Athens Independent School District - Texas

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

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The Hornets ran for 423 yards on their way to beating Henderson 48-35 in their home opener at Bruce Field, improving to 2-0.

09/05/2026

Game time!

09/03/2026

⚠️ MEMBER ALERT: Please Verify Before You Sponsor. Athens ISD has recently learned of three separate incidents in which outside companies approached local businesses about sponsorships, advertising or promotional products while strongly implying they were affiliated with AISD, even though the district had no knowledge of the companies or projects.

With AI making it easier to create convincing materials and similar-looking logos, we encourage businesses to verify any unfamiliar solicitation before providing payment or sponsorship support.

Traditional student-led fundraisers, including coupon booklets, FFA goodies and other annual fundraisers, ARE legitimate. However, if you have questions about an opportunity that appears connected to AISD, please contact Toni Garrard Clay at [email protected] or 903-677-6988.

Chamber members may also call us anytime at 903-675-5181 to verify requests or legitimacy.

We appreciate everything our businesses do for Athens students and want to ensure your support goes exactly where you intend!

09/02/2026

🏈 Friday night lights are officially back on at Bruce Field this week as the Hornets take on Henderson. Kickoff is set for 7:30. Follow the podcast link to hear a discussion with Coach Harrell.

Talking on this week’s Hornet podcast, Coach Zac Harrell looked back at Athens’ 40-21 season-opening win over Nacogdoches and ahead to Friday’s home opener against Henderson.

08/31/2026

“It’s always great to win the first one,” head coach Zac Harrell said. “It’s hard to win football games in East Texas, at our level.” Click the link to read more about the Hornets' 40-21 win over Nacogdoches Friday night.

A slow start, a hot night and a long road trip gave Athens plenty to overcome Friday night, and the Hornets handled all three on their way to a 40-21 win over Nacogdoches.

08/27/2026

The Athens ISD Education Foundation delivery crew was on the move today, delivering foundation t-shirts, cornerstones and other items to our staff who joined the Employee Giving Drive. Every Cornerstone represents a commitment to investing in our students, supporting our educators and building a stronger future for our district. The Foundation is grateful for everyone who has joined us in making a difference. Together we build. Together we achieve!

08/27/2026

Athens ISD trustees have adopted a lower tax rate for 2026, continuing a years-long downward trend. At Monday night’s regular meeting, the board of trustees unanimously approved a total tax rate of $1.0313 per $100 of taxable value; that’s 2.56 cents lower than last year’s rate. With this year’s decrease, the district’s total tax rate is now lower than it was before passage of the bond. The last time Athens ISD increased its total tax rate was in 2016. Click the link to learn more!

AISD’s combined rate drops 2.56 cents; debt service rate remains unchanged