Austin High School
Black Bear News -- Sept. 25, 2022
Principals Message
I would first like to give a huge shootout to our football team for a hard fought win against a very talented and well coached Gardendale team! I would also like to thank our student section, band, cheerleaders and dance team for a great atmosphere on Friday. It was a great night!
It's Homecoming Week @ AHS!! We need to keep the positive energy rolling this week. We have several exciting events planned and we look forward to a great week.
As always, if you have a question or a concern please feel free to email me at demond.garth@dcs.edu. #PositivityMatters
Have a great day!
Garth
Congratulations to the Pride of Austin High Black Bear Band
Our band students won the following awards:
- Straight ones for Majorettes, Color Guard, Drum Majors, Percussion, and Band:
- Best in Class AAAA Majorettes, Best in Class AAAA Color Guard, Best in Class AAAA Drum Majors, Best in Class AAAA Percussion, Best In Class AAAA Band, Best Upper Division Band (AAA-AAAA)
- Byron Hughes Color Guard Award for Highest Overall Score for all bands.
- Chief of the Valley Award for Highest Overall Score for all bands competing!
Student (Auxiliary Gym) Parking on Monday, Sept. 26
- AHS is hosting the 7th Grade Morgan County Volleyball Tournament on Monday, Sept. 26 in the main gym. The tournament will begin at 9:00 a.m.
- Any student who normally parks in the Auxiliary gym lot will need to park in the gym lot next to Shady Grove on Monday.
- The auxiliary lot will be used for spectator parking for the tournament.
- Students will still use the main gym entrance to enter the building.
Powder Puff Football
- Our powderpuff football game will be on Wednesday, Sept. 31 during 3rd Block. Students will need a ticket to attend. Tickets will be sold in the cafeteria this week.
John Baylor Prep ACT Video
- John Baylor has created a short video to talk about the importance of raising your students ACT, so they can achieve valuable scholarships and lower tuition costs.
- Please click on the link below to watch the video.
University of Alabama
- A representative from the University of Alabama will be on campus Wednesday, Sept 28th during A-hop in the College and Career Center.
- Please ask permission from your 3rd Block teacher to visit and ask questions.
Key Club
- Anyone interested in joining Key Club needs to complete the online application by September 30.
- All students were sent an email with a link to the application. Email dawn.wimberley@dcs.edu or shannon.clark@dcs.edu for more information.
AHS Tutoring Schedule for 2022-23
Weekly Events
Sept. 26 - V Volleyball vs. Sparkman/North Jackson @ Home @ 4:00 p.m.
Sept. 26 - JV Football @ Cullman @ 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 27 - JV/V Volleyball @ Florence @ 4:00 p.m.
Sept. 29 - V Volleyball @ Morgan County Tournament @ Danville @ 9:00 a.m.
Sept. 30 - Football vs. Grissom @ Home @ 7:00 p.m.
Dress-up theme “School Spirit”
Oct. 1 - JV Volleyball @ James Clemens Tournament
Oct. 1 - V Volleyball @ West Morgan Tournament
Oct. 1 - Cross Country @ Guntersville Meet
AHS Counselors
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