Welcome to the world, Austin!
Our third baby chick has officially hatched, and we are thrilled to welcome Austin to our classroom family!
Perry
George
Happy Secretary’s Day to Mrs. Kimberly Minor Jennings!
Your kindness, organization, and calm presence make such a difference every single day. From morning greetings to keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, you are truly the heart of our school office.
We appreciate you more than words can say, and today we celebrate YOU! Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and families!
Our First Hatchling
Early Dismissal
Exciting News from 7th Grade Science!
Ms. Bruno’s 7th graders are eagerly preparing to welcome some very special classroom guests—baby chicks! The incubator is set, the eggs are ready, and the countdown has begun. Students have been learning all about the life cycle of a chicken as they observe this incredible process firsthand. Stay tuned for updates and (hopefully!) some fluffy new additions soon!
We can’t wait to meet our little hatchlings!
Today is Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to send a big THANK YOU to our amazing bus drivers!
Your dedication, patience, and care ensure our students arrive safely to and from school each day. You are often the first smile they see in the morning and the last encouraging word they hear in the afternoon.
We appreciate all you do to keep our students safe and our school running smoothly.
#BusDriverAppreciationDay #ThankYou #GPAJrHigh #WeAppreciateYou
📣❤️🤍💙 Introducing the 2025–2026 George P. Austin Patriots Cheerleaders! 💙🤍❤️📣
We are thrilled to announce the official GPA Cheer Squad for the 2025–2026 school year! These talented students have shown true Patriot spirit, dedication, and enthusiasm, and they are ready to lead the charge in cheering on our teams and representing George P. Austin with pride!
Our Patriots Cheerleaders will bring the energy, unity, and school pride to every game, pep rally, and community event. We can't wait to watch them shine! 🌟
👏 Join us in congratulating the newest GPA Patriots Cheer Family members! 📢
Let’s go, Patriots! 💪🎉
#GPAPatriots #PatriotPride #RedWhiteAndBlue #GPA2025 #SchoolSpirit #CheerSquad #WeAreGPA
Facebook Post:
We had a blast with our recent Student Coloring Contest! The creativity on display was truly impressive, and it was tough to choose the winners—but thanks to our secret ballot voting system, every student and staff member had a chance to cast their vote fairly and anonymously. Once the ballots were tallied, the results were in!
Congratulations to our winners:
1st Place: Rayla Austin – $5 prize
2nd Place: Benjamin Gomez – $3 prize
3rd Place: Quinterria Hudson– $1 prize
Great job to everyone who participated—we're so proud of your effort and imagination!
Students weren’t the only ones having fun today! Principal Starks made sure GPA's amazing staff didn’t get left out of the egg hunt excitement. They had their very own Scrambled Egg Hunt—filled with laughs, friendly competition, and sweet surprises! Because who says egg hunts are just for kids?
#StaffFun #EggHuntVibes #WeLoveOurTeam
Egg Hunt Pics
More Easter Egg Hunt Pics
We are so grateful for our amazing GPA family and community! Thank you for all the eggs and candy donations that made our egg hunt so special. A huge shoutout to our wonderful volunteers who helped fill the eggs and hide them—we couldn’t have done it without you!
The beautiful weather was the cherry on top of a perfect day. Watching our students laugh, run, and enjoy the hunt reminded us just how lucky we are to be part of such a caring, connected community.
From the bottom of our hearts—thank you!
Early Dismissal on Tuesday, April 15th at 1:00 p.m.
More ACAP Kick Off Photos
#PatriotPride
A HUGE Thank You to Our GPA Families & Community!
We are so grateful to everyone who came out and showed their support at our ACAP Kickoff Event! Your energy, encouragement, and presence meant the world to our students and staff!
From cheers and smiles to kind words and warm hugs---you helped us remind our students that they are surrounded by a community that believes in them.
With your support, we know our Patriots approached the ACAP test confident and ready to shine!
Thank you for being part of the GPA Family!
#ACAPReady
#GPAStrong
#Patriot Pride
#CommunitySupport Matters
🥚✨ Help Us Make Our Egg Hunt Celebration EGGS-tra Special! ✨🥚
We’re planning a fun Egg Hunt Celebration to reward our students for their hard work during ACAP testing! 🎉🐣 To make it a success, we’re asking our amazing GPA families for donations of plastic eggs and individually wrapped candy (or small trinkets like stickers or erasers).
🗓 Please send all donations by Wednesday, April 16th. We will have our Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 17th!
You can send pre-filled eggs or just the supplies—we’ll handle the rest. Thank you for your continued support in making GPA a place where hard work and effort are always celebrated!
#GPAEggHunt #ACAPCelebration #TeamGPA #StudentSuccess #CommunitySupport
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
We are proud to celebrate Ms. Bruno, our amazing science teacher, who has been awarded a $1,000 Classroom Grant from The Alabama Power Foundation! ⚡📚
This grant will support innovative science instruction and provide hands-on learning opportunities for our students. Ms. Bruno’s dedication, creativity, and passion for making science come alive in the classroom continue to inspire us all. 🌟🔬
Thank you to The Alabama Power Foundation for investing in education and empowering our teachers to make a difference!
#ProudMoment #ScienceRocks #TeacherChampion #AlabamaPowerFoundation #InvestInEducation #WeAreGPA
Dear GPA Family,
We are entering a very important time of the school year—ACAP Testing Week! Our students have been working hard, and now it’s time for them to show what they know. Below is the testing schedule:
ACAP Testing Schedule:
Monday, April 14th – Science (Grades 6 & 8) 7th grade students will NOT test on the Science portion.
Tuesday, April 15th – Math (Grades 6, 7, & 8)
Wednesday, April 16th – ELA (Grades 6, 7, & 8)
We ask for your full support in helping your child perform their best. Here are some important reminders:
Students should arrive by 7:45 a.m. to ensure they are settled and ready to begin testing on time.
Be on time. Once testing begins, students will not be allowed to enter the testing area.
Get a good night’s rest. A well-rested mind is better focused and ready to perform.
Eat a healthy breakfast. A balanced meal can boost energy and concentration.
Encourage your child to try their best. A positive mindset goes a long way!
This test plays a vital role in helping us understand how well students are learning and where we can grow as a school. Your partnership is key in ensuring every student succeeds.
Let’s work together to make this a successful testing week.
With gratitude,
George P. Austin Junior High School