The ACAD Daily, Monday, Oct. 5

No Cell Phones in the PH Please!

Monday: A Week, A Day, 9:45 Advisory

Tuesday: A Week, B Day, 9:45 MMM

Wednesday: A Week, A Day Late Start

Thursday: A Week, B Day, 9:45 Seminar

Friday: A Week, A Day, 9:45 Advisory

PR1

We want to remind you that the Mid-Semester Progress Report (PR1) is coming up on Friday, October 16. Please be aware that any student who receives a grade below 70 in any required course (Math, Science, Humanities, English, and World Language) by the PR1 will be considered at risk of failing. These students will be assigned to a mandatory study hall during free periods and will not be eligible to participate in sports and extracurricular activities for a period of fifteen school days. This means no playing, practicing, or traveling with the team, or participating in any extended school activity.

This is a great time to check in on your progress! We encourage you to use the time leading up to PR1 to complete any missing assignments or assessments. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your teachers if you need help

Letter Jackets

Thursday, Oct. 8th, a representative will be on campus during both US lunch periods for you to try on letter jackets for sizing, answer questions and place orders. Please know any US student who has earned a letter in athletics or fine arts is welcome to place an order.

Mrs Rorey will have a few flyers at her desk that include a QR code to place an order.

Will’s Words of Wisdom

“It takes a great deal of love, fairness and respect for your fellow man. Put all these together, and even if you don’t wim, how can you lose?” – Jesse Owens

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

Dayoung Park Sept. 5

Adair Lang Sept. 8

Jimirah McCommons Sept. 9

Lizzie Dillon Sept. 10

Margaret Anne Weaver Sept. 11

Eleni McCants Sept. 11

Vander Lovelace Sept. 11

Upper School Code of Conduct

Upper School Dress Code

Attendance Policy

Judiciary Board Process

Vehicle Registration

Guidebook

Cell Phone Policy

Class of 2027 Service Log

Class of 2028 Service Log

Class of 2029 Service Log

Class of 2030 Service Log

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 9/21: Yale University (2nd lunch)
Thursday 9/24: Sewanee (1st lunch)
Thursday 9/24: Berklee College of Music (2nd lunch)
Wednesday, 10/7: Wofford
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

Blue Sheet Link

College Visit Calendar

College Visit Formstack

The ACAD Daily, Friday, Oct. 2

No Cell Phones in the PH Please!

Monday: B Week, B Day; 9:45 Advisory

Tuesday: B Week, A Day; 9:45 MMM

Wednesday: B Week, B Day; Late Start

Thursday: B Week, A Day; 9:45; Seminar

Friday: B Week, B Day; 9:45 CLUBS

Pharmacy Flowers

Thank you so everyone would donated their Homecoming bouquets Saturday night! And a BIG THANK YOU to our Pharmacy Flowers Club for making little arrarangments from those flowers for residents of Presbyterian Village!

Thank you to our art club for painting faces at Friday Night’s football game!

Thank you to PSP for handing out snacks to everyone while working in committees last Friday!

Will’s Words of Wisdom

“Words have weight. Once you let them out, you can’t put them back in. You have to stand by them.” – Eric Church

SPARTANS OF THE WEEK

“Wow! I am a very proud coach witnessing Matthew’s growth both as a fierce competitor and as a responsible young man. Matthew is one of the seniors that I mentioned in an earlier post who would reveal themselves by their performance. Last school year he nursed a nagging injury, but he put it behind him and committed himself to training over the summer by putting the work in. As a result, a confident, hard working, resilient young man has emerged. Recently, Matthew approached me regarding replacing a missing uniform. He said ’Coach I think my parents called you, but this was my responsibility, I misplaced it’. Every adult reading this should understand the significance of that moment. I always mention that our program is not just about running, it’s about the personal growth of our athletes; hard work, perseverance, accountability, and confidence. Please notice the common component of success with all of our athletes, which is their hard work over the summer. Matthew definitely represents our program. Congratulations!”

– Neville Anderson, Head Coach Varsity Cross Country

“If you are not paying attention, you will miss Ria. She is soft spoken and very unassuming, but when she runs, her running shouts her presence. Ria is one of our freshmen sensations. She attended most of the preseason workouts and it was obvious to our coaching staff then that she had worked extremely hard over the summer. Please notice the common component of success with all of our athletes, which is the hard work that’s done over the summer. She has been improving in every meet and is very steady and consistent with her running. I am very excited about her future in our program. Ria please take a bow, you earned your flowers with your hard work and positive attitude.”

– Neville Anderson, Head Coach Varsity Cross Country

THIS WEEK’S CONTESTS

MONDAY 9/28

– V Flag Football vs Heritage 7:00pm (at Monroe Area)

– V Flag Football vs Monroe Area 8:00pm (at Monroe Area)

TUESDAY 9/29

– V Flag Football HOME vs Washington-Wilkes 4:00pm

– JV/V Volleyball vs Oglethorpe 6:00pm (at Rabun County HS)

– JV/V Volleyball vs Rabun County 7:00pm (at Rabun County HS)

– V Flag Football HOME vs Stephens County 7:00pm

THURSDAY 10/1

– V Flag Football vs Greene County 4:00pm (at Greene County HS)

– JV Football HOME vs Social Circle 5:00pm

– JV/V Volleyball AWAY vs Morgan County 5:30pm (Best 3 of 5)

– V Flag Football vs Franklin County 6:00pm (at Greene County HS)

SATURDAY 10/3

– V Cross Country “Alexander Invitational” (at Foxhall Sporting Club) 8:00am

Clubs that meet this Friday during club time:

Student Council – Art Room

Spartan Review – Writing Center

Mock Trial – Lampkin 104

French Club – Lampkin 106

Honor Council – W3

Morgan’s Message – weight room

School Portrait Retakes – Thursday, October 1

Photo retakes will be available the morning of Thursday, October 1, in the Barrett Hall. Parents of students in grades K3-8 should notify their division office if they wish for their child to have a retake. Upper School students can drop in any time between 7:40-10:30 a.m. Questions? Please contact Bentley Photography by email or at 770-867-2853.

Environmental Club is having our first highway cleanup on Saturday October 3rd. We will meet in the morning and walk down Milledge Avenue Extension and Hog Mtn. Road and be done by the afternoon. Email cmcphersonkim27, scoppins27, or gwilliams27 if you are interested!

GSPA conference information!

Where: UGA

When: October 27th (a Tuesday) from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m

Mason McCurdy Sept. 28

Jack Ewing Sept. 28

Stavya Sudhagar Sept. 29

Lucy Hart Sept. 30

Parker Minter Sept. 30

Tucker Hopkins Oct. 1

Will Rooker Oct. 1

Nika Zalac Oct. 1

Maggie Parker Oct. 2