Honoring past and current change-makers, while setting the stage for future trailblazers!💙

Erwin Middle School's Black History Program was a beautiful celebration of Black American leaders, Historically Black Colleges, and the personal role models that inspire our youth to pursue greatness. From meaningful speeches and poetry to exciting performances, this program was truly moving and left us all feeling inspired!
about 9 hours ago, JEFCOED
A girl speaks into a microphone during a Black History Program in the Erwin Middle School gym. She stands at a podium that's surrounded by black, red, green, and yellow balloons.
Erwin Middle School's dance team performs a routine in front of students in the school gym.
A man performs a routine in front of students in Erwin Middle School's gym.
A girl speaks into a microphone during the Black History Program held in the Erwin Middle School gym. She stands at a podium that's surrounded by black, red, green, and yellow balloons.
Center Point High School's Chorale sings in front of Erwin Middle School students inside Erwin Middle School's gym.
Erwin Middle School's principal speaks into a microphone inside the school gym. He stands at a podium surrounded by red, green, yellow and black balloons. Students sit in the bleachers behind him.
A man speaks into a microphone while performing a short play inside the Erwin Middle School gym. Two women stand next to him.
Students stand in a line and hold up signs with logos of HBCUs. The student in the center of the photograph holds signs that say "Morehouse College and Hampton University."
Center Point High School band students perform for Erwin Elementary School students in the school gym.
Warrior Elementary students are going for gold!⛸️🎿

After learning all about the Winter Olympic Games, classes were able to try out the events themselves! Students participated in speed skating, slalom, curling, and even skeleton! We love seeing the enthusiasm our students have for learning new skills! Great job!
about 13 hours ago, JEFCOED
Image is of a school gym with students inside. Two students at the front of the image race across the gym floor while standing on bright colored cloths.
A student holds on to a rolling platform and glides across a school gym floor.
A student jumps into the middle of hula hoop that's sitting on a school gym floor.
Students recreate the sport of curling in a school gym. They roll balls onto a target.
Students participate in a recreation of speed skating in a school gym. They race across the gym floor with fabric under their feet to mimic the feeling of skating.
ELITE 8 BOUND!🏀🎉 Let's hear it for Pleasant Grove High School and Mortimer Jordan High School's girls basketball teams! After advancing to the Elite 8 of the AHSAA State Basketball Championship, they'll now hit the court next week in hopes of continuing their run for the state title!

We congratulate these teams and wish them the best of luck ahead of next week's games!👏
about 15 hours ago, JEFCOED
Image is a graphic announcing Pleasant Grove High School's girls basketball team and Mortimer Jordan High School's girls basketball team have advanced to the Elite 8 of the AHSAA State Basketball Championship.
Alex Kanaday is heading to Hollywood Week!!!🎶🎉 Please join us in congratulating Alex, a Mortimer Jordan High School graduate and student at Samford University, on receiving a Golden Ticket during her American Idol audition! Alex is a gifted musician, and we are elated to see her talents highlighted at this level!👏

📸: Samford University
about 17 hours ago, JEFCOED
Alex Kanaday sits in a room with a big American Idol sign on the wall behind her and smiles for a photo. There are people in the room behind her sitting in booth style seats and standing up.
Alex Kanaday holds up an American Idol Golden Ticket and smiles for a photo. She stands outside a stone building.
Alex Kanaday sits next to a woman in a booth seat and smiles for a photo. Alex holds an American Idol Golden Ticket.
Get excited, JEFCOED family!🎉⚽️ Soccer season is here and we are pumped up to bring you LIVE COVERAGE of tonight’s matchups between Hueytown High School and Pinson Valley High School! Join us at 5 and 6:30 p.m. for all the action!

📺How to watch:
📲Get the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
▶️Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or www.jefcoed.com/tv
1 day ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces JEFCOED TV's live coverage of the soccer games between Hueytown and Pinson Valley High School on Thursday, February 19. It says the girls game will be at 5 p.m. and the boys game will be at 6:30 p.m.
After an exhilarating series of games, we are excited to announce the winners of JEFCOED’s 6th Grade Basketball Championship!🏀🏆

Let’s hear it for McAdory Middle School’s girls basketball team and Minor Middle School’s boys basketball team for their impressive wins on Monday! These champions gave it their all, and we are proud to see their hard work pay off!

We also want to give a big shoutout to each team that played in this tournament! These students did a great job and have so much to be proud of.👏
4 days ago, JEFCOED
Minor Middle School's boys basketball team wear uniforms and pose for a photo with their coach in a school gym. They hold a trophy with a golden basketball on top.
McAdory Middle School's girls basketball team holds a trophy in the air while standing in a school gym. The trophy is in the shape of a basketball.
A Minor Middle School boys basketball player shoots a ball toward a hoop during a game against McAdory Middle School's team.
A McAdory Middle School girls basketball player dribbles a ball down a court during a game against JCIB's middle school team.
A Minor Middle School boys basketball player shoots a ball from the free throw line during a game against McAdory Middle School's boys team.
A McAdory Middle School girls basketball player runs and dribbles a ball past a JCIB player during a game against JCIB Middle School.
Please help us congratulate Ms. Lori Hipp on receiving a 'One Class at a Time' grant from CBS 42!🎉💙

Ms. Hipp goes above and beyond to ensure all students receive the education they deserve, and we sincerely appreciate all she does for Concord Elementary! Go to this link to learn more about Ms. Hipp and how she plans to use her grant: https://tinyurl.com/cbs42-ocaat-lhipp
4 days ago, JEFCOED
Concord Elementary School teacher Ms. Hipp stands in the school hallway and holds a framed piece of paper and a large check. The paper announces her as the recipient of a CBS 42 'One Class at a Time Grant'. The check is for $1,000.
Honoring Black History Month through the arts!🎭🎨

Johnson Elementary School’s Black History Month Program served as a beautiful tribute to Black artists and musicians. Students participated in a play that honored the influences of African-American music and paid tribute to artists like Aretha Franklin, The Supremes, Nat King Cole, and Michael Jackson!

Each grade level also completed art projects for Black History Month that were displayed throughout the school. From start to finish, this event was a lovely celebration of Black artists, and we appreciate each individual who made it possible!
5 days ago, JEFCOED
Johnson Elementary School students, teachers and principal stand together for a photo in the school gym. The students pictured were getting ready to perform in the school's Black History Month play.
Johnson Elementary students perform a dance inside the school gym.
Johnson Elementary students bow after performing in the school's Black History Month play.
Student artwork for Black History Month lines the walls of Kermit Johnson Elementary School.
A woman and a girl look at student-made art work on the wall of a hallway inside Johnson Elementary School.
A man working at a food truck smiles as a woman gets ready to order.
Happy National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day!🎉 

Today we celebrate our amazing SROs here at JEFCOED! From keeping our schools safe, to brightening our students’ days, we appreciate all our SROs do to support our district!
6 days ago, JEFCOED
Image is a collage of photos showing JEFCOED SROs posing with students to celebrate National SRO Appreciation Day. Text on the graphic says "Celebrating Our Wonderful School Resource Officers." Below this text is the JEFCOED logo.
The impressive routines featured during this year’s Magic City Dance Off were full of energy, spirit, and creativity! Our Exceptional Education students and peer helpers pulled out all the stops for the competition, with some wearing elaborate costumes or even performing multi-part routines! 🕺👏


🥇Hueytown Middle School took home first place in the middle school division with their vibrant performance to “I Got That Rhythm!"


🥇Clay-Chalkville High School took home first place in the high school division for the 5th consecutive year!! They performed an elaborate routine (complete with several costume changes) to a mashup of cartoon theme songs!


We were beyond impressed by the show these students put on! Please join us in congratulating the participants and winners, as well as each individual who made this spectacular event possible!
7 days ago, JEFCOED
Two students dance on a stage. One is dressed like an investigator and the other is dressed like the Pink Panther. Two other students dance behind them in the background.
A group of students dance on a stage. Some of the students wear matching blue jerseys. One of the girls in a jersey pushes a girl in a wheelchair down the stage. A student dressed like Spongebob dances behind them.
Four students perform a dance routine on a stage in an auditorium.
Students wearing black t-shirts and zombie face paint perform a dance on a stage.
A student dances at a school dance.
A student dances at a school dance while other students dance around him in the background.
Students perform a dance routine on stage. One of the students wears a Pinson Valley High School cheer uniform. Three students behind her wear t-shirts and matching red and white cheer skirts. Another student wears jeans and a red and gray shirt. All of the students hold pom poms.
An adult and a student hold hands and smile while at a school dance.
A group of students dance while attending a Valentine's Day themed dance. Adults stand in the background and smile.
Through detailed research projects and works of art, Irondale Community School is highlighting the talent, innovation, and strength of Black Americans throughout history!

During last night’s Black History Expo, families walked the halls, observing displays that showcased significant milestones, highlighted HBCUs, and featured history-making Black Americans. Our students did an amazing job creating informative presentations, and it was a joy seeing their work on display.

We sincerely appreciate each family who attended yesterday’s expo, as well as each educator and administrator who helped bring these projects to life!💙
7 days ago, JEFCOED
A little girl stands in a school hallway and looks at a wall featuring projects on HBCUs.
A girl and a boy stand together for a photo in front of a blue streamer photo backdrop. The students wear lab coats and hold up signs. One of the signs says "Future Inventor" and the other is an image of a brain with a lightbulb hovering over it.
Three adults and two children stand together for a photo in a school hallway and smile. They stand in front of displays set up for Black History Month.
Signs made of paper sit in a school hallway and say "Let's Go To Collect HBCU Edition".
Two adults and two children stand together for a photo in a school hallway and smile. They stand in front of student-made presentations highlighting HBCUs.
A woman and a girl stand together for a photo inside a school lunchroom. Both of them smile.
Student made art work of dinosaurs made in the style of Jean-Michael Basquiat are on display in a school lunchroom.
A little girl wears a lab coat and poses for a photo in front of a blue streamer backdrop. The little girl holds a sign that says "I heart inventions".
Student-created art made of colorful bits of paper are on display in a school hallway. Above the art is a sign that says "Kindergarten Presents Seeing the Beauty in Color with Alma W. Thomas."
Please help us congratulate Oak Grove High School wrestler David Hill for reaching a major milestone on the mat!👏🎉

David won his 100th consecutive match during day one of the State Wrestling Championship! This huge accomplishment was achieved through countless hours of practice and conditioning, and we are incredibly proud of the work he has put in!

We can’t wait to see what David and the rest of our JEFCOED wrestlers continue to accomplish during the State Championship!
8 days ago, JEFCOED
A wrestling official holds up Oak Grove High School wrestler David Hill's arm to show he was victorius during a wrestling match. David wears an Oak Grove wrestling uniform and the official wears a black and white striped shirt and black pants.
From detailed self-portraits to creative photography, our students’ talent and skill never cease to amaze us! You’re taking a look at the works of art that were chosen to represent our district in the Secondary Division of the State Superintendent’s Visual Arts Exhibit!👏🎨

You’ll be able to see these creations on display in the Old Supreme Court Library of the Alabama State Capitol from March 2-27. Please help us congratulate the following students on their recognition! We are thrilled to see their creativity highlighted at the state level!🎉

-Juno Garcia, Photograph of a Drawing, JCIB High School
-Mariah Thomas, Self-Portrait, JCIB High School
-Jakhalan Gowdy, Ghost Chill, Clay-Chalkville High School (Shades Valley High School Visual Arts Academy)
-Emma Nelson, Time, McAdory High School
-Mya Barker, Curvature of Time, Mortimer Jordan High School
-Samantha Hurst, Soul’s Joyful Journey, Mortimer Jordan High School
-Franklin Pineda Corado, Pensive Pug, Mortimer Jordan High School
-Liliana Carmichael, My Guardian Angel, Gardendale High School
-Taylor Crocker, Broken, JCIB High School
-Cameron Lawrence, Reflections, McAdory High School
9 days ago, JEFCOED
Photograph shows a drawing of a colorful eye on a notebook. The notebook is sitting on a table with colored pencils around it.
A self-portrait of a girl with glasses holding an object in her hand. The portrait was made using graphite.
Drawing of an icecream cone made using colored pencils.
Image is a photograph of a blurry clock surrounded by green and orange with drops of water in focus over the image.
Drawing of the interior of a castle-like building created using India Ink and quill and nib.
Image is of a painting made using watercolor. The painting shows a red bird and a white bird flying in front of trees and a blue sky.
Image is of a hand-drawn pug made using chalk pastel.
Image is of a hand-drawn angel made using Charcoal and Graphite on paper.
Image is an abstract drawing of a person's face made using pencil.
Photo of a person looking at their reflection in a mirror with water on it.
It’s championship time!🏆 Wishing our incredible student-athlete wrestlers the best as they hit the mats at the 2026 AHSAA State Wrestling Championships. Competition begins today, February 12-14, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. Safe travels and good luck to everyone taking part. Let’s go!🤼💪
9 days ago, JEFCOED
Good Luck graphic for students participating in the 2026 AHSAA State Wrestling Championships, Feb 12-14 at the Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL
Our students glow when they challenge themselves to grow!🌟📚

Last week, Snow Rogers Elementary School highlighted students who met their i-Ready goals by throwing a glow party! From glow-in-the-dark face paint to light-up necklaces, these students sparkled as they celebrated their success!✨🎉

Congratulations, everyone!
9 days ago, JEFCOED
Four little girls stand together and smile for a photo. The girls are wearing bright colors and each have neon colored sunglasses or are holding glow sticks. They stand in a dark school gym during a glow party.
A woman and three girls stand together in a dark school gym and smile for a photo. The woman has light-up glasses on her head, and two of the girls hold glow sticks. The girl in the back has bright colored glasses on top of her head.
A boy wears a glow-in-the-dark shirt, vest, hat, and painted on mustache inside a dark gym during a glow party.
A little boy stands in a dark school gym and smiles. He wears glow-in-the-dark sunglasses on top of his head and holds a glow stick. He also has glow-in-the-dark face paint on his face.
Three boys wearing glow-in-the-dark outfits stand together for a photo in a dark school gym and smile.
Two students stand together for a photo and smile in front of a glow-in-the-dark backdrop. The students wear glow-in-the-dark accessories like sunglasses and light-up bracelets.
So much joy, creativity, and talent went into crafting these spectacular works of art!🎨💙 The pieces you’re seeing here, made by JEFCOED students, were selected to represent our district in the Elementary Division of the State Superintendent’s Visual Arts Exhibit!

You can see them on display in the Old Supreme Court Library of the Alabama State Capitol now, through February 25th.

Please join us in celebrating the following students for being selected for this amazing honor! We are incredibly proud to see their talent recognized in this way!🎉

-Chloe McKinney, "I Spy", Gardendale Elementary School
-Evie McCoy, "Chicken Dance", Gardendale Elementary School
-Hadleigh Cook, "Light in the Dark", Gardendale Elementary School
-Cole Brock, "Jungle", Bagley Elementary School
-Evie Handley, "Sunflower Farm", Bagley Elementary School
-Sarah Rodriguez, "Toucan", U.W. Clemon Elementary School
-Jakaryi Frank, "Into the Woods", Grantswood Community School
-Isaac Valles-Rios, "Nierika", Grantswood Community School
-Bodhi Mailhos, "Haunted House", Grantswood Community School
-Kamilah Peake, collage art with oil pastel, Bryant Park Elementary School

Be sure to join us back here tomorrow, as we’ll be sharing the talented high school artists who had pieces selected for the Secondary Division!
10 days ago, JEFCOED
Hand-drawn photo of an eye with a red border around it.
Picture of a chicken made using paint and paper. The chicken is black and white on top of a blue background with dots of paint on it.
Drawing of a candle in front of a black backdrop made using oil pastels.
Hand-made image of a tiger made using marker. Behind the tiger is a jungle background made from paper and marker.
Hand-made image of a barn and sunflower farm made using Tempera. Behind the barn is a blue sky.
Hand-drawn image of a toucan made using watercolor and pastels.
Hand-crafted image of a home surrounded by red, orange and yellow trees. The image was made using paint and oil pastels.
A piece of art made using blue, yellow and green yarn to create a sky, sun and valley.
A piece of art depicts a tall, black mansion in front of a dark blue sky with bats flying around. There is a full moon in the sky and a tree in the image.
Hand-made art project depicts a house next to an apple tree and a doghouse with a dog nearby. There is a rainbow over the house and a blue sky with a cloud and sun that both have smiley faces on them. The art was made using paper and oil pastels.
Let's hear it for Gavin!🎉 Gavin Cruse, Mount Olive Elementary School student and our Jefferson County Schools Spelling Bee champion, took home 3rd place at this year's county-wide spelling bee!🥉👏

Gavin and his fellow spellers did a phenomenal job competing today! Each student gave it their all, and we admire their hard work.

Please join us in congratulating this year's winner and finalists, as well as each participant!
10 days ago, JEFCOED
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the Jefferson County spelling bee stand together for a photo inside the Jefferson County Schools board room. Each of the students hold a trophy in their hands.
A student participating in the Jefferson County Spelling Bee spells a word into a microphone. The spelling bee is taking place inside the Jefferson County Schools board room.
A student participating in the Jefferson County Spelling Bee spells a word into a microphone. Judges sit at a table in front of him and his fellow spellers sit in chairs behind him.
A new royal court has been crowned!👏💜 Please join us in congratulating each winner and participant of this year’s Miss Pleasant Grove pageant! Each contestant represented their school and our district beautifully on the stage, and we admire their confidence and grace!

✨Congratulations!✨
👑Miss Pleasant Grove Elementary School: Madison Watson
👑Miss Pleasant Grove Middle School: Londyn Murphy
👑Miss Pleasant Grove High School: Brooklyn Cottrell
11 days ago, JEFCOED
The winners of the Miss Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Middle School and High School pageants wear ballgowns, sashes and crowns and stand together for a photo. They stand on a stage decorated in Bridgerton theme.
Young ladies wear ballgowns and smile while standing on a stage decorated in Bridgerton theme. The girls smile and hold awards/wear sashes. The girl in the middle wears a sash, holds a trophy and wears a crown.
Girls stand together for a photo and wear ballgowns on a stage decorated in Bridgerton theme. Some of the girls hold roses, and two girls wear sashes. One of these girls also has a crown on her head and a trophy in her hand.
Three little girls stand together for a photo. They wear ballgowns and stand on a stage decorated in Bridgerton theme. One girl holds a rose and wears a sash, another girl holds a trophy, and the third girl holds a trophy, wears a sash, and has a crown on her head.
Three girls and a woman stand together for a photo. The girls hold trophies and roses and wear sashes and crowns. The woman standing with them is wearing a red dress. The four of them stand on a stage decorated in Bridgerton theme.
A dazzling evening to benefit our youth!✨

We ended 2025 on the dance floor, celebrating the many ways the Jefferson County Schools Education Foundation supports our students and educators. The foundation’s inaugural Winter Wonderland Gala and Silent Auction was a true joy, especially knowing the money raised will go to programs that promote the success of our JEFCOED Family!

We sincerely thank Dr. Gertrudis Hunter for organizing this beautiful event, as well as Danny Austin Photography for these fantastic photos!
11 days ago, JEFCOED
Two women stand together for a photo and smile. Both of the women are wearing black formal dresses.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin and news anchor Stoney Sharpe stand at a podium togehter. They look down at a binder and smile.
Four women wearing formal dresses stand together for a photo and smile. They stand in a ballroom with other people dressed in formal wear.
A man and three women stand together and smile for a photo. The man is in a suit and the women wear formal dresses.
A group of people dance on a dance floor in a ballroom.
A man and a woman stand together for a photo and smile. The woman is in a gold formal dress and the man is in a tuxedo.
A man and a woman stand together for a photo and smile. The main is in a tuxedo and the women wears a sequin suit jacket.
Celebrating professional excellence and innovation!👏📚

We are incredibly proud of how our educators and technology leaders represented our district during the Alabama National Board of Certified Teachers (ALNBCT) Conference in Huntsville! From receiving prestigious honors to leading informative sessions, this group truly made their mark, and we applaud their success!

🎉Please help us congratulate the following individuals for their accomplishments and presentations:
📚Ms. Samantha Bonner (Hueytown High School): Honored with an official pinning ceremony for achieving her National Board Certification.
📚Ms. Jennifer Winholtz (Oak Grove High School): Awarded a scholarship to complete her Maintenance of Certificate, ensuring her continued status as a National Board Certified Teacher.

🎤Ms. Delfreda Coleman (Technology Dept.) & Ms. Tracy Phillips (Hueytown Primary School): Led an insightful session titled "Google Tools to Streamline Your Work Day."
🎤Mr. Paul Kelsey (Technology Dept.): Presented "Rocket Fuel: Responsible Use of AI for Student Impact," exploring the ethics of AI in the classroom.
We congratulate each of you on a job well done! Way to go!
12 days ago, JEFCOED
Samantha Bonner receives a pin on a stage to honor her achieving National Board Certification.
Jennifer Winholtz shakes a woman's hand on stage as she receives a scholarship to complete her Maintenance of Certificate.
Ms. Delfreda Coleman leads a presentation inside a classroom.
Mr. Paul Kelsey leads a presentation inside a classroom.
A group of women sit in auditorium chairs and smile for a photo.