Athens High Students Walk to School | Huntsville News

Athens, Alabama’s fast-growing student population is outpacing its crumbling school bus system—high schoolers walk dangerous roads or rely on parents who can’t afford to miss work, while a petition with nearly 400 signatures demands change. With no buses for grades 9-12, special needs kids face daily risks, families scramble for rides, and absenteeism soars at Athens High—the district’s worst offender. Officials say they need more parent demand to justify the cost, but safety and education are already suffering. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4894578da754235b