Jefferson County Schools

We've enjoyed celebrating our esteemed board members during School Board Recognition Month! In their honor, books were donated to our schools as a token of appreciation for their dedication and leadership. Thank you again for all you do for JEFCOED students, staff, and families! 👏

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JEFCOED Board Member holding "thank you" sign during book dedication.

Board Member Walt Curry shaking hands with Principal Zambia Harris during board meeting.

Board President Ronnie Dixon stands with Principal Nino Mason during a book presentation.

Mrs. Carita Venable holds up a sign that says "Thank You, Mrs. Venable" during a book presentation

Board Member Carita Venable presents Principal Monte Abner with a book during School Board Appreciation Month.

Board President Ronnie Dixion receives thanks from Mount Olive Elementary School.

Board Member Walt Curry receives thank you letters from school students during a board meeting.

Board Member Glenn Durough receives appreciation from Oak Grove High School and Principal Ray.

Board President Ronnie Dixon is presented with a book in his honor to be placed at Clay-Chalkville Middle School

Congratulations to everyone who competed in the 2025 Jefferson County Wrestling Tournament! We were impressed by the level of competition and teamwork on display! Please join us in celebrating our top teams: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS 🏆 McAdory High School 🥈 Corner High School 🥉 Mortimer Jordan High School HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS 🏆 Fultondale High School 🥈 Gardendale High School 🥉 Corner High School MIDDLE SCHOOL 🏆 Bragg Middle School 🥈 Fultondale High School 🥉 North Jefferson Middle School

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McAdory High School Wrestling Team with awards they earned in the 2025 Jefferson County Wrestling Tournament

Fultondale High School Girls Wrestling Team

Bragg Middle School Wrestling Team showing off medals they won in the 2025 Jefferson County Wrestling Tournament

We were honored to have Jefferson County Commissioner (District 1) Lashunda Scales speak with students at the Jefferson County Counseling and Learning Center. She delivered powerful messages of hope, encouraging students to believe in themselves and embrace change for a better future. 👏 Thank you, Commissioner Scales, for your time and commitment to our JEFCOED students. #MoveDifferently #IAmPowerful #GoingToWIN #JEFCOEDStrong

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Commissioner Lashunda Scales stands "hands in" with staff at the Jefferson County Counseling and Learning Center to show support for the students

Commissioner Lashunda Scales speaks with students at the Jefferson County Counseling and Learning Center

Students are standing with arms interlocked.

Commissioner Lashunda Scales is hugging a student

Commissioner Lashunda Scales speaks with a female student.

Commissioner Lashunda Scales takes a picture with a staff member at the Jefferson County Counseling and Learning Center

Many of us went to sleep on Thursday night, thinking it wouldn't happen after all. And then it did!! The JEFCOED family enjoyed a beautiful snow day on Friday.❄️☃️ Thank you to all of those who sent in pictures. Your smiles and joy warmed our hearts. Here are just a few of the many fantastic pictures we received.

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Two girls excitedly sled down the street in the show using a pool float shaped like a dragon.

Three boys stand in front of their home with their hands in the air, celebrating the snow.

A group of young boys pretends to play video games in the snow. They have placed a tv outside and show it hooked up to a snow mound.

Two kids have build a snowman and a an igloo. One boy is inside the igloo and the other boy is standing by the snowman.

Two boys are sledding in the snow with a red sled.

A young girl poses next to a snowman wearing a Snow Rogers Bulldogs shirt.

A boy is riding a sled down his driveway.

A family of three plays in the snow. All of the family members are wearing pink.

A young boy is playing in the snow on a round pool float.

📣 Outdoor classroom upgrade! 🐓🌱🐝 - Thanks to a generous grant from Cawaco RC&D, Grantswood Community School's outdoor learning spaces have received a makeover. They've added new chicken coops, nesting boxes, chicken wire, a tarp, and fresh bee supplies. Plus, in March, they'll welcome new bees and a new hive! Kindergartners at the school LOVE learning outside and do a fantastic job caring for the chickens and bees. We can't wait to see them enjoy the newly renovated space! #OutdoorLearning #GrantswoodCommunity #HandsOnLearning #Kindergarten

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New chicken coops at Grantswood Community School.

Picture of upgraded outdoor learning space at Grantswood Community School. Plant bed with fresh plants.

Chicken coop with tarp at Grantswood Community School.

Hueytown High School Career Tech students pampered Board of Education employees with an unforgettable Day of Relaxation before the holiday rush! 💆🏻‍♀️🧖🏻‍♀️✨🌿 Cosmetology students showcased their skills by offering manicures💅, as well as hand, foot, and neck massages. Meanwhile, culinary arts students catered for the event, providing delicious treats and beverages to enjoy during our services.👩🏽‍🍳🍴 Thank you to these fantastic students and their instructors for bringing relaxation and joy to the Jefferson County Board of Education.

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Students from the Hueytown High School Cosmetology department.

Hueytown High School student gives board of education employee a manicure.

Hueytown High School students wait to greet employees in the Board of Education.

Members of the Hueytown High School culinary arts department wait to serve treats.

Employee receives a gel manicure from a Hueytown High School cosmetology student.

Employees receive hand massages from Hueytown High School cosmetology students.

Hueytown High School Cosmetology students give Board of Education employees neck and back massages.

Hueytown High School cosmetology student is painting a fingernail.

Dr. Walter Gonsoulin takes a pictures with the students in the Hueytown High School culinary arts department.

A Hueytown High School culinary arts student gives a cucumber water to a board of education employee during a hand massage.

Huge shoutout to our student-athletes and coaches for their incredible performance in the North/South All-Star game at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama! 🙌 It was an exciting matchup showcasing the best talent from around the state, and we’re thrilled to announce that our North All-Stars triumphed with a score of 45-24! 🎉🥇 Way to go, team! Center Point High School Deon Moore - WR, DB Clay-Chalkville High School Na'Karius Allen - LB Aaron Osley - RB Patrick Smith Jr. - DL Minor High School Coach Adrian Abrams - DC/DL Jordan Slater - OL McAdory High School Coach Aryvia Holmes - OC/WR Nicholas Thomas - DB J'vion McDuffie - OL Hueytown High School JaQuarius Brooks - DB Pleasant Grove High School Kobe Hawkins - LB Tremell Washington - WR Ian Mitchell - DE

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Team picture from the 2024 North/South All Star Football Game in Mobile, Alabama

Picture of coaches in the North/South All-Star Football Game in Mobile, AL

Coach Aryvia Holmes - OC/WR Nicholas Thomas - DB J'vion McDuffie - OL posing for a picture at the 2024 North/South All-Star Game

Deon Moore - WR, DB - at the 2024 North/South All-Star Game - Center Point High School

Clay-Chalkville High School Na'Karius Allen - LB Aaron Osley - RB Patrick Smith Jr. - DL - Players in the 2024 North/South All-Star Football Game

Players from Minor Pleasant Grove High School arrive at the 2024 North/South All-Star Football game in Mobile, Alabama.

Two football players in the stands at the North/South All-Star Football game.

Player and his coach at the North/South All-Star Football Game.

🎄✨ Holiday joy fills the air as Corner High School students deliver gifts for the “Adopt A Grandparent” program, sponsored by the counseling department! Students spread holiday cheer by mingling with their adopted residents and handing out festive stockings. 🎁❤️ The residents look forward to opening these gifts during their annual Christmas party! A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this initiative! And a special shoutout to Mrs. Anders for driving the bus! 🚍👏 #AdoptAGrandparent #CornerCommunity #HolidayJoy

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Corner High School students unload a bus filled with presents for the "Adopt-A-Grandparent" program.

Students load gifts on a Jefferson County School bus.

Group of Corner High School students participating in the "Adopt-A-Grandparent" program.

Wrapped gifts for the "Adopt-A-Grandparent" program.

Corner High School students unload gifts for the "Adopt-A-Grandparent" program.

This morning, the Alabama Department of Education approved a resolution recognizing Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. as the 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year!! Dr. Gonsoulin serves State School Board Districts Three, Four, and Seven with heart, vision, and determination. We couldn't be prouder of his leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Gonsoulin! You've made us all #JEFCOEDProud!

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Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. stands with members of the Alabama Department of Education School Board. He is holding a resolution honoring him for being named the 2025 Alabama State Superintendent of the Year.

Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. holds a resolution for the Alabama State School Board recognizing him as the 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year. He is standing next to the 200 Alabama Bicentennial bell.

Dr. Walter Gonsoulin stands with members of his staff and holds a resolution honoring him as the 2025 State Superintendent of the Year.

Dr. Gonsouling stands with his Deputy Superintendents (Dr. Jeff Caufield, Dr. Laura Ware, Dr. Orletta Rush) while holding a resolution honoring him as the Alabama Superintendent of the Year.

Oak Grove Elementary felt a little Grinchy on Friday—but in the best way! 💚

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Faculty and students at Oak Grove Elementary School dressed up for Grinch Day.

Students dressed in Grinch outfits play on the playground.

The grinch serves up grinchy drinks to students at Oak Grove Elementary school.

The grinch and several students dressed up in "grinch" gear stand in front of a ginger bread house.

Two girls are dressed up for Grinch Day at Oak Grove Elementary School.

Staff member dressed and Cindy Lou Who stands with little boy dressed as The Grinch

The Grinch sits with teachers and flashes peace signs.

Teacher is dressed head to toe in fun "The Grinch" outfit.

Two boys wearing grinch sweaters have their arms around each other.

Two girls are dressed in holiday outfits.

Getting a closer look!!🧪🥼 Mrs. Wilcox's Advanced Biology students at Clay-Chalkville High School have been learning about DNA. This week, they went into the lab and extracted DNA from strawberries!🍓 #STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning

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Student examines red liquid in a flask with a cotton swab..

Two male students look at a glass of strawberry DNA.

Two female students are stirring a glass of red liquid in a science lab.

Giving Back🙌. Alabama football player and Clay Elementary School alum Jaylen Mbakwe stopped by Mrs. Thompson's class to surprise students with doughnuts, storytime, and Alabama-themed gifts, including action figures!🎁 The students were overjoyed to meet Jaylen. One student summed it up perfectly: "This is the best day ever!" Thank you, Jaylen, for inspiring our students! #alabamafootball #givingback #RTR

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Jaylen Mbakwe is standing with a class of students at Clay Elementary.

Jaylen Mbakwe gets ready to had out treats to students at Clay Elementary.

The Mbakwe family reads Snowmen at Night to students at Clay Elementary.

Jaylen Mbakwe gives out action figures to students.

Jaylen Mbakwe visits with students at Clay Elementary.

🪴Sensory Garden Opens at Grantswood Community School! Thanks to the vision of Mrs. Susan Wirt and the JEFCOED Exceptional Education Department, along with funding from Cawaco RC&D, Grantswood Community School now has a beautiful new Sensory Garden!🌼 The best part? Watching the students light up as they explore their new outdoor space!

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JEFCOED employees hold giant scissors and prepare to cut ribbon on new sensory garden at Grantswood Community School.

Students play hopscotch on colorful squares.

Two JEFCOED employees talk to attendees at the opening of the sensory garden at Grantswood Community School.

Adults watch as a young students paints. This is part of the new sensory garden at Grantswood Community School.

Colorful outdoor garden containers in the new sensory garden at Grantswood Community School.

We are so very thankful for our JEFCOED family! We hope you all enjoy a joyful and peaceful holiday celebration with your loved ones.🍂🥧🍁 Please note that schools will be closed from November 25-29. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, December 2nd.

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JEFCOED - Thanksgiving Holidays - November 25-29, Background with pumpkin pie, fall leaves, and pinecones.

Shades Valley High School art teacher and local artist, Ashley Culwell, has once again amazed us with her latest creation, "With You." This vibrant sculpture is the 18th addition to the iconic Vulcans on Parade series. It celebrates the spirit of camaraderie within the Birmingham Rugby Club. Ms. Culwell's dedication to her students and the arts is inspiring, and we're honored to have her as part of our JEFCOED family!

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Artist and Shades Valley High School Art Teacher, Ashley Culwell, stands next to her latest sculpture "With You," the 18th addition to the iconic Vulcans on Parade series.

"With You," the 18th addition to the iconic Vulcans on Parade series.

Plaque for the sculpture "With You," the latest statue in the Vulcans on Parade series.

🗳️ Cake🎂, Ice Cream🍦, or Cookies🍪 — Center Point Elementary's 1st graders got a taste of the electoral process during the recent election. Here is a fun overview of their experience: 🎙️Reporting live from Center Point Elementary School, where 1st-grade voters have gathered at the polls to exercise their voting rights. They are experiencing record-breaking turnout despite the rain. Young voters were excited to cast their ballots and eagerly await the results. They're calling it the "sweetest" election yet! #futurevoters #election2024

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First-grade student is holding a thumbs-up gesture and wearing a "I voted today!" sticker.

First-grade students are participating in a mock election.

Voting ballot shows, "What is your favorite dessert? Cake, Ice Cream, or Cookies"

Female student holds a thumbs-up hand gesture and wears a "I voted today" sticker.

1st-grade student is voting during a mock election at school.

1st-grade student holds a thumbs-up gesture and wears a sticker that says, "I voted today!"

Picture of the voting booth used during a mock election at Center Point Elementary School.

1st- grade students are lined up to vote during a mock election.

Our Shades Valley High School JROTC cadets showed their patriotism and respect for our veterans by marching in the 77th National Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham, AL. We're so proud of their dedication and service. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #JROTC #ShadesValley

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Shades Valley High School JROTC Cadets march in the 77th National Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham, AL.

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Mr. Charles M. Burkett, a beloved principal of Corner High School from 1974-1991. His legacy of leadership extended beyond the classroom, as he also proudly served our nation for 25 years in the United States Navy and United States Air Force. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Burkett’s family, friends, and all those whose lives he impacted. Read Obituary Here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gardendale-al/charles-burkett-12058984

over 1 year ago, JEFCOED

The JCIB Interest Meeting scheduled for tonight (11/12) has been cancelled. Please try to join us for our meeting at our Pleasant Grove campus on November 19th or via WebEx on January 9th.

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Today and every day, we salute all veterans. 🇺🇸 Thank you for your service! #VeteransDay #ThankYou

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Graphic image with American Flags. Happy Veterans Day. Honoring all who served. JEFCOED.