Feeling Grateful! 💙
October is Principal Appreciation Month, and I want to take a moment to thank my amazing GPA faculty and staff for the love and appreciation you’ve shown me. Your kind words, surprises, and daily support mean more than you know.
It’s truly an honor to serve alongside such dedicated, passionate educators who pour their hearts into our students every day. 💫 Together, we make George P. Austin Junior High School a place where courage, connection, and meaning thrive. 💪🏽💙
Thank you for making this month (and every day) so special! 💐 #GratefulPrincipal #TeamGPA #WeAreFamily
🎉 Honor Roll Celebration! 🎉
Our hardworking Honor Roll students were treated to a special pizza party to celebrate their dedication and academic success! 🍕📚 We are so proud of their effort, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. Keep shining, GPA Scholars — your hard work truly pays off! 💪✨
8th Grade Honor Roll
🏅 Congratulations to Our Honor Roll Students! 🏅
George P. Austin Junior High School is proud to celebrate our students who made the Honor Roll for the 1st Nine Weeks! 🎉
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence truly show what it means to be a GPA Patriot!
We are so proud of each of you for setting high goals and achieving academic success. Keep up the great work as we move into the 2nd Nine Weeks — excellence starts with effort! 💪✨
#GPAPride #HonorRoll #AcademicExcellence #StudentSuccess
George P. Austin Junior High School is proud to celebrate our students who made the Honor Roll for the 1st Nine Weeks! 🎉
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence truly show what it means to be a GPA Patriot!
We are so proud of each of you for setting high goals and achieving academic success. Keep up the great work as we move into the 2nd Nine Weeks — excellence starts with effort! 💪✨
#GPAPride #HonorRoll #AcademicExcellence #StudentSuccess
🎉 Exciting News from George P. Austin Junior High School! 🎉
We’re proud to share that Principal Tonya Starks, who also serves as our dedicated Cheer Coach, wrote and received the Power to Play Grant from Alabama Power in the amount of $2,500! ⚡💙💛
This grant will be used to purchase new uniforms for our amazing Cheer Squad! The cheerleaders were absolutely ecstatic when they heard the news and can’t wait to show off their new look as they continue to spread school spirit and pride! 📣✨
Thank you, Alabama Power Foundation, for supporting our students and helping our cheer team shine even brighter! 🌟
#GPAPride #CheerExcellence #PowerToPlay #AlabamaPower #StudentSuccess
We’re proud to share that Principal Tonya Starks, who also serves as our dedicated Cheer Coach, wrote and received the Power to Play Grant from Alabama Power in the amount of $2,500! ⚡💙💛
This grant will be used to purchase new uniforms for our amazing Cheer Squad! The cheerleaders were absolutely ecstatic when they heard the news and can’t wait to show off their new look as they continue to spread school spirit and pride! 📣✨
Thank you, Alabama Power Foundation, for supporting our students and helping our cheer team shine even brighter! 🌟
#GPAPride #CheerExcellence #PowerToPlay #AlabamaPower #StudentSuccess
Patriot Pride Spotlight!
We’re proud to celebrate our 1st 9 Weeks Top Accelerated Readers at George P. Austin Junior High School!
These outstanding students have shown dedication, focus, and a true love for reading — living out what it means to be a Patriot: Proud, Accountable, Trustworthy, Responsible, and Inspired to Succeed.
👏 Congratulations to our Reading Leaders! 👏
Your hard work and commitment to learning inspire us all. Keep turning those pages and setting the example for others!
💙❤️ Let’s give a big Patriot cheer for our Accelerated Readers — you make G.P.A. shine bright! ❤️💙
#PatriotPride #ReadersAreLeaders #AcceleratedReaders #GeorgePAustinJrHigh #PatriotStrong
We’re proud to celebrate our 1st 9 Weeks Top Accelerated Readers at George P. Austin Junior High School!
These outstanding students have shown dedication, focus, and a true love for reading — living out what it means to be a Patriot: Proud, Accountable, Trustworthy, Responsible, and Inspired to Succeed.
👏 Congratulations to our Reading Leaders! 👏
Your hard work and commitment to learning inspire us all. Keep turning those pages and setting the example for others!
💙❤️ Let’s give a big Patriot cheer for our Accelerated Readers — you make G.P.A. shine bright! ❤️💙
#PatriotPride #ReadersAreLeaders #AcceleratedReaders #GeorgePAustinJrHigh #PatriotStrong
Patriot Pride Spotlight!
We’re proud to celebrate our 1st 9 Weeks Top Accelerated Readers at George P. Austin Junior High School!
These outstanding students have shown dedication, focus, and a true love for reading — living out what it means to be a Patriot: Proud, Accountable, Trustworthy, Responsible, and Inspired to Succeed.
👏 Congratulations to our Reading Leaders! 👏
Your hard work and commitment to learning inspire us all. Keep turning those pages and setting the example for others!
💙❤️ Let’s give a big Patriot cheer for our Accelerated Readers — you make G.P.A. shine bright! ❤️💙
#PatriotPride #ReadersAreLeaders #AcceleratedReaders #GeorgePAustinJrHigh #PatriotStrong
📣🏈 Patriot Nation! 🏈📣
Come out and cheer on our GPA JV Football Team as they take the field Monday, September 29th! Let’s pack the stands and show our players how much our community supports them. 💪❤️🤍💙
Come out and cheer on our GPA JV Football Team as they take the field Monday, September 29th! Let’s pack the stands and show our players how much our community supports them. 💪❤️🤍💙
Homecoming Court 2025
Good Luck, Patriots!
GOOD LUCK, PATRIOTS!
🌟💙 Grandparents Day Celebration at GPA! 💙🌟
We are excited to invite our school family to join us for Grandparents Day at George P. Austin Junior High School! 🎉
This special day is all about celebrating the love and support our students receive from the important adults in their lives. While we call it Grandparents Day, it doesn’t have to be grandparents—any special family member, guardian, or friend who plays a supportive role is welcome to attend. 💕
Come share smiles, memories, and a wonderful time with our students as we honor the people who help shape their lives in meaningful ways.
We are excited to invite our school family to join us for Grandparents Day at George P. Austin Junior High School! 🎉
This special day is all about celebrating the love and support our students receive from the important adults in their lives. While we call it Grandparents Day, it doesn’t have to be grandparents—any special family member, guardian, or friend who plays a supportive role is welcome to attend. 💕
Come share smiles, memories, and a wonderful time with our students as we honor the people who help shape their lives in meaningful ways.
📊✨ A big THANK YOU to all of our parents who joined us today for our Data Sessions! ✨📊
We appreciate you taking time out of your day to learn more about ACAP, iReady, and STAR results. Your partnership makes all the difference in helping our students succeed!
Special shoutout to Mr. Pritchett for doing an outstanding job leading both the 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM sessions. 🙌👏
Together, we are building a stronger school community! 💙 #TeamGPA #ParentPartnership #DataDrivenSuccess
📊✨ Parent Data Meeting at GPA! ✨📊
Parents & Guardians, you’re invited to join us on Wednesday, August 27th in the GPA Library for an important look at your child’s academic progress.
🕘 9:00 a.m. OR 🕒 3:00 p.m. – choose the time that works best for you!
We’ll review:
✅ ACAP Scores
✅ i-Ready Fall Diagnostic Results
✅ STAR Reading Assessment
Your involvement makes a BIG difference in student success—we can’t wait to see you there! 💙📚🐾
Parents & Guardians, you’re invited to join us on Wednesday, August 27th in the GPA Library for an important look at your child’s academic progress.
🕘 9:00 a.m. OR 🕒 3:00 p.m. – choose the time that works best for you!
We’ll review:
✅ ACAP Scores
✅ i-Ready Fall Diagnostic Results
✅ STAR Reading Assessment
Your involvement makes a BIG difference in student success—we can’t wait to see you there! 💙📚🐾
From our newest Patriots to our soon-to-be high schoolers—GPA is full of bright minds and big dreams! Shoutout to our amazing 6th, 7th, and 8th graders! 💙❤️ #PatriotPride #GPAFamily #FutureIsBright
Message from C
oach M. Hinton:
Welcome Back Meet & Greet
💙 Wishing All the Best to Mrs. Kimberly Minor Jennings 💙
It’s with mixed emotions that we say goodbye to our incredible secretary, Mrs. Kimberly Minor Jennings, as she and her family begin a new chapter. While we’re sad to see her go, we’re so excited for what lies ahead on this journey!
Thank you, Mrs. Jennings, for your dedication, kindness, and the many ways you’ve supported our school. You’ve been a vital part of our team, and you will be deeply missed.
Wishing you and your family all the happiness and success in this new adventure! 🌟💐
#Farewell #ThankYouMrsJennings #NewBeginnings
🍽️📚 Back to School Lunch with our GPA Team! 🎉
Kicking off the new school year with good food and even better company. We're so grateful for moments like these to connect, recharge, and get excited for the year ahead. Let’s make it a great one, team! 💪🍎 #GPATeam
🎉 Huge THANK YOU to Robertson Bank for treating our staff with some awesome back-to-school snacks! 🍎✏️ Your generosity gave us the perfect boost as we gear up for a great school year. We appreciate your continued support of our school and community! 💙🙌 #CommunitySupport #BackToSchool #ThankYouRobertsonBank
