Today we celebrate freedom and the strength of those who came before us. ❤️ Happy Juneteenth, JEFCOED Family!
about 13 hours ago, JEFCOED
Graphic celebrates the Juneteenth holiday.
👋 Hey JEFCOED Family! This is a reminder that all schools and offices will be closed Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19, 2026, in commemoration of Juneteenth. We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus Monday, June 22, 2026. Enjoy your holiday weekend!
2 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces all JEFCOED schools and offices will be closed on June 18 and 19 for Juneteenth.
Seeded, Planted, and Rooted! 🌱☀️

Students at McCalla Elementary School's SOAR program are dedicated to growing and making progress this summer. We are proud to see these scholars deeply rooted in advancing in STEAM, reading, and so much more!
2 days ago, JEFCOED
A student sits at a desk in a classroom and smiles. The student wears a Spiderman shirt and has pieces of paper and supplies on his desk.
A child sits at a table inside a classroom and smiles. In front of him is a cup with soil and a seed inside.
A teacher helps a student plant a seed inside a classroom.
A student sits at a desk and cuts out a piece of paper.
A child sits at a table inside a classroom and colors on a piece of paper.
A room in a school decorated with art, books and plants.
A child sits on a carpet and picks up pieces of paper that are sitting on the ground. The papers have letters on them.
Two girls sit at a table and smile. They color on pieces of paper.
This afternoon, we celebrate an extra special JEFCOED Journey — one that required years of hard work and determination! 🎓🎉

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Jennifer Akins Moore, interventionist at Pinson Valley High School! Dr. Moore recently traveled to Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, where she graduated with her doctorate of education!

We are thrilled for Dr. Moore and celebrate her latest major achievement! Way to go!
3 days ago, JEFCOED
Jennifer Akins Moore smiles for a photo while sitting outdoors. She wears a graduation gown and cap.
Let’s give it up for the incredible Jefferson County Council PTA! 🏆🎉

The JCCPTA was recognized at a recent board meeting for receiving the 2025-2026 Outstanding Council Award by the Alabama PTA. We are always in awe of the work the JCCPTA puts in to support our schools and bring our communities together.

Congratulations on this amazing achievement! 👏
3 days ago, JEFCOED
Jan Plyler shakes JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin's hand during a board meeting.
A woman holding the 2025-2026 Outstanding Council Award from the Alabama PTA.
Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin poses for a photo with Jan Plyler in the Jefferson County Schools board room.
Shoutout to our cheer and dance teams for crushing it at UCA/UDA camp! 📣🏆

Our students have captured several 1st place awards, received recognition for their leadership and kindness, and many have walked away as All-American cheerleaders/dancers!

We are beyond proud of these students for not only showcasing their talents and advancing their skills, but also showing heart and passion while doing so! Way to go, everyone!
4 days ago, JEFCOED
Corner Middle School cheerleaders pose for a photo inside a gym. They stand and kneel on turf and pose behind trophies.
McAdory High School cheerleaders pose for a photo inside a gym. They smile and stand and kneel behind trophies. The cheerleaders in the front of the photo hold a UCA inflatable banana.
Bragg Middle School cheerleaders pose together for a photo on a blue cheer mat. They stand and kneel next to trophies.
Pinson Valley High School cheerleaders pose for a photo inside a gym. They smile and stand behind awards that are sitting on the ground. The cheerleaders in the front of the photo wear medals around their necks.
Corner High School cheerleaders pose for a photo inside a gym. They stand and kneel on grass. Awards sit on the ground in front of the cheerleaders.
Gardendale High School dance team members pose for a photo inside a gym. They wear sparkly maroon uniforms and pose behind trophies and other awards. Some of the dancers wear medals around their necks.
North Jefferson Middle School dance team members pose for a photo inside a gym. They kneel around trophies and awards displayed on the floor.
Gardendale cheerleaders pose for a photo inside a gym. They smile and pose behind awards that are sitting on the ground. The cheerleaders in the front of the photo wear medals around their necks.
Bragg Middle School dance team members smile for a photo inside a gym. They stand and kneel behind awards that are sitting on the ground.
Clay-Chalkville Middle School cheerleaders pose for a photo inside a gym. They stand and kneel behind awards that are sitting on the ground. The dancers in the back of the photo hold up an inflatable UCA banana.
JEFCOED Journeys — Summer in the Sunshine State! ☀️😎

🎢 Victoria and her family traveled to Universal Studios! They spent the week visiting Epic Universe, Volcano Bay and Adventure Island!
📚 Victoria is a student at Bragg Middle School.

🌅 Will and Brenda Purcell enjoyed a beautiful summer trip to Fort Pickens! Check out that stunning sunset over Palafox Pier Park! 🤩
🚌 Brenda is a bus aide at the Burkett Center.

We want to see your summer adventures! Submit your JEFCOED Journey here: https://forms.gle/xKYMoTHHPXvwmu2K7
4 days ago, JEFCOED
A family poses together for a photo at Universal Studios.
A girl smiles and poses for a photo with a person wearing a Hello Kitty costume.
Sunset over Palafox Pier Park in Florida.
Hey Hank! 👋🐪 One of our favorite four-legged celebrities stopped by Bryant Park Elementary School yesterday AND he brought his friends! 🎉

For many of our SOAR students, this was their first time seeing and interacting with these beautiful animals in person. We greatly appreciate the Jefferson County Farmers Federation for making this experience possible! It was a 🐐 blaaaaast 🐐 and we can't wait for the next visit!
7 days ago, JEFCOED
A girl smiles for a photo with a camel while standing outside.
A girl smiles while petting a baby donkey.
A group of students smile for a photo while petting a camel.
A teacher smiles for a photo with a camel.
A boy smiles for a photo with a camel while holding a leash attached to the camel's head and neck.
A girl smiles while bending down to pet a goat outdoors.
A group of boys smile while petting a camel outdoors.
A group of boys bend down to put goats while standing outside.
A girl smiles for a photo while petting a camel outdoors.
A girl smiles for a photo with a baby donkey. A man stands nearby holding a leash that's attached to the donkey.
JEFCOED Journeys — A dream brought to life on the basketball court! 🏀🤩

Family members of Bragg Middle School student Nymiere Peals recently surprised him with a trip to the University of Alabama’s overnight basketball camp! He says playing on UA’s campus was a dream come true and that he was “blessed to learn and experience this awesome opportunity.”

We’re so excited for Nymiere and love hearing about his passion for basketball! The future is certainly bright for this athlete! 👏✨

Be sure to share your JEFCOED Journey with us! You can submit your summer adventures here: https://forms.gle/1BuqWZCzz4xze8h1A
7 days ago, JEFCOED
Bragg student Nymiere Peals poses for a photo with Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats.
Students play basketball on a court at the University of Alabama.
Bragg Middle School student Nymiere Peals smiles for a photo while attending the University of Alabama's overnight basketball camp. He wears a University of Alabama shirt.
Take a look at these summer learning ROCKSTARS! 🎸✨

SOAR students from Brighton School and Lipscomb Elementary School are taking center stage as they make big gains in the classroom! Way to go, everyone! 👏
7 days ago, JEFCOED
A little boy dressed in a rockstar themed outfit poses for a photo. He smiles and stands in a school while holding a guitar prop.
A teacher leads a lesson inside a classroom. Students sit on the floor and listen. The teacher wears a Beatles themed shirt.
A woman poses for a photo inside a room. She holds up the rock and roll symbol with her hand and wears an Aerosmith shirt.
A woman smiles for a photo inside a school office. She wears a Def Lepard shirt and leopard print pants.
A woman signs "I love you" with her hand and poses for a photo inside a school hallway. She smiles and wears an AC/DC shirt.
JEFCOED Journeys — Exploring the North! 🤩

🛳️ Zuri P. recently enjoyed a seven-day cruise to Alaska and Canada! Zuri is a student at Clay Elementary School.

🏔️ The Heard family traveled to Juneau and Skagway, Alaska, along with Victoria, British Columbia, to celebrate Deacon’s graduation! Deacon is an Oak Grove High School graduate, and Neyland is a rising 8th grader at Oak Grove. Ms. Kerri Heard is a paraprofessional at Hueytown Intermediate School.

We love seeing what our JEFCOED Family members are up to this summer! Be sure to share your journey with us! ⬇️
https://forms.gle/uRFKNZ5G586irP6NA
8 days ago, JEFCOED
A girl wearing a pink sweatshirt and a pink hat smiles while standing in front of a snow-capped mountain and train tracks.
A girl smiles while standing in front of a polar bear statue at a general store.
A woman, man, and two children smile for a selfie while standing in front of a large body of water and snow-capped mountains.
Sea Lions sit on a buoy in a body of water.
Brightly colored buildings sit on a large body of water. A sailboat floats next to the buildings.
As the school year came to a close, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School celebrated the retirement of three outstanding members of our JEFCOED Family! 💙✨

Congratulations to Ms. Lori Lightsey, head of school, Dr. April Miller, IB Coordinator, and Ms. Lisa Floyd, office coordinator! You three have been integral to the success of JCIB and our district, and we sincerely thank you for the impact you've made in education. We wish you all a wonderful retirement!
8 days ago, JEFCOED
Two women stand together for a photo and smile. The women wear graduation gowns and stand in a room in front of a table with food on it.
Two women stand in a room in front of tables and a hand-painted sign. They read cards during an event celebrating their retirement.
Two women stand together in a room in front of tables and a hand-painted sign. They each hold up tree-themed art work.
Two women hug each other while standing inside a room. Another women stands close to them and smiles. Behind them, a fourth woman stands next to tables with flowers on them.
Three women and two men stand together for a photo during a retirement party. They stand in a room in front of tables and a hand-painted sign.
A woman and a man stand together for a photo. They stand in front of tables inside a room.
Let's hear it for Corner High School graduate Zach Doty! 🎉🥈

This spring, Zach placed 2nd in the Alabama Statewide Mathematics Contest Written Comprehensive Exam! Achieving this impressive feat is no easy task, and we applaud the work Zach put in to get to this level! 👏 Keep up the amazing work!
9 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic announces Zach Doty placing second in the Alabama Statewide Mathematics Contest.
All aboard! 🚂🛤️ Next stop: Summer learning excitement! ☀️🤩

Big thank you to Conductor Brasher for providing Irondale Community School and Grantswood Community School SOAR students with a fun-filled experience this morning! It's not everyday you get to ride a train right outside your school! 🎉
9 days ago, JEFCOED
Two students smile while sitting in a red train car inside a school parking lot.
A student smiles while sitting in a train car inside a school parking lot.
Students smile while riding a carnival-style train. One of the students raises his arms in the air.
A man speaks to a group of students while standing outside a colorful train. He wears a conductor costume.
Students smile while riding inside a carnival-style train inside a parking lot.
Students smile while riding inside a red carnival-style train inside a school parking lot.
Two children smile while sitting inside a carnival-style train.
Students smile while riding in a red train car.
A girl smiles while riding inside a blue train car.
JEFCOED Journeys 🌊☀️ — Fun in the sun for the Ashworth family!

This crew recently enjoyed a trip to Gulf Shores to celebrate the end of the school year! 🎉

📚✨ Jaxon attends Oak Grove High School, Sadie attends Oak Grove Elementary School, and Crystal is the office coordinator at Hueytown Intermediate!

We want to see your summer adventures! Head to this link to share your JEFCOED Journeys: https://forms.gle/hPM1ruguFtuB37Qq6
10 days ago, JEFCOED
A woman, a girl, and a boy take a selfie in front of a blue sky. They wear swimsuits and smile.
Two children pose for a photo behind a shark prop in a building. They make silly faces pretending to be scared.
Achieving excellence through self-expression! 📸🕺

We are proud to share that several of our JEFCOED students received awards for their submissions to the Alabama PTA Reflections program this spring! Please help us congratulate the following winners:

🥇 Anna Grace Patmon, Bryan Elementary School | 1st Place, Intermediate Photography
🥈 Aria Gwin, Bryan Elementary School | 2nd Place, Dance Choreography
🥉 Lyla Herrin, Mount Olive Elementary School | 3rd Place, Dance Choreography
🌟 Mirabelle Brasher, Bryan Elementary School | Honorable Mention, Dance Choreography

Way to go, everyone!
10 days ago, JEFCOED
A woman and a girl smile and pose for a photo inside a room in the Jefferson County Schools Board of Education. The girl holds a certificate in her hands.
A woman and a JEFCOED student smile and pose for a photo inside a room in the Jefferson County Schools Board of Education. The girl holds a certificate in her hands.
A girl smiles and holds up a medal that says "PTA Reflections" while standing in front of a door inside a building.
A woman and a girl smile and pose for a photo inside the Jefferson County Board of Education. The girl holds up a certificate.
Gardendale High School’s Pickleball Club showed out at the DUPR High School State Championship last month!👏🥈

Big shoutout to Grayson Brown, Nolan Wilson, and Cooper Caufield for placing 2nd in the competition!
11 days ago, JEFCOED
Graphic has image of Gardendale High School Pickleball players and text. The text says "GHS: 2nd Place Alabama DUPR High School Pickleball State Championship Grayson Brown, Nolan Wilson, Cooper Caufield."
Endless opportunities await as we SOAR into a new week! 📚🌟

Shoutout to our outstanding scholars at Fultondale Elementary's SOAR location:
💫 Fultondale Elementary School
💫 Gardendale Elementary School
💫 Snow Rogers Elementary School
💫 Mount Olive Elementary School

Excited to grow their knowledge, these students are putting in impressive work this summer. 👏 We love seeing them accomplish big goals with the help of our amazing JEFCOED educators!
11 days ago, JEFCOED
A student smiles while doing an assignment in a classroom. She places green and yellow tiles onto a piece of paper.
A student writes in a workbook while sitting at a desk inside a classroom.
A student claps his hands while he sits at a desk inside a classroom.
A teacher sits at a table with students inside a classroom and leads a lesson.
A student smiles while sitting at a desk inside a classroom.
Students sit at desks inside a classroom and place colorful tiles on a piece of paper.
A teacher leads a lesson at the front of a classroom. Students listen while sitting at desks.
A student colors on a sheet of paper while standing at a desk inside a classroom.
Summer ball on Grove Street! 🏀☀️

We want to give a big shoutout to our JEFCOED teams that participated in the Girls Basketball Summer Play Date at Pleasant Grove High School Thursday! These athletes did an amazing job showcasing their skills on the court! 👏
14 days ago, JEFCOED
Pleasant Grove and Gardendale High Schools' girls basketball teams play each other on the court.
A Hueytown High School basketball player dribbles the ball down the court.
A Hueytown High School girls basketball player runs down the court during a game.
A Gardendale Girls basketball player dribbles the ball during a game against Pleasant Grove.
Shades Valley and Bryant girls basketball teams face off on the basketball court.
Painting and s’mores and bears, oh my! 🐻🔎

Students at Bryan Elementary School’s SOAR location enjoyed quite the treat this week! After a successful bear hunt around the school, students snacked on s’mores (some for the first time ever!) and showed off their arts and crafts skills!

Thursday’s SOAR was so fun, we could bear-ly contain our excitement! Can’t wait to see what adventures are in store for next week!
14 days ago, JEFCOED
A student holds up a piece of paper marking off how many bears she saw on a scavenger hunt.
A student smiles and stands in a school hallway. He holds up a piece of paper marking off how many bears he saw on a scavenger hunt.
Students hold up pieces of paper marking off how many bears they saw on a scavenger hunt. They stand with their teacher in a school hallway.
Students roast marshmallows over charcoal.
A student gives a thumbs up while eating a s'more.
A girl smiles and wears a hat made out of paper that says "happy camper."
A student paints a rock while inside a classroom.
A teacher helps students paint rocks inside a classroom.