Akins Eagle News
Entrance for All Students, Parents, & Guests: Main Entrance 2026-2027
Akins ECHS has a new entrance vestibule. All Students must enter through these doors by the Flag Poles off South 1st St each day. All Parents, Guardians, & Visitors must also use this entrance to check in the front office vestibule.
AISD Personal Device Policy - "No Cell Phones" on Campus
No Personal Devices are allowed on all Texas public school properties from "bell to bell." For Akins ECHS, that is from 9:05 AM - 4:35 PM.
Bus & Transportation Updates 2026-2027
As part of the 2026-27 budget approved by the Board of Trustees last week, AISD will be implementing adjustments to our transportation services starting in August.
Fall Semester - Welcome Back & NEW Eagle Orientation - 2026-2027
Welcome Eagles to the 2026-2027 School Year! The fall semester starts on Tuesday, August 18 at 9:05 AM.
Akins ECHS Closed Until July 6
Austin ISD is closed to students, parents/guardians, & visitors from Friday June 26 - Sun. July 5.
Ms. Carman De Leon made principal of Akins ECHS
We are delighted to officially announce the appointment of Ms. Carman De Leon as the permanent principal of Akins ECHS, effective April 21, 2026. A Meet and Greet is on Tuesday, May 05, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Graduation & Prom 2026 Info
AISD Commencement is on Fri. 5/29. Visit the Seniors 2026 Page for further details and events info.
CAC & PTSA Meetings - First Wednesdays! @ 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM
CAC Meetings will be held afterwards, starting at 5:30 PM. PTSA Meetings will usually be held on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Click on the link above for Agenda & Details. CAC: Meetings are from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Blue & Gold Night: Wed. 10/29 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Join us for a Community-Wide event! Our annual Akins Blue & Gold Night will be in the main courtyard and cafeteria area on Wed., 10/29, 5:30 - 8:30 PM. There will be food, fun, fundraising opportunities for clubs and organizations, and performances! More details to come!
Akins ECHS Campus CLOSED on Thursday 7/16.
The campus is closed Thursday, July 16th, 2026, due to maintenance. We will reopen for office business on Monday, July 20th. Have a safe weekend! ---- Las oficinas de Akins Early College High School estarán cerradas , 16 de julio de 2026, por mantenimiento del campus.
Save the Date: A Celebration of Culture & Talent at our Cinco de Mayo Show!
Thank you all so much for your patience, support, and excitement as you continued asking about our Cinco de Mayo celebration! We are thrilled to officially announce our NEW date: Friday, May 22nd!
Create with Kindness Programs & FREE Dinner - Wed. 4/8
On Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (6:30 - 8:30 pm), Akins ECHS PTSA, with support from TikTok & in collaboration with the National PTA, invites you to the upcoming workshop, "Create with Kindness." High school families will come together for an open and interactive discussion w