When: October 27th (a Tuesday) from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m
If you are interested, fill out this form!The Georgia Scholastic Press Association (GSPA) is hosting its 2025 Fall Conference. The event will have information sessions about the importance and impact of journalism. The conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., meaning you would miss the school day. There will be numerous faculty members and students from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, as well as professionals in related fields. If you are interested in studying things like journalism, english, law, international affairs, marketing, advertising, etc., this is a great conference to attend! You don’t have to be part of the Spartan Review to attend! If you want more information, email esaraf27@athensacademy.org
Ronen Latz Oct. 19
Caroline Holt Oct. 20
Marielle Blackburn Oct. 20
Scarlett Bina Oct. 25
Ellie Padula Oct. 25
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
