#GoodThingsHappening!💙 We are thrilled to share that more than two dozen JEFCOED schools earned the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Certification! To earn this honor, these schools had to have an ENERGY STAR score of at least 75, meaning they run at least 75% more efficiently than similar buildings across the country.

In recognition of their commitment to energy conservation and sustainability, Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin and representatives from Cenergistic presented 27 of our schools with awards and certificates at this week’s board meeting! Please help us congratulate the following schools:

Bagley Elementary, Bragg Middle, Brookville Elementary, Bryant Park Elementary, Burkett Center, Center Point Elementary, Chalkville Elementary, Clay Elementary, Corner Middle, Erwin
Intermediate, Erwin Middle, Gardendale Elementary, Gardendale High, Hueytown Primary, McAdory High, McCalla Elementary, Minor High, Minor Middle, North Jefferson Middle, Pinson Elementary, Pinson Valley High, Pleasant Grove Elementary, JCIB MYP, Rudd
Middle, Shades Valley High, U.W. Clemon Elementary, and Warrior Elementary.
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JEFCOED principals with schools that received the Energy Star award stand together for a photo with Superintendent Dr. Gonsoulin and representatives from Cenergistic in the JEFCOED board room.
Gardendale High School's principal holds an Energy Star award and smiles for a photo.
Two JEFCOED principals pose for a photo with Energy Star awards in their hands while standing in the hallway of the board of education.
McAdory High School's principal poses for a photo in the JEFCOED board room while holding an Energy Star award.
Clay Elementary's Cougar Cubs enjoyed an extra special start to their Friday thanks to the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi's Trussville-Pell City Alumni Chapter!🐾📚 We appreciate these guest readers for introducing our students to new books, allowing them to explore their imaginations, expand their vocabulary skills, and grow their love for literature! Thank you all for spending this meaningful morning with our students!
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A man sits in a chair and reads a book to a classroom of students as they sit on the floor.
A man wearing a Kappa Alpha Psi shirt reads to a classroom of students.
A man sits in a chair and reads to a classroom of students sitting on the floor.
A group of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity members stand together for a photo in a school gym while holding books.
A man sits in a chair and reads to a group of students sitting in the floor of a classroom.
A man reads to students in a classroom as they sit at tables.
It has been a true joy to celebrate our outstanding board members during School Board Recognition Month!💙

To acknowledge our board’s impact, members were presented with books that will be donated to JEFCOED school libraries in their honor. Our board members go above and beyond to promote the success of our district, and this heartfelt tribute was a beautiful way to recognize their work.👏📚
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Jefferson County School board members stand together for a photo in the board room while holding certificates.
Jefferson County School Board members stand together for a photo with JEFCOED principals and librarians.
Hand made thank you cards on display in the Jefferson County Schools board room.
Gardendale Elementary School's principal shakes hands with Mr. Walter Curry while holding a large thank you note inside the JEFCOED board room.
Fultondale Elementary school's principal shakes Mr. Walter Curry's hand while holding a large thank you note.
What an exciting morning on the basketball court!🎉🏀 Our elementary and middle school Exceptional Education students had a great time fine-tuning and learning new basketball skills at Fultondale High School! Thank you to our volunteers and Exceptional Education Department for making this fun event possible! We look forward to our high schoolers showing off their skills tomorrow!👏
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An elementary school aged girl dribbles a basketball inside a small gym. A Fultondale High School basketball player stands next to her.
A teacher helps a student dribble a basketball inside a school gym.
A girl smiles while sitting on bleachers in a school gym.
A student throws a basketball into a hoop while other students and a Fultondale High School basketball player stand around him.
A student throws a basketball into a basketball hoop while standing inside a crowded school gym.
A student dribbles a basketball down a basketball court.
A student throws a basketball into a basketball hoop. A man stands behind him and smiles.
A student bounces a large ball while standing inside a school gym.
A boy smiles while being handed a ribbon.
A student tosses a basketball to another student.
100 days of learning, growth, and success! What an amazing school year it has been so far!🎉 📚

To celebrate the 100th day of school, our students rocked themed shirts and costumes, participated in commemorative assignments, and even enjoyed glow-in-the-dark dance parties!🕺 Our students and educators have worked incredibly hard since the beginning of the school year, and it brings us so much joy to see them celebrate this major milestone!
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A teacher dressed like an older person poses next to a student in a school hallway.
A student dressed like an older person stands in a classroom and smiles for a photo.
A collage shows elementary school students wearing neon shirts and dancing in a classroom.
An elementary school student stands for a photo in a school hallway. The student is dressed like an older person.
Elementary school students dressed like older people stand and sit for a photo inside a school classroom.
Students stand for a photo in a school hallway. They wear hand-decorated shirts themed for the 100th day of school.
Elementary students stand for a photo and smile. Each of the students wears a necklace made of fruit loops and the student in the middle holds a paper that says "100th day of school fruit loop necklace."
Elementary students stand for a photo inside a classroom. They wear shirts themed for the 100th day of school.
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

We are proud to share that several of our students and community members came together on Monday to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service!💙

Check out these photos of Minor High School and Center Point High School students participating in community cleanup events! These students are making our world a better place, and we applaud their efforts!👏
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Three young men hold up anti-litter shirts while they stand in the lobby of Center Point High School, preparing for a community cleanup event.
A young man holds a box of yellow work vests while standing in the lobby of Center Point High School.
Young people sit in a school bus and wear yellow work vests.
A group of people wearing yellow work vests pick up trash off the side of the road.
A group of community cleanup volunteers stand together for a photo inside Minor High School.
JEFCOED TV is excited to bring you LIVE coverage of tonight's showdown between Pinson Valley and Gardendale!🏀🎥

⏰ Girls: 5:30 p.m. | Boys: 7:00 p.m. (Immediately following the girls)

Watch live:
📺Download the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
📲 Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or www.jefcoed.com/tv
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Graphic announces that JEFCOED TV will be providing live coverage of the girls and boys basketball games between Pinson Valley and Gardendale on January 21, 2026. The graphic says you can tune in on AppleTV, FireTV, Roku and jefcoed.com/tv
Game on!🎮🤩 Today, Gardendale Elementary’s gym was transformed into an arcade for the school’s i-Ready reward day! This special celebration highlighted students who benchmarked on the mid-year i-Ready assessment, or saw growth of 40% or more since the beginning of the school year. We love seeing our students’ hard work celebrated! Way to go, Rockets!🚀🎉
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Two boys smile for a photo while playing a video game inside a school gym. One of the boys holds up a peace sign with his hands.
Two girls sit at a table and play a video game inside a school gym.
Two boys sit at a table inside a school gym and play a video game.
A girl smiles while playing an arcade-style video game inside a school gym.
Two boys play a basketball video game inside a school gym.
Students play arcade-style video games inside a school gym.
Two girls sit at a table and play video games inside a school gym. Another girl stands between them and talks.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. bravely used his actions and words to lead the movement for equal rights, and today we honor his tremendous efforts and lasting legacy. Whether you recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day through reflection, education, or acts of service, let us never forget Dr. King’s courageous efforts.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks into a microphone
It's championship day!🏀🏆 We're excited to bring you live coverage of JEFCOED's Middle School Basketball Championship at Shades Valley High School!

JEFCOED TV's broadcast will begin around 2:25 p.m. and will feature the middle school girls teams, followed by the 8th grade boys.

How to watch:
📺 Download the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
💻 Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or www.jefcoed.com/tv
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Image is a graphic announcing JEFCOED TV's live coverage of the JEFCOED Middle School Basketball Championship on Jan. 17, 2026 at Shades Valley High School.
JEFCOED Family, this is a friendly reminder that all schools and offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We look forward to welcoming students back to the classroom on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.
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Image is a graphic with text and a photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. announcing that JEFCOED schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 in honor of Martin Luther King Junior Day.,

1,000 career points for Shades Valley's Zoey Little!!🏀🎉

Zoey reached this impressive milestone during Shades Valley's win over Fairfield High School this week! We're so excited for Zoey and congratulate her on this major accomplishment!👏

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Image is a graphic with text and a photo of Shades Valley High School basketball player, Zoey Little wearing her basketball uniform. The text announces her reaching 1,000 career points during Shades Valley's game against Fairfield on January 12, 2026.
Shades Valley High School girls basketball players stand together in uniform on the basketball court for a photo with three adults. Player Zoey Little stands in the middle and holds up a framed graphic announcing her reaching 1,000 career basketball points.
All eyes on the mat!🤼 Join JEFCOEDTV as we bring you live coverage of tonight's wrestling matches at Corner High School! Our broadcast begins at 6 p.m. and will feature wrestlers from Corner, Fultondale, and Gardendale High Schools!

Where to watch:
📺 Download the JEFCOED TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV
💻 Watch on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or www.jefcoed.com/tv
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Image is a graphic with text and an image of an offical holding a winning wrestler's hand in the air. The text announces wrestling matches between Corner, Fultondale, and Gardendale High Schools on January 13 will be broadcast on JEFCOEDTV starting at 6 p.m.
Shades Valley sophomore Heather Butler is making big moves on the mat!💯🎉
She’s reached a remarkable 100 varsity wins!👏 We’re so proud of Heather’s hard work and can’t wait to see what the rest of this wrestling season holds for her!
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A woman, a high school student, a man, and a boy stand together for a photo in a gymnasium. The high school student and boy hold up a poster with images of the high school student and text that says "Congratulations 100 wins Heather Butler 2026."
Minor Middle School students are starting the semester off strong!💜🎉 Today, the Tigers enjoyed an exciting attendance pep rally complete with games, prizes, and even a raffle for students with perfect attendance! It’s always fun to celebrate student success, and we sincerely appreciate everyone who made today’s pep rally possible!👏
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Image shows Minor Middle School students locking arms and smiling while in a crowded school gym.
A man wearing a hat with the letter "M" on it high-fives Minor Middle School students in the school gym.
Minor Middle School students smile as they try to sit down in chairs during a competitive game in the school gym.
Students in a school gym squat down in the middle of the basketball court and face each other. One of the students is reaching for something on the ground.
A student stands at a table in a school gym and holds skittles.
A student stands at a table in a school gym and places skittles in a cup.
Students in a school gym smile and run toward chairs.
Students sitting in bleachers in a school gym cheer for a fellow student as he runs down the bleachers.
Celebrating milestones at Corner High School!🎉🎓 Please help us congratulate Evan Glidewell, the first graduate from Corner’s class of 2026!

After earning his diploma, Evan is now working toward his future with the United States Marines! We wish Evan the best as he prepares for boot camp and can’t wait to see what he continues to accomplish!👏
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Two women and a student in a graduation cap and gown stand together for a photo inside a school hallway.
A student wearing a graduation cap and gown and a man in a Marine uniform stand together for a photo inside a school hallway.
A woman, a student and a man stand together for a photo inside a school hallway. The student is wearing a graduation cap and gown.
A student wearing a graduation cap and gown shakes a woman's hand as she hands him a diploma.
✨Shining Through the Season!✨

It’s an honor to celebrate our JEFCOED Family members who shine brightly throughout the school year! We want to congratulate all of our JEFCOED Strong Award winners from the second nine weeks and give an extra special congratulations to Ms. Erin Baxter from Irondale Middle School and Ms. Sara Vanderver from Oak Grove High School! Among our Strong Award winners, these two outstanding educators won our district-wide drawing for gift cards!

Please help us celebrate Ms. Baxter and Ms. Vanderver, along with each of our Strong Award winners! These educators make our district a special place!💙
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Irondale Middle School principal Mr. Marvin Carter stands next to Ms. Erin Baxter inside her classroom. They smile and hold a JEFCOED Strong Award. The award has Ms. Baxter's name and school on it, along with the JEFCOED Strong Award logo and text at the bottom.
Irondale Middle School principal Mr. Marvin Carter and teacher Ms. Erin Baxter stand with seven students and pose for a photo inside Ms. Baxter's classroom. Ms. Baxter holds a JEFCOED Strong Award in her hands.
Ms. Sara Vanderver smiles and holds a JEFCOED Strong Award in her hand while standing inside a building. She stands in front of a small couch and a motivational poster of a kitten looking into a puddle and seeing a tiger. Text on the poster says "Mindset is Everything."
Sara Vanderver holds a JEFCOED Strong Award in her hand as she hugs Oak Grove High School Assistant Principal, Kristin Pederson. The two stand in a building in front of a wall, couch and motivational poster.
Way to go, Kylie!🌹🎉 Gardendale High School senior and color guard member Kylie Thompson did a wonderful job performing in the 2026 Rose Parade with the Bands of America Honor Band!

Kylie was one of only five members from Alabama selected to perform with the group, and represented our state and district beautifully! Please help us congratulate Kylie on her hard work and fantastic performance!
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Gardendale High School student Kylie Thompson smiles while holding a flag and performing with a band on a football field.
Gardendale High School student Kylie Thompson holds a flag and smiles while standing on a track. She wears a long blue dress with sparkles on the top.
Gardendale High School student Kylie Thompson smiles while holding a flag and performing with a band on a football field.
It's School Board Recognition Month! 🍎 Please join us in honoring our board members for their commitment to students, service to our community, and championship-level leadership. We simply could not achieve what we do without your support!
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Graphic thanking the Jefferson County Schools' School Board. Pictured are Ronnie Dixion, Board President, Stephanie Floyd, Board Vice President, Carita Venable, Board Member, Walter Curry, Board Member, and Glenn Durough, Board Member. The text in the middle says, "Thank You JEFCOED School Board"
Great to see members of the JEFCOED Retirees Association at the Board of Education this morning! Thank you for your continued support of our schools, staff, and students. Once JEFCOED, always JEFCOED!💙 #ThankYou #SupportingSchools
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Members or the Jefferson County Education Retiree Association stand together smiling for a group photo.