Dear Austin Family:

It is my pleasure to welcome you back for another great school year at Austin High School. I hope that your summer has been exciting, fun-filled, and restful. The excitement of a new school year is in the air, and I cannot wait until our students fill our hallways and classrooms with their energy and an enthusiasm for learning.

Austin High School’s mission is to develop life-long learners who are contributing members of our global society. We will achieve this goal by providing a knowledgeable, caring staff, and teaching a challenging, relevant curriculum in a nurturing and disciplined environment. Our strategic plan is aligned with Decatur City Schools’ Plan 2020 goals to create 100% college and career ready graduates by providing them with a high performing staff, supportive operations and processes, and effective communication and technology.

I am honored to serve as principal of Austin High School and I look forward to serving students in this capacity throughout the 2016-2017 school year. The opportunities for success are endless at AHS and it is our time to shine! If there is anything that I can do to assist you or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know. I will do all that I can to help. Best wishes for a GREAT school year!

GO BLACK BEARS!!

Melissa Scott, Principal

Students will have access their schedules using their iNow login information. If you cannot log in, please contact your guidance counselor. Guidance office: (256) 552-3071

Parents must come to the front office with a picture id to complete the purple check out cards. Please take care of this very soon to avoid any problems with checking a student out of school.

The forms sent home on the first day of school need to be filled out and returned promptly. Please attach your July or August utility bill to those forms when sending them back to school. We are required to have a copy of your utility bill on file for zoning purposes.

You may purchase tickets from any AHS football player from now through Thursday for $5.

If you miss the opportunity to buy from one of our players, you can still buy them for $5 at the door.

Parents should contact their child's counselor or Mr. Green to schedule 504 meeting plans for the 2016/2017 school term. (256)552-3060 or Will.Green@dcs.edu

Our athletes ran 10-15 miles in the July heat! Run Black Bears, run!

This was a trip of a lifetime and I was so excited and just blessed to be a part of it and get back to Paris. During the three days we were in Paris, we visited La Tour Eiffel, l'arc de triomphe, strolled down the avenue champs elysées, visited Versailles, the catacombs, Notre Dame, and planned to see Le Louvre but it was closed due to flooding. We enjoyed dining at little cafes where we could watch the rhythm of French life from bistro tables on the sidewalk.

And Spain.... Wow! What can I say about this beautiful country? Spain has some of the prettiest land, architecture, water, and people. When we got to Spain, the atmosphere and attitudes automatically changed. I guess it was due to the fact that we were leaving dreary weather and no sunshine in Paris to come to sunshine and warmer weather. While in Spain we visited the Parc Guel, the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, the Mediterranean Sea, watched the sunset, went to a light show, enjoyed Spanish food, went to an outdoor market, went to the Palacio Real, dressed up for a Flamenco show, made a stop in Córdoba and visited the Don Quixote place, and a mosque. Our final days were spent along the Costa del Sol to enjoy the beach and do some shopping.

Thank you to all of the students and their families for an excellent trip.

Our 2018 trip will include: Germany, France, Switzerland, and Italy!

If you plan to shop the tax free weekend, here are a few things that are good to have for any math class.

• graph paper
• scientific calculator
• pencils
• dry erase markers
• notebook paper

Varsity

Sha’Myra Vaughn, Madelyn Massey, Bria Smiley, Mia Pensa, Keller Beasley, Peyton Perkins, Je’Anna Thomas, Kennedi Fletcher, Taylor Woods, Trinity Carlisle, Sophie Page, Jonia Taylor

Junior Varsity

Johana Diaz, Maggie Smith, Hali Tyler, Caroline Hill, Jenna Halbrooks, Bethany King, Lakerria Frye, Lauryn Johnson, Aleah Wesley, Myracle Orr, Madison Jones, Alexcia Jackson, Managers: Angel Morrow and Essence Boykin

Head Coach Tina Lawrence

Assistant Coach Tracie McPhillips

Assistant Coach Joanna Schley

Assistant Coach Brittney Smith

STAR assessment dates 2016 - 2017 are listed below. We will test during 1st block classes. More information with a teacher schedule will come out closer to time.

September 6th - 19th

November 28th - December 9th

April 24th - May 5th

The 2015-16 yearbooks should be in very soon. Listen to announcements for details.

Incoming freshmen at the Austin High School JROTC Summer Leaders Camp at Austin High School.

On Sunday afternoon, Austin High School held a meet and greet for the students, parents, and community to come to meet our new principal.

Email: Alana.Haughaboo@dcs.edu
Website: www.dcs.edu/ahs
Location: 1625 Danville Road Southwest, Decatur, AL, United States
Phone: 2565523060
Facebook: facebook.com/AHighBlackBears
Twitter: @AHSBlackBears