Athena High

Greece Athena High School 

Family Bulletin: March 16, 2025

Greece Athena High School, 800 Long Pond RD, Rochester, NY 14612 

Athena Mission Statement: Athena is a student-centered secondary school in which the staff strives to maintain a focus on high academic achievement while creating a learning environment in which all students feel valued.  Our mission is to ensure our graduates are prepared for success in college and careers in the 21^st century.  To do this we will:

• Promote a learning environment where students and staff feel safe, supported, and are engaged and successful.

• Promote a culture that supports and understands the social-emotional needs of all stakeholders.

2024-2025 Letter Day Calendar: This letter day rotation will determine your schedule for that calendar day.  We are on a 10 day rotation (A-J). Click here.  

ATHS Important Phone Numbers: 

• Attendance Office: 966-4089

• Counseling Office: 966-4044

• Security Desk: 966-4218

• Main Office: 966-4040
  

Upcoming Dates: 

• March 19 ATHS Course Selection and Course Offering Guide Presentation 5:30 PM (ATHS/GPAC)

• March 19 FAFSA and Financial Aid Presentation/Assistance 6:30 PM (ATHS/GPAC)

• March 26 Junior Parent Coffee Hour 8:00 AM (ATHS/GPAC)

• March 28 Supt. Conf. Day (No School Prek-12)

• April 11 End of 3rd Marking Period

• April 14-18 Spring Recess (No School Prek-12)

• April 26  High School Spring Musical Show

• May 1 National Commitment Day (Seniors College Gear)

• May 16 Progress Report - 5 Weeks

• May 20  Val/Sal Breakfast 7:45 AM

• May 26 Memorial Day Recess (No School Prek-12)

• May 28 Athletic Signing Day

• May 29 NHS Ceremony 6:00 PM

• May 29 High School Awards Ceremony 7:00 PM

• May 30 Senior Bash 1:00 PM (Fireman’s Field)

• June 2 Impaired Driving Program (Seniors and Juniors) 8:30-10:00 AM (Rain date June 3rd)

• June 5 Senior Reflective Conferences

• June 5 Grades 9-11 on Track for Grad. Celebration (5/22)

• June 6 ATHS Junior/Senior Gala

• June 10-25 Regents Exams

• June 13 Senior Breakfast and Darien Lake for Seniors

• June 16 Senior Walk (Visit Elem. Schools) / Last day for students

• June 19 Juneteenth Recess (No School Prek-12)

• June 26 Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal 9-11:00 AM

• June 28 Graduation 1:30 PM

New Announcements: 

Spring Sports:  Click here for sports info. And contact info/dates.  Sports Shuttle Information

Parents - Join us March 19th!  ATHS Course Selection and Course Offering Guide Presentation 5:30 PM (ATHS/GPAC) followed by Student Financial Aid Seminar: There will be Financial Aid representatives here at ATHS on March 19th at 6:30 PM to assist Greece CSD families. Please review the following flyers with details that include registration.

• Financial Aid Completion Initiative 

• Financial Aid Nights

Course Selection Process: The 25-26 Course Catalog was approved. Students in grades 9-12 will be reviewing the course offerings with teachers and counselors. Here is an electronic version for your review. The guide provides an overview of required credits needed to graduate as well as opportunities for post-secondary credit and work-based learning experiences (some of which are paid)! Please discuss opportunities your child may be interested in with them and reach out to your school's school counselor if you have any questions.

Junior Parent Coffee Hour March 26th at 8:00 AM (ATHS/GPAC): Join Megan Sarkis, Associate Director of Admissions at Suny Brockport who has 20 years of experience as a  College Admissions Representative. Megan will cover the following topics:

• The college search timeline

• Finding a good match

• What do colleges consider when evaluating applicants?

• Importance of the college visit

• When to speak to an Admissions Counselor

• Application plan (early decisions, rolling admissions, etc.). What does it

  • Should my student take the SAT or ACT?

  • What happens if they can’t take the SAT or ACT? 

Skilled Trades: A Bright Future Awaits Graduating Seniors: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Center for Workforce Development proudly presents TradeUp, an event for high school seniors and their parents to learn more about pursing the skilled trades after high school: 

• Explore how skilled trades can lead to high-demand, well-paying careers that fit your talents and interests.  

• Hear from local experts in construction, manufacturing and healthcare about what makes skilled trades a valuable career choice. 

• See firsthand what training in the trades looks like by visiting in-session CWD adult career training programs at WEMOCO CTE Center.  

• Learn about low- to no-cost training options with support to help you gear up for career success. 

Event Details 

• Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 

• Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm 

• Location: WEMOCO Career and Technical Education Center, 3589 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY 14559
  Cost: Free (Register by March 21, 2025 - space is limited) 

• For more information and to register visit https://www.monroe2boces.org/TradeUP.aspx

Please take a moment and thank an ATHS staff member: A Staff Shout Out is a special recognition that acknowledges an Athena High School staff member who has demonstrated a special effort, an outstanding job, a team mentality, and/or caring communication for students, community members, and/or families. Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge one of our amazing ATHS staff members. Click here for the Google Form.

Repeat Announcements:

ATHS School Pictures: Order your photos at Jostenspix.com.

• Event code : FE5524

• The Customer Care team can help answer any questions families may have after Picture Day. They are available Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Central.

• They can be reached by phone (1-877-515-1447, Option 1)

ATHS Yearbook

• Order your yearbook here! 

• Upload photos to be considered for the yearbook at:

• https://snap.yearbookforever.com/snap/index.html#/upload/1-23J-1046

• Access code: Trojans2025

• Questions? Reach out to our Yearbook Advisor: Marisa Armeli- marisa.armeli@greececsd.org

SAT Test Dates:

• May 3

• June 7

• * Go to Collegeboard.org for registration deadlines

ACT Test Dates:

• April 5

• June 14

• July 12

• * Go to ACT.org for registration deadlines

Scholarship Opportunities: There are numerous opportunities to find scholarships.

• Be sure to check the scholarship page of the college you are planning to apply to.

• There are many scholarship search engines including FastWeb, Collegeboard, Scholarships.com, and Petersons.

• The Counseling Center receives numerous scholarship opportunities throughout the school year. Be sure to check your Google Classroom under “Scholarships” for popular local opportunities.

• Questions? Reach out to your school counselor.

Crisis Text Line

• Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message.

• Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 crisis support by text message.

• When someone is in crisis, they can text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor who will help them move from a hot moment to cool and calm.

• Who are Crisis Counselors? They are trained volunteers who—with the support of full-time Crisis Text Line staff—use active listening, collaborative problem solving, and safety planning to help texters in their moment of crisis.

Looking for Athena Apparel? Check out what we have to offer at https://aodesignusa.com/-. Click MEMBERS at the top and you will see the Greece Athena options. Orders are ready within 2-3 weeks. All supplied locally from Athletic Outlet in Brighton and a portion of each sale will be given right back to the PTSA to support student events. As always, we truly appreciate your support!

Special Education Safeguards for Parents/Guardians: If you have any questions regarding Section 504, click here for more information regarding Procedural Safeguards and your rights. If you have specific questions regarding your child, please contact an administrator in your child's school or the Office of Pupil Personnel Services at 966-2349.

PTSA Membership:  Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GreeceAthenaPTSA

Shop our online store https://greeceathena.memberhub.store/

Our 2024-2025 Officers

• President: Deanne Sulllivan

• Vice President: Chris Brent

• Secretary: Meredith Maillet

• Treasurer: Angela Malone

Class News & Contact Information

Senior Class https://ny01913679.schoolwires.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=784

Junior Class https://ny01913679.schoolwires.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=3123

Sophomore Class https://ny01913679.schoolwires.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=782

Freshman Class https://ny01913679.schoolwires.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=780

CLASS OF 2025 

CLASS OF 2026

CLASS OF 2027

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ATHLETICS

InfiniteCampusParentPortal: Sign up now to access the Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Greece Central schools use Infinite Campus to manage student records and share information with parents and guardians. All parents are encouraged to sign up for an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, which enables you to see student schedules, grades, attendance records and report cards. You will also be able to update your contact information and receive important messages from your child’s school. If you do not already have an account, sign up to by completing this form and returning it to Jule.Dieter@greececsd.org Updating Family Contact Info in IC

School Supplies Available: If your child is in need of school supplies, please email Lisa.Marsh@greececsd.org or have your student stop and see Mrs. Marsh in room 236.

After School Late Bus: Bus arrives around 3:30 PM and leaves promptly at 3:45PM.  Only students that stayed after for an after school activity are allowed to ride the late bus.  Students receive a pass from their teacher/coach to ride the bus.  Students that stay after for non-school related activities are not allowed to ride the bus.  ATHS security and drivers will be checking passes. Ontario Bus will be providing transportation for our Secondary late runs.  Athena will each have 3 buses.  

• Students MUST have a signed bus pass and their address on it to help the driver to take students home

• Ontario Drivers will take students home by geographical area like Greece drivers did in the past.

• Athena Late Bus Routes

Chromebooks and YONDR Pouches: Students, please make sure you have a charged Chromebook when they come to school.  In addition, all students will use a YONDR Pouch to secure their cell phone/smart watch during the school day.  The Yondr pouch is a tool GCSD is using to help mitigate the impact that social media and smartphone use is having on our children and teens. We are working hard to ensure that all digital spaces in our schools are positive, safe, and healthy for kids to explore. Making schools cell phone-free is not a punishment. The Yondr pouches are a tool that is being implemented to maximize educational time, improve academic achievement, and support mental health. By limiting distractions during the school day, we hope to limit the negative effects of social media and reduce harmful activities. 

Parent Coordinators for Athena:  Our goal is to provide integrated support, services and opportunities to students and families, working together for stronger and healthier communities.

Meet our Parent Coordinators for 24-25!!

Student Meal Pricing and Payment Options: All Greece Central School District students will be eligible for a FREE nutritional breakfast and lunch during the 2024-2025 school year. All menus are available on the district’s website at www.greececsd.org. For your convenience, money for a la carte or snack purchases can be deposited directly into your child’s school lunch account through one of the following methods:

• PREFERRED METHOD – Online Credits Card or PayPal account payment directly through MySchoolBucks.com. Parents who utilize this option can also use this link to receive student low balance alerts, food purchase history and additional critical information. MySchoolBucks does charge a nominal convenience fee for this service.

• Cash deposited directly at each cafeteria cash register.

• Personal check directly at each cafeteria cash register. ALL personal checks must include a minimum of two telephone numbers. (Reminders: A check must be for a minimum of $10.00. Any returned check will incur service charge penalties.)

Any remaining funds in a student account will be carried over to the next school year. To obtain a refund for a withdrawn or graduating student, a Refund/Transfer Request Form must be completed and submitted via email to freereducedapplication@greececsd.org. Unclaimed funds will then become the property of the District Food Service Department.  Though ALL STUDENTS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE MEALS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, the district will still be including Income Data Collection Forms in each household’s welcome packets. Income Data Collection Forms are also available in each school’s cafeteria, main office and district website under the Food Service. Families who are not already directly certified are encouraged to complete and return the surveys. A few reasons are as follows:

• Completing the form helps the district secure additional funding for your child’s school. Such funding has been used to add low and no-cost programs like Girls on the Run, Robotics, Esports, community schools programming, Children’s Choir, AVID, and Early College High School.

• If the Federal Government releases future P-EBT Food Benefits Cards, families without a current income form might not be eligible for the benefit.

• Reduced fees for SAT, ACT, AP tests can not be granted to families if a current income form is not on file. 

• Reduced tuition and fees for many of our college credit dual enrollment courses.

• Reduced fees within the NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse for athletics.

Food Pantry (by appointment only) - Please email food.pantry@greececsd.org or call 585-966-2288 for an appointment. Emergency food delivery available upon request.

Parent Helpline - Please call 966-2911 or email parent.helpline@greececsd.org with any 

questions you may have regarding emergency food, summer supports, or Community Schools. Please allow up to two business days for a response. 

Neighborhood Navigation Center - Please call 966-2211 or email nav.center@greececsd.org if you need assistance connecting with local resources and supports including employment, childcare, education, housing, medical/mental health, and more.

Making Open Communication a Priority: This linked Who to Call with Questions, Concerns and Compliments reference guide is a step-by-step guide families can use to ensure questions are answered quickly and effectively. Please refer to it whenever you need to speak to someone about your child’s progress. We are asking that you log into your child’s Infinite Campus account and review the phone numbers and email addresses listed. Follow these instructions to access your account and make the necessary changes as soon as possible.