

Austin High School
Black Bear News -- April 13, 2025
Principal's Message
AHS Parents and Students,
This past week was Assistant Principals week. AHS is blessed to have three GREAT Assistant Principals who Love and Support our students and the AHS Community!! Thank you for all you do.
This week, we have several spring sports activities. Please come out and support our students.
On Friday, April 18, students will not attend. It is a Teacher workday.
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
Morgan County Softball Champions
- Congratulations to the Lady Bears Softball Team on winning the Morgan County Tournament for the 4th Year in a row!
Calhoun Baseball Scholarship
- Congratulations to Bryant Jones on signing a baseball scholarship to Calhoun!
- Great Job!
No School on Friday, April 18 - Teacher PD/Workday - NO Virtual Assignments
Decatur Daily Girls All - Area Team
Decatur Daily Boys All - Area Team
Monday, April 21 is Awards Day at AHS
- Senior Extravaganza is on Monday, April 21, @ 6:00 p.m. in the AHS Gymnasium. (Invitations were sent out Friday.)
- Junior Awards Day is on Monday, April 21, @ 8:45 a.m. in the AHS Auditorium.
- Sophomore Awards Days is on Monday, April 21, @ 9:45 a.m. in the AHS Auditorium.
List of Juniors who will be receiving an Academic Award
List of Sophomores who will be receiving an Academic Award
SOAR Program
Would you like to be a part of a FREE week-long residential summer program for high school juniors graduating in 2026?
- Would you like to learn about HBCU and HBCC institutions, college admission, financial aid, and scholarship resources?
- If so, check out the attached information about the SOAR program at Alabama State University!
See your counselor for more information. The application deadline is April 18, 2025.
Austin Ambassador Meeting on Monday
Ambassadors will have a mandatory meeting on Monday, April 14th, during Ahop in room A102.
Craft Summer Training
Attention Seniors,
- Craft Academy is sharing an excellent no-cost opportunity for your graduating seniors.
- Craft Academy is offering an adult program from June 2nd- June 27th for graduating seniors who are interested in a career opportunity in commercial construction.
- Applications are due May 23rd, with interviews for admission into the course May 26th- 28th.
Students who complete the 4 weeks of training will have the opportunity to interview with our business and industry partners.
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