As we wrap up National School Counseling Week, we're grateful for the counselors across our district who show up every day for our students! They support, encourage, and advocate with passion, bringing tremendous heart to our schools. We're so thankful for you🫶!
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A school counselor stands in front of the Jefferson County school district background. She is celebrating and holding her arms up. The sign in her hands says school counseling programs amplify student success by celebrating them!
A group of people huddle together while smiling at the camera. The group includes a principal, school, counselor, and students. They are all celebrating national school counselor week at Clay elementary school.
A school counselor stands with two young elementary school students. They are all wearing unique hats. The school counselor in the back has on a black cowboy style hat, the girl in the front left is on a red, cowboy hat, and the boy on the right has on a blue beanie style hat.
A school counselor is being celebrated during national school counselor appreciation week. She is holding a vase full of pink and red flowers. In the background are several cut out red hearts with custom messages.
A school counselor is standing in front of a colorful bulletin board. She is smiling and holding a book that says the coffee bean for kids.
Two people are bringing a school, counselor a pot of flowers, a gift, and some yellow and purple balloons. They are celebrating her for national school counseling week.
A school counselor is standing in an elementary school classroom. She is holding a vase full of red roses. She is being celebrated for national school counseling week.
School counselor is standing in front of a banner that says, "I know this is a little cheesy, but you're our favorite school counselor. Happy school, counselor appreciation week."
Nationals are in the books, and our cheer and dance teams are returning home with plenty of awards, special memories, and school pride!👏🎉 Please help us celebrate our incredibly talented students for their outstanding performances and success!

2026 UDA National Dance Team Championship:
✨Gardendale High School Rockettes, 3rd place Large Varsity High Kick

2026 National School Spirit Championships:
✨Gardendale High School Rockettes and cheerleaders, 3rd place Large Varsity Spirit Program Game Day

UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship:
✨Hueytown High School, 10th place Small Varsity Gameday
✨North Jefferson Middle School, 6th place Small Junior High Gameday
✨Oak Grove Junior High, 11th place Small Junior High Gameday

We congratulate these students and all of our JEFCOED teams that competed at nationals! You all have so much to be proud of!🤩
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Gardendale High School's dance team poses for a photo in their competition uniforms when two trophies in front of them. Each of the members wears a medal.
Gardendale High School cheerleaders and dance team members pose for a photo with their coaches and the mascot. They all have their uniforms on and are wearing medals. In front of the members is a trophy.
Hueytown High School cheerleaders wear their cheer uniforms and pose for a photo with a trophy.
North Jefferson Middle School cheerleaders stand for a photo with their coaches outside in front of a structure shaped like a globe that says ESPN Wide World of Sports. The cheerleaders hold a trophy.
Oak Grove Jr. High cheerleaders stand together for a photo in front of a photo backdrop while wearing their cheer uniforms.
Oak Grove High School Jr. High cheerleaders stand together for a photo with their coaches. Some cheerleaders are wearing matching T-shirts that say Oak Grove Cheer, while others wear jerseys that say OGHS.
Corner High School cheerleaders hold pom poms and flags while competing in a cheer competition.
Corner High School cheerleaders stand together for a photo in their cheer uniforms. They're outdoors in front of a structure shaped like a globe that says ESPN Wide World of Sports.
🎙️✨Talking technology✨🎙️

We’re incredibly proud of JEFCOED’s own Delfreda Coleman and Charlsie Wigley, who were recently featured on Alabama Tech in Motion’s “TIM Talks” podcast!

Ms. Coleman and Ms. Wigley shared all about JEFCOED’s exciting and successful STEM Pop-Ups. What began as Ms. Coleman’s Alabama Technology Integration Coach graduation project has blossomed into informative sessions enjoyed by our entire district! You can hear more about this initiative very soon once their episode is released! (We'll keep you posted!)

We’re so excited Delfreda and Charlsie were highlighted on this platform! These two always bring enthusiasm and creativity to our district, and we appreciate their efforts!💙
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JEFCOED's Delfreda Coleman and Charlsie Wigley sit at a table with microphones and and headphones on it.
JEFCOED employees Charlsie Wigley and Delfreda Coleman sit at a table with a man and a woman and smile for a photo. Podcast equipment sits between them.
Proud doesn't even begin to cover it! We're celebrating more big wins from National Signing Day as we spotlight student-athletes from Hueytown High School! Congratulations to these young men and women who turned late nights, early mornings, and relentless work into opportunities at the next level. 🎉💛🥳💜 Congratulations to: Jeffery Garrott Jr. - Garden City Community College - Football, Keegan Horn - University of Cincinnati - Football, Quen'Trell Jackson - Pearl River Community College - Football, Jaden King - Point University - Football, Gracelyn McCarrell - Shelton State - Softball, Jaedyn Powell - Tuskegee University - Football, Anthony Robinson Jr. - University ofAlabama at Birmingham - Football, Madison Smith - Softball
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Photo from Hueytown high school on national signing day. A family is sitting behind a table decorated with the Hueytown high school logo and colors. There is also a purple and gold Hueytown banner in the background. Football helmets and a football are on the table for decoration.
Photo from Hueytown High School on National Signing Day. A family is sitting behind a table decorated with the Hueytown high school logo and colors. There is also a purple and gold Hueytown banner in the background. Football helmets and a football are on the table for decoration.
Photo from Hueytown High School on National Signing Day. A family is sitting behind a table decorated with the Hueytown high school logo and colors. There is also a purple and gold Hueytown banner in the background. Football helmets and a football are on the table for decoration.
Photo from Hueytown High School on National Signing Day. A family is sitting behind a table decorated with the Hueytown high school logo and colors. There is also a purple and gold Hueytown banner in the background. Football helmets and a football are on the table for decoration.
A female high school student and her family are participating in Signing Day at Hueytown High School. The table and backdrop are decorated in Hueytown colors of purple and gold. Softball uniforms are on the table and pictures are in the front.
Photo from Hueytown High School on National Signing Day. A family is sitting behind a table decorated with the Hueytown high school logo and colors. There is also a purple and gold Hueytown banner in the background. Football helmets and a football are on the table for decoration.
Photo from Hueytown High School on National Signing Day. A family is sitting behind a table decorated with the Hueytown high school logo and colors. There is also a purple and gold Hueytown banner in the background. Football helmets and a football are on the table for decoration.
A high school football player stands behind a table and holds a microphone during National Signing Day. The table and background are decorated in Hueytown High logos and colors of purple and gold.
A high school football player stands behind a table and holds a microphone during National Signing Day. The table and background are decorated in Hueytown High logos and colors of purple and gold.
🤩🐻Soon to be suiting up for the Golden Bears: Jaylyn Rainey and Kaziah Spates🎉

On National Signing Day, Center Point High School students Jaylyn and Kaziah both signed football scholarships to play at Miles College! Please join us in congratulating these student-athletes as they prepare for their exciting futures! Way to!
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Two Center Point football players and their relatives sit and stand on stage during Center Point High School's National Signing Day Ceremony. The families stand in front of a backdrop that says Center Point Eagles.
Empowering female athletes of the future👏💙

Hueytown Middle School honored National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a special guest speaker, former college basketball player and McAdory High School Graduate Jaylin Austin! Jaylin spoke to 6th and 7th grade girls, encouraging them and sharing advice on how to navigate life.

We’re so grateful Jaylin was able to visit with these students and pass along words of wisdom!
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Three women stand together for a photo inside a school gym and smile.
A group of girls sit in the floor of a school gym and clap
A woman speaks to a group of girls inside a school gym.
A large group of girls pose for a photo with three adult women inside a school gym.
With speed, precision, and skill, our elementary Exceptional Education students did a wonderful job participating in today’s Track and Field Clinic!🏃💨

These students had a great time working on their long jumps, javelin throws, sprints, and much more! We sincerely thank the city of Birmingham for donating the use of the Crossplex for today’s event, as well as KultureCity for providing a booth and room to meet our students’ sensory needs!

We also want to give a big shoutout to our parent chaperones for attending, along with our JEFCOED ExEd employees, who make events like this so fun!🤩
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Two students participate in a long jump event at the Elementary ExEd Track and Field day at the Birmingham Crossplex.
A student throws a javelin at the Elementary ExEd Track and Field day at the Birmingham Crossplex. Three adults stand behind him as he throws.
A student throws a javelin at the Elementary ExEd Track and Field day at the Birmingham Crossplex.
A girl does a long jump into a sand pit at the Elementary ExEd Track and Field day at the Birmingham Crossplex.
An adult runs with a child while holding her hand as the child participates in the Elementary ExEd Track and Field day at the Birmingham Crossplex.
A teacher helps a student run down a track as another child runs by during the Elementary ExEd Track and Field day at the Birmingham Crossplex.
Three students smile as they race down a track at the Birmingham Crossplex.
A student jumps into a sandpit while participating in the Elementary ExEd Track and Field day at the Birmingham Crossplex.
National Signing Day celebrations continue! 🎉 We’re thrilled to recognize more student-athletes taking their talents to the next level. Yesterday, Christian Thomas and Maurice Allen from Pinson Valley High School officially committed to Tuskegee University to continue their academic and athletic careers!

Congratulations also to Kaden Edwards, who signed with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football program during the December early signing period!

These students have shown dedication, hard work, and a commitment to excellence on and off the field during their time at PVHS.💛♥️ We’re so proud of them as they begin this exciting new chapter!
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Two high school athletes stand behind a table during national signing day. They are holding up celebratory hand signals. The table and background are decorated with Pinson Valley High School logos and the colors of crimson and gold. The two students are wearing Tuskegee University jackets.
A family sitting behind a decorated table on national signing day at Pinson Valley High School. jerseys, pictures, balloons, etc. are on display. The students coach is looking on the side and holding a microphone. The scene is decorated in colors of crimson and gold.
A Pinson Valley high school student stands behind a podium and speaks into a microphone during national signing day. There is a bright red curtain behind him.
A Pinson Valley high school student stands with his parents behind a decorated table. They are celebrating on signing day. The student is signing with university of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The background is heavily decorated with Pinson Valley high school, logos and colors of crimson and gold.
Two high school athletes, their coaches, and their family members sit behind a table during national signing day. The table and background are decorated with the Pinson Valley high school logo. The colors are primarily crimson and gold.
A table and background are highly decorated for national signing day with jerseys, balloons, photos, etc. The student athlete has his number nine displayed prominently along with pictures of his accomplishments. The scene is decorated with the Pinson Valley High School logo and colors of crimson and gold.
A Pinson Valley high school student stands behind a podium and speaks into a microphone during national signing day. There is a bright red curtain behind him.
A family of three is sitting behind a decorated table at Pinson Valley High School on national signing day. The student's coach is sitting on the far left-hand side, clapping his hands.
🐅Tenacious Tigers ⏩ Faulkner Eagles🦅🎉

Please help us congratulate Minor High School Seniors TreVone Hurth and Jaylen Ivy on signing with Faulkner University on this National Signing Day! We are excited to see that these two will remain teammates as they play at the next level!

🏈TreVone wore the #5 for the Minor Tigers and played running back. Jaylen played center and guard for the team, wearing #52. We congratulate both of these athletes on their hard work and success!
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TreVone Hurth and Jaylen Ivy sit at a table and smile for a photo during Minor High School's National Signing Day Ceremony.
A Minor High School student speaks into a microphone while standing on a stage during Minor's National Signing Day Ceremony.
A Minor High School student puts on a blue hat and smiles while standing next to a man and a woman at Minor High School's National Signing Day Ceremony.
A Minor High School student wears a blue hat and smiles while sitting next to a man and a woman at Minor High School's National Signing Day Ceremony.
A man speaks into a microphone while men and women sit at a table in Minor High School's Auditorium for the school's National Signing Day Ceremony.

On NationalSigningDay, we're proud to celebrate these McAdory High School student-athletes, their coaches, and families as they sign on to play football in their next big chapter!🖊️🏈 Congratulations, Yellow Jackets!!💛🖤 Derrion Davis - Point University, Jacorey Gaines - Graceland University, Braylon Glover - Ottawa University, Justin Patton - Tennessee State University, Jaylon Turner - Brevard College, Brendon Walker - Mars Hill University

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Six student-athletes from McAdory High School sit behind a table on National Signing Day. The table and banner behind them display McAdory Yellow Jackets.
A crowd shouts and claps happily during National Signing Day at McAdory High School.
Six young men lean over as they sign a paper on National Signing Day at McAdory High School.
A football coach stands behind one of his student-athletes as the student makes a speech into a microphone on National Signing Day.
A large family poses for a picture on National Signing Day at McAdory High School.
A football coach and a student-athlete pose for a picture on National Signing Day at McAdory High School. They are smiling and pointing at each other.
A group of student-athletes pose for a picture during National Signing Day at McAdory High School.
A group of high school students are being served foot by a smiling parent during a National Signing Day event at McAdory High School.
Congratulations, Cougars!🎉🐾 Three Clay-Chalkville High School students put pen to paper on National Signing Day, committing to their schools of choice! We are thrilled these students will continue pursuing their passions at the collegiate level, and wish them the best as they prepare for their next chapters.👏

🏈Joshua Woods, Alabama State University
🏈Brayden Butler, Kentucky Wesleyan College
📣Ky’Morah Bagley, Miles College
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Clay-Chalkville High School students Joshua Woods and Brayden butler sit at a table and smile for a photo with their football coach, Stuart Floyd on National Signing Day.
Clay-Chalkville High School student Ky’Morah Bagley smiles while sitting at a table on stage at Clay-Chalkville High School's National Signing Day ceremony.
Clay-Chalkville High School student Joshua Woods signs a piece of paper while sitting at a table with two other students during Clay-Chalkville High School's National Signing Day ceremony.
Clay-Chalkville High School student Brayden Butler speaks into a microphone while sitting at a table with two other students on National Signing Day.
Clay-Chalkville High School student Ky’Morah Bagley speaks into a microphone while sitting at a table with other athletes on National Signing Day.
Clay-Chalkville High School student Ky’Morah Bagley smiles while standing next to two adult women. All three of them wear Miles College Sweatshirts and stand in front of a photo backdrop with balloons and Clay-Chalkville's logo on it.
Clay-Chalkville High School student Brayden Butler poses for a photo with two women, a man and a child. They all stand in front of a photo backdrop with Clay-Chalkville High School's logo on it.
Clay-Chalkville High School student Joshua Woods poses for a photo with another student following Clay-Chalkville High School's National Signing Day Ceremony.
Clay-Chalkville High School cheerleaders pose for a photo following the school's National Signing Day Ceremony. They stand in front of a photo backdrop that has balloons and Clay-Chalkville High School's logo on it.
Career Technical Education Month | Career Coach Spotlight🎉

At JEFCOED, we are incredibly fortunate to have a team of dedicated career coaches who help our students carefully plan their futures! In fact, our amazing career coaches just recently attended the annual Career Coach Retreat at The University of Alabama, where they learned valuable information and connected with industry partners in the Tuscaloosa area.

This is just a portion of the work they put in to help our students succeed, and we sincerely appreciate all they do for our district!💙
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Image is a graphic that highlights JEFCOED's Career Coaches. The graphic has their photos, names and the schools they serve. The coaches are Adam Blevins - Corner and Oak Grove, Ashlyn Hays - Pinson and Mortimer Jordan, Joe Hollins - Clay-Chalkville, Necetta Marks - Center Point and Shades Valley, LaTasha Nix- Hueytown and Minor, Anita Wiley - Fultondale, Gardendale, and JCIB, and Drew Woods - Pleasant Grove and McAdory.
JEFCOED Career Coaches sit at a table and smile while attending the annual Career Coach Retreat at the University of Alabama.
Amazing things happen when the culinary and fine arts worlds collide!🧑‍🍳🎨

Last week, FCCLA members at Clay-Chalkville High School had the exciting opportunity to cook, prepare, and serve food at a private event held at the Birmingham Museum of Art! These students did a phenomenal job showcasing their skills, and we are incredibly proud of their hard work!
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Clay-Chalkville FCCLA students and adults stand together for a photo at the Monet to Matisse exhibit at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
Clay-Chalkville FCCLA students wear chef uniforms and prepare food inside a kitchen.
Finger foods and treats prepared by FCCLA students at Clay-Chalkville High School sit on a table at a private event at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
FCCLA students from Clay-Chalkville High School prepare food in a kitchen for a private event at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
A cart with a black and white striped cover on it holds hand-made sweets.
Clay-Chalkville FCCLA students served the food they created during a private event at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
Clay-Chalkville FCCLA students stand together for a photo and smile.
Happy National School Counseling Week to our incredible counselors here at JEFCOED!💙 This year’s theme is “School Counselors Amplify Student Success,” and we couldn’t agree more with this sentiment. Whether they’re promoting the emotional well-being of students, helping a child plan for their future, or working with families, our counselors go above and beyond each day. We sincerely appreciate our counselors for all they do for our district!
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Image is a graphic recognizing National School Counseling Week. It shares this year's theme: "School Counselors Amplify Student Success," as well as the date of School Counseling Week Feb. 2-6 2026. The bottom of the graphic says "Thank You, School Counselors."
What an impressive season for Corner High School’s bowling team!🎉🎳 Please help us congratulate this outstanding group on being named the AHSAA 1A-5A Bowling State Championship Runner-up! We are incredibly proud of how this team performed at state, as well as how they competed throughout the season! You all have so much to be proud of!
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Corner High School's bowling team poses for a photo at the bowling alley while holding their 2026 State Runner Up trophy.
What a vibrant showcase of culture at Irondale Community School!

70 students participated in the school’s annual Cultural Parade, and this year, 17 countries were represented! It makes us JEFCOED Proud to see our students carefully research and honor their heritage in this way!❤️
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Three girls stand together in a school hallway wearing brightly colored dresses. Two of the girls wear flowers in their hair.
Two women stand together for a photo in front of a monitor that says "ICS Cultural Parade 2026." One woman wears a dress with stars and red and white stripes on it. Another woman wears a long black and red gown with a matching hair piece.
Students representing Jamaica at Irondale Community School's Cultural Parade walk through the school gym. One student holds a Jamaican flag and wears a shirt that says "Jamaican Princess."
Two boys walk through the school gym as they participate in Irondale Community School's cultural parade. One student wears a maroon soccer jersey. Another student wears a large hat and has Venezuala's flag draped over his shoulders.
A girl walks through a crowded school gymnasium and holds a small Irish flag while wearing a long green dress and boots.
Two students stand in the hallway of Irondale Community School for a photo. They both wear navy blue suits with buttons and chains embellished on the arms and pants. They also each hold a small guitar. One of the boys wears a Sombrero Charro.
✨ January is Gifted Education Month in Alabama! ✨We're taking a moment to celebrate our incredible Gifted and Talented educators across Jefferson County Schools! 🎉 These teachers create meaningful learning experiences that encourage students to think deeply, explore boldly, and reach their full potential. Thank you, TAG teachers!🫶
📸 Click through to see gifted learning in action across our schools!
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Two female elementary school students are working with clay and tools. They are smiling at the camera.
Group photo of the Gifted and Talented educators for Jefferson County Schools.
A group of elementary school students work outside in a flower garden.
A group of elementary school students work to move robots through a maze on the floor.
A group of elementary school students work on a project. they are wearing blue gloves, and are studying from a book and observing bottles of liquid.
A group of young students sits at a school table. They are painting on a piece of pink paper. They are also smiling at the camera and making silly faces.
A group of young students is investigating a pretend crime scene. They are tracing footprints on the floor.
Three boys build with wood planks on the floor. It looks like they have build a ship.
A group of school students stand in front of a rocket.
A students holds a device and is trying to navigate a robot through a pathway.
Families from across the Center Point feeder pattern gathered last night at Center Point High School for a fun and engaging Parent and Family University event. ❤️💙
From free food, entertainment, and student haircuts to powerful information panels and amazing student performances, the night was all about connection, support, and working together to help every child succeed.
Huge thanks to our vendors, volunteers, performers, panelists, and community leaders for making this such a meaningful evening for our families.
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Three students pose for a picture. They are smiling and wearing Eagle Choir shirts.
A pair of women who appear to be mother and daughter walk down a school hallway during a community event.
Three high school students wearing red and black for FBLA participate in a community event. The student in the middle is smiling at the camera.
A young man receives a haircut. Close view of clippers.
A man and a woman sit behind a table as part of a panel. The woman is holding a microphone.
Three people sit on a panel. A bright red Center Point High School banner is behind them. The man in the middle holds a microphone and is speaking.
Students play clarinet while performing on stage. They are wearing grey jumpsuits and blue hats.
.Three young girls perform on stage as part of the Eaglettes dance team. They are wearing red, white, and blue "Eagles" uniforms.
Members of the Center Point High School choir perform on stage. Their director is playing a grand piano.
Celebrating Success🎉🏀 | Please help us congratulate Corner High School’s head boys basketball coach, Nathan Sanders, on reaching an impressive 100 career wins!👏 This achievement is a testament to his leadership skills, and we applaud him for reaching this major milestone! Way to go, Coach Sanders!
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Image is a graphic announcing that Corner High School Basketball Coach Nathan Sanders has reached 100 career wins.

Bagley Elementary did a paw-some job celebrating 101 days of school!🐾🎉 It's so hard to believe we're already more than 100 days into the school year! We’re so proud of our students and educators for the work they’ve put in so far this year, and can’t wait to see what they continue to accomplish!

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Students and a teacher at Bagley Elementary School dress like dogs from 101 Dalmations and pose for a photo in a classroom.
Students at Bagley Elementary School stand for a photo in the gym making the shape of the number 101.
Students and a teacher at Bagley Elementary School dress like dogs from 101 Dalmations and pose for a photo in a classroom.
Employees at Bagley Elementary stand together for a photo in the school hallway. They're dressed like dogs and Cruella de Vil from the movie "101 Dalmations."
Students and a teacher at Bagley Elementary School dress like dogs from 101 Dalmations and pose for a photo outside the school.
Employees at Bagley Elementary stand together for a photo in the school hallway. They're dressed like dogs and Cruella de Vil from the movie "101 Dalmations."