Welcome to Akins High School
Parents, Students, and Staff: Please follow the links below to read a letter from our principal, Mr. Girard, regarding a current health situation at Akins High School:
Important letter from Mr. Girard, in English
Importante carta del Sr. Girard, en español
Yearbooks on Sale Now!
The yearbook is currently available for sale in the cafeteria during lunch and in RM 221 after school. It’s only $65 and comes packed with photos of you and your friends to help you hold on to all of your 2012 memories for years to come. And for the first time in school history, this year’s book comes with online videos of student life, sports and student photos. There are only a few more days to purchase your yearbook before finals start, so don’t delay. Buy your yearbook for $65 in the cafeteria during lunch or after school in RM 221. Make checks payable to Akins High School. If you have questions about the yearbook, contact Mr. Doerr at 841-9744 or david.doerr@austinisd.org.
Hey, Senior Eagles! Check out these important upcoming dates for seniors!
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2012 Senior Prom: Saturday, May 19, 7:30pm, at the Hyatt Regency Austin, downtown, 208 Barton Springs Rd
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Senior Panoramic Picture: Monday, May 21st, 9:15am
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Senior Graduation Meeting: Monday, May 21st, 10:15am, Akins Theater
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2012 Akins High School Graduation Commencement: Saturday, June 2, 3:30pm, Frank Erwin Center
Akins High School Comes Out to Support our Wounded Veterans
Our Own Dr. Charles Akins: History Maker!
The HistoryMakers is a national educational institution committed to preserving, developing and providing easy access to an internationally recognized archival collection of thousands of African American video oral histories. Our namesake, Dr. Akins, was named a History Maker in 2010; last week he visited our school to speak about his life and accomplishments. Read more at HistoryMakers.com.
Congressman Lloyd Dogget Presents Akins Teacher Linda O’Neal with Humanities Award
Congressman Lloyd Doggett and Akins Social Studies Teacher Linda O’Neal
Ms. Linda O’Neal, social studies teacher at Akins High School, is the recipient of the 2011 James F. Venninga Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award. This award is presented annually to one exemplary humanities teacher in a Texas elementary, middle, or high school. Early in September, Congressman Doggett visited Akins to personally present Ms. O’Neal with this prestigious honor. Congratulations, Ms. O’Neal!
Parents, looking for a way to be more involved? Join the Campus Advisory Council! Click here for more details!
New Student? Follow this link for answers to many of your questions!
Support Your Child’s Good Attendance
Hello Students and Staff,
Can you imagine finding a High School with the same last name as your own.
After reading about you and your school I’m so glad to have found your Web site and soooo proud of all your accomplishments Teachers and Students alike should also be proud. May your school continue to grow and be an inspiration to all.
GO EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No, students at Akins do not wear uniforms. Our school complies with the district dress code.
when do we receive our schedules
You will receive your schedules in your first period class. When you come to school Monday morning, look for your name on the list to find your first period class. There will be plenty of teachers and staff to help you!
Is there a place where I can see a list of all the school activities/clubs?
Thank you!
Yes, on this website, at http://www.akinseagles.org/akins-clubs-and-organizations/.