Austin High School
Black Bear News -- Oct. 13, 2024
Principal's Message
AHS Parents,
Congratulations to the football team on their hard-fought win over Bob Jones on Friday night. Great Job by our Band, Cheerleaders, and Students supporting the Black Bears!!
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, ALL 10th Grade Students will take the PRE-ACT. 10th-grade students will need to arrive by 8:15 a.m. Juniors and Seniors will be virtual on Oct. 16.
This week we have several exciting activities. Our Volleyball Team will play in the area tournament on Wednesday @ Bob Jones, Flag Football will play @ Home on Thursday, and our Football Team will travel to Madison again to play James Clemens. The dress-up theme on Friday is "Jingle the Jets" (Christmas Theme,) Good Luck Bears!!
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
DCS Fall Break
- DCS will be closed on Oct. 10, 11, and 14 for Fall Break!
- Students will return on Tuesday, Oct. 15. It will be an B(Black Day)
Report Cards come home on Friday
- Report Cards will go home with students on Friday, Oct 18 in your students 2nd Block class.
Required PRE-ACT for ALL Sophomores
Wednesday, October 16, ALL 10th Grade Students will take the PRE-ACT.
Students meet in the cafeteria by 8:15 a.m. before being dismissed to testing locations.
- Breakfast will be available.
- Testing will conclude around 12:30 PM.
- Note: Students with accommodations may have extended testing times (dismissal later than 12:30) or an adjusted testing schedule (testing on different/multiple dates).
- What to Bring:
- FULLY charged Chromebook
- Calculator
- Snack and a drink.
- Reminder: Cell phones and smart watches are not allowed in the testing area.
- Grab-and-go lunches will be available upon completion of the test. Transportation will remain at the regular end of school day time - 3:30.
- Students who cannot arrange for an early pickup will report to the cafeteria following testing for lunch and remain until bus pickup at 3:30.
National Honor Society Donations
National Honor Society is spearheading a donation drive for those affected by Hurricane Helene. All students are asked to bring donations. There is a donation station set up in the Career Center at the end of the English Hallway. Items that can be donated can be found on the TV screen or on Decatur Utilities website. We will be accepting donations until October 25th. Thank you for your help!
Area Volleyball Tournament
- On Wednesday, Oct. 16 our Volleyball team will be competing in Area Volleyball Tournament @ Bob Jones. Good Luck Bears!!
Decatur Minority Development Association
Attention Seniors,
- The Decatur Minority Development Association scholarship is open. Please scan the flyer below to access the application.
- Please see your school counselor with any questions or concerns.
Perspective U of A Engineering Students
- This is an opportunity to spend an evening with The University of Alabama's College of Engineering! They will be able to meet with representatives of the College, engineering student groups, and admissions staff.
- All seven College of Engineering departments will be represented, and there will be engineering projects on display.
- Monday, Oct. 21 @ 6:30 p.m. @ The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, 1 Tranquility Base Huntsville, AL 35805 REGISTER NOW
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