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Students dropped off flowers and letters in remembrance of teacher Christina Garcia-Mata.

Students, staff share remembrances of beloved teacher

July 1, 2021
Watch the Akins graduation ceremony on Facebook Live

Watch the Akins graduation ceremony on Facebook Live

June 3, 2021
Akins Senior Send-Off Parade 2021

Akins Senior Send-Off Parade 2021

May 28, 2021
Akins Fine Arts department hosts outdoor showcase event on Saturday

Akins Fine Arts department hosts outdoor showcase event on Saturday

May 20, 2021
Akins announces details for Senior Send-Off Parade on May 27

Akins announces details for Senior Send-Off Parade on May 27

May 18, 2021
Administrators share Akins graduation ceremony information

Administrators share Akins graduation ceremony information

May 18, 2021
Seniors share about their final year in a pandemic

Seniors share about their final year in a pandemic

May 18, 2021
Distribution of the 2021 Aerie yearbook starts today.

Yearbook distribution begins today

May 17, 2021
Austin ISD's Health Services Office sent out the following message to the Austin ISD community this morning.

[Photo] Austin ISD responds to new CDC guidance on masks, vaccines

May 14, 2021
EE Asks: Akins Senior shout outs and thank yous

EE Asks: Akins Senior shout outs and thank yous

April 28, 2021
The Eagle’s Eye sent questions to Akins Principal Tina Salazar to ask her to clarify the intent of the messages sent to parents and the financial consequences being imposed by the TEA regarding in-person attendance.

[Photo] Q&A with Principal Salazar about push for in-person attendance

April 23, 2021
Austin ISD announced today two new vaccine opportunities this weekend for Austin ISD students, staff and families who are ages 16 and older.

Vaccination events announced for Austin ISD students, families this weekend

April 22, 2021
EE Asks: Akins students share their Snowpocalypse stories

EE Asks: Akins students share their Snowpocalypse stories

April 14, 2021
Exchange Students combined

[Photo] Exchange students not scared away despite pandemic

March 22, 2021
Akins Snow Day- January 10th

Akins Snow Day- January 10th

January 13, 2021
Making history- Senior Shanti Ramdeen (middle bottom), signs her letter of intent to play college volleyball at Coppin State University in Maryland. Ramdeen will be the very first volleyball athlete from Akins to attend a NCAA Division I school on an athletic scholarship. Her family, friends and teammates celebrated her accomplishment with her in a ceremony held in the Akins gym on Nov. 11. Two of her middle school volleyball coaches also attended the event.

Eagles athletes keep playing despite COVID challenges

December 9, 2020
Austin ISD provides post-holidy COVID-19 testing

[Photo] Post-Thanksgiving COVID testing available through Friday

December 2, 2020
The Akins community gathered on May 29 to celebrate the Class of 2020 with a first of its kind vehicle parade.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Akins Senior Send-Off Parade

May 30, 2020
Check out DJ Mel's

Dance until you drop tonight at DJ Mel’s livestream

March 28, 2020
Akins Principal Tina Salazar announced to Akins families today that two area Internet providers are offering free or discounted service to Austin ISD families.

Cable companies provide Internet access to Austin ISD students

March 23, 2020
Starting March 23, Austin ISD will provide curbside meal sites and bus stop delivery sites that are open Monday – Friday.

Austin ISD provides curbside, bus stop delivery meals starting Monday

March 22, 2020
Austin ISD has canceled classes through April 3

Austin ISD has canceled classes through April 3

March 16, 2020
Austin ISD cancels classes on Friday

Austin ISD cancels classes on Friday

March 13, 2020
Campaign signs are squeezed into a parking lot island in front of the voting location in Southpark Meadows shopping center. It is the closest early voting location near Akins High School.

[Photo] Early voting in Texas Primary elections starts today

February 18, 2020
Sophomore AAU players Kale Perkins (left) and Torrey Smith (right) pose for a photo. They both play for the Impact Sportz basketball club in South Austin.

[Photo] How league sports affects varsity and JV participation

March 4, 2020

Akins students pick best entertainment of the decade

January 16, 2020
fashion and social media

[Photo] Best of the Decade: Fashion and Social Media Trends

January 14, 2020
New College and Career Advisor introduces herself to Akins community

New College and Career Advisor introduces herself to Akins community

November 22, 2019
The Eagle’s Eye named a CSPA Crown Finalist

The Eagle’s Eye named a CSPA Crown Finalist

November 1, 2019
Old San Antonio Road closure meeting

City announces meeting to discuss Old San Antonio Road closure

June 3, 2019
Beto Morales shoots his free throws after being fouled by a Manor player.

Boys varsity basketball team identifies top performers

January 16, 2019
EE Puzzles: The Grinch crossword

EE Puzzles: The Grinch crossword

December 20, 2018
Akins smashes pumpkins to raise money for Key Club

Akins smashes pumpkins to raise money for Key Club

November 29, 2018
AJT presents its children’s show Alice in Wonderland this weekend. Tickets are $5 online now.

Theater program announces Alice in Wonderland children’s show

October 19, 2018
Upcoming Election Dates

Upcoming Election Dates

October 9, 2018
Seniors have options on upcoming PSAT Day

Seniors have options on upcoming PSAT Day

October 3, 2017
Blood donors cropped

[Photo] Slots still open for annual blood drive donation this Friday

April 26, 2017
Stars and Stripes brings back the retro years by having an old fashioned drive-in movie theatre.

Stars and Stripes offers a new way to watch films

December 2, 2016
Sign-up for second round of Senior Portraits available now

Sign-up for second round of Senior Portraits available now

October 10, 2016
Students hit stores for back-to-school shopping sales this weekend

Students hit stores for back-to-school shopping sales this weekend

August 4, 2016
Akins graduation will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Frank Erwin Center

[Photo] District providing shuttle service to graduation ceremony on Saturday

June 2, 2016
Families from feeder schools invited to 5K on May 21

Families from feeder schools invited to 5K on May 21

April 20, 2016
Akins votes for presidential favorites

Akins votes for presidential favorites

March 1, 2016

UIL realignment pits Akins against new schools, drops others

February 1, 2016
Akins experiences lockdown after false alarm

Akins experiences lockdown after false alarm

April 10, 2015
The music portion of the SXSW conference starts next week, running from March 17 – 22. The music portion includes many free shows for those unable to obtain official badges.

[Photo] SXSW 2015 bringing popular, new artists

March 10, 2015
Akins goes on lockdown briefly after anonymous call

Akins goes on lockdown briefly after anonymous call

February 10, 2015
Omar Bailey signs letter of intent to play football for West Texas A&M University.

Bailey signs to play for West Texas A&M

February 4, 2015
Officials release desired qualities for next Akins principal

Officials release desired qualities for next Akins principal

February 1, 2015
Austin ISD partners with public health officials to monitor Ebola in area

Austin ISD partners with public health officials to monitor Ebola in area

October 17, 2014
2012-2013 Kick Off Rally file photo

[Photo] Akins hosts annual kick-off rally Thursday

August 20, 2013
Austin Corps meets with mayor

Austin Corps meets with mayor

November 6, 2012

Student Support Services freely helps Akins students

November 6, 2012
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