Hello, Welcome to Austin High School. My name is Demond Garth. I am the school's principal.  I am excited about a new school year and look forward to meeting the parents and students. We are very proud of our rich traditions and of the educational accomplishments of our students, faculty, and community. I am grateful for the opportunity to get to know your family in the new school year. What do you love about your job? I love the students and staff. We have some of the best students at Austin High. It's my job and the admin teams job to make sure our staff has everything they need to be successful. I am visible at all the sporting events, in the halls, and classrooms. It's about being there for my students. By me being the face of Austin High School, I know I have to bring it everyday no matter how stressed I am. This is a great school, great environment, and that's what I hope to continue. What personality traits do you contribute to your success? I have a calm demeanor. I learned from my dad about how to treat people well. He taught me to treat people with respect and to be nice. What is one thing most people don't know about you? When I'm not watching sports (Auburn football or the Braves) my television is mainly set on HGTV. I like travel shows and home improvement.  What best advice motivated you to become an educator/principal? My freshman basketball coach pushed me. Coach Allen said he saw something in me. He dug in deep and challenged me. He pushed me to be better. I learned from Coach Allen to treat people fairly but you've also got to hold them accountable. Holding people accountable isn't always easy but you got to be the same all the time. What is one character trait you hope to instill in your students, and why? Work ethic. Not everything is going to be given to you in this life. You need to work for and toward something. We see so much potential in our kids that they don't see in themselves. We want them to believe they can do it. They are going to be the next bosses, the next doctors, the next lawyers. It's our job to prepare them for a successful future. What would it have been if you could have chosen a job outside of education? Organizing people's houses. Organization is my thing. I think it would be a cool job!

Principal Spotlight: Mr. Demond Garth

July 28, 2022
Hello, Welcome to Austin High School. My name is Demond Garth. I am the school's principal. I am excited about a new school year and look forward to meeting the parents and stu...
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Mrs. Mathias's Medical Terminology students built digestive system models today! They had fun learning how food passes through the digestive tract!

Medical Terminology Students Build Digestive Systems Models

March 25, 2025
Mrs. Mathias's Medical Terminology students built digestive system models today! They had fun learning how food passes through the digestive tract!
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Senior lead out will begin at 5:00 pm at Austin High School in the auditorium. The doors will open at 4:30 pm for guests to be seated. Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please let your guests know. Seniors will be checking in and lining up in the hallway to the left of the Auditorium. You will need to start arriving by 4:00 to get checked in and in line. The cutoff time will be 4:30. All seniors participating in the lead out need to check the lead out table to fill out an announcement slip. A teacher will fill this out for you. Keep the slip with you and hand it to the announcer when it is your turn. Students need to be signed in and waiting in the band room by 4:30. No gum allowed on stage. No one under the age of 14 may participate in the lead out. Contact Ms. West at Emily.West@dcs.k12.al.us for any questions concerning Senior Lead Out.

Senior Lead Out Information

February 17, 2025
CLICK HERE for Senior Lead Out Information Senior lead-out will begin at 5:00 pm at Austin High School in the auditorium. The doors will open at 4:30 pm for guests to be seated. ...
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Austin High School junior Alley Brown tackles mental health crisis through poetry.

Austin High School's Allie Brown Tackles Mental Health Crisis Through Poetry

October 16, 2024
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Austin High School Junior Allie Brown shares mental health poem in recent collection.

Austin High School’s Allie Brown Tackles Mental Health Crisis Through Poetry

October 2, 2024
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Austin High Senior Launces drive for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Ellie's Gifts: Austin High Senior Launches Drive for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September 19, 2024
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Austin High Senior Shares her Journey with Juvenile Diabetes in New Book

Austin High Senior Shares her Journey with Juvenile Diabetes in New Book

September 19, 2024
Alexis Jordan Shares Diabetes Struggle in New Book
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Homecoming Tshirts

Homecoming T-shirts Information

September 9, 2024
Homecoming shirts will be Gildan Soft Sleeve Shirts this year. They will be $20 and all orders are due by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 20. Shirts will be delivered t...
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DCS is providing tutoring to help prepare students for the PSAT. Math will be held at DHS on September 9th and 23rd from 4:30–6:30 PM. English will be held at AHS on September 16th and 30th from 4:30-6:30 PM.

PSAT Prep Available

September 4, 2024
DCS is providing tutoring to help prepare students for the PSAT. Math will be held at DHS on September 9th and 23rd from 4:30–6:30 PM. English will be held at AHS on September 16t...
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Scholarship Portfolio Session.This workshop is geared toward rising 9th and 10th grade but 11th and 12th grade are welcome! It is never too late to get started. All supplies are included. Tuesday, August 27th at 5:30 PM Career Academies of Decatur For more info, email maryann.hotaling@dcs.edu Learn how to make scholarship portfolios, receive free essay editing, and where to find scholarship opportunities.

Scholarship Portfolio Session

August 16, 2024
This workshop is geared toward rising 9th and 10th grade but 11th and 12th grade are welcome! It is never too late to get started. All supplies are included. Tuesday, August 27th a...
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Military Service and Academy Day

Military Service and Academy Day

May 22, 2024
Congressman Dale W. Strong will be hosting Military Service & Academy Day on August 17th for area students who are interested in learning more about attending one of the United St...
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Scholarship Portfolio Night

Scholarship Portfolio Night

April 16, 2024
Scholarship Portfolio Night Thursday, Apil 18th 5:30 PM CAD Conference Room
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Career Academies of Decatur

DCS Exploring option to transform CAD into third high school

February 14, 2024
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Graduation

Making A Difference: Inside Our Schools

November 17, 2022
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Graduation cap

FAFSA - A New Graduation Requirement

May 10, 2021
FAFSA---- A New Graduation Requirement Following a public hearing that included multiple proponents and one opponent of the proposed policy, the board voted in favor of adopt...
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Welcome to Austin High School

January 6, 2020
Welcome to Austin High School! We're so glad that you've decided to join us this year. Austin High School offers students a traditional comprehensive education that include...
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