Battle at the Nest 🦅🏈

Several JEFCOED middle school teams showed out on the gridiron during today's 7-on-7 tournament at Center Point High School! These players are right on track for an impressive season! Keep up the great work. 👏

3 days ago, JEFCOED
Clay-Chalkville Middle School football players jump toward each other on the end zone to celebrate a touchdown.
An Erwin Middle School football player prepares to snap a football during a game.
A McAdory Middle School football player guards a player on the opposing team during a game.
A Pleasant Grove Middle School football player prepares to throw the ball during a game.
An Erwin Middle School football player pushes past a player on the opposing team and runs the ball down the field during a game.
Pleasant Grove football players jump toward each other to celebrate a touch down.
A Clay-Chalkville Middle School football player sits on the field and flexes after a play during a game.
A Clay-Chalkville Middle School football player jumps to catch a football during a game as a player from the opposing team tries to tackle him.
A Pleasant Grove Middle School football player stands on a field during a game.
Erwin Middle School football players stand in a huddle during a game.
Spirit level: MAXIMUM! 📣✨

This week, Gardendale High School's cheer team hosted the NJA Mini Cheer Camp for local cheerleaders! From building pyramids to leading motion and jump clinics, the Rockets did an amazing job sharing their skills. Way to go, ladies! 👏
3 days ago, JEFCOED
Gardendale High School cheerleaders hold up a child in a small pyramid during a cheer clinic.
Cheerleaders perform a routine during a cheer clinic inside a school gym.
A young cheerleader jumps in the air during a cheer clinic inside a school gym.
Cheerleaders perform a routine during a cheer clinic at a school gym.
Cheerleaders do toe touches inside a school gym during a cheer clinic.
Cheerleaders hold their arms in the air during a cheer clinic at a school gym.
JEFCOED Journeys — The marvelous views of Michigan! ☀️😎

Check out this incredible image submitted by the Walker family from high atop Sleeping Bear Dunes! This looks like an awesome trip and a truly unforgettable experience for Oak Grove Elementary School student Cora Walker and her family!

Be sure to share your summer highlights with us! Submit your JEFCOED Journey here: https://forms.gle/giV1PKDykMaNNDjW9
4 days ago, JEFCOED
A boy and a girl smile for a photo at Sleeping Bear Dunes. They stand on the sand overlooking the water far below.
2026 football season loading! ⏳ We caught up with the reigning JEFCOED Middle School Football Champions ahead of tomorrow’s 7-on-7 tournament. 🏈🏆 Players from McAdory Middle and across our district are putting in the work this summer, and we cannot wait to see their skills on display tomorrow!
4 days ago, JEFCOED
A football coach talks to his players while they sit on a grassy field in a huddle
Football players sit on a grassy field and listen to their coach.
It makes us JEFCOED Proud to see our former students shine! 🩺✨

Check out this awesome photo shared by McAdory Health Science! Instructor Lee Spain is pictured with former McAdory High School student and RN, Morgan Bria. 🏥💛

We are so proud of Morgan and celebrate the tremendous impact she makes as a nurse! 👏
5 days ago, JEFCOED
A man and a woman stand together for a photo outside a hospital. They smile and wear scrubs.
Wonderful new beginnings underway at Brighton School! 🌟🐻

The first day of Kindergarten Camp was full of excitement, with students taking a tour of their school, participating in math and reading lessons, and even enjoying recess! The school year hasn’t even started yet, and already, these students are taking big steps forward. The future is looking BRIGHT for these soon-to-be kindergartners! 👏
5 days ago, JEFCOED
A teacher smiles and gives a child a high five while they sit at a table inside a classroom.
Children sit on the floor of a classroom and listen during a lesson.
A girl blows bubbles while standing on a sidewalk outside.
A girl dances and smiles while standing inside a classroom.
A boy writes on a piece of paper while sitting at a table with a teacher inside a classroom.
A teacher speaks to a child and points at a piece of paper while they sit at a table inside a classroom.
A boy jump ropes down the sidewalk while playing outside.
A girl blows bubbles while standing outside.
A girl smiles while standing on a sidewalk outside.
JEFCOED Journeys ☀️🌊 — Family getaway to PCB!

The Ellis family recently took a trip to Panama City Beach, Florida! Looks like they had an awesome time making fun memories on the water!

Corey Ellis is a counselor at Bragg Middle School! 📚✨

📸 We want to see what you're up to this summer! Be sure to submit your JEFCOED Journey here: https://forms.gle/rGYWS6ZbYiCLWUDJA
5 days ago, JEFCOED
A man and a woman stand together with their children for a photo on a deck in front of a beach.
Laying the groundwork for a successful school year! 📚💫 This week, members of JEFCOED’s Continuous Improvement Leadership Team are all under one roof, collaborating and reviewing data as we prepare for the upcoming school year! We appreciate their dedication to our students and celebrate all the hard work they’re putting in. 👏
6 days ago, JEFCOED
Educators and administrators sit at desks in a classroom and listen to speakers
A man stands at a smart board and speaks to a group of educators and administrators as they sit at desks and listen
A woman stands at the front of a classroom and speaks to a group of educators and administrators as they sit at desks
A woman stands at the front of a classroom and speaks to educators and administrators as they sit at desks
A man takes notes on paper while sitting at a desk in a classroom.
A woman addresses a room of administrators
Administrators sit at desks in a classroom and listen to a speaker
Educators and administrators sit at desks inside a classroom
Educators smile while sitting at desks in a classroom during professional development
Women sit in chairs in an auditorium and take notes as a speaker talks
Happy 4th of July, JEFCOED Family! We hope you have a fun and safe holiday weekend! 🎉🌟
8 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic wishes students, families, and employees of Jefferson County Schools a happy Independence Day.
A bittersweet goodbye for two remarkable JEFCOED principals! 💙

During last week’s board meeting, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School Principal Lori Lightsey and Shades Valley High School Principal Taki Sarhaan were honored for their service to our district. These principals have dedicated decades of their lives to educating our youth and helping them find success in the classroom and beyond.

We sincerely thank Ms. Lightsey and Mr. Sarhaan for all they’ve done to support our students and wish them a happy retirement! 🎉
9 days ago, JEFCOED
Retired JCIB principal Ms. Lori Lightsey and JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin pose for a photo inside the JEFCOED board room.
Retired Shades Valley High School principal Mr. Taki Sarhaan and JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin smile for a photo inside the JEFCOED board room.
Retired JCIB principal Lori Lightsey poses for a photo with a man and JEFCOED superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin inside the JEFCOED board room.
Retired Shades Valley High School principal Mr. Taki Sarhaan poses for a photo with his family and JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin inside the JEFCOED board room.
Reaching new heights at the TSA National Leadership Conference! 🤩

We are beyond proud of the JCIB Middle School Technology Student Association for their performance at this esteemed conference! Students participated in several competitions, including drone flight, robotics, problem solving, coding, and more!

Each of these scholars did a phenomenal job representing their school and our district. Way to go!
10 days ago, JEFCOED
Students compete in a drone flying competition.
Students participate in a competition at the TSA National Leadership Conference.
A girl smiles and holds her arms in the air for a photo in front of the Washington Monument during sunset.
Two boys stand together for a photo. They wear matching blue shirts and lanyards.
A group of students stand together for a photo in front of a building. They wear matching blue shirts.
A girl smiles and poses for a photo in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
A boy smiles for a photo. Behind him in the background are buildings and an American flag.
A boy smiles for a photo while standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
JEFCOED Journeys — "Catch us beachin' not teachin'"

Educators from Warrior Elementary enjoyed some much deserved relaxation at Orange Beach this summer! ☀️🌊

Shoutout to Ms. Stovers, paraprofessional at Warrior Elementary, for sharing these fun summer moments with us! Want to share your JEFCOED Journey? Head to this link to submit your photos: https://forms.gle/MN7SfjZTH1cRWr13A
10 days ago, JEFCOED
Image is a collage of selfies taken in vehicles. In the selfies, women pose together and smile.
A group of women stand together on a beach and smile for a selfie.
Making a splash at SOAR! ☀️🚒

We want to give a big shoutout to the Brighton Fire Department for helping students from Brighton School and Lipscomb Elementary School finish SOAR in an unforgettable way! We're so proud of the work these scholars put in and LOVE seeing them soak up all the summer time fun!
10 days ago, JEFCOED
A student smiles while running barefoot through water on pavement. Students play in the falling water behind him.
Two girls smile for a photo while standing outdoors. They are completely soaked with water after a water day outside.
A firefighter sprays water from his fire truck for children to play in outdoors.
A boy smiles while standing outside on grass. His clothes and hair are soaked with water from a water play day.
A child smiles while running through water that's being sprayed through the air outdoors.
A child runs through water as it's being sprayed through the air outdoors.
Children play in water outdoors as it's being sprayed from above.
Children play in water as it's being sprayed through the air outdoors.
Minor High School motivates and inspires at the 2026 Model Schools Conference! 💜👏

Congratulations to this crew on delivering insightful and powerful presentations at this year's conference! It makes us so proud to see our educators fine-tuning their leadership skills and sharing their expertise with others.
10 days ago, JEFCOED
Educators and administrators from Minor High School pose together for a photo at the Model Schools Conference.
Representatives from Minor High School pose together for a photo at the Model Schools Conference. They stand and sit in front of a green background with neon pink letters attached to it.
A woman speaks into a microphone while standing in a room. Women sit around her at tables.
A woman speaks into a microphone at a conference. She wears a black blazer. Women sit around her at tables listening.
A woman smiles while speaking into a microphone at a conference. People sit at tables listening to her speak.
A man speaks into a microphone during a conference. People sit around him at tables listening.
A woman speaks into a microphone during a conference. Educators sit around her at tables listening. The woman wears a black suit and tie.
👋 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a friendly reminder that all schools and offices will be closed Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3, 2026, for Independence Day. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, July 6, 2026. Enjoy your holiday weekend! 🎉
11 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces that Jefferson County Schools will be closed July 2nd and 3rd, 2026 for Independence Day.
As Fultondale Elementary School students begin a new year, they'll be greeted by fresh art and new opportunities to shine! 🎨✨

We are beyond impressed by Mrs. Varner's talent and creativity, and applaud her for bringing this vision to life! From the success wall to the wildcat mural, each stunning detail showcases school pride and a drive for student success!
11 days ago, JEFCOED
A colorful mural on the wall of the Fultondale Elementary School lunch room. The mural consists of a wildcat, paw prints, and painted words that say "Fultondale Junior Wilcats." Above the mural, a quote is on the wall. It says "Good, better, best — Never let it rest, until your good is better and your better is BEST."
A colorful painting on the walls of a Fultondale Elementary School hallway. Paint spells out "Principal's list," "Student of the Month," "AP's list," and "Attendance." There's room underneath the words for students' names to go.
JEFCOED Journeys — Baseball and the Big Apple! ⚾️🍎

This summer, the Wilson family took a trip to Cooperstown, New York, for some excitement on the diamond, then traveled to New York City for Rylie's senior trip! 🌆✨

Rylie Wilson is a 2026 graduate of Hueytown High School, and Zeke Wilson is a student at Oak Grove High School. April Wilson is the office coordinator at Hueytown Primary School. 📚✨

Whether you're staying close or traveling far this summer, be sure to share your adventures with us! Submit your journey here: https://forms.gle/ogatREuginP7aGTL6
11 days ago, JEFCOED
A girl, a woman, a man, and a boy stand together for a photo at a baseball game. They stand in the stadium with the field in the background.
A woman and a boy stand together for a photo. They stand in front of the Cooperstown All Star Village sign. The boy wears a baseball uniform.
A girl and a boy stand together for a photo outdoors. They stand in front of the One World Trade Center in New York City.
Empowering bright futures! 🌟💜

We are thrilled to see Hueytown High School represented at the 2026 Model Schools Conference! Principal Ryan Howard, administrators, and teachers delivered presentations during the conference, sharing their expertise and inspiring school leaders from across the country and beyond.

Congratulations to you all, and thank you for leading with purpose and enthusiasm! 👏
11 days ago, JEFCOED
Administrators and teachers from Hueytown High School stand together inside a building and smile. They wear matching Model School Conference t-shirts, and stand on a sign that says Hueytown High School, Jefferson, Alabama.

SOARing with STEM! 🧑‍🔬🧪

We can't thank the McWane Science Center enough for visiting students at Adamsville Elementary School's SOAR location! The experiments were exciting and extremely informative, keeping students on the edge of their seats AND thoroughly entertained! From dry ice demonstrations to sock cannons, this day was definitely one for the books!

Schools present: Adamsville Elementary, West Jefferson Elementary, and Brookville Elementary 📚✨

12 days ago, JEFCOED
A woman holds a bright green bag in one and hand gives a thumbs up with her other hand. A student stands next to her and watches. They stand inside a school lunch room.
Students sit on the floor of a lunch room. A girl in the middle of the students talks to the group.
A woman pours a liquid into a measuring cup while performing science experiments in front of children inside a lunch room.
Students smile in awe while sitting on the floor of a lunch room watching a presentation.
Students smile while sitting on the floor of a lunch room and watching a presentation.
Students sit on the floor of a lunch room and smile while listening to a presentation.
Students smile in awe while watching a presentation. They sit on the floor of a lunch room.
A student and a woman stand on opposite ends of a lunch room holding an elastic band.
Students raise their hands while sitting on the floor of a lunch room.
A student smiles while standing inside a lunch room and holding a long piece of elastic.
JEFCOED Journeys — As seen on TV! 📺✨

This crew recently visited sites around Georgia featured in the filming of “Stranger Things”! They visited Downtown Hawkins, Starcourt Mall, Hawkins Lab, and the Palace Arcade! 🤩

Students pictured attend Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School. Mrs. Hegler and Ms. Gresham teach at Hueytown Intermediate School, and Mrs. Butler teaches at Hueytown Primary School.

We love seeing how our JEFCOED Family is enjoying their summer break! Be sure to share your JEFCOED Journeys with us here: https://forms.gle/MTkUYcwjh9ztw2XM8
12 days ago, JEFCOED
A group of women and students stand together for a photo outdoors. They pose in front of a mural that says "Welcome to Hawkins."
A van with "Surfer Bay Pizza" on the side is parked outside a building with a mural painted on it that says "Welcome to Hawkins."
Four people stand together for a photo outside a building. They pose next to a sign that says "Welcome to Hawkins."