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.