What is Dedication Day?

Held each spring, Dedication Day is observed as an anniversary celebration of the 1976 dedication of the Lakeside Campus. We consider Dedication Day to be the “official birthday” of the school. Distinguished Alumni and Honored Faculty are inducted into the Hall of Honor, AHS alumni Veterans are honored, and select Seniors are inducted into the Maroon Society.
The purpose of Dedication Day is to “tie the new school to the old and the past to the present.” After the school was moved to its present lakeside location – in fall of 1975 – students created a movement known as the Hall of Honor Student Steering Committee. The work of the student committee resulted in an annual observance – Dedication Day, and a reason for an annual observance – The Austin High School Hall of Honor, a roll call of distinguished and meritorious Maroons.
Dedication Day events typically include an archival display, an honoree induction ceremony, and the Grand Assembly. In the Grand Assembly, former students, teachers and community guests join over 2000 students and 200 staff members for the coming together of Austin High past, present and future. With time comes change, and we must modify what we can do, but we strive to continue celebrating as a campus community.

Dedication day May 1, 2026

Loyal Forever!
Dr. Bedford

Construction and Campus Improvements

Austin High is entering a new phase of campus improvements this semester. An informational meeting will be held in the library on February 5th at 5:00 p.m., hosted by AISD Project Managers. This meeting is open to all families and will provide important details on how construction may impact our campus and parking. Additionally, our AHS Track is nearing completion. Signs have been installed to indicate temporary restrictions on public use for safety and permit compliance. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we continue to enhance our facilities. Link to construction updates (copy and paste this link into your browser): https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:59f787b4-448b-4814-b3a0-3900f6923c96

Latest news: Austin High Volleyball Ranked Top 3 in Texas
The Austin High Maroons rolled through the first half of district play undefeated. They currently are ranked 1st in District, in the top 3 in the State of Texas and even rank within the top 30 best high school teams in the country. The Maroons have been lead this season by Senior Riley Malloy (USC commit), Senior Maggie McCarrol (Arkansas commit), Junior Camille Presley (UT commit), and Junior Laven Blumoff (Denver U commit). Austin High will start the second half of district play in what is considered by experts to be the toughest high school volleyball district in the state. The Maroons have their eyes on the UIL State Playoffs where they have prime opportunity to make a deep run.

The Red Jackets hosted their annual fall clinic at last Friday’s football game, with 150 future Red Jackets in attendance.

We have a special reason to celebrate—Austin High has been named one of the Top 30 Schools in Texas by Money Inc. This recognition reflects the hard work, talent, and commitment each of you bring to our campus every day.

This honor affirms that Austin High is a place of excellence, heart, and relentless dedication to our students, diversity, and community.
Read more here: Top 30 Schools in Texas by Money Inc.

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Congratulations to:

Carter Cochran, Angelina Gomez, Meyer Hirsh, Harper Luthy, and Victoria Strama.

Chris Carrara – All Star Technician

Jacob Baird – Honorable Mention All Star Cast

Sharky Meehan – All Star Cast

Tanner Cole – All Star Cast

Congratulations to our Maroon Band for achieving All Division I Ratings in both Concert and Sight-Reading at this year’s UIL Evaluation! These talented students have shown tremendous dedication in transitioning from marching season to the Full Orchestra UIL and now to Concert Band UIL. Go Band, Loyal Forever!

Bravo to the Austin High Choir! Our Maroon Choir Non-Varsity Treble and Varsity Mixed Choirs also excelled at the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation, earning “Sweepstakes” Superior ratings in both categories. Their hard work in languages including English, Spanish, Italian, French, and Swahili truly paid off. Please join me in congratulating our AMAZING choir singers for their outstanding commitment to musical artistry!

Way to go, Golf Team! The Austin High Maroons Golf Team continues to make waves, advancing past District for the first time since our move to the UIL 6A Conference! Special shoutout to Braydon Pratt, who finished in 4th place as the Regional Alternate with an impressive score of 154. The Varsity team also set a record at Lost Pines, shooting a fantastic 298. Great job, team!

Mark your calendars for The Gran Show de Primavera 2025:  Vueltas  on Friday, May 2nd at 7 PM in the Austin High School PAC! Our talented dancers will perform pieces from 18 different regions/styles, accompanied by live music from Mariachi de Oro from Crockett High School. Admission is by donation at the door.