Austin High School

Black Bear News -- Mar. 2, 2025

Principal's Message

AHS Parents and Students,

On Tuesday, our Chorus and Band will have their State Assessments. Good luck to both!!

This week is the last week of the 3rd 9 weeks. Please encourage your students to finish strong.

Also, March 10 - 14 is the Spring Holidays for Decatur City Schools!

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

Spring Break - March 10 - 14

2025-2026 Course Verifications

Students will receive their Course verifications on Monday, March 3rd in their 2B class.
If your student is absent on Monday, they will need to pick up their verifications from Mrs. Saldana in the front office.
If you have any questions about their course verifications, please contact your students counselor.
Any changes to course verifications are due back by Friday, March 7th.

Summer Drivers Ed Registration Form

Registration for Summer Drivers Ed is now OPEN! Click on the link to print and submit the attached form with payment. You must have a permit at the time of registration.

Last Chance for Senior Drape Picture

Senior Parents,

If your student missed their drape photo, the photographer will be on campus March 17th.
This will be the last time they will have an opportunity to get this picture taken.

Prom Tickets are now available for Purchase

You may purchase a ticket from Mrs. Partain with cash or check in room A-100 or in the shop on S2 Pass.
Outside guest forms are also located on Mrs. Partain's door.
There are also Prom information packets in the Hallways.

AP Mock Exam Week

Decatur City Schools Scholarship Link

Here is a link to various scholarships students can apply for. New scholarships will be added when available.

3M Scholarships

Our wonderful Partner-In-Education, has two scholarships available.
All requirements are due to your school counselor by March 21st.
Please contact a counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

3M Academic Scholarship

Academic Scholarship: Planning to pursue a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) degree at an accredited university. Those attending a junior college with plans to transfer to a university are eligible to apply as well.

3M Vocational Scholarship

Vocational Scholarship: Pursuing an Associate's Degree in a vocational/trade program which includes Process Technology, Welding, Maintenance, Multi-Craft, Mechanical or Electrical (or similar)

Decatur Lions Club Scholarship Application

Please review and submit all application materials for the Decatur Lions Club scholarship to your counselor on or before March 28th.

AHS Parking Decals are REQUIRED

Student Parking Forms

All students must have a parking decal to park on campus. Parking forms are available via this link or Hard Copy forms are available in the main office. Any car without a decal is subject to be towed.