Dear Green Acres Families,
You’re invited to join us for our Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Come share a delicious meal and celebrate the season of gratitude with your students and our school community!
Cost: $5.00 per person
We look forward to seeing you there and giving thanks together!
Warm regards,
GreenAcres Middle School Faculty & Staff
🌟 S.T.E.M. Night Was a Blast at Green Acres Middle School! 🌟
Last night’s S.T.E.M. Night at Green Acres Middle School was an incredible success! Students, families, and staff came together for an evening full of hands-on learning and exploration. The event featured robotics demonstrations, coding games, exciting science experiments, creative engineering challenges, and engaging ST Math puzzles.
Students had the opportunity to explore, experiment, and discover the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in action. A big thank-you to all our teachers, volunteers, and community partners who helped make the evening both educational and fun! 💡🤖🔬📐
Families impacted by SNAP delays can now apply for supplemental funding through the City of Birmingham. Visit https://www.birminghamal.gov/bhamready to apply.
Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Stay updated on events and holidays via the Events section of our website. #SuccessStartsHere
On October 29, 2025, Green Acres Middle School’s exceptional students attended the Boo Bash at Woodlawn High School, an exciting event presented by the Birmingham City Schools Special Education Department. The celebration brought together students from across the district for a day of creativity, fun, and friendship.
From the moment they arrived, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. Tables were covered in bright orange and black decorations, and upbeat Halloween Dance music filled the gym. Students eagerly participated in a variety of hands-on art activities, designing colorful pumpkins, spooky masks, and festive Halloween crafts that showcased their creativity and individual style.
The day wasn’t all about crafts, though the dance floor quickly became the highlight of the event! Laughter and cheers echoed as students and teachers danced to their favorite tunes, enjoying the freedom to move, express themselves, and just have fun. Between songs, everyone refueled with snacks and treats, adding a delicious touch to an already joyful day.
Events like the Boo Bash not only provide a chance for students to celebrate the season but also foster inclusion, self-expression, and community connection. The smiles on the students’ faces told the whole story they truly had an awesome time!
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🎉 Congratulations to Green Acres Middle School’s Teacher of the Year Mr. Jerry Strickland! 🎉
Mr. Strickland, our outstanding 7th Grade Social Studies teacher, is being recognized for his innovation and excellence in education. A proud National Board Certified educator, he leads a paperless classroom that inspires creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
We’re so proud to celebrate his dedication and the impact he makes every day at Green Acres Middle School! 💚💛
This Friday, October 31 will be an e-learning day for Birmingham City Schools! This day is also set aside for parent-teacher conferences, so please reach out to your teachers to schedule meetings during working hours.
Visit our Events page to view other key dates throughout the school year. #SuccessStartsHere
This Thursday, October 23rd, we’re asking everyone to wear purple for our Purple Out Day in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
💜 Wearing purple shows that we stand together against domestic violence and support those affected by it. Let’s turn our halls purple and raise awareness for an important cause.
Again, that's this Thursday, October 23rd , 2025 don’t forget to wear purple and help make a difference!!
#gomustang#purpleoutday#domesticviolence#awarenessmatters
United Way Spirit Week at GAMS!!
Bring in spare change (coins or bills) to help raise money for the United Way. Every coin counts toward making a difference in our community.
All donations go toward the United Way to support local programs in education, health, and financial stability. This is your chance to create real change one coin at a time!
Susan Kirkland
GAMS United Way Coordinator
Phone: 205-231-1370
Parents, we want your feedback about our schools! Text SURVEY to 205-941-6585 OR visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/survey to begin. The survey is open until Nov. 14. #SuccessStartsHere
We’re honoring our scholars for their hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. 💚💛
📅 October 20th
🕘 6th Grade – 9:00 A.M.
🕥 7th & 8th Grades – 10:30 A.M.
Parents, join us as we celebrate the amazing accomplishments of your children — our Mustang Scholars! 🌟
📞 For more information, contact us at 205-231-1370.
Escuela Secundaria Green Acres los invita a nuestra Celebración de Premios de las Primeras Nueve Semanas.
📅 20 de octubre
🕘 6to Grado – 9:00 A.M.
🕥 7º y 8º Grados – 10:30 A.M.
¡Padres, únanse a nosotros para celebrar los increíbles logros de sus estudiantes! 💚💛
#MustangStrong #GreenAcresMiddle #AcademicExcellence #GAMSAwards
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📣🎉 Happy National Principal Month to Dr. Princess Jones! 🎉📣
October is National Principal Month, and we proudly pause to honor and celebrate the leadership, dedication, and heart of our very own principal, Dr. Princess Jones.
From the moment you stepped into Green Acres Middle School, you have been a light of inspiration and a beacon of excellence. Your presence brought positive change, renewed energy, and a genuine love for both learning and people. You lead with wisdom, humility, and strength — always putting the needs of our scholars, staff, and school community first.
🌟 You’ve shown us what it means to lead with vision and compassion.
🌟 You’ve uplifted spirits, inspired minds, and built a culture of care and excellence.
🌟 You’ve made Green Acres the place to be.
Your genuine concern for the well-being and success of every scholar is evident in every decision you make and every conversation you have. You empower teachers, support staff, and foster a culture where everyone is seen, heard, and valued.
💬 “Know that your labor is not in vain.”
Every early morning, every tough call, every word of encouragement — it all matters, and it all makes a difference. And even when the work is heavy, your commitment never wavers.
💖 Dr. Jones, you are deeply appreciated, highly respected, and truly loved by the Green Acres Middle School family.
Let this month serve as a reminder that your leadership is a gift — one that continues to shape lives and leave a lasting legacy.
#NationalPrincipalMonth #ThankYouDrJones #GAMSLeader #AppreciationMatters #HeartOfTheSchool
Green Acres Middle School
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Students, staff, and faculty — join us at Green Acres Middle School as we recognize Pink Out Day on Thursday, October 16, 2025!
💖 Wear PINK to show your support for breast cancer awareness, honor the fighters and survivors, and remember those we’ve lost.
Let’s turn our school into a sea of pink and stand together for this important cause.
Every pink item counts — shirts, hats, socks, and more!
💬 Spread the word and encourage your friends to participate!
#PinkOut2025 #GAMSPinkOut #BreastCancerAwareness #WearPink
Today we celebrate and honor the heart and hard work of our incredible Green Acres Middle School custodians — Mr. Oliver and
Ms. Walls!
Your dedication keeps our school safe, clean, and welcoming every single day.
From early mornings to late afternoons, you go above and beyond to make sure our students and staff have a place to learn and thrive.
Thank you for everything you do to
keep GAMS Mustang Strong!💛💚
#NationalCustodianDay #MustangStrong #GreenAcresMiddle #ThankYouCustodians
