State bound!!👏📣 We want to congratulate several of our JEFCOED middle and high school cheer teams for receiving bids to state during last week’s Central North Super Regionals!
Not only did these teams secure their spot in the state competition, but just days later, some also competed in UCA Regionals, earning bids to UCA Nationals!
We're so proud of each of you! Congratulations!🎉
State qualifiers:
Corner Middle School
North Jefferson Middle School
Clay-Chalkville High School
Corner High School
Hueytown High School
Oak Grove High School
Mortimer Jordan High School
Pinson Valley High School
about 11 hours ago, JEFCOED
There’s no stopping these superstar bicyclists!🚴🤩
Each year, Warrior Elementary P.E. coaches help students learn how to ride a bike—a valuable skill they can carry with them throughout their lives!
We appreciate our coaches and volunteers for passing this knowledge on to our students and for making Bike Week an unforgettable experience!🎉
1 day ago, JEFCOED
🎃Life is gourd at JEFCOED!🎃
From trips to the pumpkin patch, to decorating pumpkins and even dissecting them, students across our district are getting into the fall spirit!
🔎At Gardendale Elementary School, Pre-K students analyzed the inside of pumpkins and learned how they grow!
📚At Concord Elementary School, storybook pumpkins line the bookshelves! We love seeing students’ creativity and passion for reading on display!
🚜And Brookville Elementary students had a whole lot of fun at 4D Farm! They explored the pumpkin patch, visited the corn barn, and enjoyed fun rides!
4 days ago, JEFCOED
Rocking poodle skirts and cat eye glasses, students at Minor Community School celebrated the 50th day of school in style!🐩😎 They even enjoyed a classic car show courtesy of the American Legion Graysville Post! What a fun and memorable way to celebrate day 50!
5 days ago, JEFCOED
🏀 Rudd Middle is Ballin’ in Boutwell! - Rudd students had an awesome time cheering on the Alabama Women’s Basketball team as they faced Florida State at historic Boutwell Auditorium! 50+ students earned the trip by completing their i-Ready work, staying on top of assignments, and showing up every day. 🙌
5 days ago, JEFCOED
From start to finish, yesterday was filled with lively Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in Pinson!🎶👑
The festivities began with La Srta. Quinceañera pageant, where contestants graced the stage in beautiful gowns and spoke from the heart during the onstage interview portion.
We want to congratulate Arlete Granados Zamora, the newly crowned Srta. Quinceañera, as well as all of the finalists and contestants—each of you did an amazing job!
The excitement continued into the evening with Pinson’s Hispanic Heritage Festival, where families from every school in the Pinson feeder pattern came together to enjoy entertaining performances, delicious meals, fun crafts, and more!
We truly appreciate everyone who made these special events possible!
6 days ago, JEFCOED
From detailed displays and delicious meals to dazzling attire, Brighton School’s Hispanic Heritage Festival was an exciting and educational celebration of culture!🎉
We appreciate every family who participated in this year’s festival. It means so much that you took the time to share your heritage with our students and educators!
#BrightonSchool #HispanicHeritageFestival #JEFCOEDProud
7 days ago, JEFCOED
Good things happening at Grantswood Community School!🌱☀️
Mrs. Riley’s students put their green thumbs to work by planting a beautiful fall garden filled with broccoli, carrots, cabbage and other veggies! We can’t wait to see how their garden flourishes throughout the season!🥕👏
7 days ago, JEFCOED
Take a look! Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey is representing Bryant Park Elementary School at the School Superintendents of Alabama Fall Conference!🤩🎉
We appreciate Dr. Mackey for highlighting Bryant Park on this Tee Shirt Tuesday and for all he does to support our district and schools across the state.
8 days ago, JEFCOED
🐅The Tigers turned up the spirit at this afternoon's pep rally!🐾
We're now just hours away from our Game of the Week: Bibb County at Oak Grove! Don't forget, our live gameday coverage begins at 6:35 p.m.!
📣How to watch:
📲Download the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV.
▶️ Stream live on Facebook, YouTube, and
www.jefcoed.com/tv 11 days ago, JEFCOED
Irondale Community School students had a great time learning about various cultures during their Hispanic Heritage Festival!💃🎨
Students showcased their creativity by crafting Peruvian pan flutes and vibrant Mexican mirrors, decorating pumpkins in the style of Pablo Picasso, and even learning how to salsa dance. After finishing their projects, they headed to the court to enjoy an exciting game of soccer!⚽️
We appreciate our educators and volunteers for making this event possible!
12 days ago, JEFCOED
Exceptional Education Canoe Week has been one for the books!🛶☀️
Throughout this week, nearly 500 ExEd students and their peer helpers embarked on canoe adventures, navigating the beautiful, serene waters of Oak Mountain State Park.
Whether students were gliding across the lake, playing with friends, or enjoying a cookout, they were making precious memories as part of a cherished tradition for our district. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible!💙
12 days ago, JEFCOED
📣 Congratulations to these Fultondale High School Seniors from the Class of 2026! 🎉🎓
These students took the leap, completed their Match applications, and have already received college admission offers! We’re so proud of their hard work and excited to see where their journey takes them next.
14 days ago, JEFCOED
🎭Students took center stage at Minor Community School today!🎭
Kennedy Center-trained teaching artists visited each grade level, sharing a variety of theatre techniques with our scholars! In these photos, students are creating tableaus—still, silent scenes that tell a story.
These engaging lessons allowed students to use their imaginations and explore the many different ways we can deliver a message.
Thank you to each artist who came out today! We appreciate you for sharing your skills with our students!👏
14 days ago, JEFCOED
🧯🚒 Fire Prevention Week is the perfect time to ensure your child knows how to prevent fires and what to do if one breaks out!🧯🚒
This week, 5th graders at Irondale Community School practiced these skills during Kitchen Safety Day. The Irondale Fire Department taught students life-saving information, including how to properly use a fire extinguisher. We appreciate these firefighters for showing students how to react calmly and safely in the event of an emergency!
15 days ago, JEFCOED
We appreciate each student who attended our first Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council meeting of the year! During these meetings, student representatives from throughout our district participate in thought-provoking conversations with Dr. Gonsoulin. These discussions are invaluable and allow us to continue growing as a district. Thank you again to everyone who participated!
16 days ago, JEFCOED
Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day, and we hope you'll join us in celebrating our outstanding custodians here at JEFCOED!🎉
These heroes not only ensure students and teachers spend their days in clean, safe environments, but also spread positivity throughout their schools. We appreciate all they do to help our district thrive! When you see your school custodian today, be sure to tell them thank you!
20 days ago, JEFCOED
How precious are these little vaqueros and vaqueras!❤️🤠 As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue, students at Brighton School honored the rich traditions of the original cowboys and cowgirls of the Americas. Dressed in outfits inspired by this heritage, they joyfully celebrated the significant impact vaqueros and vaqueras had on ranching culture in the American West!
21 days ago, JEFCOED
Good things happening!🤩👏 Members of JEFCOED’s Technology Department recently attended the Alabama Leaders in Educational Technology Fall Symposium! Several of our team members gave presentations during the conference, and Technology Coaches Delfreda Coleman and Aakre Mahan were honored for completing their Alabama Technology Integration Coach Certification!🎉 We’re so proud of this group and appreciate all they do to help our district run smoothly!
23 days ago, JEFCOED
It was an action-packed Friday at JCIB! The school's grade vs. grade soccer tournament for Hispanic Heritage Month got underway!⚽️🎉 Each grade has been assigned a country from Latin America to represent in the tournament. Friday, the freshmen and sophomores faced off, representing Mexico and Venezuela! The next game will feature juniors vs. seniors! We can’t wait to see which grade will win it all!
23 days ago, JEFCOED