Athens School Department

Athens School Department, registered in SAM.gov since November 22, 2013, is a U.S. State Government entity located in Athens, Maine, operating as Athens Elementary School. As an educational institution, the organization primarily serves the local community by providing primary education services and participating in various federal grant programs designed to support rural and small school districts. The school is situated at 8 Fox Hill Rd in Athens, ME, and maintains an active registration in the federal government's System for Award Management (SAM) through June 24, 2026.

The school has consistently received federal grant awards, primarily through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, with a focus on programs that support educational improvement and student services. Key grant programs include the Small, Rural School Achievement Program, which provides formula grants to support educational initiatives in rural settings. Additionally, Athens School Department receives numerous sub-awards from the Maine Department of Education, covering areas such as nutritional services, special education, academic achievement, and technology integration. These sub-awards include grants for providing nutritious school lunch services, supporting children with disabilities (ages birth to 20), improving teaching and learning in high-poverty schools, and ensuring access to fresh fruits and vegetables in schools with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price meals. The school has also received grants related to COVID-19 pandemic response and programs aimed at increasing teacher quality and student academic achievement.