GREETINGS FROM SPARTAN LANE

Congratulations to each Spartan for winding down another positive academic year with us. We know that our students work hard and achieve meaningful results. As such, we feel great about the positive influence on our students’ lives in all grade levels and our value proposition. Our teachers love and support their students and that is what makes our program so successful. Recently, we hosted an Atlanta alumni gathering and it was fantastic to hear the many success stories of our graduates, whether they are working for start-ups, finance, or in education. Our alumni are thriving, and it is always good to see them on campus and hear from them. At commencement last Sunday, our alumni ranks grew as we celebrated the many accomplishments of the Class of 2024. 

As we usher our students into summer holiday, we also welcome construction crews to campus to make improvements for the coming year. We have several exciting projects underway:

• Renovation of 9,000 sq. ft. of Erwin Hall, home to grades 3 and 4, maker space, world languages, extended day and more
• Construction of a new tennis building, including locker rooms, bathrooms, storage and an office
• Repaving 60% of our campus roadways and parking lots
• Upgrades to campus technology and other infrastructure and mechanical systems

These projects are a result of our community’s philanthropic support and good stewardship of our resources. Thank you to those of you who have gone above and beyond in your support of our school. This summer alone, we will be investing more than $3,500,000 into our physical plant, and our students are the direct beneficiaries of this important work. Read more.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2024!

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 for their beautiful commencement this past Sunday afternoon! This class of 76 newly-minted alumni will be attending 41 different colleges and universities across 18 states and Canada, including Princeton, Cornell, Vanderbilt, UChicago, UNC Chapel Hill, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), and more. Seventeen graduates will attend the University of Georgia or Georgia Tech, and eight will participate in collegiate athletics. Together they earned almost $5 million in merit scholarships (not including HOPE or Zell Miller)! They are actors, artists, athletes, and academics, and we are proud of their hard work and leadership. Way to go, Spartans!

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

IMPORTANT: DETAILS FOR THE PARENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2024

FROM THE COLLEGE COUNSELING OFFICE

Click here for important end-of-year information for recent graduates and their families, including academic updates, returning graduation gowns, final transcripts, and HOPE/Zell. Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

PURCHASE PHOTOS FROM COMMENCEMENT 2024

If you are interested in purchasing photos from last Sunday's graduation ceremony at the Classic Center, please click here. The password to access the photos is 53903Classof2024. If you have any questions, please contact Bentley Photography directly at 770-867-2853 or bentleyseniors@gmail.com.

SUMMER LEARNING WEBSITE (rising K3-12)

REQUIRED & CHOICE SUMMER LEARNING INFORMATION

The Summer Learning website is now live! Please note that some content will continue to be updated over the next few weeks. Check back frequently for summer reading and other assignments. Questions? Contact your child's division office directly.

SIGN UP NOW FOR SUMMER ACT & SAT PREP

ACT: JUNE 3-7 / SAT: JULY 22-26

Prepare for the SAT and ACT alongside friends in a relaxed environment without the distractions of homework, tutorials, practices, and rehearsals! Whether your student is getting ready to take these tests for the first time or the fifth, they will learn specific strategies and techniques designed to increase scores. These week-long summer courses are open to rising ninth through twelfth graders from any school. Click here to register (ACT is Week 1, SAT is Week 7). Questions? Email Thad Mathis. 

FACULTY POST-PLANNING LUNCHEON: HELP NEEDED

Volunteers are needed for the Faculty Post-Planning Luncheon on Thursday, May 30. If you are interested in helping out, please click here. Questions? Email Sarah Gilbert. Thank you!

BACK-TO-SCHOOL 2024-25 DATES TO REMEMBER

The 2024-25 school year will be here before we know it, so you may want to go ahead and mark your calendar for some of these important back-to-school events. Questions? Contact your child's division office directly. Have great summer and we'll see you in August!

SENIOR PORTRAIT INFORMATION (CLASS OF 2025)

Athens Academy uses Bentley Photography exclusively for all senior drape/tuxedo yearbook photos. As a courtesy to our families, we are offering rising seniors the option to schedule a brief on-campus photo session this summer in the Chambers Center boardroom. Times are available on Wednesday, July 31, and Wednesday, August 7. Click here to register for an on-campus photo appointment. The on-campus sitting fee is $35 and can be paid by cash, check, or credit card. Families may also opt to schedule a photo session at the Bentley Photography Studio in Winder (770-867-2853, bentleyseniors@gmail.com). If you have any questions, please contact Bentley Photography directly.

UPCOMING EVENTS

School Store Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Lower School Field Day - Friday, May 24

Pre-First Moving Up Assembly - Friday, May 24 at 8:30 a.m. in the Harrison Performance Hall

Eighth Grade Honors Day - Friday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

Classes Dismiss for the Last Day of School - Friday, May 24 at 11:30 a.m. (No Extended Day)

Summer Uniform Resale - Wednesday, July 24 and Wednesday, August 7 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Chambers Center Lower Level

 Class of 2025 Senior Portraits (On Campus) - Wednesday, July 31 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August 7 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Registration link above)

Tenth Annual Athens Academy Holiday Market - Wednesday, November 20 (4:00-6:00 p.m.) and Thursday, November 21 (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) in the Sinkwich Spartan Center

Athens Academy seeks excellence with honor in the educational and personal experience of each student.