Jefferson County Schools

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

6 months ago, JEFCOED

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

6 months 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.

6 months ago, Jefferson County Schools

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

6 months ago, JEFCOED

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

🎉 A big thank you to Mayor Stewart and the City of Irondale for their generous $6,500 donation to the Marine Corps J.R.O.T.C. program! This support will help us celebrate the 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball. We truly appreciate your commitment to our students and school community! 🇺🇸

6 months ago, JEFCOED

Members of the Shades Valley High School Marine Corps JROTC accept a donation check from Mayor Stewart of the City of Irondale.

McAdory Middle School hosted its Annual Veterans Day Salute🇺🇸, honoring our military heroes with performances by the Jacket Choir, Band, and the Spartans Battalion Leadership Academy, along with a heartfelt tribute from Assistant Principal Mr. Plump. We extend special thanks to guest speaker Major James Gainyard for his inspiring words on leadership and service, and we appreciated hearing from the veterans in attendance as they shared their experiences.

6 months ago, JEFCOED

Students smile during Veterans Day Program

The Spartans Battalion Leadership Academy presents the colors at the McAdory Middle Veterans Day program

A veteran and his sits with a baby in his lap.

Awards are presented to service members by students at McAdory Middle School.

Family members recognize their loved ones for their military service by holding up framed photos.

Military veteran talks to crowd about his military service.

Major James Gainyard speaks at the McAdory Middle School Veterans Day program

Picture of the McAdory Middle School Veterans Day program planning committee

Picture of the Spartans Battalion Leadership Academy cadets

It was a bittersweet day as we said goodbye and thank you to board members Oscar Mann and Eddie Brown. Both gentlemen are wrapping up their terms. Prior to their time on the board, both men were JEFCOED employees. Thank you for your dedication and service!

6 months ago, Jefferson County Schools

JEFCOED Reception for Mr. Mann and Mr. Brown

Cadets from Shades Valley and Clay-Chalkville High win 1st🏆 place in the Bob Jones Fitness Challenge!! Congratulations to these young warriors for putting their very best effort into this challenge and coming out on top! 💪 #LeadershipExcellence #SignatureLeadershipAcademy #MCJROTC

7 months ago, JEFCOED

Cadets display medals and trophy they earned in the Bob Jones Fitness Challenge.

Cadets stand facing away from the camera. Their shirts say Marines.

One cadet cheers on another as he participates in a relay race.

Cadets are pushing weights across the field.

Cadets from Shades Valley High School and Clay-Chalkville High School pose together before the Bob Jones Fitness Challenge.

Oak Grove High School recently held its 1st Annual Tiger Paws Classic Kickball Tournament🔴🏆 , raising $600 for the United Way of Central Alabama's #BeSomebody campaign! Huge thanks to Ryan Cook for organizing! OGHS is making a difference! 💙

7 months ago, JEFCOED

Oak Grove High School student holds a red kick ball.

Oak Grove High School student is getting ready to kick a ball.

Oak Grove High School Student playing kickball.

Oak Grove High School student kicking a red ball during a kickball game.

Teacher gets ready to kick red ball during a kickball tournament to support the United Way.

Teacher is playing in a kickball game to support the United Way of Central Alabama.

High School students watch a kickball game from the sidelines.

Halloween magic from last week's Monster Mash!🎃🕸️ The spooky moves hit the dance floor for JEFCOED’s annual Halloween-themed dance. Middle and high school students with disabilities gathered from across the district, dressed up in their favorite Halloween costumes, and let loose on the dance floor! 🏆Big shout-out to the two costume winners, Michael Hollie from Hueytown High School (rock-n-roll guitarist) and Cur'niah Sigler from Rudd Middle (70s peace & love).

7 months ago, JEFCOED

Two students are dressed in Mario and Luigi costumes for the 2024 Monster Mash dance.

Teacher dressed up as a nurse witch for the 2024 Monster Mash dance.

Student is smiling and holding up a peace sign at the Monster Mash dance.

Group of teachers from Hueytown High School dressed up at Ghostbusters.

Student dressed up in 1970s style peace and love outfit for the Monster Mash dance.

Made student dressed in rock-n-roll guitar outfit for the Monster Mash dance.

Two students dance during the Monster Mash dance. They are wearing halloween attire.

Student wearing a Pokemon hat is smiling and dancing at the Monster Mash dance.

Students are laughing and smiling while dancing at the Monster Mash.

A teacher talks to a student who is dressed as a witch for the Monster Mash dance.

This morning, we took to the streets of the Center Point community with an important message: We care about every student's future and every day of learning counts! Joined by school leaders, teachers, counselors, members of the Center Point Police Department, and Mayor Bobby Scott Jr., we visited families at their homes to share resources and encouragement for getting students to school. Our goal is simple: to support our students in every way we can. Together, let's make a difference in each student's journey! #AttendanceMatters

7 months ago, JEFCOED

Principal Christi Butler and Principal Dr. Jeremy Jones walk through the Center Point community to promote school attendance. Dr. Jones holds and Attendance Matters sign.

Jefferson County Schools Employees hold up a sign that says Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow

Jefferson County Schools employees go door to door in the center point community to promote regular school attendance.

Jefferson County Schools employees are on a school bus holding up pom poms as they travel to the Center Point community to promote regular school attendance.

Employees cheer as they exit a yellow school bus.

Jefferson County CARES team member, Ron Boone walks through Center Point to promote regular school attendance throughout the community.

Jefferson County Schools employees visit a home in the Center Point neighborhood to discuss school attendance.

School employee is smiling and holding up a sign that says Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow.

Jefferson County Schools employees speak to a man in the Center Point community about regular school attendance. They are holding an Attendance Matters sign.

School employees are visiting a Center Point, AL home to discuss regular school attendance.

JEFCOED employees brought their A-game this Halloween! 🎃

7 months ago, JEFCOED

Employees dressed up as characters from Inside Out 2

Employees dressed up as pirates for Halloween.

Employees dressed up for Halloween as Creepy Carrots from the book of the same name.

Employees dressed up for halloween as characters in Home Alone

Employees dressed up for halloween as the three blind mice.

Employees dressed up for halloween in inflatable pig costumes.

Employees dressed up for Halloween as the Ghost Busters

Employees dressed up as the Price is Right

We hosted our first-ever Elementary Superintendent's Student Advisory Council meeting at Hueytown High School! Elementary scholars throughout the district stepped up, making their voices heard and brilliantly representing their schools. We look forward to engaging with these bright minds throughout the school year. Their input is invaluable, and we love every opportunity to listen and learn from them! #ElementaryLeaders #StudentVoices #StudentAdvisoryCouncil

7 months ago, JEFCOED

Members of the Elementary Superintendent's Student Advisory Council are standing with Dr. Walter Gonsoulin.

Dr. Gounsoulin speaks with a group of elementary school students during the Superintendent's Advisory Council meeting.

Student from Hueytown Intermediate is getting ready to attend the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Meeting. She is pictured with her Principal and Assistant Principal.

Student from Pleasant Grove Elementary is getting ready to attend the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Meeting.

Two students from Warrior Elementary stand in front of a school bus.

Student from Brighton School is getting ready to attend the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Meeting.

Student from Snow Rogers Elementary is getting ready to attend the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Meeting.

🎉Congratulations, Dr. Walter Gonsoulin🎉 We are beyond thrilled to share that our very own Superintendent, Dr. Gonsoulin, has been named the 2025 Alabama/Schneider Electric Superintendent of the Year! 🏆 This incredible recognition speaks to Dr. Gonsoulin's heart for education and his constant drive to make our schools the best they can be. We're so proud to have him leading the way for JEFCOED and can't wait to see where his vision takes us next! #JEFCOEDProud #SuperintendentOfTheYear #CongratulationsDrG

7 months ago, JEFCOED

Dr. Walter Gonsoulin is standing at a podium after being names 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year

We are proud to announce that one of our talented art teachers at McAdory High School received the prestigious Best in Show award at the 2024 Bluff Park Arts Show this past Saturday! This incredible achievement highlights her exceptional talent and dedication to the arts. If you see her, please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved recognition. Read More: https://hooversun.com/peopleplaces/bluff-park-art-show_1/

8 months ago, JEFCOED

Artist Danielle Tickell stands in front of her Best in Show award winning painting at the Bluff Park Art show.

Painting of a two story house with two large veins running underneath it .

Music to our ears!🎹🎶🪘 Thanks to a collaborative effort by the JEFCOED Arts Department and Dr. Shonta Harrell, Assistant Principal, we've introduced a brand new musical playground at Minor Community School! This joyful addition, funded through a grant, will provide students with a creative and fun space to explore the world of music. We can't wait to see the joy it brings!

8 months ago, JEFCOED

Dr. Shonta Harrell hands out instruments to students.

Dr. Shonta Harrell and Mrs. Bailey hope up a check for a $20, 000 grant. 0

Two female students are sitting on a bench and playing xylophones.

Students are marching down the sidewalk while playing instruments.

Students sit outside and play instruments. Drums, xylophone, and tambourine.

Students are watching Mrs. Bailey play a drum.

A student is using drum sticks to play on a bright blue bucket.

Rise and Shine 🍯 HONEY! 🍯 Mrs. Riley's little worker bees were buzzing with excitement as they harvested their first honey of the year at Grantswood Community School!🐝 The Alfa Farmers Federation captured every golden moment, planning to showcase this program on their Simply Southern TV show. Grantswood loves to share real-world, hands-on learning opportunities with their students, and this is one they'll treasure forever!💛 #RealWorldLearning #HoneyHarvest #GrantswoodGreat #STEMeducation

8 months ago, JEFCOED

A beekeeper is getting ready to open a bee box.

Students in Mrs. Riley's Kindergarten class are preparing to harvest honey. They are wearing bee suits.

Mrs. Riley's kindergarten class are dressed in their bee keeper suits.

Simply Southern TV is filming students in Mrs. Riley's class as they prepare to harvest honey.

Two students lift the lid on a bee box. They are wearing bee suits.

Two kindergarten students dressed in bee keeper suits are looking at bees up close.

Today, the Board of Education shines bright in gold, standing united for a cause close to our hearts! 🌟 As we celebrate Give Hope Day with the Hope for Autumn Foundation and the JEFCOED family, we're not just wearing gold; we're wearing our commitment to honor, support, and raise awareness for childhood cancer. 💛 #GiveHopeDay #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #WEARGOLD

8 months ago, JEFCOED

Arts Education Department dressed in gold for Give Hope Day.

Employees wearing gold for Give Hope Day.

Federal Programs department dressed in gold for Give Hope Day

Members of the IT department dressed in gold for Give Hope Day

🎉✨ Celebrating in Style! ✨🎉 This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re thrilled to share some highlights from the 2024 Srta. Quinceañera Pageant hosted by Pinson Valley High School. 👑 Miss Madeline Aviles shone bright as this year's Srta. Quinceañera, embodying the spirit of unity and cultural pride. 🌺 And for the first time, Rudd Middle joined the celebration and crowned their own Srta. Hispanidad, Miss Ashley Cornelio, in the Junior Division. 🌟 A big thank you to the Hispanic Honor Society for sponsoring this vibrant celebration and to our talented PVHS Cosmetology Department for their hair and makeup artistry. 💇‍♀️💄 The event was made even better with the sounds of the PVHS Mariachi Band. 🎶 We're incredibly proud of how our schools come together to celebrate and embrace the diverse cultures that enrich the JEFCOED family. 💃🕺 #HispanicHeritageMonth #SrtaQuinceañera2024 #CulturalPride

8 months ago, JEFCOED

Miss Madeline Aviles was crowned Srta. Quinceañera

Rudd Middle School participants in the 2024 Srta. Quinceañera Pageant

Young ladies participating in the 2024 Srta. Quinceañera Pageant

Member of the Pinson Valley High School Cosmetology Department is stying a students hair for the 2024 Srta. Quinceañera Pageant

Two young ladies wearing crowns during the 2024 Srta. Quinceañera Pageant

The Mariachi Band at Pinson Valley High School performs in the 2024 Srta. Quinceañera Pageant

Award winner in the 2024 Srta. Quinceañera Pageant

Winner in the 2024 Srta. Quinceañera Pageant

Rudd Middle School Junior Winner in the 2024 Srta. Quinceañera Pageant

🎗️Let's Unite for Childhood Cancer Awareness!🎗️ This Thursday, September 26th, marks a special day for JEFCOED as we join forces with the Hope for Autumn Foundation for Give Hope Day! We're calling on everyone to 🌟WEAR GOLD🌟 as we stand together to honor and raise awareness for children and families affected by childhood cancer. 💛Together, we can make a difference!

8 months ago, JEFCOED

September 26th is Give Hope Day in JEFCOED. Hands holding the word Hope in wooden letters. Yellow ribbon for cancer awareness.