GREETINGS FROM SPARTAN LANE

It was fun walking around the campus on Monday afternoon and seeing the enthusiasm of our students and teachers as they watched the solar eclipse. We were also happy we purchased 1,500 eclipse glasses, as many parents and alumni came to pick some up for their viewing. I found the following from Elizabeth Dias in The New York Times to be on point: 

“For a nation pulled apart by every manner of division, the eclipse also offered a moment of unity, however brief. It was a reminder to everyone, on the same day and at the same time, that life can be magical. That being alive is a collective experience. That there is something astonishing about being part of the greater story of things.”   

I think our campus has many magical moments throughout the school year, as we celebrate so many of life’s milestones and achievements with our young people and their families. I am certainly excited about

The Addams Family being performed on our stage, the last two Preschool plays of the school year, the upcoming Middle School talent show, and let’s not forget the Cabaniss Lecture and Honors Day, as we move into commencement season and our many other promotion ceremonies. We have a lot to be thankful for and proud of on this campus. 

At the same time, I hope that we will all take a step back and think about the first sentence of the quote above. The division in our country is very real and we cannot ignore it. We are raising the future leaders of the free world and, more than ever, we need to teach discernment, perspective, kindness, humility and responsibility. Our teachers and coaches continue to develop our young people and we keep our mission front and center:

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

FROM THE DIVISIONS

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

FACULTY POST-PLANNING LUNCHEON: HELP NEEDED

The PSO Faculty Post-Planning Luncheon Committee is still accepting donations for the end-of-the-year luncheon for all Athens Academy faculty and staff on Thursday, May 30. This gathering is a much-deserved time for everyone to enjoy each other before heading out for the summer. We are still accepting donations for the raffle. No gift is too small! All gifts and donors will be recognized in the luncheon program and must be donated by Friday, May 10. 

How do I donate? Monetary donations by Venmo (@Catherine-Warner-3). 

Want to help at the luncheon on May 30? Click here to sign up. Thank you!

RISE AGAINST HUNGER MEAL PACKAGING EVENT: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 / 9:00-11:30 AM / TILLMAN CENTER

Athens Academy's Interact Club is excited to partner with the Rise Against Hunger organization to host a meal packaging event on campus on Saturday, April 27. Rise Against Hunger is "a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies." The packaging events are a fun way to make a difference for people around our country and our world, and they're a great volunteer opportunity for parents, students, family and friends. Click here if you are interested in signing up or learning more. Questions? Email Anna Scott.

OPEN TO ALL: FINAL PRAYER GATHERING OF THE YEAR

FRIDAY, MAY 3 / 8:15 AM / FARMER FIELD HOUSE

Come as you are! All parents and staff are welcome. If you have any questions, please email Candace Couch and/or Kelli Dean.

PSO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed for several upcoming events. Click the links below if you are interested in helping out. Questions? Email Sarah Gilbert. Thank you!

• Festival Day / April 27
• College Colors Day / May 14
• Faculty Post-Planning Luncheon / May 30

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

PS/LS Movie Night - Friday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m. on Slaughter Field

Prom (Grades 11 & 12) - Saturday, April 13 from 8:30-11:00 p.m. at The Live Wire

Seventh Grade to Washington, D.C. - Sunday, April 14 - Thursday, April 18

Sixth Grade to Savannah - Wednesday, April 17 - Friday, April 19

Eighth Grade to Camp DeSoto - Wednesday, April 17 - Friday, April 19

Grands Council Meeting for Grandparents - Friday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Farmer Field House

Parent Grade Rep Meetings - Tuesday, April 23

Upper School Band Concert - Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

Parent Education Event: All Things Financial for Students & Families - Wednesday, April 24 at 8:10 a.m. in the Farmer Field House

Upper School Spring Play: The Addams Family - Thursday, April 25 - Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

K4 Class Play - Friday, April 26 at 8:45 a.m. in the Harrison Performance Hall

Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging Event - Saturday, April 27 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. in the Tillman Center

Festival Day - Saturday, April 27 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at the Mastandrea Baseball Stadium

PSO Meeting - Tuesday, April 30 at 8:15 a.m. in the Farmer Field House

Upper School Orchestra Concert - Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

Snapshots Drama Showcase - Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

Middle School Talent Show - Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Book Fair - Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Athens

Atlanta Area Alumni Gathering - Wednesday, May 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the home of Christy and Wes Rogers '95 (contact Sarah Gilbert for more information)

String Fling Orchestra Concert (Grades 3-8) - Thursday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

K3 Class Play - Friday, May 10 at 8:45 a.m. in the Harrison Performance Hall

Senior College Colors Reception - Tuesday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the Warner Amphitheater

Middle School Spring Band Concert - Tuesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

Second Grade Strings Performance - Thursday, May 16 at 2:30 p.m. in the Harrison Performance Hall

Class of 2024 Commencement - Sunday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the Classic Center

Fourth Grade Moving Up Assembly - Wednesday, May 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the Harrison Performance Hall

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 10:30 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)

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