George P. Austin Jr. High

🎓✨ Shout-Out to Mrs. Robinson! ✨🎓 We proudly recognize Mrs. Robinson, our amazing career coach, for her incredible work in preparing our students for a bright future! 🌟 Mrs. Robinson is a true champion for student success. Her passion, dedication, and encouragement inspire our students to dream big and reach their goals. 🚀 Thank you, Mrs. Robinson, for making such a meaningful impact every single day! We appreciate you! 💼❤️ #CollegeAndCareerReady #ThankYouMrsRobinson #FutureFocused

We want to give a heartfelt shout-out to Ms. Richardson, our incredible District Mental Health Coordinator! 💙 Ms. Richardson goes above and beyond to support the emotional well-being of our students and staff. Her compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment help create a safe and supportive learning environment across the district. Whether she's leading mental health initiatives, providing resources, or simply lending a listening ear, her impact is powerful and deeply appreciated. Thank you, Ms. Richardson, for being a pillar of strength and support in our school community. We are so grateful for all that you do! 👏💐 #MentalHealthMatters #ThankYouMsRichardson #SupportAndStrength

We are proud to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month by shining a light on the importance of emotional well-being. Today, our students are wearing mood color shirts to represent different feelings and remind each other that it’s okay to not be okay. Each color tells a story—yellow: happy, blue: calm, green: peaceful, black: stress, red: excited, and purple: creative. The colors open the door to conversations about how we feel and how we can support one another. Together, we are building a community that values kindness, empathy, and mental wellness. Let's continue to create safe spaces where every student feels seen, heard, and supported. #MentalHealthAwareness #GPAJHSStrong #YouMatter #MoodColorDay

Week at a Glance May 19-23

Week at a Glance

🎉🔬 Congratulations to Our Science Fair Winners! 🔬🎉 We are incredibly proud of all our students who participated in this year’s Science Fair! Your hard work, creativity, and curiosity was evident. A special shout-out to our winners who went above and beyond with their projects — your innovation and dedication are inspiring! 🌟👏 Huge thanks to Ms. Bruno, our amazing science teacher, for her leadership, encouragement, and support in helping our students reach new heights in STEM! Way to go, Patriots! 🧪📊🧬 #ScienceFair2025 #PatriotPride #StudentSuccess #ThankYouMsBruno

🌟 Mental Health Awareness Day! 🌟 At George P. Austin Junior High School, we're proud to support Mental Health Awareness! 💚 Students are invited to join us by wearing a top that represents their current mood on Tuesday, May 13th! Whether you're feeling joyful, calm, strong, or even a little cloudy — let your shirt speak for you. 🧠💬 It's a fun and meaningful way to show that all feelings are valid, and mental health matters. 🔹 Please remember to wear your school uniform pants with your mood-color top. Let’s continue to break the stigma and show support for ourselves and each other. #MentalHealthAwareness #GPAJHSStrong #MindfulMonday #EveryMoodMatters

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, grandmothers, mother figures, and guardians who pour love, strength, and wisdom into the lives of those around them. Today, we celebrate your endless sacrifices, your comforting hugs, and your unwavering support. Your impact reaches far beyond what words can express. Thank you for everything you do — today and every day!

Happy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

Happy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! Today, I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible team that keeps our school thriving. Each of them bring something unique, powerful, and deeply valuable to our students and our school community. As a small token of my appreciation, I’ve gifted each of them a shirt tailored to their role—because every position matters, and every person makes a difference. Whether they're in the classroom, the office, the halls, or behind the scenes—they are seen, they are valued, and they are appreciated. I’m proud to lead this amazing team! Let’s continue to make this school year unforgettable—together. With gratitude, Principal TStarks

Today we celebrate School Nurse Appreciation Day, and we are proud to recognize the heart of our health and wellness team — Nurse Gamble! Her calm presence, kind spirit, and unwavering commitment to our students’ well-being make a difference every single day. Whether it's a scraped knee, a sudden fever, or simply offering a listening ear, Nurse Gamble is always there with compassion and care. Thank you, Nurse Gamble, for all you do to keep our school safe, healthy, and supported. You are truly appreciated! #SchoolNurseAppreciation #ThankYouNurseGamble #WellnessChampion

We’re Honored! George P. Austin Junior High was recognized today in Prattville as one of the 2024 CLAS Schools of Distinction for our Pride in Patriots Character House System! This year, 234 schools were nominated, 222 submitted applications, and only 32 schools across Alabama were selected for this prestigious recognition. We’re proud to be among them! This award reflects the incredible commitment of our students, staff, and families to creating a culture of character, leadership, and unity at GPA. #PrideInPatriots #CLASSchoolOfDistinction #CharacterCounts #GPAstrong

Linden Elementary

Linden Elementary

Prom Pics

More Prom Pictures

GPA Dress to Impress Prom 2025 was a night to remember! Our students looked absolutely stunning—dressed to impress and radiating confidence, joy, and elegance. It was heartwarming to see them shining so brightly and enjoying a night they truly deserved. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this event a success—from the dedicated staff and volunteers to the parents and community members who donated time, resources, and support. It truly takes a village, and ours showed up in a big way. We’re so proud of our students and grateful for the love and effort that made this evening magical. #GPApride #DressToImpress #Prom2025 #WeAreGPA

Huge thanks to the amazing staff for the wonderful gifts I received for Principal's Day! This past week has been a whirlwind, and somehow posting slipped my mind. Better late than never, right? 😉 And a special shout-out for the air fryer! I'm pretty sure this means you all expect me to start serving up gourmet snacks during staff meetings. Challenge accepted! 😂 Seriously though, I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness. You all make every day brighter. ❤️ #PrincipalsDay #BestStaffEver #DoubleTheCrispiness

Attention GPA Students and Families! Don’t forget to wear your House shirt with uniform pants tomorrow! Let’s show our House pride and unity! Also, we’re excited to welcome our future Patriots—5th graders will be visiting GPA tomorrow for their transition meeting. Let’s give them a warm GPA welcome! #GPAPride #HouseStrong #FuturePatriots #GPAForLife

We are so proud of our George P. Austin Jr. High School cheerleaders for volunteering at today’s Autism Awareness and Child Abuse Awareness event, sponsored by the Linden Police Department! Our girls showed up with spirit, heart, and a willingness to serve, helping spread important messages of love, support, and community. Thank you to the Linden Police Department for hosting such a meaningful event and giving our students an opportunity to make a difference! GPA is proud to support awareness, inclusion, and safety for all! #GPAJHS #GPAProud #CommunityMatters #AutismAwareness #ChildAbuseAwareness