By Chloe Wilhite It’s time to start traveling around the world! Homecoming is approaching, and that means it's time to get your dress-up day outfits ready.  The dress-up days are as follows:  Tuesday, October 13th- Jersey Day Thursday, October 15th- AHS or Homecoming shirt day Friday, October 16th- Flashback Day Come and support your class at the Homecoming parade on Thursday, October 15th in downtown Decatur! It starts at 5:15 pm, and each class panel will be judged. Also, do not forget to come and support our football team at Austin Stadium at 7:00 pm on October 16th. Our Homecoming Queen will be announced at halftime!  To conclude the week of homecoming, come and celebrate at the Austin High School homecoming dance! It will be located within the Austin High Cafeteria and will begin at 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 17th. (The dance is a ticketed event. NO tickets will be sold at the door.)

2026 Homecoming Activities

September 29, 2026
By Chloe Wilhite It’s time to start traveling around the world! Homecoming is approaching, and that means it's time to get your dress-up day outfits ready. The dress-up days ar...
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It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the Principal of Austin High School. I am excited to begin my seventh school year alongside our outstanding faculty and staff. As a proud Austin alum, I have a deep connection to the Black Bear community and am passionate about serving the school that helped shape me. I began my career at Austin High School as a teacher and head basketball coach. My love for students, education, and the Austin community eventually led me into school administration. The faculty and staff are committed to providing every student with the tools to be successful in life beyond high school. Whether a student plans to attend college, enter the workforce, pursue a technical career, serve in the military, or follow another path, our goal is to ensure that every Black Bear graduate is prepared for the next chapter of their life. Together, we will continue to create meaningful learning experiences, build positive relationships, and provide our students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to be successful. Most importantly, I want every member of the Black Bear family to know that Once a Black Bear, Always a Black Bear. And, as I always say: Be Nice and Go Bears! Mr. Demond Garth

Principal's Welcome

July 28, 2022
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the Principal of Austin High School. I am excited to begin my seventh school year alongside our outstanding faculty and staff. As a prou...
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