Corporate Relay Run, May 2013

The Corporate Relay Run took place on Sunday May 19th, 2013 and ACS Athens was represented by 4 teams of runners. We were the only school amongst 185 corporations/entities.

Overall, over 525 teams and 2100 athletes run 12 km. to benefit 10 charities. 

Also, our T-shirt (designed by our own Valia Efstathiou) won the contest; it was great exposure for our institution and we THANK YOU for your support.

However, this means that next year, we must defend our title and go for the repeat...

The run was great fun; you may view some action as well as celebration photos in our sports photo gallery.

Groundbreaking Collaboration Between Saint Louis University and ACS Athens

Eliminating barriers in Education Benefits Students

Mr. Paul Vita, Dean of Saint Louis University (SLU) will be visiting ACS Athens on November 9, 2012, to sign an official collaboration agreement with the school.  The goal of this agreement is to offer unique and mutually beneficial opportunities to students and faculty of both institutions.

“This initiative is an example of how universities and K-12 institutions can partner to make an immense difference for students” says Dr. Stefanos Gialamas.  For the first time, High School students from Athens will be benefiting by having the chance to take courses at Saint Louis University, through this collaboration.

The collaboration will include several projects that both institutions will participate in. ACS Athens students will travel to Saint Louis University in the USA during the summer of 2013 to attend undergraduate classes on leadership, aviation, communication, civic service or documentary production.  The institutions will also exchange faculty in order to promote professional and cultural development, the result of which includes the establishment of an academic fellowship program.

“It is evident that during a time of economic, political and social crisis, education can be the key to unlock students’ potential whilst developing our communities beyond common expectations”, Dr. Gialamas said.

The formal signing of the Memorandum of Understanding outlining the SLU/ACS Athens partnership will take place :

November 9, 2012 at 14:00, at the

ACS Athens campus

A reception will follow

The event will be streamed live here.

Greek Isotimia Program, October 25, 2012

Every year ACS Athens, offers the after school Greek Isotimia classes for those interested in obtaining the IB Diploma equivalency to the Greek Apolytirion.

All interested parents and students are invited to a short informational session on

Thursday, October 25th, 2012 at 3:35 pm. in the

IB & AP office on the ground floor of the Academy building

given by Ms. Julia Tokatlidou.

Elementary School 5th Grade Wing, Fall 2012

We celebrate the completion of the new addition to the ACS Athens school buildings, the Elementary School Fifth Grade Wing. 

The project included the renovation / construction of  260 m² of building space and the conversion of the surrounding area, totaling about 420 m², to a student friendly play yard.  The building consists of three classrooms, two offices a conference room, a kitchen, storage areas and separate WC facilities. All building areas are fully air conditioned.  In addition,  state-of-the-art technology and safety equipment were installed in the classrooms. 

The school ensured that the existing grape vines, fig and almond trees were not damaged during the construction.  Student picnic tables and pergolas will be added to make the area a really beautiful space for the children. 

We would like to thank one of our parents who generously donated and covered a significant portion of the cost of this project.

Ms. Coklas and Ms. Kynigou were the first lucky teachers to have classes in the new building.

View photos here...

... and how the area looked like before the renovation...

Vassilopitta - Cutting event for 2012

In celebration of the success of this academic year, which is a result of a collective effort of all of the members of the ACS Athens family, a get-together was organized by the Federation and Administration for everyone. 

The event, which took place on Friday, January 27 at 8:30 p.m. at the Taverna Mouries in Aghia Paraskevi, lasted till early morning (!) with the guests dancing the night away (- DJs were our own John P. & Ino K. who were playing fabulous sets throughout the evening.)

The New Year's Vassilopitta was ceremoniously cut after midnight; and the drawing that took place,  was a blast and lucky for many of us ! 

Some of the good times can be viewed here..  (More photos in )