

Austin High School
Black Bear News -- Mar. 30, 2025
Principal's Message
AHS Parents,
AHS Prom 2025 was a huge success!! Congrats to our prom Queen, Mylah McDaniel, and prom King, Jaxon Potter. Our students had a great time, and their behavior was outstanding! Also, a HUGE thank you to our AHS Teachers and Prom Committee. Our teachers worked tirelessly to create a great prom for our students!! Our TEACHERS are the BEST!
On Tuesday, April 1, Seniors will be able to pick up graduation supplies in the main office beginning at 8:00 a.m. if they were not picked up last week.
If you have a question or a concern, please feel free to email me at demond.garth@dcs.edu. #BestIsTheStandard!
Have a great day!
Garth
Students return on March 31 - It is a B-Black Day
National Honor Society Volunteer Hours Due
- The deadline to turn in your volunteer hours and documentation is Tuesday, April 1st, at 3:30 p.m.
- All members must have completed 15 hours.
- If you are a senior and have not completed your 15 hours, you will NOT be allowed to wear your NHS regalia at graduation.
Calhoun Signing Day 2025
- Are you planning to major in a technical field at Calhoun? If so, register for National Signing Day which is dedicated to high school students and honors those who are making a commitment to technical education at calhoun.edu/nc3.
- Please see a school counselor or Mrs. Crook with any questions or concerns.
Calhoun Senior Day
Seniors,
If you plan to attend Calhoun, please register for Senior Day at calhoun.edu/seniorday or using the QR code below.
- You and a parent/guardian can attend to register for classes, visit financial aid, tour and other activities.
- Please contact a counselor, if you have any questions or concerns.
Alabama State Dual Enrollment Classes
- Are you interested in taking online dual enrollment classes for FREE?
- Alabama State is offering students the opportunity to take online classes at no cost to the student.
- ASU will be on our campus Tuesday, April 8th, from 9:00 -10:15 in the Harvard room with a presentation and to answer any questions.
- Students interested must contact their counselor by Tuesday, April 2nd.
- Applications will be available in each guidance office. Please contact your counselor with any questions.
AHS Parking Decals are REQUIRED
AHS Counselors
Ann Faulk
256-552-3071 Ext. 6440
Joy Dixon
256-552-3071 Ext. 6408
Catrena Jackson
256-552-3071 Ext. 6424
AHS Administrators
Rachel Bailey
12th Grade Assistant Principal
Dr. Vivian Malone
11th Grade Assistant Principal
Regan Carpenter
10th Grade Assistant Principal
Connecting to AHS
Email: demond.garth@dcs.edu
Website: https://ahs.dcs.edu/
Location: 3004 Modaus Road Southwest, Decatur, AL, USA
Phone: 256-552-3060
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHSBBN