Join us as we celebrate new beginnings for the Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School!📚🎉

As district and school leaders cut the ribbon on the brand-new building, JEFCOED TV will be there to bring you all the excitement live! Our broadcast begins tomorrow at 10 a.m., and you can find instructions on how to watch below!⬇️

▶️Download the JEFCOED TV app and watch on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV.
📲View the stream on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or website, jefcoed.com/tv.
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Image is a graphic announcing that JEFCOED TV will broadcast the ribbon cutting for the new JCIB building. The broadcast will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Meet JEFCOED’s HOSA Officer Candidates!🩺👏

We are happy to share that two of our students have been selected as finalists for the opportunity to serve as Alabama HOSA Officers!

✨Alyssa Russell, Pinson Valley High School
✨Mallori Thompson, Oak Grove High School

Please join us in wishing these candidates the best of luck as they give their final speeches tomorrow!
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Image announces Alyssa Russell and Mallori Thompson as two finalists to become Alabama HOSA Officer Candidates. Both attend schools in the Jefferson County School District.
Dr. Gonsoulin opened the Imagine Learning Annual Summit this morning, highlighting how Jefferson County Schools proves public education opens doors daily. Grateful for our partnership with Imagine Learning to expand opportunities for every student!
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A man delivers a speech on stage. In the background is an Imagine Learning banner that reads. "Empower Potential."
Two men greet each other on stage with a handshake.
Imagine Learning logo featured on the big screen at Regions Field in Birmingham, AL.
A table full of people watch a speech during a conference.
A baseball on a stand. The baseball reads "Magic City."
Three women are sitting at a table during a meeting. They are smiling at the camera.
Image of a powerpoint slide. The slide reads, "A Vision for a Homerun: National Superintendent of the Year." Guest Speaker, Dr. Gonsoulin.
A room full of meeting attendees sitting at tables.
From student performances to powerful speeches, Fultondale High School’s Black History Month program was full of energy and inspiration! As we celebrate a century of Black History commemorations, our JEFCOED Family continues to make their own historic contributions, and it was an honor to hear some of these stories yesterday. Thank you to everyone who made this moving program so special!
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Two people wear matching green jackets and black pants and perform a routine.
A student delivers a speech during a Black History Month program inside a school gym. Next to her is a large 100 made out of cardboard.
Dr. Makella Moore Harris speaks into a microphone during Fultondale High School's Black History Month Program.
Choir students perform during Fultondale High School's Black History Month Program.
People perform during Fultondale High School's Black History Month program. They wear jackets and shirts from different fraternities.
Fultondale High School's principal speaks into a microphone while standing at a podium during Fultondale High School's Black History Month program.
Band members perform during Fultondale High School's Black History Month program. They play in the middle of the gym while students watch from the bleachers.
Please help us congratulate McAdory Health Science’s newest certified patient care technicians!🩺👏 These students have worked incredibly hard to pass their certification exam and are now fully equipped to work in healthcare upon graduation. We know these students have bright futures, and can’t wait to see what they continue to accomplish!
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Image is a graphic with photos of McAdory Health Science's latest students to become Certified Patient Care Technicians. They hold up certificates with their names while standing in a school hallway.
Get excited, JEFCOED Family!🏀🎉 This afternoon, Mortimer Jordan High School and Pleasant Grove High School will hit the court in the Elite 8 of the AHSAA Girls State Basketball Tournament! Mortimer Jordan plays Hazel Green at 12:30 p.m., and Pleasant Grove is taking on Montgomery Catholic at 4 p.m. We're cheering these teams on and wish them the best of luck as they hit the court!
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Graphic wishes Mortimer Jordan High School Girls Basketball and Pleasant Grove High School Girls Basketball teams good luck as they play in the Elite 8 of the state tournament on Feb. 24, 2026.
Batter up, softball fans!🥎🎉 JEFCOED TV is excited to broadcast tomorrow's softball game between the Spain Park Jaguars and the Gardendale High School Rockets! You can catch all the gameday action LIVE on JEFCOED TV starting at 4:30 p.m. See you then!

📺 How to watch:
📲Download the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
▶️Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or website, jefcoed.com/tv
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Graphic announces JEFCOEDTV's live coverage of the softball game between Spain Park and Gardendale High Schools on February 24, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. The game can be viewed on jefcoed.com/tv, AppleTV, FireTV, and ROKU.
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!
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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!
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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!👏
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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
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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
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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.👏
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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
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!💙
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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!
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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
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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.