Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, observed September 15 through October 15! Our celebration will culminate with Multilingual Night on October 15. This month honors the rich cultures, histories, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities including the inspiring people here at Akins.
Throughout the month, our students will spotlight Hispanic and Latino individuals whose contributions have made a difference in education, art, literature, science, sports, and beyond. Students will also be reaching out to members of our Akins community for brief interviews to highlight your stories, heritage, and accomplishments. Participation is completely optional, but we hope you will welcome this opportunity to connect with our students. Your story could inspire a future generation!
Our celebration will culminate with Multilingual Night on October 15, bringing our community together to celebrate the languages, cultures, and traditions that enrich Akins. During this special evening, we will recognize students, a custodian, a cafeteria worker, a teacher, a counselor, an administrator, and members of our community for their contributions.
We invite you to join our Multilingual Night organizing committee! Your ideas, creativity, and support can help make this a meaningful and memorable celebration. If you would like to help plan the event, please contact me, Beatriz Valle-Moreno at beatriz.valle-moreno@austinisd.org.
Thank you for helping our students feel seen, valued, and proud of who they are. Together, we can celebrate our heritage and strengthen the connections within our Eagle family.
¡Celebremos juntos! Let’s celebrate together, Eagles!
Multilingual Event is Thursday, 10/15 starting at 5:30 PM in the Akins Cafeteria.
Come together with students, families, staff, and neighbors as we celebrate our rich cultural diversity through food, music, dance, and spoken word.
Event Schedule
5:30 PM — Open Potluck
Bring a dish to share or simply come hungry! Enjoy a feast of amazing flavors and community connection.6:00 PM — Main Stage Performances
Featuring a special showcase performance by the incredible Akins Ballet Folklorico!
What to Expect
Live DJ: Groove and dance to energetic rhythms from across the Latin community!
Dancing & Akins Ballet Folklorico: Watch vibrant performance routines celebrating tradition and rhythm!
Live Mariachi: Experience soul-stirring live music that will have everyone tapping their feet.
Inspiring Poetry: Enjoy powerful multilingual recitations from our talented community members.
AP Spanish scores recognitions and
Student Recognitions to Akins Staff and Community.
Delicious Food: A wonderful variety of community-contributed dishes for everyone to enjoy!
"Come for the food, stay for the event!"