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!
8 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!
8 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
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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!
8 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!
8 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!
8 months ago, JEFCOED
A woman speaks into a microphone while standing on a stage.
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!🎉🏫
8 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!
8 months ago, JEFCOED
Student stands inside a building, posing next to a poster board and a mannequin
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!
8 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.
Lil’ Spikes Camp is underway at Mortimer Jordan High School and these young athletes are crushing it on the court!🏐✨We’re so proud of them AND our MJHS volleyball players for building up the younger generation!
8 months ago, JEFCOED
A group of girls hitting volleyballs against a wall
A young girl hits a volleyball against her harm.
A teen girl tosses a volleyball into the air as a young girl stands on an elevated platform, trying to hit the ball.
🏈👏"It's a blessing": Pinson Valley High School graduate and New Orleans Saints cornerback, Kool-Aid McKinstry, returned to PVHS to host a free youth football camp! Athletes spent Saturday on the turf, learning from one of JEFCOED's own!
8 months ago, JEFCOED
A man runs as two young boys chase after him during a drill on a football field.
Many people stand on a football field in an outdoor stadium. At the center of the photo, a man helps a young boy while he does football drills.
Many people stand in football stadium. In the center of the photo, a young boy looks up at a man who is talking to him.
The future of healthcare is bright! 👏🏥
Students from Hueytown High School attended the 2025 International Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Conference in Nashville, Tennessee! There, students attended workshops and competed in challenges that showed off their health-related knowledge. We're so proud of these students and love seeing them continue to learn throughout the Summer👏🩺!
9 months ago, JEFCOED
Five students stand in room, posing together and smiling at camera.
📍JEFCOED in Washington, D.C. — Leadership from Irondale Middle School had the opportunity to visit The White House and U.S. Capitol while attending the Model Schools Conference!
They learned all about the personal touches that presidents and first ladies have made at The White House that still remain today! Our leaders said they were in awe of the history and significance of the various rooms!
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Five adults stand, smiling at camera outside The White House
Five adults stand in front of a door at The White House, smiling at camera
Five adults standing in front of The White House
🎨Creativity was on full display at the Alabama Art Education Association Summer Board Retreat!🎨

Some members of our JEFCOED family were in attendance, and enjoyed a full schedule of exciting activities! Our educators painted Honey Bears with artist Jayne Morgan, toured the Birmingham Museum of Art and took part in a Shibori dyeing workshop at ArtPlay!

Members of our JEFCOED family in attendance include:
🎨Ashley Culwell, Shades Valley High School
🎨Jack Vest, McCalla Elementary
🎨Mary Jane Coker, McAdory Elementary
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Shibori fabric displayed in front of brick building
Clothes pins attached to fabric stick out of a bucket filled with blue liquid
Person stands in room, painting on canvas as others sit in the room and watch
Painting of bear-shaped jar with honey spilling out of the lid
Way to go, Kamon!🎉👏 Kamon Kinney, a student at Snow Rogers Elementary School, has qualified for the 2025 Junior Olympics in Houston, Texas!
Kamon qualified to compete in the boys 100-meter dash and long jump, after securing a gold medal in the 100-meter dash at Regionals! The games will take place later this month. Please help us congratulate Kamon on this major accomplishment!
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Graphic has photo of Kamon Kinney holding an American Flag. Text below his photo says "Kamon Kinney Junior Olympics 2025"
We appreciate the Mayor of Clay, Charles Webster, for stopping by the central office to meet with Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin. Staying connected with our local leaders is an important part of serving our students and communities. Together, we make great things happen!🤝
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Dr. Gonsoulin meets with Mayor of Clay Charles Webster
Dr. Gonsoulin meets with Mayor of Clay Charles Webster
Dr. Gonsoulin sits down to meet with Mayor of Clay Charles Webster in his office.
The JEFCOED Technology Department has been brewing up something special!☕ They've hosted three "Canva Cafe" trainings for our Central Office and School Office staff in February, April, and June. More than 25 staff members have learned essential design skills—from graphics and flyers to presentations and certificates—plus some of Canva's best-kept secrets! Thank you to our Technology Department for organizing these training sessions!👏
9 months ago, JEFCOED
Woman standing next to large screen gives presentation. Three people sit at tables facing the woman.
Woman in a room stands next to large screen, giving presentation. Three women sit at tables in the room, facing the woman giving the presentation.
Man stands next to large screen, giving presentation. A woman is seated at a table in front of the man.
🚀The Rockets returned home with several awards from UCA Camp at Auburn University!🚀 Please help us congratulate Gardendale High School’s cheerleaders for their outstanding performance! 💛All Gold Ribbons in Evaluations 🥇1st Place - Camp Routine 📣1st Place - Band Chant ✨1st Place - Cheer/Chant 🤸‍♀️1st Place - Overall 🍌Banana Day One 👏Tradition Award 🥰Three Pin-It-Forward Athletes 🤩Six All-Americans Congratulations on all your hard work!
9 months ago, JEFCOED
A group of cheerleaders posing together on a blue mat in an arena
Please help us wish Gardendale High School golfer, Noah Graham, the best of luck as he competes in the Press Thornton Future Masters!🏌️⛳ The tournament, which is held in Dothan, is in its 76th year and Noah is one of more than 200 competing!
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Two men in golf attire stand together, smiling at camera
We see a few familiar faces strumming their way through the National Mariachi Education Workshop in Las Vegas, NV! 🎻🎶 — Our educators are thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with the very best in Mariachi education. We can't wait for them to share all they have learned with our students as they build and expand JEFCOED Mariachi programs! 📸 Tariq Sabree, Assistant Band Director at Fultondale High School, Greg Gumina, JEFCOED Arts Supervisor, and Keith Brandenburg, Band Director at Pinson Valley High School.
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Three men standing together, smiling at camera while holding instruments.