What a moving Veterans Day program at McAdory Middle School!❤️🇺🇸 Today students and educators recognized our nation’s veterans through powerful speeches and passionate performances.

We appreciate all of our special guests for attending and sincerely thank everyone who made this event possible!
6 months ago, JEFCOED
JROTC members hold up the American flag and Alabama state flag while standing in front of a crowd in a gym.
A girl speaks into a microphone while making a speech in front of a crowd of people in a school gym.
A man in a military uniform speaks to a crowd in a school gym.
A man wearing a U.S. Army shirt holds a microphone and speaks to a crowd at McAdory Middle School.
A woman holds a microphone and speaks to a crowd inside McAdory Middle School's gym.
Band students perform for a crowd inside McAdory Middle School's gym.
Dancers perform for a crowd inside McAdory Middle School's gym. The dancers kneel on the ground and hold up American flags.
We have an exciting weekend ahead!🎶👏 You’re invited to our All County Band Festival this Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Gardendale High School!

This free performance begins at 11 a.m. and will feature the talents of middle and high school band members from throughout our district. They’ve been hard at work rehearsing for the big show and are ready to put on an outstanding performance! We hope to see you there!
6 months ago, JEFCOED
Image is a graphic with text over a cream colored background. The text says "Jefferson County School District Presents All County Band Festival Celebrating Our County's Finest Young Musicians! Saturday Nov. 8, 2025"
JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse on a stage.
JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse in a band room.
JEFCOED All County Band members rehearse in a band room.
This week, Hueytown Primary School honored those who have served in our nation’s armed forces through a heartwarming Veterans Day program!❤️

The event featured touching performances and special tributes that recognized veterans and active-duty military members, along with prisoners of war and missing service members.

We thank Hueytown Primary for organizing this special event, along with each family who attended!
6 months ago, JEFCOED
Students wearing U.S. military uniforms give a presentation in a school gym.
Students sing a song while standing on bleachers in a school gym.
Students walk through a gym while waving small American flags and wearing matching hats that are made of paper and colored on with crayon.
A child picks up a plate from a table inside a school gym.
A child places a candle onto a table inside a school gym.
A girl places a vase onto a table inside a school gym.
A boy reads from a piece of paper as he gives a presentation to an audience inside a school gym.
Hueytown High School's band director leads band members as they perform in a school gym.
Nonstop excitement at Center Point’s inaugural E.H.E.R.O. Fun Festival!🦅🎉
Community members enjoyed zumba, line dancing, special performances, and visits with first responders! This was such a lively event and we appreciate everyone who made it possible!
6 months ago, JEFCOED
Little Eaglettes cheerleaders hold up letters that spell out EHERO while performing in a parking lot.
Two little girls hug an eagle mascot.
A child climbs up a rock wall.
An adult and two children pose for a photo in a park. The children are wearing halloween costumes and holding up balloons shaped like swords.
Four children pose for a photo while standing in a parking lot. The children are wearing Halloween costumes and holding buckets of candy,
Center Point High School's marching band performs in a parking lot. In this photo, students are playing symbols and drums. They're wearing matching gray sweatsuits and red hats.
Members of the Diamond Dolls dance team perform in a parking lot.
A child sits on a motorcycle while weaing a plastic firefighter hat.
A little girl smiles while holding a balloon animal shaped like a dog on a leash while standing in a school parking lot.
Can you be-leaf it?! Student-made art was on display at Moss Rock Festival in Hoover this weekend!🌳🤩 After weeks of learning all about trees, artwork created by students at Pinson Elementary School was used to make an oak tree sculpture!
We’re so proud of these students for working together to complete such a beautiful project!
6 months ago, JEFCOED
A tree sculpture made out of student art work sits on grass at a festival.
The image is a close up shot of a tree sculpture made out of student artwork at a festival. On the sculpture, there's a sign that says "Please take one Adopt a Nut" next to free nuts.
We had the BEST time handing candy out to our special guests today!🍬🤩 Celebrating our Trick-or-Treat Attendance Challenge winners was truly the best way to spend Halloween! Thank you to all of our employees for making this a special event for our students! From elaborate decorations to group costumes, you all made this day one to remember!🎃✨
6 months ago, JEFCOED
JEFCOED board employees wear Halloween costumes and stand together for a photo.
A group of JEFCOED board employees stand together for a photo. They’re wearing Charlie Brown themed costumes
A group of JEFCOED board employees stand together for a photo. They are dressed in Harry Potter themed costumes.
A group of board employees stand together for a photo. They’re wearing Halloween costumes made out of umbrellas and streamers to look like jellyfish.
JEFCOED board employees sit on the ground in front of their Halloween display.
A group of board employees stand together for a photo. They’re dressed as spices
Board employees wearing candyland themed costumes stand together and smile.
JEFCOED board employees dressed as characters from the Wizard of Oz stand together and smile.
Dr. Gonsoulin and Ms. Stricklin stand together for a photo. Dr. Gonsoulin is wearing a Dracula costume and Ms. Stricklin is wearing a witch costume.
JEFCOED employees wearing costumes stand together and smile
We welcomed the coolest crew of trick-or-treaters to the Central Office Building today!👻🎃 It was an honor to celebrate our Trick-or-Treat Attendance Challenge Winners in such a fun way! Please help us congratulate the winning classes🎉: ✨Ms. Raymond’s class, West Jefferson Elementary ✨Ms. Hanner’s class, West Jefferson Elementary ✨Ms. Woodard’s class, West Jefferson Elementary ✨Ms. McPhaul’s class, West Jefferson Elementary ✨Ms. Bowen’s class, Chalkville Elementary ✨Ms. Parrish’s class, Fultondale Elementary ✨Ms. Mcniese’s class, West Jefferson Elementary ✨Ms. Eaton’s class, Pleasant Grove Elementary ✨Ms. Toyer’s class, Center Point Elementary We’re so proud of these amazing classes! Let’s continue celebrating great attendance, as it is crucial for student success!👏
6 months ago, JEFCOED
A child walks in a school hallway while wearing an astronaut costume.
A child wearing a knight costume smiles
Students stand in a hallway and smile
A student in a “Super Grover” costume trick-or-treats in a hallway.
Students smile while holding up candy in a hallway.
A girl and a boy stand together and smile. The girl is in a scarecrow costume
Two girls wearing Halloween costumes stand together in a hallway and smile.
An adult and a student both wearing witch costumes stand together and talk.
Students walk into a room decorated in green. As they walk in, some of the students ring a bell
An adult dressed as “Dorothy” from the Wizard of Oz and a man dressed as Toto hand out candy to students
There was no short supply of stellar dance moves and cool costumes at this year’s Monster Mash!👻🎃 The annual event brings together middle and high school Exceptional Education students for a day filled with Halloween fun! We appreciate all of our student volunteers and educators who make this awesome event possible year after year!
6 months ago, JEFCOED
Two women in bumble bee costumes pose with a child in a Super Grover costume in a school gym.
A man in a fencing costume poses with a boy in a Spider-Man costume
A group of students stand together and pose for a photo in a school gym.
Two students dressed in costumes stand for a photo in a school gym. One student is wearing a football jersey and the other student is wearing a police officer costume
Two students dance together in a school gym. One is wearing a pumpkin costume
Students dance together in a school gym
Two students pose together for a photo in a school gym
Two students stand together for a photo in a school gym. One student is wearing a scary Halloween mask. The other student is dressed like a can of Coca-Cola
A student dances in a school gym
An adult wearing a referee costume poses for a photo with students wearing sports uniforms. One student is dressed like a basketball player, one is dressed like a baseball player and another student is dressed as a football player.

From creative costumes to fun games️ and all the sweet treats, students had a blast at the Burkett Center's Boo Bash!🎃🍬
Thank you to each volunteer and family who made this exciting event a success!

6 months ago, JEFCOED
A student and adults pose for a picture while attending a halloween party in a parking lot. The adults are wearing costumes.
A person in a halloween costume plays put-put while attending a halloween party in a parking lot.
The photo shows a girl in a bumble bee costume smiling at an emotional support dog while the dog's owner holds the dog's leash. They sit and stand in a parking lot.
An adult helps a student in a spider man costume hold a golf club while he plays put-put. The two stand in a crowded parking lot where a halloween party is being held.
Check it out! Former Rocket Caiden Combs suited up against The Savannah Bananas over the weekend!⚾️👏
The Auburn player had the chance to show off both his baseball skills AND his🕺dance moves🕺on the diamond!
We love seeing our former students enjoy special opportunities like this one while also pursuing their passions! Way to go, Caiden!
6 months ago, JEFCOED
The Savannah Bananas and Auburn Baseball team stand and sit together for a photo on a baseball field.
The photo is of a batter, catcher and umpire at home plate. The batter is getting ready for the pitch to be thrown.
Baseball players and a man in a yellow suit stand on a baseball field.
McAdory Middle School brings it home! Let’s hear it for the 2025-2026 Jefferson County Metro Champions!🎉🏈

We want to congratulate the Jackets on their successful season and an exciting championship win! Their hard work truly paid off during last week's middle school championship game.

▶️ If you missed the action last week, don’t worry, you can find the full game here:
https://youtu.be/iJg7kikxnaQ?si=6Y8AYDWG18g9BxyN
6 months ago, JEFCOED
McAdory Middle School's football team and coaches sit and stand on a football field at night. The players and coaches look happy as the head coach holds a trophy up.
McAdory Middle School cheerleaders and football players pose together on a football field.
McAdory Middle School's football coach holds a trophy and smiles while standing on a football field at night.
A football scoreboard says home: 8 guest: 20 quarter:4 with 33 seconds left on the clock.
Please help us congratulate Minor Community School Principal Dr. Mark Nixon on his retirement!🎉👏

Dr. Nixon dedicated an incredible 27 years to education, 16 of which were spent at JEFCOED. As an educator and administrator, Dr. Nixon led with passion and a kind heart, helping promote the success of students and employees alike.

Dr. Nixon, we will miss you dearly, but we wish you the best in this next chapter! Thank you for all you have done to help our district and Minor Community School flourish! Enjoy your retirement!
6 months ago, JEFCOED
Retired Minor Community School Principal Dr. Mark Nixon stands for a photo with JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin. They hold a certificate congratulating Dr. Nixon on his retirement.
We are proud to share that Coach Curtis White Jr. from Fultondale has been named JEFCOED’s Middle School Football Coach of the Year!🎉👏
This major achievement recognizes his hard work, leadership skills, and dedication to promoting the success of our student-athletes! Please help us congratulate Coach White on this wonderful accomplishment!
6 months ago, JEFCOED
The image is a graphic with text and a picture of Fultondale Football Coach Curtis White Jr. The text around the image says "Curtis White Jr. Middle School Coach 2025-2026 of the year Fultondale High School"
State bound!!👏📣 We want to congratulate several of our JEFCOED middle and high school cheer teams for receiving bids to state during last week’s Central North Super Regionals!

Not only did these teams secure their spot in the state competition, but just days later, some also competed in UCA Regionals, earning bids to UCA Nationals!
We're so proud of each of you! Congratulations!🎉

State qualifiers:
Corner Middle School
North Jefferson Middle School
Clay-Chalkville High School
Corner High School
Hueytown High School
Oak Grove High School
Mortimer Jordan High School
Pinson Valley High School
6 months ago, JEFCOED
Corner Middle School cheerleaders pose together for a photo on a green cheer mat inside an arena.
North Jefferson Middle School cheerleaders and three adults pose togehter for a picture. Cheerleaders in the middle hold a piece of paper and a trophy.
Clay-Chalkville High School cheerleaders stand together for a photo in front of a sign that says "AHSAA"
Corner High School cheerleaders stand and sit together for a photo.
Hueytown High School cheerleaders stand together for a photo.
Oak Grove High School cheerleaders stand together for a photo.
Mortimer Jordan High School cheerleaders stand and sit together for a photo. They're on a green mat.
Pinson Valley cheerleaders pose together for a photo. One cheerleader in the middle holds a piece of paper in her hands.
There’s no stopping these superstar bicyclists!🚴🤩
Each year, Warrior Elementary P.E. coaches help students learn how to ride a bike—a valuable skill they can carry with them throughout their lives!
We appreciate our coaches and volunteers for passing this knowledge on to our students and for making Bike Week an unforgettable experience!🎉
7 months ago, JEFCOED
A student rides a bike over a ramp in a grassy field.
Students ride bicycles on grass and on a parking lot.
Students ride bicycles on a parking lot.
Students and an adult ride bicycles through a wooded area.
Students stand on a road with bicycles.
Students ride bikes through a grassy area. In front of the students is a man driving a golf cart.
Many students stand on and next to bicylces outside a school.
Students ride bicycles through a wooded area.
Students ride bicycles on a sidewalk.

🎃Life is gourd at JEFCOED!🎃

From trips to the pumpkin patch, to decorating pumpkins and even dissecting them, students across our district are getting into the fall spirit!

🔎At Gardendale Elementary School, Pre-K students analyzed the inside of pumpkins and learned how they grow!

📚At Concord Elementary School, storybook pumpkins line the bookshelves! We love seeing students’ creativity and passion for reading on display!

🚜And Brookville Elementary students had a whole lot of fun at 4D Farm! They explored the pumpkin patch, visited the corn barn, and enjoyed fun rides!

7 months ago, JEFCOED
Students look at a pumpkin through a magnifying glass inside a classroom.
A student sits on the flood of a classroom and looks at a pumpkin through a magnifying glass.
Students sit on the floor of a classroom. In front of them are several large pieces of black paper with pumpkin seeds sitting on them.
Pumpkins decorated like book characters sit on the shelves of a library.
Pumpkins decorated like book characters sit on the shelves of a library.
A student holds a pumpkin decorated in the theme of Alice In Wonderland.
Students sit in a pit of corn.
A student sits in a pit of corn.
A student stands in a pumpkin patch and holds a pumpkin.
Two students stand in a pumpkin patch and hold pumpkins.
Rocking poodle skirts and cat eye glasses, students at Minor Community School celebrated the 50th day of school in style!🐩😎 They even enjoyed a classic car show courtesy of the American Legion Graysville Post! What a fun and memorable way to celebrate day 50!
7 months ago, JEFCOED
Two girls wearing 50s inspired outfits stand in front of a vintage car and smile.
A girl wearing a 50s inspired outfit stands in front of a vintage car.
A man wearing a 50s inspired outfit stands next to a vintage car.
Two women wearing 50s inspired outfits scoop ice cream while standing inside a school.
A little boy stands in front of a vintage car and smiles.
Students stand in front of a vintage car and smile.
Four little girls wear 50s inspired outfits and pose together for a photo while standing inside a school hallway.
A group of students pose for a photo outside a school while standing in front of a vintage car.
🏀 Rudd Middle is Ballin’ in Boutwell! - Rudd students had an awesome time cheering on the Alabama Women’s Basketball team as they faced Florida State at historic Boutwell Auditorium! 50+ students earned the trip by completing their i-Ready work, staying on top of assignments, and showing up every day. 🙌
7 months ago, JEFCOED
Students are attending a basketball game as a reward. They are holding up certificates that recognize them as Game Changers.
Photo of the Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Basketball team taking on Florida State at the Boutwell Auditorium. They players are looking up at the ball as it is about to go in the basket.
Crowd shot of a basketball game during Ballin in Boutwell.
Two students look on as they attend a basketball game at Boutwell Auditorum. They are smiling and one is wearing a towel over his head.
Three students holdup towels that say Hibbett, Opening STATEment, Ballin' at Boutwell.
A student looks at the camera and holds up the hand sign for number one during a basketball game.
Two female students smile for the camera during a basketball game.
Three students enjoy snacks during a basektball game.
This is a close up photo of a male student in a red shirt clapping while watching a basketball game.
Three female students pose for a picture during a basketball game. They are sitting in the crowd.
From start to finish, yesterday was filled with lively Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in Pinson!🎶👑 The festivities began with La Srta. Quinceañera pageant, where contestants graced the stage in beautiful gowns and spoke from the heart during the onstage interview portion. We want to congratulate Arlete Granados Zamora, the newly crowned Srta. Quinceañera, as well as all of the finalists and contestants—each of you did an amazing job! The excitement continued into the evening with Pinson’s Hispanic Heritage Festival, where families from every school in the Pinson feeder pattern came together to enjoy entertaining performances, delicious meals, fun crafts, and more! We truly appreciate everyone who made these special events possible!
7 months ago, JEFCOED
A girl and a woman stand together for a photo at a festival held in a school parking lot
A student wearing a Quinceañera dress with a crown and sashes stands on a stage and holds flowers.
An employee from the McWane Science Center shows a family a fossil during a Hispanic Heritage Month festival.
A family stands together at a Hispanic Heritage Festival and smiles.
A girl wearing a green Quinceañera dress holds a trophy and smiles.
A girl wearing a purple Quinceañera dress holds a trophy and smiles.
A student and a teacher stand together and smile while at a Hispanic Heritage Month festival.
A family sits and stands together and smiles while eating at a food truck at a Hispanic Heritage Festival.
Two children with face paint smile and sit on a sidewalk.
A family stands together and smiles while attending a Hispanic Heritage Festival.
From detailed displays and delicious meals to dazzling attire, Brighton School’s Hispanic Heritage Festival was an exciting and educational celebration of culture!🎉 We appreciate every family who participated in this year’s festival. It means so much that you took the time to share your heritage with our students and educators! #BrightonSchool #HispanicHeritageFestival #JEFCOEDProud
7 months ago, JEFCOED
Two little girls wearing matching dresses smile for a picture in a school hallway.
A little boy waves a flag while standing in a school hallway.
A little boy holds candy while an adult pushes him in a wheelchair
A child looks at Hispanic Heritage display at a school.
A man smiles while standing in a school hallway, holding a plate of food.
Two people stand and smile in a school hallway while holding up a flag.
A teen girl and teen boy stand in a school hallway. The girl is wearing a pink dress and the boy is wearing a pink button up shirt, jeans and a hat.
Two little girls stand in a school hallway and smile. They both hold treats in their hands.
Adults stand in a school hallway that is filled with displays for Hispanic Heritage Month