Green Acres Middle School

06/04/2026

🧪🤖💻 LEVEL UP WITH STEM THIS SUMMER! 💻🤖🧪

Green Acres Middle School is excited to offer the GAMS STEM Quest Summer Enrichment Program for rising 7th and 8th grade students!

This hands-on summer experience will challenge students to explore, discover, innovate, and prepare for the future through engaging STEM learning opportunities.

🔬 Science Experiments & Labs
💻 Coding & Technology Basics
⚙️ Engineering Design Challenges
➕ Math Problem-Solving
🤖 Robotics Activities
🏗️ Team Innovation Challenges
🌎 Real-World Problem Solving

📅 June 15 – July 9
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Monday–Thursday)
📍 Green Acres Middle School
📞 205-231-1370

Why join?
✅ Boost critical thinking skills
✅ Build confidence in STEM subjects
✅ Prepare for future academic success
✅ Participate in fun, hands-on learning experiences

🚨 Spots are limited! Register today and give your child an opportunity to explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

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06/04/2026

⚾🟢🟡 STEP UP TO THE PLATE THIS SUMMER AT GREEN ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL! 🟡🟢⚾

Calling all rising 6th graders! Are you ready to hit a home run as you transition to middle school?

Join us for the Green Acres Middle School 6th Grade Summer Transition Camp and get a head start on success before the new school year begins!

🌟 Build academic skills
🌟 Gain confidence for middle school
🌟 Learn organization and study strategies
🌟 Make new friends and meet your teachers
🌟 Participate in fun, engaging activities and team challenges
🌟 Experience Mustang Pride firsthand!

📅 June 15 – July 9
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Monday–Thursday)
📍 Green Acres Middle School
1220 67th Street Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35228

🎯 Don’t miss this opportunity to build skills, make friends, and get ready for a successful 6th-grade year!

📲 Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer!

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06/02/2026

Summer is ALMOST here -- make sure to keep some good books near for your scholars!

Our Curriculum and Instruction Department has curated its annual Summer Reading List for every reading level. K-5 lists include links to chapter books on myON as well.

Access the list at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/page/summer-reading 📖

06/02/2026

Birmingham City Schools welcomed author, activist, athlete, and entrepreneur Colin Kaepernick today for a special Lumi Student Showcase celebrating the creativity, research and storytelling of middle school scholars.

Students from Green Acres Middle School, Hayes K-8 School and Phillips Academy were recognized during the showcase and had the opportunity to present their work to Kaepernick, the founder and CEO of Lumi, and invited guests! ✍🏽

05/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our Amazing 6th Grade Scholars! 🎉

Yesterday, we celebrated their hard work, growth, and accomplishments as they transition to 7th grade! We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved this year and the determination they have shown along the way.

As you prepare for the next chapter of your middle school journey, remember to continue striving for excellence, embracing new opportunities, and believing in your ability to succeed. Your future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all the great things you will accomplish in 7th grade!

Keep learning, keep growing, and keep being your bes! 🐎💚💛

Congratulations, Class of Rising 7th Graders! ✨

05/29/2026

🎓💚💛 A Proud Day for Our Mustangs! 💛💚🎓

Today, we celebrated an incredible milestone as we honored our 8th Grade Class during the Green Acres Middle School Promotion Ceremony!

We are extremely proud of each of our scholars for their hard work, perseverance, growth, and determination throughout their middle school journey. Today marks the end of one chapter and the exciting beginning of another as they prepare to transition to high school.

As they take this next step, we encourage them to continue striving for excellence, embracing new opportunities, and believing in their ability to achieve great things. The future is bright, and we know our Mustangs are ready to make their mark!

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Thank you to our families, teachers, staff, and community members who have supported our students every step of the way. Your encouragement and commitment have helped make this moment possible! 🐎✨

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05/29/2026

05/23/2026

🧠💚 Mind Strong: Mental Health Awareness Expo! 💚🧠

Our students were fully engaged in interactive activities and meaningful conversations focused on mental wellness, self-care, resilience, and positive coping skills. Mind Strong created a fun and supportive environment that reminded our students that their mental health matters. 🌟

A HUGE thank you to the Birmingham City Schools Social Emotional Learning Department for hosting this incredible experience for our Mustangs. We truly appreciate your commitment to supporting the whole child and creating impactful opportunities for our students! 👏🏾💚

05/23/2026

👟✨ WHAT. A. NIGHT.

Our GAMS Sneaker Ball was an incredible success, and the smiles, style, energy, and joy from our students made this event truly unforgettable! From the fresh sneakers to the amazing outfits, our Mustangs showed up and showed OUT! 🖤💚💛

A HUGE shoutout goes to 💐 Ms. Byner 💐 for her hard work, dedication, creativity, and leadership in coordinating this amazing event for our GAMS kiddos. Your commitment to creating memorable experiences for our students does not go unnoticed, and we are so thankful for everything you poured into making this night special! 👏🏾✨

Thank you to all of the staff and supporters who helped make the Sneaker Ball a success. Most importantly, thank you to our students for bringing the fun, positivity, and Mustang spirit all night long! 🐎💚

This was definitely a night to remember!