Senior Spotlight! 🎓💙

Please help us congratulate Abraham Clark, senior at Shades Valley High School!

Abraham maintains a 3.76 grade point average while taking advanced-level and dual enrollment classes. His achievements outside of the classroom include participating in the Alabama Governor's School, representing Shades Valley as an ambassador, growing as a future entrepreneur through the Future Business Leaders of America, serving on the Teen Advisory Board for Pinson Public Library, creating engineering projects through The National Society of Black Engineers, and developing community projects through the Youth Leadership Development Program.

Abraham also has a passion for helping others! He has completed more than 20 hours of community service through projects like food box distribution and caring for animals at the shelter.

We congratulate Abraham on his many achievements and know he will continue doing amazing things!
about 20 hours ago, JEFCOED
Shades Valley High School senior Abraham Clark smiles for a photo outdoors. He wears a dress shirt and tie and holds a suit jacket in his hand.
Friendly competition for a great cause! 🏐❤️ Irondale Middle School was glowing with excitement last week as students suited up for their Autism Awareness volleyball game! This event not only raised funds for organizations that support people with autism, but also highlighted the importance of awareness and acceptance! Way to go, Mounties! 👏
1 day ago, JEFCOED
Students play volleyball inside a dark gym. The gym is decorated with colorful lights.
A student hits a volleyball over his head while playing in a dark gym decorated with glowing lights.
A student serving a volleyball while playing in a dark gym decorated with glowing lights.
A student hits a volleyball over a net while playing in a dark gym decorated with glowing lights.
Students are feeling stylish and confident after a visit from local nonprofit: ‘So Fresh & So Clean Haircuts 4 Youth’! 💈🤩 The organization recently visited Brighton School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School, and Hueytown Intermediate School, where they mentored students and provided them with free haircuts! We want to say a big thank you to each barber and volunteer who made this special day possible, as well as to Representative Patrick Sellers for connecting our district with this wonderful organization!
2 days ago, JEFCOED
A woman cuts a boy’s hair.
Two boys smile for a photo. They wear ties over their clothes.
A boy helps another boy tie a tie
A boy stands in a room and smiles. He wears a tie over his clothes
A boy smiles while getting his hair cut
A woman ties a tie for a boy.
A group of students and an adult stand together for a photo and smile. They all wear ties over their clothes.
Let’s hear it for JEFCOED’s newest graduates! 🎓 🎉

Today Ashlyn Hendrix (Mortimer Jordan High School), Amori Jones (Pinson Valley High School), and Precyce Calvin (Pinson Valley High School) crossed the stage, earning their associate degrees from Lawson State Community College! 👏

These students worked incredibly hard to achieve this milestone, and we are beyond proud of the effort they put in! We wish them the best of luck as they now approach their high school graduation. The future is bright for these scholars!
5 days ago, JEFCOED
JEFCOED dual enrollment graduates stand together for a photo with the president of Lawson State Community College. They all wear graduation robes and caps.
JEFCOED dual enrollment graduates stand together for a photo with the president of Lawson State Community College and a School Counselor for the Academy of College Excellence.They all wear graduation robes and caps.
This year’s Gone Fishin’ Not Just Wishin’ event may be over, but the memories will last a lifetime! 🐟💙 Thank you to everyone who made these last two days unforgettable and SO fun!
5 days ago, JEFCOED
A man and a child pose together for a photo on a fishing pier. The child holds a catfish in his hand.
A boy and a girl stand together for a photo outside. They hold slushies in their hands.
A boy climbs through an inflatable.
A man and a boy stand by a lake. The boy holds a fishing rod and a fish in his hands.
A girl and man stand on a fishing pier and smile. They hold up a catfish with their hands.
A man and a girl stand on a fishing pier. The man holds a catfish out toward the girl.
A girl smiles while painting a piece of paper on an easel outdoors.
Two boys stand near a lake and wear lifejackets. They hold up a fish on fishing line.
A girl and a boy hold a fish while standing on a fishing pier outdoors.
A boy and a man stand together outside. The man holds a catfish in his hands.
Fabulous food, OUTSTANDING attendance! 🌮🎉 This week, students with the top attendance at Erwin Middle School were rewarded with an unforgettable field trip! Thanks to Kings Kids Outreach and the Northeast YMCA Y Achievers, students spent Tuesday touring Birmingham’s food scene aboard a party bus! From start to finish, students had a blast trying new foods and meeting local business owners. We want to say a big thank you to the sponsors, local businesses, and Attendance Coordinator Ms. Denise Mack for bringing this amazing idea to life!
6 days ago, JEFCOED
A student sits at a restaurant table and smiles. She points her hands toward her meal.
A girl gets a piece of pound cake off a table inside a kitchen bakery.
Students and adults stand together and smile for a photo outside a business.
A boy gives a thumbs up while eating a meal at a restaurant .
A boy reaches for a piece of pound cake on a table inside a bakery kitchen.
A girl holds a small donut while standing inside a bakery.
Students smile and hold up pieces of pound cake while standing inside a kitchen of a bakery.
Students reach for pieces of pound cake on a table at a bakery.
A student sits at a table at a restaurant and eats a fry.
A student smiles while sitting at a table at a restaurant .
Day one of Gone Fishin’ Not Just Wishin’ is in the books, and our students are having a 🐟 'reely' 🎣 great time!

From catching catfish to enjoying art and live music, today was full of excitement and fun for Exceptional Education students across our district! We want to say a huge thank you to each fishing buddy, volunteer, and Ex-Ed employee who makes this event possible! We can't wait to do it all again tomorrow! 🤩✨
6 days ago, JEFCOED
A girl stands outside and paints. She looks at the camera and smiles while holding a paint brush in her hand.
A man and a girl stand and sit on a dock. The man smiles as he holds a catfish out toward the girl. The girl looks at the fish and touches the man's arm.
Students sit outside a fountain at Oak Mountain State Park. They smile at the camera while eating snow cones.
A man and a boy stand on a doc. The man holds out a catfish for the boy to touch.
A group of students dance outdoors as a band plays.
A woman and a boy stand together and smile for a photo. The boy holds up a piece of paper with a painting on it.
A woman smiles while she puts fried catfish into aluminum foil. She stands in a kitchen while she works.
Three woman stand together at a picnic table outdoors. They hold snow cone ingredients and smile.
Two women stand together outside for a photo. They both hold up the ends of a quilt with t-shirt designs on it.
Students bend down and touch fish that are swimming in the bottom of an old boat that's been filled with water.
Students from across our district recently joined together to showcase the power of music, friendship, and service at America Sings! 🎶 💙

We had an incredible 14 schools participate in this choir festival, and they truly represented their communities and our district with pride! Please help us congratulate these students on their wonderful performances! 👏
6 days ago, JEFCOED
A choir director leads a large choir of students. They perform at an outdoor amphitheater.
A group of students stand together for a photo outdoors. Each of the students wear shirts that say "America Sings" on them. One of the students holds a plaque in his hand.
A student stands outside and smiles as she holds an America Sings plaque in her hands.
Students wearing matching "America Sings" shirts hold their arms up as they perform a song outdoors.
A group of students stand together outdoors for a photo with their choir teacher. They smile. Two of the students hold plaques in their hands.
A student stands outside and smiles for a photo. She holds an America Sings plaque in her hands.
A student stands outdoors and smiles for a photo. She holds a plaque that says "America Sings".
A girl smiles while standing outside. She holds a plaque that says "America Sings".
Superintendent's Student Advisory Council | Live on JEFCOED TV

Join JEFCOED TV this Thursday for live coverage of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council meeting. We are thrilled to hear directly from students as they provide meaningful input and ask thoughtful questions. The broadcast will get underway at 5 p.m. tomorrow. You can find out how to watch below. ⬇️

📲 JEFCOED TV App: Watch on your phone or download on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
💻 Online: Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or at jefcoed.com/tv
7 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces JEFCOED tv's live coverage of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Today we celebrate our amazing school nurses! Through their compassion and kindness, they make our schools and the world a better place. Please join us in thanking our nurses for keeping our district safe and healthy, and for always caring for our students!
7 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic says "Happy National School Nurse Day." Followed by, "Thank you for changing the world through kindness and care." The graphic also has digital illustrations of nurses.
Good things happening! 📚🎓 Dozens of our students participating in the ACE program were recently recognized for their outstanding academic achievements, including THREE seniors who will soon graduate with their associate degrees (before they even graduate from high school! 🎉)

The students pictured here are from Center Point High School, Pinson Valley High School, and Mortimer Jordan High School. Each of them has earned at least a 3.0 GPA in their dual-enrollment courses at Lawson State Community College, with some accumulating more than 15 credit hours while maintaining a 3.0 GPA!

We are also thrilled to share that the following seniors will be graduating from Lawson State Community College with their associate degrees this Friday!

🎓 Ashlyn Hendrix, MJHS
🎓 Amori Jones, PVHS
🎓 Precyce Calvin, PVHS

We are so proud of these students for maintaining their impressive GPAs while balancing high school and collegiate coursework! Congratulations to you all!
8 days ago, JEFCOED
Students in the JEFCOED ACE program stand together for a photo inside a room. They hold award certificates in their hands.
Our educational leaders never cease to amaze and inspire us! 💙👏

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Brandi Wilson (Principal, Bryan Elementary School) and Dr. Theta Warren (Assistant Principal, Center Point Elementary) on recently earning their doctorates!

Dr. Wilson and Dr. Warren are doing incredible work at their schools. We applaud them for not only promoting student success, but also reaching their own educational milestones! Way to go! 🎉
9 days ago, JEFCOED
Bryan Elementary School principal Dr. Brandi Wilson stands in front of a building with the Alabama script A on the side of it. She wears a graduation cap and gown and holds a diploma in her hand.
Center Point Elementary School assistant principal Dr. Theta Warren stands outside a building on a walkway and smiles. She wears a graduation cap and gown.
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week in style! 💅✨ Today, cosmetology students at Hueytown High School treated teachers to a lovely spa day! Students provided a variety of services, including massages, henna tattoos, barbering, manicures, and much more! Hats off to these talented students, and a big thank you to our incredible educators! We hope you’re feeling loved and pampered!
9 days ago, JEFCOED
A student and a teacher stand together for a photo in the Hueytown High School library. The teacher shows off her henna tattoo done by the student.
A group of Hueytown High School cosmetology students pose together for a photo inside the school library.
A teacher smiles while getting a hand massage inside the school library.
A student gives a teacher a hand massage inside a school library.
A student sits at a table and puts crackers and meat onto a plate.
A student gives a teacher a henna tattoo.
A student gives a teacher a haircut inside the school library.
A teacher gets her nails done while sitting in a school library.
It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and we're celebrating the amazing educators who pour into our students each and every day! ☕️💙

Our teachers show endless dedication, encouragement, and support to our students as they help them reach their goals in the classroom. Throughout Teacher Appreciation Week and beyond, we hope our educators feel the same warmth and support they constantly give to others. Thank you for brewing up bright futures within our district!
9 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week at the Jefferson County School District.
The Minor Middle School Tigers are turning their focus toward the future!

During Thursday’s career fair, community members shared various career paths with students, inspiring them to explore their options and set big goals! Thank you to each individual who made this day a success!
12 days ago, JEFCOED
A police officer shows students the inside of his patrol car. The students sit in the driver and passenger seat.
A man speaks to a classroom of students. Some of the students raise their hands.
A firefighter stands outside a fire truck and speaks to students.
Students look at the outside of a monster truck.
A man gives a presentation to a classroom of students. The screen behind him says "Hi, I'm Neriah Franklin" and a football helmet sits in front of him.
Students stand in a parking lot and look at a monster truck that says "Weil Wrecker Services."
Today we celebrate our outstanding school lunch heroes! 🦸✨

Each day, our child nutrition employees ensure thousands of students across our district are properly fueled for their day of learning. Being the superheroes they are, these individuals serve with kindness and passion, making each child feel seen and appreciated. To our child nutrition workers — your leadership and authenticity make our district a special place. Thank you for all you do! 👏
12 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic has text and drawings of school lunch room workers. The text says "School Lunch Hero Day." and "Thank You!!"
📌 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a reminder that tomorrow (Friday, May 1, 2026) is an E-Learning Day for students. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the classroom on Monday, May 4, 2026!
13 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces JEFCOED's E-Learning Day on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Student voices sparking powerful change! 🌎💚

We want to say a big congratulations to Ms. Vining’s class at McAdory High School! This crew won the Litter Quitters video contest and a prize of $1,000 for their impressive anti-litter video project! We are so excited for these students and applaud their commitment to keeping our environment litter-free!

You can watch their winning video here: https://www.litterquitters.org/post/mcadory-hs
13 days ago, JEFCOED
Ms. Vining's students at McAdory High School stand together for a photo. One of the students holds a big check from their award-winning Litter Quitters video project.
We found our new favorite cafe! 🍽️ 📚

Reading specialist Mrs. Minor recently set up the cutest and coziest reading cafe at West Jefferson Elementary School! The menu included a wide variety of literature, giving students the chance to explore exciting new genres! What a fun and special experience!
13 days ago, JEFCOED
Students sit at a table with a red checkered table cloth and read books inside a library.
A woman wears an apron and stands in a room decorated like a cafe. She holds a bowl and smiles.
A group of women stand together for a photo and smile. Some of the women wear white shirts and black pants. Three of the women wear aprons over their clothes.
Steady steps, big impact! 💙💪 Today, Hueytown Intermediate School students led walks at Linn Park to celebrate the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Walk at Lunch Day! Between walks, students had a blast jumping rope, dancing, and playing games. Big shoutout to HEAL United and each group who made this fun day possible!
14 days ago, JEFCOED
Students smile as they walk down a sidewalk. They wear matching “Healthy Eating Active Living” (HEAL) shirts and one student holds up a HEAL sign.
Students and adults stand at the start of a walk at Linn Park. They wear matching Healthy Eating Active Living shirts.
Students play with hula hoops at a park. They wear matching “Healthy Eating Active Living” shirts.
Students walk down a sidewalk smiling with their hands in the air. They wear matching “Healthy Eating Active Living” shirts.
A student jumps rope at a park. He wears a “Healthy Eating Active Living” shirt.
A student wearing a “Healthy Eating Active Living” shirt smiles while walking down a sidewalk.
A student draws on a sidewalk with chalk.
A student and an adult smile while walking down a sidewalk. The student holds a “Healthy Eating Active Living” sign.
A student and an adult dance at a park.
A boy smiles while standing at a park. He wears a “Healthy Eating Active Living” shirt.