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!
28 days 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
29 days 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
Good things happening at Grantswood Community School!🌱☀️
Mrs. Riley’s students put their green thumbs to work by planting a beautiful fall garden filled with broccoli, carrots, cabbage and other veggies! We can’t wait to see how their garden flourishes throughout the season!🥕👏
30 days ago, JEFCOED
Students plant vegetables in a garden outside Grantswood Community School
Students plant vegetables in a garden outside Grantswood Community School
Students plant vegetables in a garden outside Grantswood Community School
Students water plants in a garden outside Grantswood Community School.
Take a look! Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey is representing Bryant Park Elementary School at the School Superintendents of Alabama Fall Conference!🤩🎉

We appreciate Dr. Mackey for highlighting Bryant Park on this Tee Shirt Tuesday and for all he does to support our district and schools across the state.
30 days ago, JEFCOED
Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey stands on a porch outside. He wears a T-Shirt over a button down and tie. The T-Shirt says " Visual & Performing Arts Bryant Park Elementary Create Lead Empower."
🐅The Tigers turned up the spirit at this afternoon's pep rally!🐾
We're now just hours away from our Game of the Week: Bibb County at Oak Grove! Don't forget, our live gameday coverage begins at 6:35 p.m.!

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about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Girls wearing black shirts and pink shorts hold pom poms and smile while performing.
Students in a band stand on bleachers and play instruments.
Students in a marching band play instruments in a school gym.
Cheerleaders stand together and sing in a school gym.
Students stand together and hug in a school gym.
Students play drums and symbols in a school gym.
Cheerleaders wave while performing in a school gym.
Irondale Community School students had a great time learning about various cultures during their Hispanic Heritage Festival!💃🎨

Students showcased their creativity by crafting Peruvian pan flutes and vibrant Mexican mirrors, decorating pumpkins in the style of Pablo Picasso, and even learning how to salsa dance. After finishing their projects, they headed to the court to enjoy an exciting game of soccer!⚽️

We appreciate our educators and volunteers for making this event possible!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Students stand together, smiling for a photo in a school gym. One student is wearing a cowboy hat and playing a hand-made pan flute.
A student stands in a school gym and smiles while holding a hand-made pan flute.
A student stands in front of a sign that says "Mexico" and holds a hand-made Mexican mirror.
A student stands in a school gym and smiles while holding a hand-made Mexican mirror.
A student stands in a school gym and plays a hand-made pan flute.
Students sit at a table and color with markers.
Students sit at a table and color with markers.
Students play soccer in a school gym.
Exceptional Education Canoe Week has been one for the books!🛶☀️

Throughout this week, nearly 500 ExEd students and their peer helpers embarked on canoe adventures, navigating the beautiful, serene waters of Oak Mountain State Park.

Whether students were gliding across the lake, playing with friends, or enjoying a cookout, they were making precious memories as part of a cherished tradition for our district. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible!💙
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
A student and teacher pose for a picture in a wooded area.
Four people sit in a canoe on a lake. Two of them sit in the middle, putting their hands in the water.
Students and teachers stand and sit together, smiling for a photo in a wooded area.
Four people sit in a canoe on shore.
Students and an adult sit in a canoe and smile.
📣 Congratulations to these Fultondale High School Seniors from the Class of 2026! 🎉🎓
These students took the leap, completed their Match applications, and have already received college admission offers! We’re so proud of their hard work and excited to see where their journey takes them next.
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Students hold up pennant flags to colleges they have been accepted to.
Students hold up pennant flags to colleges they have been accepted to.
Students hold up pennant flags to colleges they have been accepted to.
Students hold up pennant flags to colleges they have been accepted to.
Students hold up pennant flags to colleges they have been accepted to.
Students hold up pennant flags to colleges they have been accepted to.
🎭Students took center stage at Minor Community School today!🎭
Kennedy Center-trained teaching artists visited each grade level, sharing a variety of theatre techniques with our scholars! In these photos, students are creating tableaus—still, silent scenes that tell a story.

These engaging lessons allowed students to use their imaginations and explore the many different ways we can deliver a message.

Thank you to each artist who came out today! We appreciate you for sharing your skills with our students!👏
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
A student stands in a classroom and holds his arms up.
A student stands in a classroom, acting out an assignment to create a tableau of a bicycle. The student is in a squated position, holding his arms out.
A student stands in a classroom, holding her arms out.
A student stands in a classroom, holding one of her hands up and smiling.
Students sit in a classroom, holding their arms up in a flexed position and smiling.
Students and an adult are in a classroom, practicing theatre techniques. They all hold their hands up and make scary faces.
🧯🚒 Fire Prevention Week is the perfect time to ensure your child knows how to prevent fires and what to do if one breaks out!🧯🚒
This week, 5th graders at Irondale Community School practiced these skills during Kitchen Safety Day. The Irondale Fire Department taught students life-saving information, including how to properly use a fire extinguisher. We appreciate these firefighters for showing students how to react calmly and safely in the event of an emergency!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
A group of students and an adult stand outside of an Irondale Fire-Rescue Fire Prevention and Life Safety Trailer.
A student holds a fire extinguisher during a fire silmulation.
A group of students and an adult stand outside of an Irondale Fire-Rescue Fire Prevention and Life Safety Trailer.
Students participate in a fire simulation.
We appreciate each student who attended our first Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council meeting of the year! During these meetings, student representatives from throughout our district participate in thought-provoking conversations with Dr. Gonsoulin. These discussions are invaluable and allow us to continue growing as a district. Thank you again to everyone who participated!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands in a library and talks to children. The students sit at tables in the library. Some have their hands raised.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands in a library and talks to students. The students are sitting at tables.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands in a room and talks to students who are sitting at tables.
JEFCOED Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin stands next to a student. Both are smiling at the camera.
Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day, and we hope you'll join us in celebrating our outstanding custodians here at JEFCOED!🎉
These heroes not only ensure students and teachers spend their days in clean, safe environments, but also spread positivity throughout their schools. We appreciate all they do to help our district thrive! When you see your school custodian today, be sure to tell them thank you!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
The image is a graphic with text that reads "JEFCOED Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Cleanliness and Order thank you for all you do! Happy Custodian Appreciation Day" The background of the graphic has bubbles, a mop and cleaning supplies on it.
How precious are these little vaqueros and vaqueras!❤️🤠 As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue, students at Brighton School honored the rich traditions of the original cowboys and cowgirls of the Americas. Dressed in outfits inspired by this heritage, they joyfully celebrated the significant impact vaqueros and vaqueras had on ranching culture in the American West!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
Two elementary school students smile while standing in a school gym.
A little boy wearing a flannel shirt and cowboy hat smiles while standing in a school gym.
Students wearing vaquero inspired outfits stand in a classroom and smile.
Students and a teacher wearing vaquero inspired outfits stand in a school hallway and smile.
Students wearing vaquero inspired outfits stand in a school hallway and smile.
Students and a teacher wearing vaquero inspired outfits stand in a school hallway and smile.
Good things happening!🤩👏 Members of JEFCOED’s Technology Department recently attended the Alabama Leaders in Educational Technology Fall Symposium! Several of our team members gave presentations during the conference, and Technology Coaches Delfreda Coleman and Aakre Mahan were honored for completing their Alabama Technology Integration Coach Certification!🎉 We’re so proud of this group and appreciate all they do to help our district run smoothly!
about 1 month ago, JEFCOED
A group of people smile while taking a selfie in a hotel lobby.
Three people smile while standing between a podium and a screen with a presentation on it. The screen says" Remember the Forgettables Forging Permanent Digital Skills for Non-Intructional Staff Members." The text is above photos of the three presenters.
A woman stands in the front of a room, giving a presentation.
A woman stands in the front of a room, giving a presentation.
A woman stands in the front of a room, giving a presentation.
Three women stand together on a stage. Two of the women hold awards.
Two women stand on a stage, smiling at each other.

It was an action-packed Friday at JCIB! The school's grade vs. grade soccer tournament for Hispanic Heritage Month got underway!⚽️🎉 Each grade has been assigned a country from Latin America to represent in the tournament. Friday, the freshmen and sophomores faced off, representing Mexico and Venezuela! The next game will feature juniors vs. seniors! We can’t wait to see which grade will win it all!

about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Girls sitting in stands hold up signs. One says "Viva Mexico." The other says, "Go Evie! Go Miranda! Go Mexico!"
Students play soccer on a field.
Students play soccer on a field.
Students sit in stands, watching a soccer game and holding signs. One sign says "Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month." Another says "Let's go Mexico." Another sign says "Go Marissa!"
Two girls sit in stands, holding a sign that says "Good Luck Freshies"
It’s gameday in Gardendale and the Rockets brought the hype ahead of kickoff!🎉🚀 We’re just hours away from our Game of the Week! Who’s excited?!🏈🤩
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Color guard members perform at a pep rally in a school gym
Students run across the gym floor at a pep rally
A student plays drums at a pep rally
A dance team performs at a pep rally
Cheerleaders perform a stunt at a pep rally
When learning continues outside the classroom, we’re all JEFCOED strong!👏📚
We appreciate each family and educator who attended Center Point Elementary's Get the Scoop on Literacy and Numeracy event! Parents received crucial information regarding the Alabama Literacy Act, and learned new methods to help students build reading and math skills at home! Thank you to everyone who made this evening a success!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
A woman gives a presentation in front of families inside a school building.
A woman stands in a school building and gives a presentation.
A woman standing in a school building holds a microphone and speaks to families.
The photo is of large paper in the shape of an ice cream cone taped to a wall. A message written in marker reads "Get the Scoop on Literacy and Numeracy."
The Jefferson County Board of Education is proud to partner with the Hope for Autumn Foundation once again for Give Hope Day!💛🎗️We’ve loved seeing our JEFCOED family decked out in their gold and yellow! Today and everyday, let’s stand behind those who are fighting childhood cancer.
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
Three women stand together in a hallway and pose for a photo. They’re all wearing gold or yellow for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
7 women and 1 man stand together in a hallway and pose for a photo. They’re all wearing gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
Two men stand together for a photo and smile. They’re both wearing yellow polos to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
A group of people stand together and pose for a photo. They’re wearing gold and yellow to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
Two women stand together in a hallway and pose for a photo. They’re wearing gold to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
A group of people stand together and smile for a photo inside a church. They’re wearing gold and yellow to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
A group of people stand together and smile for a photo inside a church. They’re wearing gold and yellow to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
A group of people stand together and smile for a photo inside a church. They’re wearing gold and yellow to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
A large group of people stand together and smile for a photo inside a church. They’re wearing gold and yellow to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
It takes team work to ensure students are in school each and every day! We love that Lipscomb Elementary School not only celebrated students who had perfect attendance for the first 20 days of school, but also celebrated their parents!🎉 Dedication in the classroom deserves recognition! Way to go, everyone!👏
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
A student holds a certificate and stands in front of a sign that says "Let's start this school year off write", with write crossed out and replaced with "right."
A student holds a certificate and stands in front of a sign that says "Let's start this school year off write", with write crossed out and replaced with "right."
A student holds a certificate and stands in front of a sign that says "Let's start this school year off write", with write crossed out and replaced with "right."
A student holds a certificate and stands in front of a sign that says "Let's start this school year off write", with write crossed out and replaced with "right."
A student holds a certificate and stands in front of a sign that says "Let's start this school year off write", with write crossed out and replaced with "right."
A student holds a certificate and stands in front of a sign that says "Let's start this school year off write", with write crossed out and replaced with "right."
You don’t have to go far to find inspiration!🚒📚
Last week, kindergartners at Gardendale Elementary School took a Community Helpers Field Trip, learning all about the different jobs that keep the City of Gardendale running! They spoke with firefighters and police officers, visited the Gardendale Public Library and met Mayor Hogeland!
We appreciate everyone who took the time to speak with these classes! What a fun experience!
about 2 months ago, JEFCOED
A Gardendale firefighters shows kindergarten students equipment
A group of kindergarten students, firefighters and two other adults stand in front of a fire truck.
A group of kindergarten students stand in front of a police car.
A group of kindergarten students sit on the floor of the Gardendale City Hall chamber. The mayor sits in front of them, speaking into a microphone.
A woman stands and reads a book to a group of children who sit on the floor.