Akins Eagle News
Notice of Construction on Campus: The main entrance will OPEN on Wed. 8/20. See Map & New Vestibule
-- The main entrance off South 1st St. will be open on Wed. 8/20.
Early College Summer Bridge / Orientation 2025
Monday, June 9 - Thursday, June 12 & Monday, June 16 - Tuesday, June 17. This Bridge Program is for NEW Early College Academy students in the ECHS or PTECH programs. Sign up today!
Summer Programs & Student Registration/Enrollment:
Summer 2024 Events & Updates. Days, Locations, and Times vary. Click the link above for further details and contacts. The first Day of Classes is Tues. 8/20.
TSI Summer Testing
Pending proctor and room availability, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Walk-ins are Welcome for the TSI Test (in-person) this summer. AISD is closed on Fridays during the summer. AISD and Akins ECHS are also closed the week of June 28 - July 7,
Parent "University" / "Uni" para Padres
Parent U is a series of virtual workshops for parents and guardians to help support their student in preparation of their postsecondary journey. Each month, families gain practical tools and
Parent & Student Resources: School Starts Tues. August 19.
Welcome back, Eagles! It is almost time to start the 2025-2026 School Year. Classes begin on Tuesday, August 19th. It will be a "B Day." Students will report to their 5th period (Semester 1 / "S1") on their schedules.
Electronic Device Use on Texas Public Schools - (Texas HB 1481)
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. Please see below for consequences and disciplinary action for non-compliance.
2025-2026 Kickoff Rally Fri. 8/8 @ 5:45 PM
Let's kick off the school year with some fun! All students are welcome! Learn about our programs, organizations, & clubs! Meet our coaches & campus leadership! Boosters will be selling Akins ECHS gear! See student performances! Tour the campus! Join us in the Akins ECHS Gym.
Letter from Interim Principal, Carman De Leon - 7/8/25
Dear W. Charles Akins Early College High School Community. It is with great pride and excitement that I am able to reintroduce myself as the Interim Principal of W. Charles Akins Early College High School.
NEW Student Registration - 8/13, 8/14, & 8/15, & 8/19
Registration is now through the MAIN office entrance. The 2025-2026 New Student Registration will be each Wednesday in July & the following dates. Please bring appropriate documents.
STAAR EOC Summer Testing: Mon. 6/23 & Tues. 6/23
What: There are two more days of STAAR EOC Summer Retakes (English I, English II, Algebra 1, Biology, & US History). Students, please arrive by 9:00 AM and enter near the STEM Academy entrance (to the right of the A+ Bank).
TSI Testing to resume After Labor Day.
Starting Monday, June 9th, in Computer Lab 149. Current Students (grades 9 - 11 for the 2025-2026 school year) must attend a review session before testing. AISD campuses are closed on Fridays in the summer, closed on June 19th, and closed during the week of June 27 - July 6.