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!
1 day ago, JEFCOED
Two elementary school students smile while standing in a school gym.
A little boy wearing a flannel shirt and cowboy hat smiles while standing in a school gym.
Students wearing vaquero inspired outfits stand in a classroom and smile.
Students and a teacher wearing vaquero inspired outfits stand in a school hallway and smile.
Students wearing vaquero inspired outfits stand in a school hallway and smile.
Students and a teacher wearing vaquero inspired outfits stand in a school hallway and smile.
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!
2 days ago, JEFCOED
A group of people smile while taking a selfie in a hotel lobby.
Three people smile while standing between a podium and a screen with a presentation on it. The screen says" Remember the Forgettables Forging Permanent Digital Skills for Non-Intructional Staff Members." The text is above photos of the three presenters.
A woman stands in the front of a room, giving a presentation.
A woman stands in the front of a room, giving a presentation.
A woman stands in the front of a room, giving a presentation.
Three women stand together on a stage. Two of the women hold awards.
Two women stand on a stage, smiling at each other.

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!

3 days ago, JEFCOED
Girls sitting in stands hold up signs. One says "Viva Mexico." The other says, "Go Evie! Go Miranda! Go Mexico!"
Students play soccer on a field.
Students play soccer on a field.
Students sit in stands, watching a soccer game and holding signs. One sign says "Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month." Another says "Let's go Mexico." Another sign says "Go Marissa!"
Two girls sit in stands, holding a sign that says "Good Luck Freshies"
It’s gameday in Gardendale and the Rockets brought the hype ahead of kickoff!🎉🚀 We’re just hours away from our Game of the Week! Who’s excited?!🏈🤩
5 days ago, JEFCOED
Color guard members perform at a pep rally in a school gym
Students run across the gym floor at a pep rally
A student plays drums at a pep rally
A dance team performs at a pep rally
Cheerleaders perform a stunt at a pep rally
When learning continues outside the classroom, we’re all JEFCOED strong!👏📚
We appreciate each family and educator who attended Center Point Elementary's Get the Scoop on Literacy and Numeracy event! Parents received crucial information regarding the Alabama Literacy Act, and learned new methods to help students build reading and math skills at home! Thank you to everyone who made this evening a success!
6 days ago, JEFCOED
A woman gives a presentation in front of families inside a school building.
A woman stands in a school building and gives a presentation.
A woman standing in a school building holds a microphone and speaks to families.
The photo is of large paper in the shape of an ice cream cone taped to a wall. A message written in marker reads "Get the Scoop on Literacy and Numeracy."
The Jefferson County Board of Education is proud to partner with the Hope for Autumn Foundation once again for Give Hope Day!💛🎗️We’ve loved seeing our JEFCOED family decked out in their gold and yellow! Today and everyday, let’s stand behind those who are fighting childhood cancer.
6 days ago, JEFCOED
Three women stand together in a hallway and pose for a photo. They’re all wearing gold or yellow for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
7 women and 1 man stand together in a hallway and pose for a photo. They’re all wearing gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
Two men stand together for a photo and smile. They’re both wearing yellow polos to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
A group of people stand together and pose for a photo. They’re wearing gold and yellow to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
Two women stand together in a hallway and pose for a photo. They’re wearing gold to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
A group of people stand together and smile for a photo inside a church. They’re wearing gold and yellow to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
A group of people stand together and smile for a photo inside a church. They’re wearing gold and yellow to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
A group of people stand together and smile for a photo inside a church. They’re wearing gold and yellow to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
A large group of people stand together and smile for a photo inside a church. They’re wearing gold and yellow to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
It takes team work to ensure students are in school each and every day! We love that Lipscomb Elementary School not only celebrated students who had perfect attendance for the first 20 days of school, but also celebrated their parents!🎉 Dedication in the classroom deserves recognition! Way to go, everyone!👏
7 days ago, JEFCOED
A student holds a certificate and stands in front of a sign that says "Let's start this school year off write", with write crossed out and replaced with "right."
A student holds a certificate and stands in front of a sign that says "Let's start this school year off write", with write crossed out and replaced with "right."
A student holds a certificate and stands in front of a sign that says "Let's start this school year off write", with write crossed out and replaced with "right."
A student holds a certificate and stands in front of a sign that says "Let's start this school year off write", with write crossed out and replaced with "right."
A student holds a certificate and stands in front of a sign that says "Let's start this school year off write", with write crossed out and replaced with "right."
A student holds a certificate and stands in front of a sign that says "Let's start this school year off write", with write crossed out and replaced with "right."
You don’t have to go far to find inspiration!🚒📚
Last week, kindergartners at Gardendale Elementary School took a Community Helpers Field Trip, learning all about the different jobs that keep the City of Gardendale running! They spoke with firefighters and police officers, visited the Gardendale Public Library and met Mayor Hogeland!
We appreciate everyone who took the time to speak with these classes! What a fun experience!
9 days ago, JEFCOED
A Gardendale firefighters shows kindergarten students equipment
A group of kindergarten students, firefighters and two other adults stand in front of a fire truck.
A group of kindergarten students stand in front of a police car.
A group of kindergarten students sit on the floor of the Gardendale City Hall chamber. The mayor sits in front of them, speaking into a microphone.
A woman stands and reads a book to a group of children who sit on the floor.
Surrounded by smiles and school spirit!✨🐅
How precious are these photos of U.W. Clemon Elementary School students watching Minor High School's band and cheerleaders march by?!💜 Homecoming traditions are so special, and we love seeing our JEFCOED family celebrate!
12 days ago, JEFCOED
Three elementary students sit on a sidewalk and smile. One is holding a fan in her hand.
Four elementary school students sit on a sidewalk and smile.
A little girl with a bow in her hair sits on a sidewalk and smiles.
A high school dance team performs on the road in front of an elementary school.
Marching band members perform in front of an elementary school.
High school cheerleaders perform in front of an elementary school.
Mortimer Jordan's hospitality class was hard at
work this week, and the menu did NOT disappoint!🤩
Students made garlic cheese biscuits that look
AMAZING! If they ever need volunteer taste-testers,
we'll be the first in line!
12 days ago, JEFCOED
A student brushes butter onto garlic cheese biscuits while standing inside a school's culinary class kitchen.
A student scoops biscuit dough onto a pan while standing inside a culinary class kitchen.
A student scoops biscuit dough onto a pan while standing inside a culinary class kitchen.
Three students stand together inside a classroom and smile while holding a plate of garlic cheese biscuits
Then and now! 💛 Thank you to McAdory High School graduate, Janice Rogers for serving as grand marshal at McAdory's homecoming parade! The jackets were buzzing with pride to have such a beloved alum take on this role! The first photo is of Janice attending homecoming as a student, and the second is her leading the parade on Thursday!
12 days ago, JEFCOED
A woman wearing a tiara on her head smiles while holding flowers.
Two women and a man sit in a car outside and smile at the camera.
PVHS brought the hype ahead of today's homecoming game! 📣 🏈 Students spent Thursday afternoon getting the community fired up with an energetic parade, along with special performances at Pinson Elementary and Rudd Middle School! Thank you to everyone who showed up to support these students!
The big game is almost here! Who’s ready?!🎉
13 days ago, JEFCOED
A group of students wearing red shirts that say "Tribe Squad" shout and hold megaphones.
Cheerleaders perform a routine in a high school parking lot.
Elementary school students sit in the grass and watch cheerleaders and band members perform in a school parking lot.
Students wearing matching black shirts and shorts hold pom poms while standing in a parking lot.
Drum majors for a high school marching band high five elementary school students as they sit in the grass.
Marching band students wearing white shirts and black shorts perform in a school parking lot
Adults smile while sitting a red golf cart on the road.
We want to sincerely thank several of our state legislators for their continued financial support of Jefferson County Schools! The many generous donations we have recently received allow us to continue providing opportunities for all students during and beyond their time at JEFCOED.

Please help us thank the following legislators for their donations:
-Senator Linda Coleman-Madison - $80,000
-Senator Shay Shelnutt - $100,000
-Representative Allen Treadaway - $108,000
-Representative Patrick Sellers - $235,000
-Representative Danny Garrett - $110,000 for schools and $3.1 Million for Innovation

Your support means the world to us, and we appreciate all you do to uplift our students!
13 days ago, JEFCOED
Four people dressed in nice clothes stand in a board room and smile.
Moments like these!🥹💙
Last week, Mortimer Jordan High School hosted kindergartners from Warrior Elementary and Bryan Elementary for a pep rally! One of our favorite interactions from the day happened during a new tradition, where seniors and kindergartners exchanged letters. The 12th graders gave words of encouragement and advice in their letters, and the kindergartners shared precious notes filled with drawings! This was such a touching moment. Thank you, MJHS for creating unforgettable memories for these students!
15 days ago, JEFCOED
Kindergartners and high school seniors stand together on a football field, holding letters. A group of kindergartners stand in the center of the photo, hugging.
Kindergartners walk along an outdoor track, high-fiving football players.
Kindergarten students stand on a football field, watching high school cheerleaders perform.
A group of little boys sit on an outdoor track as football players walk past them.
Students sit on an outdoor track, watching high schoolers perform at a pep rally on the football field.

Big serves. Bigger smiles. Students from across JEFCOED hit the courts at the Birmingham Crossplex for our first Adapted PE event of the year, the Volleyball Tournament!

From games to skills clinics, our athletes shined alongside their peers. Huge thanks to all the volunteers who made this event a WIN for everyone!

20 days ago, JEFCOED
Student holds volleyball during adaptive PE event.
A school resource office gives a student a high five.
A male student participates in an adaptive PE volleyball event. He is looking up at the ball as it comes down.
A male student in a bright purple shirt receives a certificate following his participation in and adaptive volleyball event.
School resource officer and student volunteers clap for students during an adaptive volleyball event.
Students clap hands under a volleyball net following a game.
A female student receives a certificate from the superintendent following her participation in an adaptive volleyball tournament.
An adapted PE instructor shows colorful large volleyballs used during an adaptive PE event.
A group of kids show off their blue ribbons following and adaptive PE volleyball event.
Gardendale High School volleyball team.
Good things happening!🎉
During Gardendale’s Chamber of Commerce meeting, the Alabama Power Foundation surprised Dr. Gonsoulin with a $2,500 donation to the Jefferson County Schools Education Foundation! We sincerely thank Alabama Power for supporting our students. They do so much to uplift our JEFCOED family, and we do not take their generosity lightly!
20 days ago, JEFCOED
A group of people stand together, holding a big check from Alabama Power, to the Jefferson County Schools Education Foundation.
A man and a woman stand together, holding a big check and smiling.
A man speaks into a microphone attached to a podium.
A group of people sit a tables, clapping as a man walks to the front of the room.
What an incredible honor! We are proud to share that the Jefferson County School District received the Innovation and Impact Award at Cognia’s IMPACT Conference in Montgomery. This award highlights the district’s innovative nature and ability to create positive changes in education, while also improving student outcomes. This achievement is a product of the hard work our educators and school leaders put in daily. We appreciate all you do to better our schools and communities!
22 days ago, JEFCOED
Three women stand on a stage and smile. One of the women holds an award.
Five women stand together on a stage and smile. One woman holds an award.
A woman speaks into a microphone at a podium on a stage. A group of adults stand behind her and smile.
A woman stands on stage and speaks into a microphone attached to a podium.
A group of adults stand together on a stage and smile. One of them holds an award.
We're happy to see so many Eagles soared through August with perfect attendance! Way to go, Center Point Elementary! Let's keep this momentum going!🦅❤️

🏫 Did you know that absences at the start of school can predict low attendance throughout the rest of the year? Half of students who miss 2-4 days in September end up missing almost a month of school. Together, we can ensure students are here today and ready for tomorrow!📚
23 days ago, JEFCOED
Three students stand in a school hallway, holding certificates and ribbons.
Eight students stand in an elementary school hallway, holding certificates and ribbons.
A group of students stand outside a school, holding up popsicles.
A group of students stand in a school hallway, holding up certificates and ribbons.
A group of students sit on a sidewalk outside a school while eating popsicles.
We love seeing creativity in the classroom!🎶🎨
Last week, Impact Arts Council and La La Librarian visited the Burkett Center, sharing their love of the arts with students! We appreciate them for coming by, and for using their skills to make learning even more fun!🤩
23 days ago, JEFCOED
A student sits in a classroom and smiles. The student is in a wheelchair with a desk attached to it. A box with stickers sits on the desk attachment.
A woman and a student sit together at a table in a classroom. The woman smiles and plays an instrument for the student.
A woman and a young student sit together in a classroom. The woman is sitting in a chair and the student sits next to her in a wheelchair. The woman is helping the student with an arts and crafts project.
A student sits at a desk while two adults help her with an arts and crafts project.
We love to see students working hard in the classroom and treating others with respect!👏 This week, Rudd Middle School threw an ice cream party for students who met their 3-week expectations!🍦🎉 These students had no unexcused absences, no disciplinary issues, no zeros and completed six iReady assignments! Way to go!
26 days ago, JEFCOED
A group of students and a principal sit in a lunch room. Ice cream and toppings are on top of the cafeteria tables.
Students and adults sit and stand in a lunch room while eating ice cream.