
UW Stevens Point will be offering a virtual ACT Prep Course for interested students. Registration information is on the flyer.

Please give a big Athens Bluejay welcome to our MS/HS Science Student Teacher this year!
Hi, I'm Mrs. Thunder. I'm from Wausau and now live there with my husband next to his family's farm. I love spending time outside and crafting whenever possible. I'm looking forward to getting to know the community of Athens and gaining experience teaching in a rural setting. I enjoy seeing the strong relationships that are built between students, faculty, and parents! I'm excited to get creative in the classroom no matter the circumstances that arise!


Let's meet our Marathon County Special Education teacher, Ms. Brittney Knetter!
"This is my first year teaching at Athens. I currently live in Edgar where I grew up. I am excited to begin this new chapter in life! I am also excited to get married in October. I enjoy spending time with my fiance and my family. In my spare time I enjoy reading and cooking."


Welcome to our fourth grade teacher, Ms. Kira Kalepp!
"I am excited to be starting my first year teaching at Athens Elementary! I was born and raised in Abbotsford, WI. My education was completed at NTC in 2013 and I received my bachelors degree from UW-Superior. In my free time I love spending time with my family, playing board games, going for bike rides and walks with my dog Emmy, playing volleyball, tennis, golf, crafting and DIY projects."


School is in session but we're out learning!



While I wait for new artwork to be finished, I decided to share some of things my students have done that may not have gotten to be shown at the end of last year to celebrate their accomplishments! Here is work from some of our second graders from last year!





Math manipulative exploration time - great ways to start the first grade week!




Students - the Rainbow Road sensory path is just waiting for you to come to school and check it out!


Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Marathon County Health Department announced a “HIGH RISK LEVEL” for COVID-19 in Marathon County. The School District of Athens will continue to keep buildings CLOSED (essential staff only) through August 30 with the exception of August 27 which is scheduled for Picture Day PK-12/Open House PK-5.
This is the last scheduled announcement at this time, so thank you for your patience and understanding during the pandemic. We will OPEN the buildings to all students and staff effective August 31 in preparation for school to begin on September 1.

Check out this back to school information from the Marshfield Clinic Health System. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Luf-yW7YzL-ludVe9zukptrgEX6ezjA3/view?usp=sharing

Check out us on this story from Channel 9. https://waow.com/2020/08/18/small-school-district-big-advantage/

Calling all avid sewers and seamstresses: The Athens band program needs your help to make full band rehearsals possible! In addition to the preventative measures already taken for this coming school year, there are more ways still to make music rehearsals even safer for your child.
According to a study led by University of Colorado Boulder, students will need to have a covering for the bell of their instrument to prevent aerosol particles from escaping. One of the most effective materials for a cover like this is close-weave cotton (Ex: 300 count bed sheets).
If you can support the Athens band by making these “instrument masks,” please contact Mr. Puffer at spuffer@athens1.org, so our students can enjoy making music for you once again!
COVID-19 Aerosol Study: https://www.nfhs.org/media/4030003/aerosol-study-prelim-results-round-2-final.pdf

Effective (08/12/2020) - HIGH RISK LEVEL
Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Marathon County Health Department announced a “HIGH RISK LEVEL” for COVID-19 in Marathon County. The School District of Athens will continue to keep buildings CLOSED (essential staff only) through August 23. Currently, updates will be provided to the Athens community every Thursday by 10 AM regarding the status of school buildings for the next week. Safety guidelines for entering schools are posted at the Main Entrance of each building.

Registration Day is Tuesday, August 11, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Athens High School. Masks are highly recommended and social distancing will be practiced.


The Athens School District in conjunction with Marathon County Special Education is seeking a full time special education teacher in our elementary school. Interested applicants should apply at https://www.mcse.k12.wi.us/employment/employment-opportunities.cfm

School Supply Lists



Teachers Dee Brewster and Korey Rottscheit volunteer their time to help the Athens Area Trails Association work on the Erbach Park trail system. Many thanks to the Cross Country team's efforts to donate a load of trail mix to repair part of the trail that they run on.




SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ATHENS
Special Board Meeting
August 10, 2020, 6:00 p.m.
Athens School District Administration will be sharing the proposed 2020-2021 Re-Entry Plan for all students to return to school on September 1, 2020.
Due to limited meeting space and to account for social distancing this meeting will be live streamed.
LIVE FEED VIDEO LINK
https://ensemble.cesa10.k12.wi.us/Watch/August10thBoardMeeting

Effective (08/05/2020) - HIGH RISK LEVEL
Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Marathon County Health Department announced a “HIGH RISK LEVEL” for COVID-19 in Marathon County. The School District of Athens will continue to keep buildings CLOSED (essential staff only) through August 16. Currently, updates will be provided to the Athens community every Thursday by 10 AM regarding the status of school buildings for the next week. Safety guidelines for entering schools will be posted at the Main Entrance of each building.
PLEASE NOTE: We will OPEN the Athens Middle/High School from 11 AM to 6 PM on Tuesday, August 11 for the purpose of Registration Day only.

Effective (07/29/2020) - HIGH RISK LEVEL
Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Marathon County Health Department announced a “HIGH RISK LEVEL” for COVID-19 in Marathon County. The School District of Athens will continue to keep buildings CLOSED (essential staff only) through August 9. Currently, updates will be provided to the Athens community every Thursday by 10 AM regarding the status of school buildings for the next week. Safety guidelines for entering schools will be posted at the Main Entrance of each building. PLEASE NOTE: If there is still a "HIGH RISK LEVEL" on August 5, we will OPEN the Athens Middle/High School from 11 AM to 6 PM on Tuesday, August 11 for the purpose of Registration Day only.