Gulf Shores Gives Back
What is it?
Get ready for a wave of service! Gulf Shores City Schools is excited to announce the launch of "Gulf Shores Gives Back," a brand new community-wide service day on February 27,2025 . This inaugural, annual event is all about uniting our students, teachers, and community members in a collective effort to strengthen the heart of our beautiful city. Gulf Shores Gives Back is an initiative of the Gulf Shores City Schools' Mental Health Advisory Committee. It is a school-wide community service day in which the entire school system works together to strengthen our community through volunteer projects. We partner with the City of Gulf Shores and service organizations to fulfill the identified needs of local citizens and entities such as Gulf State Park and the Center for Ecotourism. Examples of service projects include planting sea oats on the beach, providing cards and flowers to nursing home residents, cleaning up local parks, and providing meals to those in need. In an effort to fulfill our core values, Gulf Shores City Schools believes it is important for students to develop a service mindset and to practice giving back to our community on a regular basis. We invite the entire City of Gulf Shores to join us for Gulf Shores Gives Back 2025.
When is it? Where is it?
February 27,2025 (Gulf Shores Gives Back Day)
February 28,2025 (Rain Date if needed)
The day will begin with a kick-off pep rally at the middle school field at 8:30am. All parent and community volunteers are invited to attend. After the pep rally, volunteers will spread out across the city to complete service projects.
Committee Members
Central Office
Dr. Matt Akin
Dr. Stephanie Harrison
Joe McAleer
Jan Garfinkle
Marcelinia Parrish
Randy Carlisle
Board of Education
Dale Jernigan
Kelly Walker
City of Gulf Shores
Amy Denk
Noah Hand
Lindsey Hart
Samantha Thomas
Elementary School
Jennifer Knight
Amanda Dalton
Dr. Alicia Early
Sara Parker
Middle School
Wendy Holmes
Dr. TIm Webb
Whitney Boggus
High School
Chesley Bowling
Kelly Eubanks
Jessica Sampley
Cindy Veazey
Virtual Academy
Sara Altmyer
Gulf State Park
Kelly Reetz
Hannah Russell
Center For Ecotourism
Travis Langen
Churches
Amelia Fletcher
Larry Wood
What types of service projects will be completed?
Painting/Murals, Planting , Washing/Detailing Vehicles, Weeding, Cleaning, Construction, Sifting Sand, Mulching, Creating Cards, Creating Posters/Murals, Creating Snack Baskets, Beach Cleaning/Planting, Sorting Recyclable Items, Can Drives, Book Drives, Growing Seedlings, Collecting Water Samples, Partnering with Meals On Wheels, Creating Pollinator Beds, Cleaning Gutters, Distributing Pine Straw, Designing and Hand-out Information/Brochures, Plant Sea Oats, Write and Publish Children's Books, Using Recycled Glass Mosaic Tiles to Create Artwork, Create Thank You Cards, Participating in State Park Trails Litter Rodeo, Landscaping, Pressure Washing, Creating Get Well Cards, Window Washing for Businesses, Baking, Preparing Meals, Food Drive, CPR Training, Pen Pals with Nursing Homes, Window Washing for Businesses, Replacing Boards on Boardwalks, Painting Fences, Picking up Pinecones, Using recycled glass and materials to create artwork and sculptures, Book Drive, Tech Lab for Seniors, Carry Groceries to vehicles and put in car
How can I get involved?
This exciting event, spearheaded by the Gulf Shores City Schools' Mental Health Advisory Committee, will see students from pre-K to 12th grade join forces. Together, they'll tackle a variety of meaningful projects across the city, ranging from beach cleanups and park revitalization to delivering meals to those in need and spreading cheer at local nursing homes. Students and teachers have signed up for service projects across our city. If you are a student and have additional service project ideas, please see you counselor.
Students/Teachers GS Gives Back Day
But this isn't just about students! Gulf Shores City Schools is inviting the entire community to join the "Gulf Shores Gives Back" spirit. We invite you or your organization to designate February 27, 2025 (Rain Date: February 28, 2025) as a service day.
Community Flyer One Page Community Flyer
Here's how you can be a part of the Wave:
1. Complete your own service project:
2. Sponsor a school project:
3. Volunteer:
**Partner with Local Ministries:
**Partner with the Christian Service Center:
Contact Janice Moss at the Christian Service Center at 251- 968-5256 to find out how you can support the needs of this community-wide service organization.
**Spread the word:
Share the excitement with your friends, family, and neighbors. Don’t forget to consider needs in your neighborhood, within your family, and within organizations of which you are a member and ask them how you can help.
Household Support Needs Survey (Closed at this time)
Thank you for being such an involved and valuable member of our community. Together, we can make a difference and make a lasting impact on our community!
Gulf Shores Gives Back is more than just a day of service; it's about fostering a culture of giving back, building connections, and celebrating the spirit of our beautiful city. So join us, and let's make a splash for Gulf Shores!
How Is Our Community Giving Back?
Thank you to our community members who have reached out with their own community service project, volunteered their time, or sponsored a service project with a monetary donation and/or supplies on GS Gives Back Day.
Community Service Project/Sponsored A Service Project
Who can I contact if I have questions about Gulf Shores Gives Back?
Dr. Stephanie Harrison, Assistant Superintendent
sharrison@gsboe.org