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!👏

9 months ago, JEFCOED
An adult gives a young student a high-five as she walks on a sidewalk. Another adult and a child stand in the background.
Two young girls stand together and smile
A little girl wearing a backpack smiles while walking on a sidewalk. In the background, a man greets a young boy. Behind them are school buses and cars in a parking lot.
Two women walk a young child into a school gymnasium
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!
9 months ago, JEFCOED
Three people stand on a stage and sing
A man and a woman stand on a stage and talk to each other. Two people sit at a table in the background behind the man and woman. The set is designed to look like a diner.
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!
9 months ago, JEFCOED
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A man and a woman stand together and smile
A large group of people sit in an auditorium
A man stands on a stage and talks
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!🎉
9 months ago, JEFCOED
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A group of women stand in front of a circus photo backdrop and smile.
Three woman stand next to a board in front of a classroom.
A group of people listen to a man give a presentation inside a classroom.
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!
9 months ago, JEFCOED
School employees greeting educators at a registration desk.
Jefferson County School District drawstring bag on a registration table
Teachers signing in at a registration table for New Teacher Orientation.
Two school leaders smiling for the camera.
Two educators giving each other a hug across the shoulders.
Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin speaking on stage during New Teacher Orientation.
Teachers walking and visiting in a hallway.
Shernell Lewis holding a microphone and presenting onstage.
Leslie Chatta holding a microphone and presenting on stage.
Leslie Chatta and Shernell Lewis posing for a picture with greenery behind them.
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!🤩🏫
9 months ago, JEFCOED
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A group of adults stand outside a building and smile.
A man stands in a gym, speaking to a group of students
A student plays a large drum.
A group of students stand inside a library.
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!
9 months ago, JEFCOED
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A woman stands next to a board, giving a presentation to a room of adults.
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!
9 months ago, JEFCOED
Students sit in chairs and play instruments inside a band room
Several students sit in chairs inside band room and play instruments
Three students sit on grass, two are smiling at the camera. A drum sits on the ground next to one of the students.
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!🏈🎉
9 months ago, JEFCOED
Two men sit, facing toward each other. One man holds two microphones in the direction of the other man.
Four students wearing matching polo shirts and khaki pants walk onto a stage.
Two men sit in a room, facing each other. A camera on a tripod sits next to the two men.
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!
9 months ago, JEFCOED
A girl jumps over a hurdle on an outdoor track. People in the background sit on bleachers.
A girl wearing running clothes stands in red room and smiles at camera

🎉JEFCOED was well-represented during AHSAA’s North-South All-Star week!🎉

Congratulations to our talented athletes and coach for being selected for this elite group!

🥎Softball - Anna Kate Smith, Corner High School
⚽Boys Soccer - Wyatt Chandler, Gardendale High School
🏀Boys Basketball - Jeremy Chatman, Shades Valley High School
🏀Girls Basketball - Zoey Little, Shades Valley High School
⚾Baseball Coach - Ryan Keedy, Gardendale High School

📷Photos courtesy of AHSAA, Shades Valley High School, Gardendale High School Athletics, and Gardendale High School Soccer 📷

9 months ago, JEFCOED
Photo of girl wearing a softball glove, holding a softball. Text around the photo reads "North-South All-Star Game Anna Kate Smith Corner High School"
Photo of a boy wearing a soccer jersey, standing on a soccer field.
Graphic has photos of two basketball players. Text around players reads "2025 AHSAA North-South All-Star Game AHSAA 2025 North All Stars SVLM Alabama All-Star Sports Week AHSAA SV"
Two men wearing athletic clothes stand in a dugout, smiling at camera.
Here at JEFCOED, the arts aren’t limited to extracurricular activities! 🎭🎨

This week, educators attended a conference at the Central Office Building where they learned more about integrating art into their lessons. Additionally, educators who do teach art, music, theater, and dance learned how they can further enhance their classes! We can’t wait to see what techniques they bring back to their classrooms!
9 months ago, JEFCOED
A man walks around adults who sit at tables with art supplies on them.
A person sits at a table with art supplies on it. The person is picking up a bottle of glue.
Women sit at tables in a room. One woman is pressing down on a piece of paper. Another woman is placing a paint brush into paint on a paper plate.
Woman stands in front of room teaching a lesson to other adults.
☀️It may be blazing hot outside, but the Clay-Chalkville High School band isn't missing a beat! These students are focused, motivated, and full of Cougar pride as they prepare for an exciting season ahead. 🎺🎶

This year's halftime show will feature popular hits from the 90s in celebration of Clay-Chalkville's 30th anniversary!🎉 We can't wait to see them take the field this fall!
9 months ago, JEFCOED
Drum Major for the Clay-Chalkville High School Marching Band on the field
Two baritone players are practicing during summer band camp at Clay-Chalkville High School.
Students on the field during summer band camp.
Clay-Chalkville students practicing during band camp.
Drum majors performing during practice.
Drumline students practicing during summer band camp.
A band student playing tuba during practice.
Students at Clay-Chalkville High School enjoying a break during practice.
Majorette practicing during summer band camp.
Band director works with students during summer band camp.
Summer of STEM🔬🔭 — Several of our JEFCOED students participated in the NASA Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Summer Program!

It allows students to explore the world of STEM, paving the way for them to possibly pursue a career in related fields! We’re so proud of our students for working hard and challenging themselves this summer! Way to go!

🚀Destiny Steele, Minor High School
🧑‍🚀Laila Drake, Hueytown High School
📝Elise Miles, Gardendale High School
⭐Gemauri Perryman, Minor High School
9 months ago, JEFCOED
Four students stand in classroom, smiling at the camera.
A student stands in front of a poster, giving a presentation as an adult listens
A student and adult look at a poster board placed on a wall of a classroom.
Congratulations are in order for these FCCLA members!🤩🏆
Students from Mortimer Jordan High School and North Jefferson Middle School walked away from the FCCLA National Leadership Conference with several awards!

From MJHS:
👏Laylyn, Taelyn, and Kalin placed 2nd in the nation in Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation!
🎉Dawson received a silver medal in Public Policy Advocacy!

From NJMS:
👏Lola, Caroline, Willow and Ellison finished in the top ten in the nation and received gold for their Nutrition and Wellness presentation!
🎉Harper and Brynnen received gold for their presentation on Sports Nutrition!

We’re so proud of each of you! Way to go!
9 months ago, JEFCOED
Three girls stand together, smiling at camera while holding an award. They stand in front of sign that says "FCCLA Finalist."
A group of students wearing red blazers stand together, smiling at camera.
A group of girls wearing red blazers stand together, smiling at camera.
Four girls stand together, smiling at camera while holding sign that says "FCCLA National Finalist"
Two girls stand together, smiling at camera while holding up medallions.
“This is where everything started for me”: Houston Texans wide receiver and Clay-Chalkville graduate, Nico Collins, spent the weekend giving back at his alma mater!🏈👏
He hosted a free football camp for kids and teens in our area. These young athletes not only learned skills they can use on the football field, but also built confidence as they trained alongside Nico and experienced coaches!
9 months ago, JEFCOED
Man smiles while holding a football.
Three men pose in front of the camera while standing on a football field.
A man stands in the middle of a group of children on a football field
Children complete football drills on an outdoor football field
JEFCOED is excited to launch NAF Academies of Finance at Center Point High School and McAdory High School!🎉 The launch year requirements are complete and active academy status has been reached!
📚NAF’s Academy of Finance teaches students about financial services through a curriculum that includes entrepreneurship, banking and credit, financial planning and more! We’re so excited our students will have the opportunity to explore this field!
10 months ago, JEFCOED
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Woman stands on a stage in front of a large room of people and speaks into a microphone.
Two men leave a stage.
All smiles at Hueytown Primary School's Kindergarten Camp!😊📚
Students enjoyed hands-on learning, getting a preview of what to expect come August, as their parents received crucial information ahead of the school year!
We can't wait to welcome our students back in less than one month!🎉🏫
10 months ago, JEFCOED
Two students hold plastic flower cutouts while sitting in a classroom.
A little girl sits at a table in a classroom and holds a toy
A teacher holds a book up while sitting in a chair and reading to students
A man hands another man a piece of paper while a child stands nearby
Our JEFCOED students did an amazing job at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference!
🧵We want to congratulate Piper Rogers, a senior at Gardendale High School, who won gold in Fashion Construction Level 3!
👏We also want to give a big shoutout to Lynlee Nix, who became the first student to represent Bragg Middle School at the conference!
10 months ago, JEFCOED
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Student stands outside, posing next to a poster board
The school year is almost here and these future kindergartners are set up for success!🤩🎉
Students at Pleasant Grove Elementary's Kindergarten Camp learned all about what they can expect in the classroom this fall, while also having some fun! (The Good Morning Song was a hit🕺🎶)
Thank you to all of our parents, guardians, teachers, school administrators and PTA members who made today's camp a wonderful experience!
10 months ago, JEFCOED
A group of students sit on the ground while teachers speak to them from the front of a classroom.
Two women pictured in front of a sign that says "Watch Out Kindergarten Here I come"
A group of students sit on the floor of a classroom.