Athens Area Schools is a public school district in West Michigan. In Calhoun County, it serves Athens, East Leroy, and parts of the townships of Athens, Burlington, Leroy, and Newton. In Branch County, it serves part of Sherwood Township. In Kalamazoo County, it serves part of Wakeshma Township. In St. Joseph County, it serves part of Leonidas Township.
History Athens' former school building was built in 1910. The Battle Creek fire department saved the building on October 23, 1925, when a fire burned the top two floors. School was held in temporary quarters while the building was repaired.
The current Athens Junior/Senior High School opened in fall 1953.
The 2010-2011 school year began with several changes to district buildings. The middle school closed and sixth grade joined the elementary school, and seventh and eighth grade joined the high school. The middle school gymnasium remains in use by the district. In fall 2011, sixth grade joined the high school, using space created by a new addition to the building. The facility improvements were funded by a $2.74 million bond issue in 2010, part of a long-term cost reduction strategy.
Schools +Schools in Athens Area Schools School AddressNotes Athens Junior/Senior High School 300 East Holcomb, AthensGrades 6–12 East Leroy Elementary4320 K Drive S, East LeroyGrades K-5
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External links Athens Area Schools