Voting will decide the future of the school district. Attend a community information meeting: tomorrow, March 1 at Athens High School, March 13 at Maple Grove Charter School, or March 16 at Athens Elementary School. Both meetings start at 6 PM. Check out our website for more: https://athenswi.sites.thrillshare.com/page/referendum
Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, the referendum community information meeting scheduled this evening, February 27 at Maple Grove Charter School, has been cancelled. This meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, March 13 at 6 PM, and it will be held at Maple Grove Charter School in the gymnasium.
The School District of Athens will be closed tomorrow Monday, February 27 due to inclement weather. There will be no after school activities or athletic events
Tonight's WIAA Girls Basketball Game VS Columbus Catholic sponsored by CESA 10 can be found at this link: https://cesa10.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_pkgzfg6o/254868343 Game time is 7 pm, stream starts at 6:30.
On the April 4, 2023 general election ballot, the School District of Athens is asking voters to approve a non-recurring operational referendum. The future of the School District of Athens is in the hands of all resident voters. Please learn more on the District webpage or attend a community meeting: http://www.athens1.org/referendum
District residents are invited to learn more about the referendum by attending community information meetings, and "Drop in and Chat" sessions with the Superintendent. Dates and times for these meetings can be located on the school district website, athens1.org.
Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, the first "Drop in and Chat" with the School District of Athens' Superintendent scheduled for February 23 has been cancelled, and rescheduled.
You are invited to join Superintendent Andrea Sheridan on Friday, February 24 from 7-9 AM at the Athens Country Cafe to learn more about the spring 2023 school district referendum.
The School District of Athens will be closed tomorrow Thursday February 22due to inclement weather. There will be no after school activities or athletic events.
All after school activities for today (Wednesday, 2/22/23) have been canceled.
STAY SAFE!
Thank you for the great response to our upcoming Parenting the Love & Logic Way class. We are down to only 4 SPOTS! If you are still interested in attending, please sign up using the QR Code or by calling the Athens High School Office by Friday, February 24 at 3:30p. **If we exceed 25 interested families, a waitlist will be started in the event people cancel**
Tonight's WIAA Girls Basketball Game VS Rib Lake sponsored by CESA 10 can be found at this link: https://cesa10.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_pkgzfg6o/254868343 Game time is 6 pm.
Good Morning!
Due to some impending severe weather forecasts, there are a few athletic updates to share:
Tonight's Regional Varsity Girls Basketball game vs. Rib Lake will begin at 6 p.m. at the Athens High School.
Thursday's Boys Basketball games @ Chequamegon have been moved to tonight. JV Game Time is 5:45p; Varsity at 7:15p. Bus will be leaving at 3:30p.
Go Bluejays!
Bluejay Nation:
Please join us in the AHS Gym tomorrow, February 21, at 9:30 a.m. as we celebrate two HUGE accomplishments in one booming assembly!
We’re cheering on Cambrea Sarasin as she prepares to sing in the ACDA National Honor Choir this week in Cincinnati, OH! Cambrea will rehearse with the choir from February 22-25, and then perform in a concert on Saturday the 25th. Congratulations, Cambrea, on this enormous honor! It is truly amazing to have a student represent our school at this national-level event.
We are continuing the momentum and cheering on Elle Gauerke as she makes her way to State Wrestling in Madison on Thursday, February 23. Elle is the first female in AHS history to make it to State! She is the daughter of Danielle & Coach Jodi Gauerke. We are extremely excited to have her represent our school and our wrestling team!
The February 20th School Board Meeting will be moved up to 5:00 pm at the Athens Middle/High School Library.
Marathon County Special Education is seeking a full time Paraprofessionals. Benefits available based on FTE and job position. Starting pay at $15/hrly. Past experience preferred. High School diploma required. Associate Degree or two years of college, CNA license helpful but not required. Here is the link to apply: https://www.mcse.k12.wi.us/mcse/our-schools.cfm
The School District of Athens is seeking an evening custodian at the Middle and High School. The hours are 3:00 - 11:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. To apply for this position, please contact Cheryl Strunk at cstrunk@athens1.org.
Wow! What a great response for our upcoming "Parenting the Love & Logic Way" course!
With that being said, there are only 9 spaces left!
If you are interested in attending, please sign up using the QR Code or by calling the Athens High School Office.
**If we exceed 25 interested families, a waitlist will be started in the event people cancel**
Foods Today and Specialty Foods enjoyed a special treat in the form of a few visitors and an opportunity to taste MREs (Meal Ready to Eat). A special thank you to SSG Schroeder and PVT Olson for visiting us today and giving our classes a lesson on MRE development and flavors!!
With the help of a mental health grant, Athens School Counselors are proud to announce: 'Parenting the Love & Logic Way' presented by Kelly Witt-Erickson.
Session Dates: March 6, March 13, & March 20, 2023.
Join us as we learn practical parenting skills that can be used immediately. Dinner & childcare will be provided. Families that attend all 3 sessions will receive a $100 gift card to an Athens business!
Space is limited to 25 families! Please register using the QR Code.
The Athens Board of Education unanimously approve the following referendum resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT FOR FOUR YEARS FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES.
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the School District of Athens, Marathon and Taylor Counties, Wisconsin that the revenues included in the School District budget be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $1,670,000 for the 2023-2024 school year, and by $1,200,000 per year for the 2024-2025 school year through the 2026-2027 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses. Adopted and recorded January 16, 2023.
Additional referendum information and community listening sessions will be forthcoming during the next several weeks.
ATHENS FBLA COMPETES AT REGIONAL COMPETITION
The Athens Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) participated at the Region II Leadership Conference hosted by Owen-Withee High School on Saturday, February 4. Over 600 FBLA members and advisers from 30 regional chapters competed in over 65 competitive events, attended workshops and elected our very own Jennifer Espinoza-Quiroz as the 2023-20024 Region II State Vice President. Athens High School will host the FBLA Regional competition in 2024.
The following students placed in the top 5 of their competitive events, the top three in each event will advance to the state competition on April 17-18 in Green Bay. Chapter adviser is Michelle Murkowski.
Athens FBLA members placing in competitive events and advancing to the state competition are:
2nd Place: Sierra Nowacki-Health Care Administration
3rd Place: Jennifer Espinoza-Quiroz-Public Speaking
Athens members placing in the top 5 but not advancing to state included:
5th Place: Andrew Schaer-Computer Problem Solving
5th Place: Malaina Telschow-Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure
