The ACAD Daily Thursday, March 2

 

tenor

 

Monday – A Week, A Day, 9:45 Advisory, 3:20 Block 4 AP Tutorial

Tuesday – A Week, B Day, 9:45 MMM, 3:20 Block 8 AP Tutorial

Wednesday – A Week, A Day, 3:20 Block 2 AP Tutorial

Thursday – A Week, B Day, 9:45 Special Guest Speaker – PH, 3:20 Block 7 AP Tutorial

Friday – A Week, A Day, 9:45 Advisory


Anouncements

 

 Love in Service


We are almost at the halfway mark of semester two! 

PR2 will be released on March 17. Please remember that you will be placed on Academic Probation if you’re not passing a class(es). This means that you canNOT participate in after-school athletics and activities. If this might apply to you, be proactive, not reactive. Do your work and/or see your teacher(s) immediately.


Seniors – you can dress down this Friday for winning Honor Council Trivia!


As spring break approaches, please make sure a parent calls Mrs. Rorey to check you out.


 

Please pick up art work in middle school office:

Class 2025
 
Jane Frieson            Read Johnson   
Ansley Davis             Allison Hilsman
Bailey McCurdy
Anya Patel
Janie O’neil
Crawford Grow
 
Class 2026
 
Josie Collins                  Sloane Turner                Penn Davis
Penn Davis                    Alex Hollenbeck             Madeline Solomon
Sara Woody                   Kai Kelley                      Josie Collins
Josie Collins                   Alex Elbabbani              Charlotte Campbell
Riley Harding                 Will McCleary                 Anshi Patel
Isabella Salguero           William Parker
Riley Harding                  Ali Kerr

 


 


 


 
Om Patel - SOTW
 
“Om has had a fantastic start to the 2023 baseball season. His two outstanding pitching performances both led to Spartan wins and his walk-off hit was the highlight moment of the year so far . Om is a leader on the field and in the dugout with his calming presence and positive attitude” – Casey Kane, Head Coach Varsity Baseball
 
image (68)
 
image (69)

 


 
 
 
Happy Birthday

John Humphries Monday February 27

Mrs. Chuboff Tuesday February 28

D.J. Street February 29

Eliza Connolly Friday March 3

Jake Garcia Friday March 3

Mr. West Friday March 3

Buck Talley Friday March 3

Benton Kleiber Saturday March 4

Rhodes Kleiber Saturday March 4

Anshi Patel Sunday March 5

 


 

quote of the week
 
T’Challa in Black Panther
 

“But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another, as if we were one single tribe.” —T’Challa, Black Panther

 
 
 
word-writing-text-fact-or-fiction-business-concept-for-is-it-true-or-is-false-doubt-if-something-is-stock-illustrations_csp66292576
 

Each banana has a protective outer layer called peel and there is a fleshy part inside that readily splits into three segments.

See the source image

In 1981, the Rolling Stones sang “A smile relieves a heart that grieves.” Now, research is showing this to be true. Even a “fake smile” tricks the brain and causes the release of happiness hormones. Watch this interesting video to learn even more about this. AND if you want to learn other ways to increase your happiness, read this brief article to learn how to trigger the release of your happiness hormones- Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Endorphins.

 


useful links

 

Upper School Code of Conduct 

Upper School Dress Code

Vehicle Registration 

Schedule


images

Blue Sheet Link

College Visit Calendar 

College Visit Formstack


 

SERVICE 

Class of 2023 Service Log

Class of 2024 Service Log

Class of 2025 Service Log

Class of 2026 Service Log

 


 

The ACAD Daily Wednesday, March 1

 

tenor

 

Monday – A Week, A Day, 9:45 Advisory, 3:20 Block 4 AP Tutorial

Tuesday – A Week, B Day, 9:45 MMM, 3:20 Block 8 AP Tutorial

Wednesday – A Week, A Day, 3:20 Block 2 AP Tutorial

Thursday – A Week, B Day, 9:45 Special Guest Speaker – PH, 3:20 Block 7 AP Tutorial

Friday – A Week, A Day, 9:45 Advisory


Anouncements

 

 Love in Service


We are almost at the halfway mark of semester two! 

PR2 will be released on March 17. Please remember that you will be placed on Academic Probation if you’re not passing a class(es). This means that you canNOT participate in after-school athletics and activities. If this might apply to you, be proactive, not reactive. Do your work and/or see your teacher(s) immediately.


Seniors – you can dress down this Friday for winning Honor Council Trivia!


As spring break approaches, please make sure a parent calls Mrs. Rorey to check you out.


March 3 is a middle school scavenger hunt so don’t pick up containers with blue lids please.


Please pick up art work in middle school office:

Class 2025
 
Jane Frieson            Read Johnson   
Ansley Davis             Allison Hilsman
Bailey McCurdy
Anya Patel
Janie O’neil
Crawford Grow
 
Class 2026
 
Josie Collins                  Sloane Turner                Penn Davis
Penn Davis                    Alex Hollenbeck             Madeline Solomon
Sara Woody                   Kai Kelley                      Josie Collins
Josie Collins                   Alex Elbabbani              Charlotte Campbell
Riley Harding                 Will McCleary                 Anshi Patel
Isabella Salguero           William Parker
Riley Harding                  Ali Kerr

 


Out of 145 FTC Teams in state of Georgia, 35 teams made it to the State Championship.  Our Sparbots – Green, Team 2858 competed and won the Motivate Award for best team to represent our school, community, and the state of Georgia.

 


IMG_9359

 


 
Om Patel - SOTW
 
“Om has had a fantastic start to the 2023 baseball season. His two outstanding pitching performances both led to Spartan wins and his walk-off hit was the highlight moment of the year so far . Om is a leader on the field and in the dugout with his calming presence and positive attitude” – Casey Kane, Head Coach Varsity Baseball
 
image (68)
 
image (69)

 


 
 
 
Happy Birthday

John Humphries Monday February 27

Mrs. Chuboff Tuesday February 28

D.J. Street February 29

Eliza Connolly Friday March 3

Jake Garcia Friday March 3

Mr. West Friday March 3

Buck Talley Friday March 3

Benton Kleiber Saturday March 4

Rhodes Kleiber Saturday March 4

Anshi Patel Sunday March 5

 


 

quote of the week
 
T’Challa in Black Panther
 

“But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another, as if we were one single tribe.” —T’Challa, Black Panther

 
 
 
word-writing-text-fact-or-fiction-business-concept-for-is-it-true-or-is-false-doubt-if-something-is-stock-illustrations_csp66292576
 

Each banana has a protective outer layer called peel and there is a fleshy part inside that readily splits into three segments.

See the source image

In 1981, the Rolling Stones sang “A smile relieves a heart that grieves.” Now, research is showing this to be true. Even a “fake smile” tricks the brain and causes the release of happiness hormones. Watch this interesting video to learn even more about this. AND if you want to learn other ways to increase your happiness, read this brief article to learn how to trigger the release of your happiness hormones- Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Endorphins.

 


useful links

 

Upper School Code of Conduct 

Upper School Dress Code

Vehicle Registration 

Schedule


images

Blue Sheet Link

College Visit Calendar 

College Visit Formstack


 

SERVICE 

Class of 2023 Service Log

Class of 2024 Service Log

Class of 2025 Service Log

Class of 2026 Service Log

 


 

The ACAD Daily Tuesday, Feb. 28

 

tenor

 

Monday – A Week, A Day, 9:45 Advisory, 3:20 Block 4 AP Tutorial

Tuesday – A Week, B Day, 9:45 MMM, 3:20 Block 8 AP Tutorial

Wednesday – A Week, A Day, 3:20 Block 2 AP Tutorial

Thursday – A Week, B Day, 9:45 Special Guest Speaker – PH, 3:20 Block 7 AP Tutorial

Friday – A Week, A Day, 9:45 Advisory


Anouncements

 

 Love in Service


We are almost at the halfway mark of semester two! 

PR2 will be released on March 17. Please remember that you will be placed on Academic Probation if you’re not passing a class(es). This means that you canNOT participate in after-school athletics and activities. If this might apply to you, be proactive, not reactive. Do your work and/or see your teacher(s) immediately.


Seniors – you can dress down this Friday for winning Honor Council Trivia!


As spring break approaches, please make sure a parent calls Mrs. Rorey to sign you out.


March 3 is a middle school scavenger hunt so don’t pick up containers with blue lids please.


Please pick up art work in middle school office:

Class 2025
 
Jane Frieson            Read Johnson   
Ansley Davis             Allison Hilsman
Bailey McCurdy
Anya Patel
Janie O’neil
Crawford Grow
 
Class 2026
 
Josie Collins                  Sloane Turner                Penn Davis
Penn Davis                    Alex Hollenbeck             Madeline Solomon
Sara Woody                   Kai Kelley                      Josie Collins
Josie Collins                   Alex Elbabbani              Charlotte Campbell
Riley Harding                 Will McCleary                 Anshi Patel
Isabella Salguero           William Parker
Riley Harding                  Ali Kerr

 


Out of 145 FTC Teams in state of Georgia, 35 teams made it to the State Championship.  Our Sparbots – Green, Team 2858 competed and won the Motivate Award for best team to represent our school, community, and the state of Georgia.

 


IMG_9359

 


 
Om Patel - SOTW
 
“Om has had a fantastic start to the 2023 baseball season. His two outstanding pitching performances both led to Spartan wins and his walk-off hit was the highlight moment of the year so far . Om is a leader on the field and in the dugout with his calming presence and positive attitude” – Casey Kane, Head Coach Varsity Baseball
 
image (68)
 
image (69)

 


 
 
 
Happy Birthday

John Humphries Monday February 27

Mrs. Chuboff Tuesday February 28

D.J. Street February 29

Eliza Connolly Friday March 3

Jake Garcia Friday March 3

Mr. West Friday March 3

Buck Talley Friday March 3

Benton Kleiber Saturday March 4

Rhodes Kleiber Saturday March 4

Anshi Patel Sunday March 5

 


 

quote of the week
 
T’Challa in Black Panther
 

“But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another, as if we were one single tribe.” —T’Challa, Black Panther

 
 
 
word-writing-text-fact-or-fiction-business-concept-for-is-it-true-or-is-false-doubt-if-something-is-stock-illustrations_csp66292576
 

Each banana has a protective outer layer called peel and there is a fleshy part inside that readily splits into three segments.

See the source image

In 1981, the Rolling Stones sang “A smile relieves a heart that grieves.” Now, research is showing this to be true. Even a “fake smile” tricks the brain and causes the release of happiness hormones. Watch this interesting video to learn even more about this. AND if you want to learn other ways to increase your happiness, read this brief article to learn how to trigger the release of your happiness hormones- Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Endorphins.

 


useful links

 

Upper School Code of Conduct 

Upper School Dress Code

Vehicle Registration 

Schedule


images

Blue Sheet Link

College Visit Calendar 

College Visit Formstack


 

SERVICE 

Class of 2023 Service Log

Class of 2024 Service Log

Class of 2025 Service Log

Class of 2026 Service Log

 


 

The ACAD Daily Monday, Feb. 27

 

tenor

 

Monday – A Week, A Day, 9:45 Advisory, 3:20 Block 4 AP Tutorial

Tuesday – A Week, B Day, 9:45 MMM, 3:20 Block 8 AP Tutorial

Wednesday – A Week, A Day, 3:20 Block 2 AP Tutorial

Thursday – A Week, B Day, 9:45 Special Guest Speaker – PH, 3:20 Block 7 AP Tutorial

Friday – A Week, A Day, 9:45 Advisory


Anouncements

 

 Love in Service


We are almost at the halfway mark of semester two! 

PR2 will be released on March 17. Please remember that you will be placed on Academic Probation if you’re not passing a class(es). This means that you canNOT participate in after-school athletics and activities. If this might apply to you, be proactive, not reactive. Do your work and/or see your teacher(s) immediately.


March 3 is a middle school scavenger hunt so don’t pick up containers with blue lids please.


Please pick up art work in middle school office:

Class 2025
 
Jane Frieson            Read Johnson   
Ansley Davis             Allison Hilsman
Bailey McCurdy
Anya Patel
Janie O’neil
Crawford Grow
 
Class 2026
 
Josie Collins                  Sloane Turner                Penn Davis
Penn Davis                    Alex Hollenbeck             Madeline Solomon
Sara Woody                   Kai Kelley                      Josie Collins
Josie Collins                   Alex Elbabbani              Charlotte Campbell
Riley Harding                 Will McCleary                 Anshi Patel
Isabella Salguero           William Parker
Riley Harding                  Ali Kerr

 


Attention

Please keep all SA chairs on the concrete and not on the grass. This should keep the chairs from blowing into the lake, protect the grass and mulch and reduce litter (since you snack in the chairs).


PLEASE HELP US!

We are still having some pretty serious septic tank issues that can be avoided by our help! 

Please, please, please do not flush feminine products or paper towels down the toilet. 

We really appreciate your help with this!


IMG_9359

 


 
Om Patel - SOTW
 
“Om has had a fantastic start to the 2023 baseball season. His two outstanding pitching performances both led to Spartan wins and his walk-off hit was the highlight moment of the year so far . Om is a leader on the field and in the dugout with his calming presence and positive attitude” – Casey Kane, Head Coach Varsity Baseball
 
image (68)
 
image (69)
 
 
 
Happy Birthday

John Humphries Monday February 27

Mrs. Chuboff Tuesday February 28

D.J. Street February 29

Eliza Connolly Friday March 3

Jake Garcia Friday March 3

Mr. West Friday March 3

Buck Talley Friday March 3

Benton Kleiber Saturday March 4

Rhodes Kleiber Saturday March 4

Anshi Patel Sunday March 5

 


 

quote of the week
 
T’Challa in Black Panther
 

“But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another, as if we were one single tribe.” —T’Challa, Black Panther

 
 
 
word-writing-text-fact-or-fiction-business-concept-for-is-it-true-or-is-false-doubt-if-something-is-stock-illustrations_csp66292576
 

See the source image

In 1981, the Rolling Stones sang “A smile relieves a heart that grieves.” Now, research is showing this to be true. Even a “fake smile” tricks the brain and causes the release of happiness hormones. Watch this interesting video to learn even more about this. AND if you want to learn other ways to increase your happiness, read this brief article to learn how to trigger the release of your happiness hormones- Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Endorphins.

 


useful links

 

Upper School Code of Conduct 

Upper School Dress Code

Vehicle Registration 

Schedule


images

Blue Sheet Link

College Visit Calendar 

College Visit Formstack


 

SERVICE 

Class of 2023 Service Log

Class of 2024 Service Log

Class of 2025 Service Log

Class of 2026 Service Log

 


 

The ACAD Daily Friday, Feb. 24

 

tenor

 

Tuesday – B Week, A Day, 9:45 MMM, 3:20 Block 1 AP Tutorial

Wednesday – B Week, B Day, 3:20 Block 6 AP Tutorial

Thursday – B Week, A Day, 9:45 Seminar, 3:20 Block 3 AP Tutorial

Friday – B Week, B Day, 9:45 Class Meetings


Anouncements

 

 Love in Service


TODAY!

We are excited to bring Soul Food Friday Part 2 back to ACAD. Food will be provided by Ms. Khalilah and cupcakes provided by Mrs. Linda McGee. Please fill out the reservation form to guarantee your plate or dessert. We will be serving fried chicken, mac & cheese, collard greens, potato salad, cornbread, and red velvet cupcakes this Friday during both lunches on Lampkin Patio!  Soul Food Friday Part 2


Please pick up art work in middle school office:

Class 2025
 
Jane Frieson            Read Johnson   
Ansley Davis             Allison Hilsman
Bailey McCurdy
Anya Patel
Janie O’neil
Crawford Grow
 
Class 2026
 
Josie Collins                  Sloane Turner                Penn Davis
Penn Davis                    Alex Hollenbeck             Madeline Solomon
Sara Woody                   Kai Kelley                      Josie Collins
Josie Collins                   Alex Elbabbani              Charlotte Campbell
Riley Harding                 Will McCleary                 Anshi Patel
Isabella Salguero           William Parker
Riley Harding                  Ali Kerr

Attention

Please keep all SA chairs on the concrete and not on the grass. This should keep the chairs from blowing into the lake, protect the grass and mulch and reduce litter (since you snack in the chairs).


PLEASE HELP US!

We are still having some pretty serious septic tank issues that can be avoided by our help! 

Please, please, please do not flush feminine products or paper towels down the toilet. 

We really appreciate your help with this!


IMG_9359

 


McKenna Friesen - SOTW
“Mckenna is such a blessing to this soccer program and this school. She represents everything we would want in a Spartan. We are only a few weeks into the soccer season and she has brought tremendous leadership, intensity, and grit in modeling the right things for our program. She is not only excelling on the field but also in the classroom as she prepares for graduation in a few months. There are some big games ahead for our program and she will 100% be ready for the challenge.” – Judson Hamby, Head Coach Varsity Girls Soccer
 
 
Rodrigo Vega - SOTW
“Rodrigo has really stepped up in modeling positive leadership at practice and games for his teammates. He is genuinely concerned about the success of his team and his fellow players.” – Stefan Billmayer, Head Coach Varsity Boys Soccer
 
 
 
image (65)
 
 
image (66)

 

 

 

 

Happy Birthday

Kathryn DeLoach Monday February 20

Charlie Hutton Thursday February 23

Jackson Scruggs Friday February 24

Ansley Davis Sunday February 26

Emma Soltys Sunday February 26


 

quote of the week
 
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word-writing-text-fact-or-fiction-business-concept-for-is-it-true-or-is-false-doubt-if-something-is-stock-illustrations_csp66292576

Jaguars have the strongest bite of the animal kingdom but the smallest teeth.

 

See the source image

In 1981, the Rolling Stones sang “A smile relieves a heart that grieves.” Now, research is showing this to be true. Even a “fake smile” tricks the brain and causes the release of happiness hormones. Watch this interesting video to learn even more about this. AND if you want to learn other ways to increase your happiness, read this brief article to learn how to trigger the release of your happiness hormones- Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Endorphins.

 


useful links

 

Upper School Code of Conduct 

Upper School Dress Code

Vehicle Registration 

Schedule


images

Blue Sheet Link

College Visit Calendar 

College Visit Formstack


 

SERVICE 

Class of 2023 Service Log

Class of 2024 Service Log

Class of 2025 Service Log

Class of 2026 Service Log

 


 

The ACAD Daily Thursday, Feb. 23

 

tenor

 

Tuesday – B Week, A Day, 9:45 MMM, 3:20 Block 1 AP Tutorial

Wednesday – B Week, B Day, 3:20 Block 6 AP Tutorial

Thursday – B Week, A Day, 9:45 Seminar, 3:20 Block 3 AP Tutorial

Friday – B Week, B Day, 9:45 Class Meetings


Anouncements

 

 Love in Service


We are excited to bring Soul Food Friday Part 2 back to ACAD. Food will be provided by Ms. Khalilah and cupcakes provided by Mrs. Linda McGee. Please fill out the reservation form to guarantee your plate or dessert. We will be serving fried chicken, mac & cheese, collard greens, potato salad, cornbread, and red velvet cupcakes this Friday during both lunches on Lampkin Patio!  Soul Food Friday Part 2

 


NHS Science Night Volunteers

 
Lower School Family Science Night is THIS THURSDAY February 23th!!  NHS members should arrive at the LS Barrett Hall at 5:15pm.  Check in with Ms. Neves at the door to find out which station you are working, and then you will get your pizza dinner.  After 15-20 minutes of pizza and fellowship, there will be a short orientation to prepare you for the night and get you familiar with your station.  
 
Remember, this is MANDATORY for all NHS members (unless Ms. Neves is already aware of your approved conflict).  Even those who did not complete the station preference form are expected to attend, and you will be placed at stations according to need rather than your preference. 
 
This is such a fun event, and the Lower School families really enjoy interacting with the Upper School students.  Ms. Neves is excited to see everyone this Thursday!

Attention

Please keep all SA chairs on the concrete and not on the grass. This should keep the chairs from blowing into the lake, protect the grass and mulch and reduce litter (since you snack in the chairs).


PLEASE HELP US!

We are still having some pretty serious septic tank issues that can be avoided by our help! 

Please, please, please do not flush feminine products or paper towels down the toilet. 

We really appreciate your help with this!


IMG_9359

 


McKenna Friesen - SOTW
“Mckenna is such a blessing to this soccer program and this school. She represents everything we would want in a Spartan. We are only a few weeks into the soccer season and she has brought tremendous leadership, intensity, and grit in modeling the right things for our program. She is not only excelling on the field but also in the classroom as she prepares for graduation in a few months. There are some big games ahead for our program and she will 100% be ready for the challenge.” – Judson Hamby, Head Coach Varsity Girls Soccer
 
 
Rodrigo Vega - SOTW
“Rodrigo has really stepped up in modeling positive leadership at practice and games for his teammates. He is genuinely concerned about the success of his team and his fellow players.” – Stefan Billmayer, Head Coach Varsity Boys Soccer
 
 
 
image (65)
 
 
image (66)

 

 

 

Congratulations to the following players and Coach Olson for earning All Region recognition.

Girls

All Region – Madeline Ransom, India Sheats & Lilly Tillman

Honorable Mention – Adair Marvel, Louise Tillman & Madeline Wicker

Co-Girls Coach of the Year – Brian Olson

Boys

Co-Player of The Year – Kymel Williams

All Region – Isaac Rorey

Honorable Mention – Westbrook Adams, Justen Goudelock & Ben Shar

 


Happy Birthday

Kathryn DeLoach Monday February 20

Charlie Hutton Thursday February 23

Jackson Scruggs Friday February 24

Ansley Davis Sunday February 26

Emma Soltys Sunday February 26


 

quote of the week
 
63320159b136a760a06403ae_jimmy-carter-quotes-more-1
 
 
 
word-writing-text-fact-or-fiction-business-concept-for-is-it-true-or-is-false-doubt-if-something-is-stock-illustrations_csp66292576

Jaguars have the strongest bite of the animal kingdom but the smallest teeth.

 

See the source image

In 1981, the Rolling Stones sang “A smile relieves a heart that grieves.” Now, research is showing this to be true. Even a “fake smile” tricks the brain and causes the release of happiness hormones. Watch this interesting video to learn even more about this. AND if you want to learn other ways to increase your happiness, read this brief article to learn how to trigger the release of your happiness hormones- Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Endorphins.

 


useful links

 

Upper School Code of Conduct 

Upper School Dress Code

Vehicle Registration 

Schedule


images

Blue Sheet Link

College Visit Calendar 

College Visit Formstack


 

SERVICE 

Class of 2023 Service Log

Class of 2024 Service Log

Class of 2025 Service Log

Class of 2026 Service Log

 


 

The ACAD Daily Wednesday, Feb. 22

 

tenor

 

Tuesday – B Week, A Day, 9:45 MMM, 3:20 Block 1 AP Tutorial

Wednesday – B Week, B Day, 3:20 Block 6 AP Tutorial

Thursday – B Week, A Day, 9:45 Seminar, 3:20 Block 3 AP Tutorial

Friday – B Week, B Day, 9:45 Class Meetings


Anouncements

 

 Love in Service


NHS Science Night Volunteers

 
Lower School Family Science Night is THIS THURSDAY February 23th!!  NHS members should arrive at the LS Barrett Hall at 5:15pm.  Check in with Ms. Neves at the door to find out which station you are working, and then you will get your pizza dinner.  After 15-20 minutes of pizza and fellowship, there will be a short orientation to prepare you for the night and get you familiar with your station.  
 
Remember, this is MANDATORY for all NHS members (unless Ms. Neves is already aware of your approved conflict).  Even those who did not complete the station preference form are expected to attend, and you will be placed at stations according to need rather than your preference. 
 
This is such a fun event, and the Lower School families really enjoy interacting with the Upper School students.  Ms. Neves is excited to see everyone this Thursday!


Juniors and Seniors:

Spartan Speaker Series with Athens Academy Alum and Parent Patrick Garrard

Wednesday, February 22

1:25 – 1:55 p.m.

Chambers Center

We are excited to provide another opportunity for you to learn from our Spartan community.  Join us for our next Spartan Speaker Series with Athens Academy alum and parent Patrick Garrard.  Mr. Garrard will discuss his journey from Athens Academy to Spanish major in college to becoming a lawyer.  He owns his own law practice and helps business owners with their daily legal needs.  Mr. Garrard also finds time to volunteer in our community and enjoys giving back.  Grab some free lunch in the Chambers Center and spend a few minutes learning about another great Spartan.

If you plan on joining us, please click here to RSVP.


There are many lost and found items from the library located on two tables in the lobby – check it out on your way out!


PLEASE HELP US!

We are still having some pretty serious septic tank issues that can be avoided by our help! 

Please, please, please do not flush feminine products or paper towels down the toilet. 

We really appreciate your help with this!


IMG_9359


McKenna Friesen - SOTW
“Mckenna is such a blessing to this soccer program and this school. She represents everything we would want in a Spartan. We are only a few weeks into the soccer season and she has brought tremendous leadership, intensity, and grit in modeling the right things for our program. She is not only excelling on the field but also in the classroom as she prepares for graduation in a few months. There are some big games ahead for our program and she will 100% be ready for the challenge.” – Judson Hamby, Head Coach Varsity Girls Soccer
 
 
Rodrigo Vega - SOTW
“Rodrigo has really stepped up in modeling positive leadership at practice and games for his teammates. He is genuinely concerned about the success of his team and his fellow players.” – Stefan Billmayer, Head Coach Varsity Boys Soccer
 
 
 
image (65)
 
 
image (66)

Girls basketball hosts Fannin Co tonight at 6:30 pm in the Class AA 1st Round of the State Playoffs. Admission is $7 and ALL tickets must be purchased using the GoFan app. The game will be streamed on NFHS Network for those unable to attend. Several varsity girls basketball parents are treating the first 40 US students and first 10 faculty/staff with admission to the home game Tuesday night at 6:30 pm in an effort to help pack the stands!

 
It’s 1st come, 1st serve so make plans to arrive at the game early!
 
Boys basketball travels to Model High School (Rome) Wednesday for a 7:00 pm tipoff in the Class AA 1st Round of the State Playoffs. Admission is $7 and ALL tickets must be purchased using the GoFan app.
 

 

Congratulations to the following players and Coach Olson for earning All Region recognition.

Girls

All Region – Madeline Ransom, India Sheats & Lilly Tillman

Honorable Mention – Adair Marvel, Louise Tillman & Madeline Wicker

Co-Girls Coach of the Year – Brian Olson

Boys

Co-Player of The Year – Kymel Williams

All Region – Isaac Rorey

Honorable Mention – Westbrook Adams, Justen Goudelock & Ben Shar


Reminder – Wednesday morning at 8:00 am in the Farmer Field House, the following students will be participating in a signing ceremony:

Jackson Scruggs, Cross Country/Track & Field, Vanderbilt University

ClaraJane Williams, Soccer, United States Naval Academy

Will Hines, Swimming, Washington & Lee University 

Sam Bush, Football, University of Georgia


Happy Birthday

Kathryn DeLoach Monday February 20

Charlie Hutton Thursday February 23

Jackson Scruggs Friday February 24

Ansley Davis Sunday February 26

Emma Soltys Sunday February 26


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In 1981, the Rolling Stones sang “A smile relieves a heart that grieves.” Now, research is showing this to be true. Even a “fake smile” tricks the brain and causes the release of happiness hormones. Watch this interesting video to learn even more about this. AND if you want to learn other ways to increase your happiness, read this brief article to learn how to trigger the release of your happiness hormones- Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Endorphins.


useful links

Upper School Code of Conduct 

Upper School Dress Code

Vehicle Registration 

Schedule


images

Blue Sheet Link

College Visit Calendar 

College Visit Formstack


SERVICE 

Class of 2023 Service Log

Class of 2024 Service Log

Class of 2025 Service Log

Class of 2026 Service Log


The ACAD Daily Tuesday, Feb. 21

 

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Tuesday – B Week, A Day, 9:45 MMM, 3:20 Block 1 AP Tutorial

Wednesday – B Week, B Day, 3:20 Block 6 AP Tutorial

Thursday – B Week, A Day, 9:45 Seminar, 3:20 Block 3 AP Tutorial

Friday – B Week, B Day, 9:45 Class Meetings


Anouncements

 

 Love in Service


NHS Science Night Volunteers

 
Lower School Family Science Night is THIS THURSDAY February 23th!!  NHS members should arrive at the LS Barrett Hall at 5:15pm.  Check in with Ms. Neves at the door to find out which station you are working, and then you will get your pizza dinner.  After 15-20 minutes of pizza and fellowship, there will be a short orientation to prepare you for the night and get you familiar with your station.  
 
Remember, this is MANDATORY for all NHS members (unless Ms. Neves is already aware of your approved conflict).  Even those who did not complete the station preference form are expected to attend, and you will be placed at stations according to need rather than your preference. 
 
This is such a fun event, and the Lower School families really enjoy interacting with the Upper School students.  Ms. Neves is excited to see everyone this Thursday!

 


Juniors and Seniors:

Spartan Speaker Series with Athens Academy Alum and Parent Patrick Garrard

Wednesday, February 22

1:25 – 1:55 p.m.

Chambers Center

We are excited to provide another opportunity for you to learn from our Spartan community.  Join us for our next Spartan Speaker Series with Athens Academy alum and parent Patrick Garrard.  Mr. Garrard will discuss his journey from Athens Academy to Spanish major in college to becoming a lawyer.  He owns his own law practice and helps business owners with their daily legal needs.  Mr. Garrard also finds time to volunteer in our community and enjoys giving back.  Grab some free lunch in the Chambers Center and spend a few minutes learning about another great Spartan.

If you plan on joining us, please click here to RSVP.


There are many lost and found items from the library located on two tables in the lobby – check it out on your way out!


PLEASE HELP US!

We are still having some pretty serious septic tank issues that can be avoided by our help! 

Please, please, please do not flush feminine products or paper towels down the toilet. 

We really appreciate your help with this!


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McKenna Friesen - SOTW
“Mckenna is such a blessing to this soccer program and this school. She represents everything we would want in a Spartan. We are only a few weeks into the soccer season and she has brought tremendous leadership, intensity, and grit in modeling the right things for our program. She is not only excelling on the field but also in the classroom as she prepares for graduation in a few months. There are some big games ahead for our program and she will 100% be ready for the challenge.” – Judson Hamby, Head Coach Varsity Girls Soccer
 
 
Rodrigo Vega - SOTW
“Rodrigo has really stepped up in modeling positive leadership at practice and games for his teammates. He is genuinely concerned about the success of his team and his fellow players.” – Stefan Billmayer, Head Coach Varsity Boys Soccer
 
 
 
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Girls basketball hosts Fannin Co tonight at 6:30 pm in the Class AA 1st Round of the State Playoffs. Admission is $7 and ALL tickets must be purchased using the GoFan app. The game will be streamed on NFHS Network for those unable to attend. Several varsity girls basketball parents are treating the first 40 US students and first 10 faculty/staff with admission to the home game Tuesday night at 6:30 pm in an effort to help pack the stands!

 

 
It’s 1st come, 1st serve so make plans to arrive at the game early!
 
Boys basketball travels to Model High School (Rome) Wednesday for a 7:00 pm tipoff in the Class AA 1st Round of the State Playoffs. Admission is $7 and ALL tickets must be purchased using the GoFan app.
 

 

Congratulations to the following players and Coach Olson for earning All Region recognition.

Girls

All Region – Madeline Ransom, India Sheats & Lilly Tillman

Honorable Mention – Adair Marvel, Louise Tillman & Madeline Wicker

Co-Girls Coach of the Year – Brian Olson

Boys

Co-Player of The Year – Kymel Williams

All Region – Isaac Rorey

Honorable Mention – Westbrook Adams, Justen Goudelock & Ben Shar


Reminder – Wednesday morning at 8:00 am in the Farmer Field House, the following students will be participating in a signing ceremony:

Jackson Scruggs, Cross Country/Track & Field, Vanderbilt University

ClaraJane Williams, Soccer, United States Naval Academy

Will Hines, Swimming, Washington & Lee University 

Sam Bush, Football, University of Georgia


Happy Birthday

Kathryn DeLoach Monday February 20

Charlie Hutton Thursday February 23

Jackson Scruggs Friday February 24

Ansley Davis Sunday February 26

Emma Soltys Sunday February 26


 

quote of the week
 
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Jaguars have the strongest bite of the animal kingdom but the smallest teeth.

 

See the source image

In 1981, the Rolling Stones sang “A smile relieves a heart that grieves.” Now, research is showing this to be true. Even a “fake smile” tricks the brain and causes the release of happiness hormones. Watch this interesting video to learn even more about this. AND if you want to learn other ways to increase your happiness, read this brief article to learn how to trigger the release of your happiness hormones- Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Endorphins.

 


useful links

 

Upper School Code of Conduct 

Upper School Dress Code

Vehicle Registration 

Schedule


images

Blue Sheet Link

College Visit Calendar 

College Visit Formstack


 

SERVICE 

Class of 2023 Service Log

Class of 2024 Service Log

Class of 2025 Service Log

Class of 2026 Service Log

 


 

The ACAD Daily Friday, Feb.17

 

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Monday – B Week, B Day, 9:45 Advisory, 3:20 Block 5 AP Tutorial

Tuesday – B Week, A Day, 9:45 MMM, 3:20 Block 1 AP Tutorial

Wednesday – B Week, B Day, 3:20 Block 6 AP Tutorial

Thursday – B Week, A Day, 9:45 Seminar, 3:20 Block 3 AP Tutorial

Friday – B Week, B Day, 9:45 Clubs


Anouncements

 


Juniors and Seniors:

Spartan Speaker Series with Athens Academy Alum and Parent Patrick Garrard

Wednesday, February 22

1:25 – 1:55 p.m.

Chambers Center

We are excited to provide another opportunity for you to learn from our Spartan community.  Join us for our next Spartan Speaker Series with Athens Academy alum and parent Patrick Garrard.  Mr. Garrard will discuss his journey from Athens Academy to Spanish major in college to becoming a lawyer.  He owns his own law practice and helps business owners with their daily legal needs.  Mr. Garrard also finds time to volunteer in our community and enjoys giving back.  Grab some free lunch in the Chambers Center and spend a few minutes learning about another great Spartan.

If you plan on joining us, please click here to RSVP.


 

 
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Spartan of the Week 2022-23 (2) 1885721
 
 
 
“Sadie has served as the Media Production Club President this year and while also being a football cheerleader, she produced numerous videos (montages, highlight/hype videos, PSA “spots, etc.), ACAD Updates with Coaches’ Interviews, served as an announcer for Girls Varsity Basketball webcasts, and maintained our Instagram account notifying our ACAD community of activities online activities. We are excited to observe Sadie’s media/journalism progress she intends to pursue in college!” – Mike Callinan, Webcast/Media & Production

 


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Happy Birthday

 

Caroline Marley Monday February 13

Mr. Thorsen Tuesday February 14

Ellis Fiscus Wednesday February 15

Hank Stephens Wednesday February 15

Jiya Patel Thursday February 16

Sennett Shaver Friday February 17

Mr. Hovater Saturday February 18


 

quote of the week
 
“I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence.”
― Frederick Douglass
 

 

 

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useful links

 

Upper School Code of Conduct 

Upper School Dress Code

Vehicle Registration 

Schedule


images

Blue Sheet Link

College Visit Calendar 

College Visit Formstack


 

SERVICE 

Class of 2023 Service Log

Class of 2024 Service Log

Class of 2025 Service Log

Class of 2026 Service Log

 


 

The ACAD Daily Thursday, Feb.16

 

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Monday – B Week, B Day, 9:45 Advisory, 3:20 Block 5 AP Tutorial

Tuesday – B Week, A Day, 9:45 MMM, 3:20 Block 1 AP Tutorial

Wednesday – B Week, B Day, 3:20 Block 6 AP Tutorial

Thursday – B Week, A Day, 9:45 Seminar, 3:20 Block 3 AP Tutorial

Friday – B Week, B Day, 9:45 Clubs


Anouncements

 


Thank you to all who gave blood (and who tried!) yesterday!

The Blood Drive was a huge success!!!


 

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During seminar time on Thursday the Science Department will be treating you to ice cream sandwiches in honor of Charles Darwin’s Birthday.
 
Are you interested in learning more about Charles Darwin and his contributions to Biology?  Check out the links provided below. 
 
Love, The Science Department
 
 
 
Darwin Biography  (article)
 
 
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Spartan of the Week 2022-23 (2) 1885721
 
 
 
“Sadie has served as the Media Production Club President this year and while also being a football cheerleader, she produced numerous videos (montages, highlight/hype videos, PSA “spots, etc.), ACAD Updates with Coaches’ Interviews, served as an announcer for Girls Varsity Basketball webcasts, and maintained our Instagram account notifying our ACAD community of activities online activities. We are excited to observe Sadie’s media/journalism progress she intends to pursue in college!” – Mike Callinan, Webcast/Media & Production

 


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Happy Birthday

 

Caroline Marley Monday February 13

Mr. Thorsen Tuesday February 14

Ellis Fiscus Wednesday February 15

Hank Stephens Wednesday February 15

Jiya Patel Thursday February 16

Sennett Shaver Friday February 17

Mr. Hovater Saturday February 18


 

quote of the week
 
“I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence.”
― Frederick Douglass
 

 

 

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January has been designated Mental Wellness month. It’s a month dedicated to you checking in with yourself and taking the time to improve your life in the areas that you can control. Many people do this in the form of resolutions but all of us can do this by reading and implementing some of the strategies in these Wellness Toolkits.  The Emotional Toolkit is a good place to start. If you need additional help on anything, know that Mr. Sears and others are ready and available to be helpful to you.


useful links

 

Upper School Code of Conduct 

Upper School Dress Code

Vehicle Registration 

Schedule


images

Blue Sheet Link

College Visit Calendar 

College Visit Formstack


 

SERVICE 

Class of 2023 Service Log

Class of 2024 Service Log

Class of 2025 Service Log

Class of 2026 Service Log