Middle & High School Program Winter/Spring 2025-26

The Middle & High School Program offers exciting activities to our students

The programs will begin on Monday, February 2, 2026 and end on Wednesday May 20, 2026 (with the exception of the Tennis Academy).

Registration opens on Monday, January 19 at 10:00 am and closes on Friday, January 23 at 23:59.

Weekly Schedule

• Please note that students (6th grade and older) wishing to participate in the activities presented below can ride the Late Area buses which depart at 17:45 every day; these buses go to specific areas and do not provide "door to door" service. Please check the schedules & routes to determine if any of the buses suit your needs.
• For any emergencies or any needed communication after school hours (after 16:00), you may call: 210.6070.294 / 210.6070.240 / 210.6070.235 / 210.6070.327, where a staff member will be on duty until all the after school activities finish.
• If your child is sick during the school day, he/she is not allowed to participate in any of the after school activities.
• In case of rain, sessions will take place indoors with alternative plans (game videos, fitness and other). With light rain, activities will take place.
• The session dates, costs, and meeting points are provided below for every sport.

The ACS Athens After-School Recreational Programs WILL NOT take place on the following days:

• Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (Half Day)
• Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (Elementary School PT Conferences)
• Monday, February 23, 2026 (No School - Clean Monday)
• Friday, February 27, 2026 (MS & HS PT Conferences)
• Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (Half Day)
• Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (No School - Greek Independence Day)
• Friday, April 3, 2026 (No School - Western Good Friday)
• Monday, April 27, 2026 (Colloquium)
• Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (Colloquium)
• Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (Colloquium)
• Thursday, April 30, 2026 (Colloquium)
• Friday, May 1, 2026 (No School - Greek Labor Day)

Activities Fees & Deadlines

There is a predetermined cost per activity to help pay for the instructor's time and materials; please see the activities sections below. Please note that if minimum registration is not met, the activity may be canceled. In such an event, you will be contacted by the Athletic Office.

For questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Maria Giannikopoulou at 210 6070294 in the Athletic Department or via email: giannikopouloum@acs.gr.

Registration & Cancellation Protocols

Registration during the course of the Semester (after the start of the activities) will be allowed based on availability:

• If registration for the activity takes place before 50% of the total number of sessions are completed, then the entire fee is required (100%).
• If registration for the activity takes place after 50% of the total number of sessions are completed, then the family will have to pay half the fee (50%)

Cancellation Policy

• If a student wishes to withdraw from an activity before the second session, a full credit refund is given for another activity.
• If a student wishes to withdraw from an activity after the second session and before 50% of the total sessions are completed, then 50% of the fee is required.
• No credit will be offered If a student wishes to withdraw from an activity after 50% of the total sessions are completed (except in the case of an injury or illness resulting in absence of three weeks or more).

Archery | Grades 6-8

Future archers will learn basic techniques, safety rules, competition procedures and will have the chance to enjoy shooting through fun games and competitions.

Advantages gained through archery training include:

* Increased levels of concentration * Reduced stress * Sharpened mind * Toned the upper body * Strengthened the back * Does not require specific body skills

Location: 5th Grade Playground / Rainy Day Location:Lobby

Grades: 6 - 8

Cost: € 100

Day: Wednesday

Time: 4 - 5 pm

Minimum enrollment: 8 students / Maximum enrollment: 12 students

Instructor: Mr. Apostolos Nanos

Meeting point: 5th Grade Playground / Rainy day: Area Outside the Administration Building (The instructor will be waiting for the students)

Art Challenge | Grade 6-8

Μiddle school students will create a different art project as a challenge each day, with the challenges chosen based on the season, various national days, and educational value.

During these art classes, the students eagerly await the daily creative challenge. Each day brings a new and exciting project, tailored to the changing seasons and special occasions. No matter the project, the instructor ensures that each challenge not only sparks the students' artistic expression but also reinforces important educational concepts, such as color theory, dimensional design, or the natural world. Through these engaging, themed activities, the young artists develop their skills, explore their creativity, and gain a deeper appreciation for the world around them.

Location: ES Art Classroom / Rainy Day Location: MS Art Classroom

Grades: 6 - 8

Cost: € 130

Day: Thursday

Time: 4 - 5 pm

Minimum enrollment: 8 students / Maximum enrollment: 15 students

Instructor: Mr. Marina Kouvopoulou

Meeting point: Outdoor Lunch Tables / Rainy day: Area Outside the Administration Building (The instructor will be waiting for the students)

Basketball | Grades 6-8

Participants will learn and develop the fundamental skills of basketball through a variety of drills. They will also play short games.

Location: Outdoor Basketball Court / Rainy Day Location: MS Room 8

Grades: 6 - 8

Cost: € 90

Day: Thursday

Time: 4 - 5:30 pm

Minimum enrollment: 8 students / Maximum enrollment: 15 students

Instructor: Mr. Harry Chatziangelou

Meeting point: Outdoor Basketball Court / Rainy day: MS Room 8

Chess | Grades 6-8

Chess is the most popular game ever invented. The benefits of chess to children are endless! It strengthens mental clarity, fortitude, and stability. It develops decision-making and patience and builds focused concentration. Most of all, it's fun. This course will provide lessons tailored towards the skills of the children, combined with supervised training games.

Location: Atrium / Rainy day: Atrium

Grades: 6 - 8

Cost: € 130

Day: Monday

Time: 4 - 5 pm

Minimum enrollment: 6 students / Maximum enrollment: 10 students

Instructor: Mr. Konstantinos Soultatis

Meeting point: Outdoor Basketball Court / Rainy day: Atrium

NextGen Athletics | Grades 6-8 NEW!

Introducing The New Gen in Sports – a fun and dynamic recreational program designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! This activity focuses on developing running, strength, flexibility, coordination, speed, and agility, while also building teamwork and school spirit. It's the perfect way to stay active, make friends, and grow stronger together!

Location: Backfield / Rainy day: Lobby

Grades: 6 - 8

Cost: € 80

Day: Monday

Time: 4 - 5 pm

Minimum enrollment: 8 students / Maximum enrollment: 15 students

Instructor: Ms. Efthymia Karatopouzi

Meeting point: Outdoor Basketball Court / Rainy day: Lobby

Strength & Conditioning | Grades 6 - 8

Throughout the activity of Strength & Conditioning, students will improve their strength, endurance, balance, flexibility and body composition, as well as their social and teamwork skills. It is a great opportunity to learn how to use a variety of equipment tools such as pilates balls, Bosu half balls, foam rollers, balance boards, elastic bands, pilates mattresses, TRX straps, and steppers. They will also have the opportunity to use the fitness room and track & field facilities, participating in indoor and outdoor fun and engaging training sessions.

Location: Fitness Room & Track / Rainy day: Fitness Room

Grades: 6 - 8

Cost: € 80

Day: Friday

Time: 4 - 5 pm

Minimum enrollment: 8 students / Maximum enrollment: 15 students

Instructor: Mr. Panagiotis Litsas

Meeting point: Fitness Room & Track / Rainy day: Fitness Room

Sketchbook Drawing | Grades 6 - 8

In this middle school art class, students will embark on a journey of artistic exploration and experimentation. Under the guidance of their teacher, they dive into a diverse array of techniques and materials. Each day is a new page; whether it's designing a dynamic layout, collaging found objects into a whimsical composition, or developing a character illustration with expressive linework. The students eagerly fill the pages of their sketchbooks, using them as a canvas to document their creative process, experiment with new ideas, and capture their personal artistic growth. By the end of the year, their sketchbooks have transformed into a vibrant portfolio, showcasing their mastery of various applied arts disciplines and their evolving visual storytelling abilities.

Location: MS Art Room / Rainy day: MS Art Room

Grades: 6 - 8

Cost: € 130

Day: Tuesday

Time: 4 - 5 pm

Minimum enrollment: 5 students / Maximum enrollment: 12 students

Instructor: Ms. Marina Kouvopoulou

Meeting point: MS Art Room / Rainy day: MS Art Room

Swimming

For Middle & High School Students

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Tennis

For Middle & High School Students

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