You gave, We accomplished
Your generous contributions have brought to fruition many projects that advance the vision of ACS Athens providing students with opportunities, facilities and resources that will guide them to potentially “Transform the world as Architects of their own Learning”. Your donations allowed us to meet top priority needs as education changes, to upgrade and expand school areas and to provide opportunities both based on need and merit to students who are now able to share the ACS Athens educational experience. Deeply grateful to trustees, alumni, friends, corporations and foundations, we want you to know that your generosity has significantly impacted the educational experience for students.
Below are some indicative projects completed in the recent years thanks to you!
Over the years athletic and academic scholarships have provided opportunities to students to experience education at ACS Athens. Over €3,000,000 in scholarship funds have been raised thanks to your support.
Organized and hosted a number of international basketball tournaments inviting local and international schools and teams.
Purchased and installed new main servers, network storage, network switches, central router. IP telephony system schoolwide. Backup power generator covering our networking and security infrastructure.
The Media Studio production facility allows the school community to produce live television programs and broadcast them over the network as well as through live streaming. The Media Studio offers the opportunity to the students to get involved in all stages of video, and audio production. State-of-art production equipment allows virtual sets that can simulate any environment utilizing “green screen” technology.
Schoolwide replacement of old windows with energy efficient aluminum ones.
Constructed and renovated 260 m² of building space and converted the surrounding area, totaling about 420 m², to a student-friendly play yard. It contains four classrooms, conference offices, a kitchen, storage areas, and separate restrooms. All areas are fully air-conditioned and include state-of-the-art technology and safety equipment.
Organized and hosted a series of international conferences on Learning Differences from 2006 to 2014. Experts from domestic and international organizations presented lectures and workshops to an international audience of educators, specialists, and parents.
Science labs were remodeled to reflect state of the art, contemporary science spaces in the Elementary and Academy buildings.
Replaced and remodeled basketball gym floor.
Installed new Locker cabinets in both schools.
Organized and hosted an annual international swimming competition with local and international schools.
Created a new modern and stylish fully equipped math computer lab in the Middle School with 28 stations.
Purchased and installed 90 interactive boards across the school classrooms.
In the Sabbagh Learning Commons, ACS Athens dedicates a space for students’ activities, initiatives, and exploration, as part of the Incubator of Students’ Creative Ideas. Founded in 2017, it is equipped with the latest technology computers, digital printers, and working spaces. The ISCI uses the space for student-centered, student-led, student-run, project-based learning initiatives using the design process to promote, support, and guide students’ creative ideas in all disciplines.
Replaced 25 stations in the Academy Computer lab.
Remodeled the Elementary School playground, including new outdoor play areas, tables, and activity centers.
Received and disseminated PPE for COVID-19 related protection measures - cleaning supplies, masks, etc.
Purchased, installed, and make available for loan of laptops and laptop carts for Middle School and Academy use.
Installed an outdoor LED panel for announcements visible to all entering the campus.
Covered printing costs of the May 2020 issue of the International Schools Journal.
Supported the organizing of various Alumni events in Greece and abroad.