
Students in Mrs. Riley’s class at Grantswood participated in their first mad science experiment last week! They learned all about germs!🦠🧑🔬We love seeing lessons brought to life through experiments, and look forward to what these mad scientists in training will accomplish!🤩


Check it out! We’re starting to see some of the first positive office referrals of the school year!👏📚
Addison from Snow Rogers Elementary School was recognized for showing responsibility!
For exhibiting this SNOW Expectation, Addison became the first student to receive a book from the vending machine! Way to go!🎉📖
Addison from Snow Rogers Elementary School was recognized for showing responsibility!
For exhibiting this SNOW Expectation, Addison became the first student to receive a book from the vending machine! Way to go!🎉📖



There aren’t enough words to describe the impact Darryl Walker has made in his more than 40 years of working for the Jefferson County School District! We congratulate Darryl on his retirement, but will miss him dearly!💙
Darryl began working for JEFCOED right after graduating from Shades Valley High School and has dedicated countless hours to improving the lives of students and employees at our district. Darryl's hard work and genuine kindness truly inspire us all. Congratulations on your retirement, Darryl!
Darryl began working for JEFCOED right after graduating from Shades Valley High School and has dedicated countless hours to improving the lives of students and employees at our district. Darryl's hard work and genuine kindness truly inspire us all. Congratulations on your retirement, Darryl!


Planting the seeds of success at Irondale Community School!🌱
We’re so grateful to the Jefferson County Personnel Board’s Community Servant Leadership class for not only building raised garden beds at Irondale Community, but for returning today to plant seeds with students! They’ll now be able to watch the very seeds they planted grow into vegetables right outside their classrooms! How awesome is that?!
We’re so grateful to the Jefferson County Personnel Board’s Community Servant Leadership class for not only building raised garden beds at Irondale Community, but for returning today to plant seeds with students! They’ll now be able to watch the very seeds they planted grow into vegetables right outside their classrooms! How awesome is that?!

Happy retirement🎉 to our dear friend and colleague Dr. Terrence Brown! When we think of Dr. Brown, his welcoming smile, infectious laugh, and vivacious spirit immediately come to mind. Throughout his 27-year tenure with Jefferson County, he has poured his heart into our schools as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and finally as Director of Arts Education.
You could not hope for a more spirited and passionate person to lead students through the world of the arts. With Dr. Brown, every day brings a new idea and inspiration for making arts education a rich experience for all.
While Dr. Brown will be dearly missed, we are excited for him to share his gifts with a larger community. We wish you well, Dr. Brown!! 💙
You could not hope for a more spirited and passionate person to lead students through the world of the arts. With Dr. Brown, every day brings a new idea and inspiration for making arts education a rich experience for all.
While Dr. Brown will be dearly missed, we are excited for him to share his gifts with a larger community. We wish you well, Dr. Brown!! 💙










Leaders on and off the football field!🏈👏 This weekend, Hueytown High School’s football team and staff members participated in the Valley Creek Fall Cleanup. The team, along with other community volunteers, removed trash from roads and waterways. We’re so proud of our Golden Gophers for their hard work!



The Minor Feeder Pattern knows how to throw a Back-to-School Bash!💜🐅
We want to give a huge thank you to everyone who participated in this weekend’s event, along with our incredible employees and volunteers who made it possible!
Students and their families enjoyed face painting, performances, games, haircuts and so much more! What a special and memorable start to the school year!📚
We want to give a huge thank you to everyone who participated in this weekend’s event, along with our incredible employees and volunteers who made it possible!
Students and their families enjoyed face painting, performances, games, haircuts and so much more! What a special and memorable start to the school year!📚










We had a very special guest at Brighton School this morning! 📚🏫
Katie Collins, Alabama’s Teacher of the Year, brought the sunshine on this cloudy day!☀️🤗 Mrs. Collins got to know our students and teachers at Brighton, and even surprised them with some goodies!
We’re so grateful she stopped by, and wish her the best as she continues serving as an ambassador for public education!
Katie Collins, Alabama’s Teacher of the Year, brought the sunshine on this cloudy day!☀️🤗 Mrs. Collins got to know our students and teachers at Brighton, and even surprised them with some goodies!
We’re so grateful she stopped by, and wish her the best as she continues serving as an ambassador for public education!






Royalty at its finest!👑 Minor Community School rolled out the purple carpet, welcoming students back to school! Students were able to take pictures with their principal, teachers, and staff.
Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin also stopped by and gave a little pep talk and some high-fives, wishing them a safe and successful school year.🌟🏫🎒
Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin also stopped by and gave a little pep talk and some high-fives, wishing them a safe and successful school year.🌟🏫🎒






First day excitement at Minor High School!🎉 Dr. Gonsoulin and volunteers started the year off with encouragement by greeting students this morning!📚





High-fives on the first day!✋🥰 What an entrance! Teachers, administrators, and community volunteers helped Center Point Elementary start the year on a great note! These little eagles are soaring 🦅 through day one!👏





How cool is this?!🎭
We're so proud of JEFCOED theatre directors, Ms. Taylor Chatman (Pleasant Grove High School) and Mr. Carl Dean (Shades Valley High School), for starring in local musicals!👏
Ms. Chatman played the role of Alice in "Big River," and Mr. Dean is playing Earl in "Waitress". It's wonderful to see our talented educators shine on stage!
We're so proud of JEFCOED theatre directors, Ms. Taylor Chatman (Pleasant Grove High School) and Mr. Carl Dean (Shades Valley High School), for starring in local musicals!👏
Ms. Chatman played the role of Alice in "Big River," and Mr. Dean is playing Earl in "Waitress". It's wonderful to see our talented educators shine on stage!



Our Back to School Conference is in the books!📚 We want to give a huge thank you to our educators and administrators for making today such a success! You are laying the foundation for a wonderful school year, and it’s clear that “Alabama has something to say!” We can’t wait to see our classrooms filled up again in just a few short days!





Our JEFCOED teachers stepped right up and went "under the big top" for this year's 2025 PowerEDUp! Instructional Technology Conference! 🎪🍿
From interactive workshops that felt like exhilarating rides, to hands-on experiences in the "carnival" playground, it was a fantastic day of learning, collaboration, and fun. Our educators left with a carousel of new strategies and tools to bring their classrooms to life!
A massive thank you to everyone who made this year's conference a success!🎉
From interactive workshops that felt like exhilarating rides, to hands-on experiences in the "carnival" playground, it was a fantastic day of learning, collaboration, and fun. Our educators left with a carousel of new strategies and tools to bring their classrooms to life!
A massive thank you to everyone who made this year's conference a success!🎉

New Teacher Orientation ✏️📘👏 We're so excited to greet our new educators and officially bring them into the JEFCOED family! You're joining a district committed to Inspiring Change and Creating Impact, one student at a time. We're so glad you're here!
Special thanks to Leslie Chatta and Shernell Lewis, our 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year, for sharing powerful words of encouragement and inspiration. We're also grateful to Gardendale High School, along with our many staff and volunteers who helped make the day such a success!
Special thanks to Leslie Chatta and Shernell Lewis, our 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year, for sharing powerful words of encouragement and inspiration. We're also grateful to Gardendale High School, along with our many staff and volunteers who helped make the day such a success!











Rising 6th graders at Rudd Middle are ready for a great year!🎉📚
During 6th grade orientation, students met teachers and librarians, toured the school AND got an awesome demo of the instruments they can play in band!🥁🎺
The future is bright for these students, and we hope they have an amazing year!🤩🏫
During 6th grade orientation, students met teachers and librarians, toured the school AND got an awesome demo of the instruments they can play in band!🥁🎺
The future is bright for these students, and we hope they have an amazing year!🤩🏫





Please help us welcome our newest JEFCOED ETeam Leaders!💻✨
Our first and second-year leaders spent the day sharpening their tech skills at Camp ETeam! Our amazing educators will use these skills to continue empowering their schools, helping students grow academically with the help of technology. This makes us JEFCOED proud!
Our first and second-year leaders spent the day sharpening their tech skills at Camp ETeam! Our amazing educators will use these skills to continue empowering their schools, helping students grow academically with the help of technology. This makes us JEFCOED proud!



It's Summer Band Camp time!!
✅ Water bottle💦
✅ Sunscreen🧴
✅ Great friends👏
✅ Even better music🎵
We had so much fun catching up with the Hueytown High School band yesterday as they gear up for their best season yet! You won't want to miss their "All that Jazz" themed halftime show!
✅ Water bottle💦
✅ Sunscreen🧴
✅ Great friends👏
✅ Even better music🎵
We had so much fun catching up with the Hueytown High School band yesterday as they gear up for their best season yet! You won't want to miss their "All that Jazz" themed halftime show!




Behind the scenes of Birmingham High School Football Media Days!📸🎥
As the season quickly approaches, our teams are speaking with news outlets about what we can expect once they hit the field!
In total, there are more than 40 schools from the Birmingham metro area participating in Media Days!
We’re getting fired up for football season and can't wait to see our talented teams in action!🏈🎉
As the season quickly approaches, our teams are speaking with news outlets about what we can expect once they hit the field!
In total, there are more than 40 schools from the Birmingham metro area participating in Media Days!
We’re getting fired up for football season and can't wait to see our talented teams in action!🏈🎉




Way to go, Madyson! 👏🎉
Please help us congratulate Mortimer Jordan High School student Madyson Burney on making it to the Junior Olympics! Madyson is competing in two events against other elite athletes from across the country!
Prior to the Junior Olympics, Madyson was the middle school 100m Hurdles champion this past outdoor season, representing North Jefferson Middle School. We’re so proud of you, Madyson! Best wishes as you compete!
Please help us congratulate Mortimer Jordan High School student Madyson Burney on making it to the Junior Olympics! Madyson is competing in two events against other elite athletes from across the country!
Prior to the Junior Olympics, Madyson was the middle school 100m Hurdles champion this past outdoor season, representing North Jefferson Middle School. We’re so proud of you, Madyson! Best wishes as you compete!

