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.


All schools will be closed for Winter Break from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026. Scholars return on January 5. Enjoy the break! #SuccessStartsHere











Gee whiz, what a great Christmas concert! The full festival is viewable on Facebook and YouTube and more photos are available on Facebook. 🎄
































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



