Akins Eagle News
Course Selection for 2025-2026 School Year
It is already time to begin selecting classes for next school year! Students, think about which electives you are interested. Also, consider if you would like to take the on-level core classes or one of the advanced options that we offer.
Early College Programs Application (ECHS & PTECH) 2025-2026
"Enroll Austin" is open for next school year's Early College & PTECH Programs. Join our Early College general studies or PTECH Real Estate programs. Free college program during high school with our partner Austin Community College.
Eagle Time Rotations Start the Week of 1/13/25
During Eagle Time, from 10:35-11:10, students are given 30 minutes to work with their advisory teachers. During this time, students are allowed to go to tutorials, do makeup assignments, and participate in learning extension activities.
Yearbook Photos & Senior Portraits
Yearbook Photos are Coming Soon! Seniors must make an appointment for Senior Portraits.
PTSA Meetings (Next meeting is Wednesday, February 5)
The Akins PTSA provides and distributes resources to our students, teachers, and staff and reinforces the bonds between our school and the surrounding community. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 PM.
Library Staff Book Club
Our staff book club meets each Monday. Our next meeting will be on April 15. We are currently reading If We Were Villains.
Battle of the Books
Our Akins Library Student Book club competed in the Battle of the Books at Ann Richards High School on March 22. Our students did amazing and we can't wait to go back next year!
ECHS Academy Summer Bridge/Orientation
Early College High School Academy Summer Bridge/Orientation - 2024 Audience: For NEW & Current Students in the Early College Academy (ECHS and PTECH programs). Dates: June 3 - June 13 (Mondays - Thursdays only)
Akins Mariachi featured on PBS News Hour (National News)
Click (HERE) to see the Akins Mariachi and Instructor Ms. Diaz-Lopez being featured on PBS News Hour
Spring 2024 Starts Tues. 1/9 (B Day)
Welcome back, Eagles! The Spring semester begins on Tues. 1/9/2024 ( B Day). Report to your 5th-period class by 9:05 AM. We will have advisory on the first day back. See below for the detailed semester calendar & schedule.
Final Exam Schedule Fall 2023
Final Exams for the Fall Semester begin on Friday, 12/15. See below for details about the schedule, final exam attendance incentive policy, and more:
Advanced Manufacturing Day @ Akins ECHS
Advanced Manufacturing Day @ Akins Wed. 10/25 For all students interested in the Manufacturing Industry Date: Wed. 10/25 Time: Both A and B Lunches Location: @ Akins ECHS Courtyard